Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson’s ‘Heroes’ Helps Him to Americana Album Chart #1

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Willie Nelson‘s latest release, Heroes, the eclectic album filled with unexpected collaborations and surprising covers, reached #1 on the Americana Airplay Albums Chart this week. There are just a few minor shuffles, as JD McPherson and Paul Thorn still complete the Top 3. Read More

JD McPherson, Willie Nelson and Paul Thorn Lead Americana Album Chart

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JD McPherson‘s Signs and Signifiers holds on to the Americana Airplay Album Chart #1. New this week are releases by Sara Watkins, Rodney Crowell, and Todd Snider.   Americana airplay chart (June 18, 2012): 1. Signs and Signifiers – JD McPherson 2. Heroes – Willie Nelson 3. What the Hell Is Goin’ On – Paul Read More

JD McPherson’s ‘Signs & Signifiers’ Tops Americana Airplay Chart

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JD McPherson ends Justin Townes Earle‘s long stay at #1 as his Signs & Signifiers album reaches the top of the Americana Airplay Chart. Willie Nelson‘s Heroes climbs to #2 and you can find the rest of the chart below: Americana airplay chart (June 4, 2012): 1. Signs and Signifiers – JD McPherson 2. Heroes Read More

Justin Townes Earle, JD McPherson and Willie Nelson Lead Americana Albums Chart

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Justin Townes Earle is not relinquishing the Americana albums airplay chart #1 spot just yet. Willie Nelson leaps to #3 with new release, Heroes, and Marty Stuart reaches the Top 10 with his latest album, Nashville, Volume 1: Tear The Woodpile Down. Americana airplay chart (June 4, 2012): 1. Nothing’s Gonna Change the Way You Read More

Status Quo at Billboard Top with Kip Moore and Carrie Underwood at #1

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Kip Moore‘s first #1 is a solid hit as ‘Somethin’ ’bout a Truck’ tops the Billboard Country Songs chart for a second week, though Zac Brown Band and Eric Church as in hot pursuit of the top spot. Also no change at the top of the Country Albums chart as Carrie Underwood‘s Blown Away stays Read More

Justin Townes Earle and JD McPherson Top Americana Albums Chart

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Justin Townes Earle is not releasing his grip on the Americana albums airplay chart #1 spot just yet, while JD McPherson moves in closer to #2. Willie Nelson enters the top 10 with his latest release, Heroes, at #5. Americana airplay chart (May 21, 2012): 1. Nothing’s Gonna Change the Way You Feel About Me Read More

Songwriters Circle: Jeremy McComb

12 years ago Liv Carter 1
Singer-songwriter Jeremy McComb has been on my list for one of these interviews since I started the series. The recent release of his new record, Leap and the net will appear, after a long and complete break with songwriting, gave us a good reason to talk at (great) length about the craft. While being signed Read More

Songwriters Circle: DeeAnn Dominy

13 years ago Liv Carter 3
When an interview is allowed to flow naturally, often a theme develops organically. When sitting down with singer-songwriter DeeAnn Dominy, again and again, the topic of conversation went back to a quality she embodies: honesty. The reason for our get-together was her independently released (and brilliantly titled) album, Based on a True Story. With this Read More