Kenny Chesney Bottles Up Island Life in Blue Chair Bay Rum

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Kenny Chesney finds peace and quiet, and a whole lot of fun and sun, when he spends time in the islands. Life down there inspired many of his hits and Chesney had been looking for a way to bring the flavor of an island day to everyone. He has created a new line of rum, Read More

Maggie Rose Previews ‘Cut to Impress’ Album at Listening Party

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Last night, March 21, UCN got a chance to catch an exclusive performance by Maggie Rose, the flagship artist on RPM Records. Media and industry professionals gathered to preview her upcoming album Cut To Impress, which will be released on March 26th, 2013. The album was playing in the venue to welcome the audience, but Read More

Chris Young Takes MusicRow #1, Brantley Gilbert, Kelly Clarkson Join Top 10

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Chris Young‘s quiet-night-in song, ‘I Can Take it from There,’ has reached #1 on the MusicRow Country Breakout Chart this week. Three new songs join this week from #8 on down, Darius Rucker‘s ‘Wagon Wheel,’ Brantley Gilbert‘s ‘More than Miles,’ and Kelly Clarkson‘s ‘Don’t Rush.’   MusicRow Country Breakout Chart (March 22, 2013): 1. ‘I Read More

New Video: ‘1994’ – Jason Aldean

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In his new music video for ‘1994,’ Jason Aldean did some time traveling. He gathered some of his musical friends together in a magical photobooth, added a host of dancers, and partied like it’s 1994! Watch the video below and see who joined Aldean on his time travel.     Read More

Mumford & Sons Maintains Grip on Folk Albums Chart; Son Volt, JJ Heller Debut

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The Billboard Folk Albums Chart is still topped by Mumford & Sons‘ Babel, while their previous album, Sigh No More, still holds at #4. It is that album’s 161st week on the chart. At the other end, new releases from Son Volt (Honky Tonk) and JJ Heller (Loved) enter at #9 and #10, respectively.   Read More

Steven Curtis Chapman’s Deep Roots Debuts at #1 on Billboard Bluegrass Albums Chart

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Christian artist Steven Curtis Chapman’s acoustic project, Deep Roots, is off to a great start. The collection of hymns debuts at the top of the Billboard Bluegrass Albums Chart.   Billboard Bluegrass Albums Chart (March 21, 2013): 1. Deep Roots – Steven Curtis Chapman 2. Timeless Hits from the Past: Bluegrassed – Russell Moore & Read More

Son Volt’s Honky Tonk Hits #6 on Americana Chart Following Critical Praise

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Alt-country band Son Volt is garnering critical acclaim for the new album, Honky Tonk. Following its release on Rounder Records two weeks ago, the disc has also climbed to #6 on the competitive Americana radio chart. Catch what the critics are saying, and future tour dates, from the press release: Writing in Rolling Stone, Will Read More

Double Shot of Luke Bryan on Top Country Albums Chart

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Most ladies would agree that a double shot of Luke Bryan is never a bad thing, and such is the case on this week’s Top Country Albums Chart. Luke comes in with the number one album again this week. In his Spring Break…Here To Party album, he declares that he is ready for a week Read More

Blake Shelton, ‘Cool’ at Number One; Lady Antebellum takes us ‘Downtown’

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Blake Shelton manages to hang on to the top spot on this week’s Top Country Singles chart, while his wife, Miranda Lambert slips out of the number two spot into number three. Lady Antebellum shuffles their way into the number two spot with the catchy ‘Downtown’. Kenny Chesney plants his ‘Pirate Flag‘ to round out Read More

New Music: Chuck Wicks Readies Rough EP for April 9 Release

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Fans of Chuck Wicks, your wait is over…well, almost. The Delaware native has been teasing fans for weeks about the release of his newest album, an EP titled Rough. On March 20th, Wicks launched a brand new website, where fans can pre-order the album ($5 each), which is set to drop April 9th. The pre-ordered Read More