Summer Continues for Little Big Town with ‘Pontoon’ at #1 on Billboard Digital Country Chart

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Little Big Town remains in charge of the Billboard Digital Country Songs Chart with ‘Pontoon’ at #1. Carrie Underwood is in pursuit at ‘Blown Away’ climbs to #2. Newcomer this week is Lee Brice with ‘Hard to Love’ at #7.   Billboard Digital Country Chart (Aug 20, 2012): 1. ‘Pontoon’ – Little Big Town 2. Read More

Blake Shelton Tops Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart with ‘Over

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Blake Shelton‘s ‘Over’ takes the #1 spot this week on the Billboard Country Hot Songs Chart. He is being chased by Little Big Town whose ‘Pontoon’ jumps from #5 to #2. Josh Turner‘s ‘Time Is Love’ enters the top 5 at #4, and Hunter Hayes climbs from #10 to #8 with ‘Wanted.’ Further down, Taylor Read More

Eli Young Band, Eric Paslay and Will Hoge Receive New CMA Medallions

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  The very first recipients of the new CMA #1 medallions are Eli Young Band and songwriters Eric Paslay and Will Hoge, as the performers and writers of recent hit ‘Even if it Breaks Your Heart.’ The new medallion replaces the CMA #1 plaque.     Read More

Blake Shelton’s ‘Over’ Tops Mediabase Country Singles Chart

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With a jump from #4, Blake Shelton‘s ‘Over’ becomes his latest #1 hit on the Mediabase Country Singles Chart. Love and Theft‘s ‘Angel Eyes’ goes to #2, and Little Big Town‘s ‘Pontoon’ moves to #3. Gaining two spots, Josh Turner‘s ‘Time Is Love’ goes to #4, and sadly missing out on the #1 spot, Gloriana‘s Read More

Chris Young and Sony ATV Celebrate Five Consecutive #1 Hits

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One of the most successful of the newest wave of country stars, Chris Young, was invited by Sony ATV to celebrate his major feat of five consecutive #1 hits. ‘You,’ ‘Tomorrow,’ ‘Gettin’ You Home,’ ‘Voices,’ and ‘The Man I Want To Be’ all topped the charts. To add to the celebration, just the previous day Read More

Colt Ford’s Declaration of Independence Debuts at #1 on Billboard Country Albums Chart

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Colt Ford‘s fourth album, Declaration of Independence, makes a big entrance on the charts. The disc debuted at #1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart, and it also managed a #2 debut on the Billboard Rap Albums Chart. The much-discussed rap-country blend produced some good tracks and you can catch the UCN CD review here. Read More

Renée Wahl Joins Mary Hartman, Adam James Deiboldt and Rhett McDaniel at Douglas Corner, August 25

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One of Nashville’s famous songwriters venues, Douglas Corner Café, will see Americana artist Renée Wahl join a diverse group of musicians for a night of great songs and storytelling. She will join Adam James Deiboldt, Rhett McDaniel, and host Mary Hartman on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 8.30 pm. “I am looking forward to playing Read More

Canadian Country Trio High Valley Heads for US Country Radio Airwaves

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Successful Canadian country trio High Valley has released their first US single, ‘Love You for a Long Time,’ to radio. Currently in the top 10 in their native country, with ‘Let It Be Me,’ the brothers are looking to emulate their success south of the border. Read more in the press release: Whether attributed to Read More

Steve Martin and Steep Canyon Rangers Thrilled with Entertainer of the Year Nomination

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Reigning IBMA Entertainers of the Year, Steve Martin and Steep Canyon Rangers continue to be recognized for their contribution to bluegrass music and received their second consecutive Entertainer of the Year nomination for the 2012 IBMA Awards. Their most recent album, Rare Bird Alert, and their energetic live shows have brought many new fans to Read More