Craig Campbell Back in the Studio with Producer Keith Stegall

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Now this is a ‘good news’ item! Craig Campbell headed back into the studio with producer Keith Stegall to work on the follow-up to his excellent debut album. They are two of my favorite people in country music today. Why? Campbell writes real, honest, and often meaningful country songs and, with his stage skills honed Read More

CD Review: Throwing Pennies in the Ocean – Chris Nathan

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  Throwing Pennies in the Ocean – Chris Nathan (HYPE Music, 2012) After having teamed up with MTV’s Extreme Music and HYPE Music, Chris Nathan has released his new EP, Throwing Pennies in the Ocean. This five-track offering serves up high quality neo-soul by one of the most accomplished performers in Nashville today. With blues Read More

Single Review: ‘Anywhere’ – Sara Evans

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Songwriters: Matt Evans, Jaren Johnston After a long delay, perhaps RCA was waiting for hot summer days, Sara Evans has released new single ‘Anywhere’ to country radio. Read More

Americana Albums Top 3: Willie Nelson, Rodney Crowell, and Old Crow Medicine Show

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The very top of the Americana Albums Airplay Chart remains unchanged with icons Willie Nelson and Rodney Crowell at #1 and #2, but Old Crow Medicine Show edges out JD McPherson and climbs to #3 with new release, Carry Me Back.   Americana airplay chart (July 24, 2012): 1. Heroes – Willie Nelson 2. KIN: Read More

Eli Young Band Returns to #1 Spot on Canadian Country Charts!

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Clearly, Eli Young Band was not yet done with the Canadian Country Singles Chart. The band returns to the #1 spot once again with ‘Even if it Breaks Your Heart,’ their rootsy-sounding country tune penned by Eric Paslay and Will Hoge. A homegrown trio of hits closes out the Top 10 as Jason Blaine moves Read More

Dierks Bentley, Kenny Chesney and Gloriana Top Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart

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Dierks Bentley rules all charts this week as ‘5-1-5-0’ also claims the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart. He is chased by Kenny Chesney at #2 (‘Come Over’) and Gloriana at #3 (‘(Kissed You) Good Night’). Big movers this week are Blake Shelton‘s ‘Over’ jumping from #9 to #6, and The Band Read More

Little Big Town Stays at #1 on Billboard Digital Country Chart with ‘Pontoon’

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Harmonizing quartet Little Big Town holds on to the #1 spot on the Billboard Digital Country Chart this week with summer hit ‘Pontoon.’  The entire Top 3 remains unchanged as Luke Bryan and Kenny Chesney stay at #2 and #3 respectively. Billboard Digital Country Chart (July 23, 2012): 1. ‘Pontoon’ – Little Big Town 2. Read More

Dierks Bentley’s ‘5-1-5-0’ Tops Mediabase Country Chart

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After conquering Canada, Dierks Bentley‘s ‘5-1-5-0’ has now hit #1 on the domestic charts. The single tops the Mediabase Country Singles Chart this week. Kenny Chesney‘s ‘Come Over’ and Gloriana‘s ‘(Kissed You) Good Night’ each advance one spot and land on #2 and #3 respectively. Eli Young Band drops to #4 with ‘Even If It Read More