Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw Rock Target Field – in pictures

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Last night, Sunday July 8, 2012, the Brothers of the Sun Tour made history in Minnesota by being the first concert at Minneapolis’ Target Field. The stadium’s rowdy baptism was presided over by Kenny Chesney, his tour mate Tim McGraw, and special guests Jake Owen and Grace Potter. UCN reader Nicole Hills found herself a Read More

Brantley Gilbert Reaches #1 on Mediabase Country Singles Chart

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There’s some movement in the country charts again as Brantley Gilbert‘s ‘You Don’t Know Her Like I Do’ takes over the #1 spot on the Mediabase Country Singles Chart. Eli Young Band remains at #2 with ‘Even If It Breaks Your Heart’ while Dierks Bentley breaks into the top 3 with ‘5-1-5-0.’ After a few Read More

Americana Summer Celebration Adds Songwriter Session with Rosanne Cash, John Leventhal and Jim Lauderdale

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As if the Americana Summer Celebration wasn’t inviting enough already, the Americana Music Association has announced a songwriter session featuring Rosanne Cash, John Leventhal and Jim Lauderdale will precede the evening’s festivities. The three highly respected writers will talk about their craft and offer a glimpse into their creative process on Saturday afternoon, July 21, Read More

Rhonda Vincent Set to Release Live Gospel Album, Sunday Mornin’ Singin’

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Like many bluegrass artists, Rhonda Vincent grew up singing gospel songs. It had always been her dream to record an all-gospel record, and now, with Sunday Mornin’ Singin’ Live, due out July 10, she made it come true. Moreover, Vincent returned to her hometown, and her childhood church, to record the 16-track live album. Read More

Luke Bryan and Kenny Chesney Still lead Billboard Country Charts

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Maybe it’s the heat. The country charts seemed to have nearly ground to a halt these days. So let’s get moving, country radio, and put Eli Young Band‘s ‘Even if it Breaks Your Heart’ at #1 next week (because it is superior to Luke Bryan‘s ‘Drunk on You’ in just about every way possible…). Kenny Read More

New Video: My New York City – Mike + Ruthy

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If you are interested in songwriting, you are probably interested in Woody Guthrie. Folk duo Mike + Ruthy are the first artists to record Guthrie’s original 1947 lyrics to ‘My New York City.’ The song appears on the duo’s new six song EP, The NYC EP. It was also included on the My Name is Read More