David Mayfield Launches Kickstarter Campaign for ‘Good Man Down’

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Kickstarter is one of the greatest things the internet has brought us. Giving fans a stake in your releases is a wonderful way to build up a connection with them. David Mayfield is on board with this, and has started a campaign for his upcoming album, Good Man Down, due out in October 2012. Read More

The Cumberland Collective Featured on Music City Roots, June 20, 2012

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The Cumberland Collective will be featured on the Music City Roots radio show, on Wednesday, June 20, 2012. The show, hosted by Jim Lauderdale, is broadcast live from the Loveless Barn starting at 7 pm. The up to 16 players strong songwriters collective will make their debut on the show, and a spectacular performance is Read More

Renée Wahl to Perform at The Basement’s New Faces Nite, Tonight, June 19

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Americana singer-songwriter Renée Wahl will perform tonight at influencial Nashville venue The Basement as part of the popular New Faces Nite. A Carnival Music showcase opens the evening at 7 pm, followed by the New Faces performances at 8 pm. Appearing with Wahl during this free night of music are Cosmic Mixtape, Copa, Lola, and Read More

Canadian Singer-songwriter Justin Hines to Perform at Kennedy Center on July 3

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As part of the Kennedy Center concert series, Canadian singer-songwriter Justin Hines will perform a free show on the Millenium Stage inside the Center, on July 3 at 6 pm. The show will also be streamed live online at www.kennedy-center.org/programs/millennium. Read More

Curb Records Releases New Tim McGraw Single ‘Right Back Atcha Babe’

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Even though Tim McGraw has moved on to a new label, his old musical home, Curb Records, is releasing a second single, ‘Right Back Atcha Babe,’ from his latest album, Emotional Traffic. The press release has all the details: Tim McGraw’s strong career history of connectivity with country radio continues on an amazing course of 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

Luke Bryan Remains at #1 on Canadian Country Chart

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It’s multi-week #1’s all over as Luke Bryan‘s ‘Drunk On You’ stays at the top of the Canadian Country Singles Charts, monitored by Mediabase. Brantley Gilbert comes flying in at #5 from #12, and the chart closes with two homegrown releases by Dallas Smith and Jason Blaine. Canadian Country Singles Chart (June 19, 2012): 1. Read More

Eric Church Holds on to Mediabase #1 for Second Week with ‘Springsteen’

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It used to be rare, now it’s happening to all the great quality songs: multi-week #1’s. For a second week, Eric Church sits at the top of the Mediabase Country Singles Chart with ‘Springsteen,’ co-written with Ryan Tyndell and Jeff Hyde. No change in the Top 3 at all, as Luke Bryan (‘Drunk on You’) Read More

Songwriters Circle: Jaren Johnston

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Over the last year, I have heard Jaren Johnston‘s name come up in several discussions about some of the most exciting songwriters in Nashville. With a new project from his own band, The Cadillac Black, freshly released, and having recently celebrated his first #1 hit with Keith Urban‘s ‘You Gonna Fly,’ this was the perfect Read More

Tim McGraw at 2012 BamaJam Music Festival – in pictures

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Tim McGraw closed the first day at the 2012 BamaJam Music and Arts Festival in Enterprise, AL on Saturday, June 14. The singer is having a big year, with signing to a new label, a joined tour with Kenny Chesney, and, if I may be allowed to peek into the future here, is going to Read More