Carrie Underwood’s ‘Good Girl’ Reaches Mediabase Country Singles #1

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After quite the display of radio promotion over the last few weeks, Carrie Underwood tops the Mediabase Country Singles Chart with ‘Good Girl.’ Zac Brown Band live by their own song and remain at #2 with ‘No Hurry.’ Eric Church moves up one spto to #3 with ‘Springsteen.’ Kip Moore‘s ‘Somethin’ ’bout a Truck’ drops Read More

Songwriters Circle: Granger Smith

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Texas singer-songwriter Granger Smith received an education in songwriting during his time in Nashville before heading back home. With his radio-friendly version of Texas country music, he has found a way to straddle the divide between Music Row and independent music. This put him on my list for an extended conversation about songwriting. UCN: Some Read More

Status Quo at Billboard Top with Kip Moore and Carrie Underwood at #1

13 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Status Quo at Billboard Top with Kip Moore and Carrie Underwood at #1
Kip Moore‘s first #1 is a solid hit as ‘Somethin’ ’bout a Truck’ tops the Billboard Country Songs chart for a second week, though Zac Brown Band and Eric Church as in hot pursuit of the top spot. Also no change at the top of the Country Albums chart as Carrie Underwood‘s Blown Away stays Read More

Single Review: Take Ya Back – Corey Wagar

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Songwriters: Corey Wagar, Cece DuBois, Beau Fuller Each year, there are several hit songs which reminds us of the associative power of music – its ability to instantly transport us back to a memory. So, how to write a song about this very same subject and make it sound like a fresh idea? Exactly the Read More

How to Create LoCash Cowboys Fans: Lesson 1

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Maybe you are already a LoCash Cowboys fan. Maybe you already know that they are the go-to performers if you want to have a good time. Maybe you have known this for years because you were more clued in than I was, or, you arrived at this conclusion via the circuitous route I took. Maybe Read More

Lady Antebellum Chats Own the Night Tour, Springsteen, and Giving Back

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Country music’s crossover superstars Lady Antebellum recently stopped by the Yahoo! Ram Country studio to talk about their current Own the Night 2012 World Tour; their upcoming appearance with Bruce Springsteen in London in July; and bringing music and comfort to the tornado-battered town of Henryville, IN, where the trio helped raise over $250k for Read More

The Roys Take Bluegrass to National TV on June 2

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Bluegrass duo, The Roys, remarked in a recent UCN interview that “the bluegrass format is going nowhere but up.” With their hard work, they are determined to help ensure this is true. On Saturday, June 2, Elaine and Lee will appear on two national TV show as they are guests on both RFD-TV’s Reno’s Old Read More

Justin Townes Earle and JD McPherson Top Americana Albums Chart

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Justin Townes Earle is not releasing his grip on the Americana albums airplay chart #1 spot just yet, while JD McPherson moves in closer to #2. Willie Nelson enters the top 10 with his latest release, Heroes, at #5. Americana airplay chart (May 21, 2012): 1. Nothing’s Gonna Change the Way You Feel About Me Read More

Eric Church Reaches Canadian Country Singles Chart #1 with ‘Springsteen’

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Often a step ahead of its southern neighbors, the Canadian Country Singles Chart, monitored by Mediabase, are topped by Eric Church‘s ‘Springsteen.’ A big congratulations to Church and his co-writers Ryan Tyndell and Jeff Hyde. Carrie Underwood stays at #2 and Kip Moore reaches the top 3. Canadian Country Singles Chart (May 29, 2012): 1. Read More

CMA Songwriters Series Heads West as Kristian Bush Makes Series Debut

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For the first time, the CMA Songwriters Series will head out west, to Los Angeles, CA and Phoenix, AZ. Joining series regulars Bill Anderson, Bobby Pinson and Bob DiPiero, is Sugarland‘s Kristian Bush, who will make his series debut. Ticket details are in the press release below, and believe me, if you have the opportunity, Read More