Chris Young Hits #1, Tim McGraw’s ‘Mama’ Climbs, Kenny Chesney’s ‘Kids’ Joins Top 10

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Chris Young reaches the top of the Mediabase chart after a 25-week climb with ‘Who I Am with You.’ Tim McGraw‘s ‘Meanwhile Back at Mama’s’ is making a break for it, jumping up from #10 to #6, and Kenny Chesney‘s ‘American Kids’ only needed four weeks to reach the top flight, at #10 this week. Read More

LRM Interview – Daniel Lee: “This is me, this is Roots, this is where I come from.”

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For Daniel Lee, the wait is finally over. His debut album, Roots, hits stores this week. I caught up with Daniel at his label office to discuss the material, the art of songwriting, and the process of making the album. This interview was minimally edited for clarity. LRM: This is your full-length debut album, the Read More

Album Review: Roots – Daniel Lee

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Roots – Daniel Lee (2014, Average Joes Entertainment) Average Joes Entertainment artist Daniel Lee is releasing his debut album at an interesting time for country music. With the genre seemingly splitting into evermore diverse streams of influence, he is entering the arena with a disc that shuns many of the current stylistic must-haves in favor Read More

Miranda Lambert Continues To Hang On To Top Spot

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Miranda Lambert continues to maintain her hold on the top spot on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart. Billboard Country Albums Chart: July 17, 2014 1. Platinum – Miranda Lambert 2. Just As I Am-Brantley Gilbert 3. Crash My Party-Luke Bryan 4. Here’s To The Good Times – Florida Georgia Line 5. Thanks For Listening Read More

FGL’s Dirt Hits Number One on Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart

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The latest single from Florida Georgia Line did not waste any time skyrocketing to the top of the Singles chart. Kenny Chesney is hot on their heels at number two for the week. Billboard Country Songs Chart (July 17, 2014): 1. ‘Dirt’ – Florida Georgia Line 2. ‘American Kids–Kenny Chesney 3. ‘Drunk On A Plane’ Read More

LRM Interview: Ray Scott: “I have figured out my strengths and weaknesses as a songwriter.”

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Country singer and songwriter Ray Scott has seen just about all sides of the Nashville music industry. Now, happily independent and ready with a new album due later this year, he discusses new single ‘Drinkin’ Beer,’ his development as a writer, how to stay visible in the current country market, and the process of making Read More

Joe Nichols Grabs Fifth #1 Hit with ‘Yeah,’ Tim McGraw Enters Top 10

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Joe Nichols returns to the country chart #1 spot as ‘Yeah’ becomes his fifth chart-topper. It is also the first time for Nichols to clock consecutive #1s. He picked the right label when he joined Red Bow for his comeback! Only minor shuffles in the rest of the chart, before the only newcomer this week: Read More

Garth Brooks Officially Announces Start of World Tour, Launches New Website

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After spilling the beans in a fan Q&A, Garth Brooks officially announced that his comeback tour will kick off in Chicago. He will return to the city, after 17 years, on September 4, 2014 to play the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL. The ticket prices is, in true Garth fashion, kept very reasonable at $65.50. Read More

Garth Brooks Addresses Canceled Ireland Shows [Full Statement]

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Garth Brooks‘ comeback hasn’t even happened yet but the first controversy is already here. Following a dispute with the Dublin City Council, Brooks felt forced to cancel five performances which were due to take place next week. When the original three shows quickly sold out, Brooks planned to add two more. Dublin’s Croke Park is Read More