Lucero to Release First Live Album, Live from Atlanta, August 12, 2014

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Memphis, TN southern punk-rock band Lucero is releasing their first live album, Live from Atlanta, on August 14, 2014. Like much of what the band does, it’s hardly a conventional effort. Live from Atlanta spans the whole of of the band’s career, and contains over two hours of music. The 32 songs on the album Read More

Tom Petty and Coldplay Advance on Triple A Chart, Sam Smith Holds at #1

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Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and Coldplay are the newcomers on the Triple A singles chart this week, with new singles ‘U Get Me High’ and ‘A Sky Full of Stars,’ respectively. British singer-songwriter Sam Smith remains at #1 with ‘Stay with Me.’   Mediabase Triple A Chart (June 30, 2014): 1. ‘Stay with Me’ Read More

Blake Shelton Tops, Chris Young Soars, Joe Nichols Returns to Top 5

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Blake Shelton, with Gwen Sebastian, leads the Mediabase country Singles Chart this week with ‘My Eyes.’ Chris Young soars into the top 3, up from #6, with ‘Who I Am with You.’ And equally big jump is made by Joe Nichols‘ ‘Yeah,’ as it climbs 8-5.   Mediabase Country Singles Chart (June 30, 2014): 1. Read More

Single Review: ‘Make Me Wanna’ – Thomas Rhett

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Songwriters: Thomas Rhett, Bart Butler, Larry McCoy Thomas Rhett is closing out the It Goes Like This album cycle with the final single, ‘Make Me Wanna.’ Even though Rhett is going around saying how he was influenced by hip-hop, this new single might have you reaching for the disco floor. Everything from the loose, groovy Read More

Single Review: ‘Wasn’t Gonna Drink Tonight’ – American Young

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Songwriters: Jon Stone, Lee Brice, Billy Montana Curb’s singer-songwriters duo, American Young, is ready with a second single, ‘Wasn’t Gonna Drink Tonight.’ I feared this would happen. American Young debuted on country radio last year with the gorgeous and thoughtful ‘Love Is War,’ but after not gaining much traction, I so hoped Curb wouldn’t bend Read More

Single Review: ‘American Kids’ – Kenny Chesney

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Songwriters: Luke Laird, Shane McAnally, Rodney Clawson Kenny Chesney kicks off a new album era with a nostalgic summer single, ‘American Kids.’ If this song were a movie, it would be directed by John Hughes. The 80s references dominate the lyrics as Kenny reflects on growing up in the Ferris Bueller days. Luke Laird‘s gift Read More

New Music Video: ‘Meanwhile Back at Mama’s’ – Tim McGraw featuring Faith Hill

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Tim McGraw‘s beautiful new single, ‘Meanwhile Back at Mama’s,’ has an equally pretty music video which perfectly captures the escape from the every day rush. The song was penned by Jeffrey Steele, Jaren Johnston, and Tom Hambridge, and is steadily climbing the charts. Check out LRM’s single review here. Read More

Music Chart #1s Update: Willie Nelson, Iggy Azalea, Lana Del Rey, David Gray

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Weekly round-up of the Billboard chart #1s! Hot 100 Songs: ‘Fancy’ – Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX Billboard 200 Albums: Ultraviolence – Lana Del Rey Pop Songs: ‘Fancy’ – Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX Hot Country Songs: ‘Play it Again’ – Luke Bryan Country Airplay: ‘Lettin’ the Night Roll’ – Justin Moore Country Digital Songs: Read More

Lightning 100 Announces Live on the Green 2014 Line Up!

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Nashville’s Lightning 100 independent radio station has announced the line up for Live on the Green 2014, the free summer concert series in Downtown Nashville. This year’s edition will take place between August 14 and September 6, on Public Square. All your favorite indie-rock and Triple A acts are present and accounted for, and the Read More

Jake Owen Inches Closer To Number One Spot With Beachin’

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Jake Owen continues to inch ever closer to the top of the Country Singles Chart, and as the summer begins to really heat up, he may do just that. Luke Bryan regains his control of the top spot this week, while Jake eases on up to the number two spot, sending Florida Georgia Line down Read More