Lorde Signs $2.5 Million Publishing Deal with Songs Music

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After a lengthy tug-o-war between publishing houses, 17-year-old Lorde has inked a deal with Songs Music. Billboard reports the deal is worth $2.5 million. The agreement includes her debut EP, The Love Club, and her chart-topping album, Pure Heroine, along with future recordings. Ella Yellich O’Connor, who performs under the name Lorde, was signed to Read More

Pearl Jam and Avicii Still Rule Triple A Radio, Avett Brothers Joins Top 10

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With Pearl Jam‘s ‘Sirens’ and Avicii‘s ‘Wake Me Up!’ still firmly in place at the two top spots, the first half of the Mediabase Triple A chart remains fairly stable. New music joins at the bottom as Avett Brothers see ‘Another Is Waiting’ climb from #11 to #9, and Saints of Valory land at #10 Read More

Vince Gill to Receive CRB Career Achievement Award at Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

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Vince Gill will be honored at the 2014 Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony with a well-deserved Career Achievement Award. At the ceremony, to be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2014, Gill will receive the award from Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell, who will also perform a tribute. Gill joins previous winners including Dolly Read More

Blake Shelton Tops Mediabase; Eli Young Band, Darius Rucker Advance into Top 10

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Blake Shelton‘s ‘Mine Would Be You’ takes over the #1 spot of the Mediabase Country Singles Chart. Chris Young‘s ‘Aw Naw’ has finally advanced into the top 3, and Joe Nichols returns to the top 5 with ‘Sunny and 75.’ New this week are Eli Young Band‘s ‘Drunk Last Night,’ at #9, and Darius Rucker‘s Read More

The Famous Robertson Family Making A Name For Themselves In Country Music

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A big shake-up on this week’s Country Albums Chart according to Billboard. The Robertson Family, of A&E’s Duck Dynasty, is now making a name for themselves in the world of country music with the debut of their Christmas Album at number one on the charts this week. Thomas Rhett’s debut album is new to the Read More

‘My Kind Of Night’ Continues To Do Well For Luke Bryan

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Songs number one through three remain the same for the week on November 7th. Tim McGraw and Chris Young trade places on the chart while Eli Young Band and Parmalee enter in to the top ten with their current singles. Billboard Country Songs Chart (November 7, 2013): 1. ‘That’s My Kind Of Night’-Luke Bryan 2. Read More

Jennifer Nettles to Embark on Solo Headlining Tour, February 2014

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Jennifer Nettles will release her new album, That Girl, on January 14, 2014. She will also embark on a solo headlining tour in support of the record starting February 13, 2014. The That Girl Tour will include more than 30 stops, among the visited cities are Los Angeles, New York City, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Las Read More

Dave Grohl Set to Produce New Zac Brown Band Album

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It looks like Zac Brown Band is increasingly moving away from the ‘Chicken Fried’ days and headed to alt-country and rock. The band has enlisted Dave Grohl, of Foo Fighters and Nirvana fame, to produce their new album. The rock drummer joined Zac Brown Band on stage during the 47th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday Read More

47th Annual CMA Awards Winners and Reactions

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Last night’s CMA Awards held few surprises. CMA voters recognized commercial success and stayed loyal to the artists who have enjoyed the most industry support in recent years. The winner in each category is bolded. Full list of 2013 CMA Awards winners: ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR Jason Aldean Luke Bryan Blake Shelton George Strait Taylor Read More