Album Review: Gypsy Runaway Train – The Roys

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The Roys are a bluegrass duo hailing all the way from New Brunswick, Canada. You might be thinking, “Canada, eh?” Well, don’t let their place of origin fool you. Siblings Elaine and Lee Roy grew up on “roots music.” The brother and sister duet developed a deep passion for sweet singing and guitar pickin’ and Read More

Tracy Lawrence Returns with 'Headlights, Taillights, and Radios,' Due Out August 20

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On his new album, Headlights, Taillights, and Radios, set be released August 20, we meet Tracy Lawrence v2013. He returns with a full-production studio album that houses an updated sound while still remaining undeniably country. The eleven songs are a mix of a more modern and a traditional Lawrence. In addition to writing his own Read More

The Lumineers' Reign Continues; Court Yard Hounds Round Out Top Ten on Folk Albums Chart

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The Billboard Folk Albums Chart is topped by The Lumineers’ self-titled debut album for the 70th week in a row. The band is planning a re-release on August 20th which will include five bonus tracks, a 28-page photo booklet, and a DVD containing over 40 minutes of video chronicling their life on the road for Read More

Keith Urban Releases Track Listing for New Album, Fuse, Out September 10

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Keith Urban has unveiled the track listing for his new album, Fuse. The disc, due out September 10 on Hit Red/Capitol, will contain 13 new songs, including two collaborations with two of country’s biggest stars, Eric Church and Miranda Lambert. The album is a change of direction for Urban, who worked with songwriters he had Read More

Album Review: Last of the Great Pretenders – Matt Nathanson

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Singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson returns with Last of the Great Pretenders, his third studio album with current label Vanguard. Feeling like the sonically logical progression from his 2011 Modern Love album, this is his most accomplished, expansive, and bold collection so far. After the most attention-grabbing opening line I have heard in many a long day Read More

Single Review: ‘Slip On By’ – Austin Webb

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Songwriters: Allen Dukes, Blake Neesmith, Nathan Tomberlin, Chris Stevens Ahead of the release of his full-length debut later this year, Streamsound Records artist Austin Webb sends second single ‘Slip on By’ to country radio. Though the press material describes it as “a sentimental ballad that stresses the value of time and not living in regret,” Read More

Randy Houser Leads in Canada, Underwood, Urban Hit Top 5

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Randy Houser owns the North American charts this week as ‘Runnin’ Outta Moonlight’ tops the Canadian Mediabase country chart. Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban see their new hits advance in the top 5. A trio of Canadian talent closes the chart as Dallas Smith, Dean Brody, and Brett Kissel take spot #8 through #10.   Read More

New Music Video: 'Love Is Alive' – Phil Vassar

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To illustrate his ode to love, Phil Vassar has released a brand new music video. Director Steve Condon combined live footage from tour stops in downtown Chicago and Summerfest in Milwaukee, with a three-act love story. It turned into a really sweet video that fits the uplifting song perfectly! Check it out!   Read More

Turnpike Troubadours’ ‘Devil’ Leads Texas Regional Radio Report

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Ambassadors of Texas red dirt music, Turnpike Troubadours, return to the top of the chart with current single, ‘Before the Devil Knows We’re Dead.’ Check out this live version if you’re not yet familiar with this quintet! New in the top 10 this week is Curtis Grimes who sees ‘Home to Me’ advance to #9. Read More

Randy Houser Keeps ‘Moonlight’ at Billboard Airplay #1, Brett Eldredge Reaches Top 3

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Randy Houser‘s summer hit, ‘Runnin’ Outta Moonlight,’ remains at #1 on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart this week. Persistence pays off for Brett Eldredge as he moves into the top 3 with his debut, ‘Don’t Ya,’ after 31 weeks on the chart. Florida Georgia Line is lining up another hit as ‘Round Here’ enters the Read More