George Strait Gets 60th #1 Hit as ‘Give it All We Got’ Tops Mediabase Country Chart

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I’m not quite yet a music chart cynic, so stuff like this still tends to bothers me. After a (admittedly well-executed) marketing campaign, George Strait‘s ‘Give it All We Got’ becomes his 60th chart topper this week. It jumps from #6 to #1, which doesn’t happen on country charts these days, not without help. It’s Read More

Jennifer Nettles Teams with Rick Rubin for New Solo Album

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Sugarland‘s Jennifer Nettles is ready for something new. After the successful duo won every country music award going, both Nettles and musical partner Kristian Bush are stretching their creative muscles with solo projects. Nettles’ still untitled solo album will be produced by Rick Rubin and be release in the fall. “This album is different than Read More

Stars for Second Harvest to Feature Florida Georgia Line, Ronnie Dunn at Ryman, June 4, 2013

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On June 4, 2013, hit songwriter Craig Wiseman will host the annual Stars for Second Harvest benefit, presented by O’Charley’s, at The Ryman Auditorium. Now in its ninth year, the effort has so far raised over $500,000 for the Middle Tennessee food bank. Taking place just before CMA Fest, this is the perfect event to Read More

Billboard Music Awards Final Lineup and Special Collaborations Revealed

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On Sunday, May 19, 2013 the Billboard Music Awards will air live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on the ABC network. The show will be hosted by 30 Rock alum Tracy Morgan, and the organizers have revealed the final line-up of special collaborations and solo performances. Representing country music are Kacey Read More

Billboard Country Digital and Streaming Songs Chart Belong to Florida Georgia Line

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In it’s 48th week on this chart, Florida Georgia Line‘s ‘Cruise’ holds at #1 on the Digital Songs chart. Luke Bryan‘s new single, ‘Crash My Party,’ climbs into the top 5, and Republic Nashville’s Danielle Bradbery debuts at #9 with ‘Maybe it Was Memphis.’ The Billboard Country Streaming Songs chart is only 6 weeks old, Read More

Corey Smith to Make Grand Ole Opry Debut on Saturday May 18

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About the experience still the biggest milestone in any country artist’s career, APA Nashville’s singer/songwriter Corey Smith will celebrate his Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday, May 18! The day before on Friday, May 17 the Georgia native will join 650 AM WSM’s Bill Cody at 9:10 a.m. CDT for a live interview and acoustic Read More

New Music Video: ‘Better I Don’t’ – Chris Janson

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Chris Janson‘s debut single at Bigger Picture, ‘Better I Don’t,’ is just a few points away from being a Billboard Country Airplay top 40 hit and hopefully the new music video can help push it over that hurdle. Combining his country boy charm with some rock’n’roll attitude, the video showcases his energetic live performance. Check Read More

Album Review: Love Will… – Trace Adkins

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Love Will… – Trace Adkins (Show Dog-Universal, 2013) When you first hear the title of Trace Adkins brand new album, Love Will…, your first thought might be, well, it’s an album of love songs, and you would be right; however these are not your typical mushy, warm and fuzzy love songs. Yes, there are a Read More

Four Brand New Albums Debut In Top Ten!

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Let’s just call this ‘new music Thursday’! Four brand new albums debuted in the top ten this week. Lady A debuted their fourth studio album, Golden at number one. The sophomore album from powerhouse trio Pistol Annies, Annie Up made it’s debut at number two. Volume two of the soundtrack to the ABC hit drama Read More