Alanna Conaway
Zac Brown Band’s ‘Uncaged’ Album Debuts at No. 1
Zac Brown Band‘s third studio album, ‘Uncaged,’ just hit stores on July 10, and this week, it tops Billboard’s all-genre Top 200 albums chart.
Jason Aldean ‘Takes a Little Ride’ to the Top of the iTunes All-Genre Chart
As anticipated, Jason Aldean‘s new single, ‘Take a Little Ride,’ has already blown up since impacting country radio this week. The tune made such an impressive debut that it is already sitting at No. 1 on iTunes’ all-genre singles chart, blazing past big pop artists like Katy Perry and Flo Rida.
Jason Aldean Sells 44K Concert Tickets in Four Minutes Flat
Jason Aldean is as hot as they get these days, which means his concerts are, too. This week, tickets for Aldean’s upcoming My Kinda Party Tour shows in Indianapolis, Ind. (Sept. 15) and St. Louis, Mo. (Sept. 14) went on sale and sold out in a record-breaking four minutes.
Tim McGraw’s ‘Truck Yeah’ Marks Highest-Charting Career Debut
‘Truck Yeah’! That’s exactly what Tim McGraw is thinking, saying and singing these days. His latest single, which officially impacted country radio on Monday (July 9), racked up a whopping 80 adds on top of last week’s 19 early adds, totaling 99 country radio stations that are onboard and spinning the new tune already.
Darius Rucker’s New Album Will Feature ‘Wagon Wheel’ Duet With Lady Antebellum
Fans who tuned into the Grand Ole Opry last Friday (July 6) not only were able to hear Darius Rucker sing a couple of his hit songs, but also get a sneak peak of what’s to come from him later this year. During Old Crow Medicine’s set, the former Hootie and the Blowfish singer joined the band for a special rendition of ‘Wagon Wheel.’ Fans went crazy over Rucker’s cover of the Bob Dylan hit, leaving
Kix Brooks to Release Debut Album September 11
Kix Brooks is gearing up for what will be a significant day in his newly-birthed solo career. The iconic Brooks and Dunn hitmaker is set to release his debut album as a standalone artist in September.
Faith Hill Joins Tim McGraw Onstage During Brothers of the Sun Show in Nashville
Everyone at LP Field was thinking it on Saturday night (June 23), wondering if Faith Hill would be joining husband Tim McGraw onstage during his performance as part of the Brothers of the Sun Tour, also featuring Kenny Chesney. When McGraw announced more than halfway into his set that he had a “special surprise” just for the Nashville crowd and began to sing the beginning of his duet with Hill, ‘I
Eric Church’s ‘Chief’ Album Goes Platinum
What a week for Eric Church! Not only is he celebrating the success of ‘Springsteen’ – his single sitting at No. 1 for a second consecutive week — but now he has reason to tip another cold one back after hearing the news that his album, ‘Chief,’ has gone platinum.
Gary Allan Completes Work on New Studio Album
Since announcing that Gary Allan was in the studio working on new music back in March, we have all been waiting patiently for any sign as to when we can expect the music. Well good news for all … the album is finished!
Darius Rucker Aims for a ‘Brighter Sound’ With Upcoming Album
The country radio airwaves have been sounded different in recent months without any new Darius Rucker tunes. So that can only mean one thing… more music on the way from the lovable singer.
Alan Jackson’s ‘Thirty Miles West’ Debuts at No. 1 on Country Albums Chart
This week is shaping up to be a pretty decent one in the lives and careers of Alan Jackson and newcomer Jana Kramer. Both of their brand new albums hit stores last Tuesday, and now the charts are in. Jackson’s ‘Thirty Miles West’ knocked Carrie Underwood‘s ‘Blown Away’ out of the No. 1 slot, while Kramer’s self-titled project comes in at No. 5, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
Carrie Underwood, ‘Blown Away’ – Lyrics Uncovered
If Carrie Underwood‘s ‘Blown Away’ lyrics have a familiar vibe to you, they should. The tune — which was just announced as her new single and is the title track to her latest album — was penned by two songwriters who Underwood frequently turns to when recording an album, Chris Tompkins and Josh Kear. The pair also credited with writing her smash, ‘Before He Cheats.’