There’s a reason Jason Aldean is nominated for ACM Entertainer of the Year, and this week he proved why. Aldean’s platinum certified ‘My Kinda Party’ held the No. 2 spot on the charts for 14 weeks, just behind Taylor Swift. But, this week, he managed to pull ahead and claim the top spot on the all genre Top 200 chart. The album took off like a race horse out of the gate, selling more its first week than any other male country artist in over three years.
“The last two weeks have been filled with early morning phone calls I never thought I’d get...first the ACM nominations for Male Vocalist and Entertainer of the Year, and then this morning to wake up hearing that we’re at No. one on the Billboard chart...it’s just incredible. Yeah, those are definitely the kinda early morning phone calls I don’t mind getting!”
Not only did his solo single climb the charts, but Aldean’s gold certified duet with crooner Kelly Clarkson, “Don’t You Wanna Stay,” also took the top spot on the Country Digital Singles and iTunes Country Songs chart this week, with over 57,000 downloads.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
CMT Country Superstar
Watch out America – another talent television series is about to hit the airwaves! Nigel Lythgoe , the executive producer of “American Idol” and co-creator of “So You Think You Can Dance” is partnering with his song, Simon Lythgoe, to launch a new singing competition called “CMT’s Next Superstar.” The new series is scheduled to begin on CMT in April.
“This isn't just a singing competition, the contestants will also be judged on their song writing, radio interviews and music videos,” said executive producer, Nigel Lythgoe. “We're looking for more than just a singer, we want the complete creative, talented package - performer, personality and writer. We want the next Country superstar.”
In the ten episode series, each lasting an hour, CMT will look across America to find the next country star, while opening doors for the undiscovered singer/songwriters who think they have what it takes to make it big. This show will open the world’s eyes to what goes into becoming a successful musician in Nashville each week, through the good, the bad, and the ugly, while the contestants compete and live together.
"One of the reasons this show stands out from the rest is that it’s the only show where the contestants take an active role in deciding who's in the band,” noted executive producer, Simon Lythgoe. “Whereas contestants must sing in different genres on other shows, this is all about Country music. Our contestants will turn some world renowned songs from other genres like Pop or Motown, pour their soul into it and make it Country.”
“This isn't just a singing competition, the contestants will also be judged on their song writing, radio interviews and music videos,” said executive producer, Nigel Lythgoe. “We're looking for more than just a singer, we want the complete creative, talented package - performer, personality and writer. We want the next Country superstar.”
In the ten episode series, each lasting an hour, CMT will look across America to find the next country star, while opening doors for the undiscovered singer/songwriters who think they have what it takes to make it big. This show will open the world’s eyes to what goes into becoming a successful musician in Nashville each week, through the good, the bad, and the ugly, while the contestants compete and live together.
"One of the reasons this show stands out from the rest is that it’s the only show where the contestants take an active role in deciding who's in the band,” noted executive producer, Simon Lythgoe. “Whereas contestants must sing in different genres on other shows, this is all about Country music. Our contestants will turn some world renowned songs from other genres like Pop or Motown, pour their soul into it and make it Country.”
Monday, February 7, 2011
Chris Young breaks records, tops charts
Chris Young is starting February with a bang. His single, “Voices,” off his sophomore album reached No. 1 single, marking the third consecutively. It was charted at the peak position on the Billboard Hot Country Songs and Country Aircheck charts.
The mark of this success also marks the making of a new record – one that was previously held for 25-years by Randy Travis. Young broke the record for the modern era of the Billboard country chart in that an artist released a song to only moderate char success, then re-released the same song and it took No. 1. “Voices” is the first re-release to reach the top of the charts since 1986, when Travis’ “On The Other Hand” initially peaked at No. 67.
“Voices” was first released in the summer of 2008, when it originally peaked on Billboard’s Hot Country songs at No. 37. “Getting’ You Home” as well as “The Man I Want To Be” reached back-to-back No. 1 hits, just before “Voices,” off of Young’s most recent album “The Man I Want To Be.”
To make the day extra special, the day it reached No. 1, and broke the 25-year record, Young also released his newest single – “Tomorrow.” This single, however, is the first from his upcoming album, which will be released in the summer. As far as continued success, Young is nominated for a GRAMMY Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance (“Getting You Home,” and is currently touring with Rascal Flats on their ‘Nothing Like This,” tour.
Source: http://blog.gactv.com/blog/2011/02/07/chris-youngs-voices-breaks-a-record/
The mark of this success also marks the making of a new record – one that was previously held for 25-years by Randy Travis. Young broke the record for the modern era of the Billboard country chart in that an artist released a song to only moderate char success, then re-released the same song and it took No. 1. “Voices” is the first re-release to reach the top of the charts since 1986, when Travis’ “On The Other Hand” initially peaked at No. 67.
“Voices” was first released in the summer of 2008, when it originally peaked on Billboard’s Hot Country songs at No. 37. “Getting’ You Home” as well as “The Man I Want To Be” reached back-to-back No. 1 hits, just before “Voices,” off of Young’s most recent album “The Man I Want To Be.”
To make the day extra special, the day it reached No. 1, and broke the 25-year record, Young also released his newest single – “Tomorrow.” This single, however, is the first from his upcoming album, which will be released in the summer. As far as continued success, Young is nominated for a GRAMMY Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance (“Getting You Home,” and is currently touring with Rascal Flats on their ‘Nothing Like This,” tour.
Source: http://blog.gactv.com/blog/2011/02/07/chris-youngs-voices-breaks-a-record/
2011 Country Stampede Lineup
The 2011 Country Stamped, which is presented by Verizon Wireless, recently announced their lineup for their annual country music festival. The highlights of this 30+ act music and camping festival will include the likes of CMA Entertainer of the Year Brad Paisley, CMA Vocal Group of the Year Lady Antebellum as well as CMA Male Vocalist of the Year Blake Shelton.
The line-up for the festival features Wade Bowen opening for the ACM Top New Solo Vocalist of the Year nominee Erich Church on Thursday night. Friday’s line-up will include Jason Jones, The Jared Daniels Band, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Brett Eldredge, Joe Nichols, as well as Lady Antebellum. On Saturday, The Big 94.5 Country Road to Stampede Winner, Glen Templeton, Jerrod Niemann, Troy Olson, and Blake Shelton will take to the stage. Finally, and featured, that night will be CMA Entertainer of the Year Brad Paisley. Sunday, the festival will go out with a bang, with Mary James, Greg Hanna, and Joey + Rory closing the festival.
The 2011 Country Stampede will be held June 23, 24, 25 and 26. Four-day general admission tickets are, currently, only $95, but will go up soon. Country Stampede also as the EZ-Pay option, which splits the cost of the tickets and camping over five months. For updates and more information, visit countrystampede.com or call 800-795-8091.
The line-up for the festival features Wade Bowen opening for the ACM Top New Solo Vocalist of the Year nominee Erich Church on Thursday night. Friday’s line-up will include Jason Jones, The Jared Daniels Band, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Brett Eldredge, Joe Nichols, as well as Lady Antebellum. On Saturday, The Big 94.5 Country Road to Stampede Winner, Glen Templeton, Jerrod Niemann, Troy Olson, and Blake Shelton will take to the stage. Finally, and featured, that night will be CMA Entertainer of the Year Brad Paisley. Sunday, the festival will go out with a bang, with Mary James, Greg Hanna, and Joey + Rory closing the festival.
The 2011 Country Stampede will be held June 23, 24, 25 and 26. Four-day general admission tickets are, currently, only $95, but will go up soon. Country Stampede also as the EZ-Pay option, which splits the cost of the tickets and camping over five months. For updates and more information, visit countrystampede.com or call 800-795-8091.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Country singer David Nail is grabbing the bull by the horns when it comes to his music and continued success. He’s currently on the coat tails of being a new Grammy nominee honors for Best Male Vocal Country Performance for his single “Turning Home,” but he’s now releasing a new single: “Let It Rain,” from an upcoming album. The song was written by Nail, as well as Jonathan Singleton and produced by Frank Liddell and Chick Ainlay.
“Jonathan came in with the groove, and the words just came rather effortlessly,” Nail said. “As the track came together in the studio, it just became more and more evident that this particular song was unique.”
The song will be released today, with sampling at davidnail.com. Tomorrow, Feb. 8, the song will be available for purchase on iTunes and Amazon.com.
“Jonathan came in with the groove, and the words just came rather effortlessly,” Nail said. “As the track came together in the studio, it just became more and more evident that this particular song was unique.”
The song will be released today, with sampling at davidnail.com. Tomorrow, Feb. 8, the song will be available for purchase on iTunes and Amazon.com.
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