Billboard has released their annual list of the Top 40 Money Makers and while Madonna and Bruce Springsteen topped the chart, each earning more than $30 million, country artists made up nearly half of the Top 20. The chart was compiled using a method that calculated a variety of income streams including touring, music sales, […] Continue Reading →
What sets the Blue Sky Riders apart is the unique diversity and songwriting talents of its members. And it’s not just the lyrical content, but also the ability to craft tightly woven songs full of dazzling harmonies. Kenny Loggins (writer of such pop classics as “Footloose,” “What A Fool Believes,” “I’m Alriht,” “This Is It,” […] Continue Reading →
Hunter Hayes received some great news from Billboard recently – he’s the youngest male country artist to be simultaneously nominated in all the categories he’s up for in the 55th annual Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist, Best Country Solo Performance for “Wanted” and Best Country Album for his self-titled debut album. He revealed to […] Continue Reading →
Gary Allan is back at the top of several charts. His latest single, “Every Storm (Runs Out Of Rain),” has reached No. 1, marking his fifth chart-topping song. In addition, his new album, Set You Free, released last week, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart and the Billboard Top 200 Chart. […] Continue Reading →
Tim McGraw talks candidly about his former label home, Curb Records, in Billboard’s cover story. He also discusses his new album, Two Lanes of Freedom, out February 5. His first project for Big Machine Records includes the song “Highway Don’t Care,” a song with Taylor Swift featuring Keith Urban on guitar. It’s a full circle […] Continue Reading →
The future of country music looks bright. Billboard has released their 10 Artists To Watch in 2013 list, highlighting artists and bands they feel are positioned for a breakout year. Among those named to the list are Ashley Monroe, Kacey Musgraves and Canadian trio High Valley. Ashley Monroe makes up one-third of the Pistol Annies, […] Continue Reading →
The last couple of years have been a series of highs and lows professionally for Tim McGraw. A legal battle with his former label home, Curb Records, is still playing out in court while Tim has moved forward, signing with Big Machine Records and preparing to release a new album, Two Lanes of Freedom, on […] Continue Reading →
Carrie Underwood was ‘blown away’ by an exciting 2012 that included a new album, headlining tour, hit songs and multiple media appearances. She played to more than half a million fans throughout her 62 show Blown Away Tour, leaving her as the top female country touring artist of the year according to Pollstar’s year-end chart. […] Continue Reading →
Music icon Patti Page died on New Year’s Day in Encinitas, California. She was 85 years old. The best-selling female artist of the 1950s, she was best known for her signature song, “Tennessee Waltz.” Other hits included “The Doggie in the Window,” “All My Love” and “I Went to Your Wedding.” “I was a kid from […] Continue Reading →
Billboard.com has released the Top 15 Bluegrass Albums. The Goat Rodeo Sessions by Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile top the chart with albums from Trampled by Turtles, Dailey and Vincent, Alison Kraus + Union Station and Old Crow Medicine Show Round out the Top 5. Billboard Charts are calculated using custom […] Continue Reading →
