Weekly Chart Report (1/21/11)

SPIN ZONE
Three weeks into 2011, we are starting to see some movement on the CountryBreakout Chart. Luke Bryan’s long, patient climb with “Someone Else Calling You Baby” is rewarded by finally ascending to the No. 1 position. Bryan has over 150 spins on the No. 2 song, Blake Shelton’s “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking,” but look to see it challenging the top spot soon, competing with Lady Antebellum’s No. 4 “Hello World” and Taylor Swift’s No. 5 “Back To December.”
Elsewhere, newly released singles are starting to pop as programmers move older titles into lighter rotations. Miranda Lambert’s “Heart Like Mine” gets a big boost, moving 35-27. Similarly, Zac Brown Band’s “Colder Weather” leaps up to No. 29, and Rascal Flatts is close behind at No. 32 with “I Won’t Let Go.” Also quickly advancing is The Band Perry’s “You Lie,” which makes a 54-37 jump in its third week.
Reba’s “If I Were A Boy” earns a huge debut, landing at No. 52 for its first appearance. In the final slot at No. 80 is sister trio Carter’s Chord, whose just-released “A Little Less Comfortable” picked up 120 spins to sneak on the chart. Also debuting are Jayme Lynn Scott’s “No Explainin’ Love” at No. 75, Sandra Piller’s “Days Like These” at No. 78, and LeAnn Rimes’ “Crazy Woman” at No. 79.

RADIO NEWS
Adelle Borchetta has joined McVay New Media as VP/Social Media. Borchetta most recently worked with Lofton Creek Records before launching her own Adelle Borchetta Promotion in 2008. Reach her at adelle@mcvaynewmedia.com.
Hoss Michaels will join Clear Channel’s KXKT and KTWI/Omaha as Music Director, starting Wednesday, January 26. Michaels spent the previous six years as PD for KZKX/Lincoln, NE. Michaels will also be handling KXKT middays. KXKT/KTWI PD Erik Johnson says, “We couldn’t be happier to have Hoss join our team. His dedication to community and solid relationships in country music will help us build on our 4-book streak at #1 P25-54.”

Upcoming Singles
January 24
Jeff Bates/One Day Closer/Black River
Reba/If I Were A Boy/Valory
Star De Azlan/A Man Who Can Dance/Curb
January 31
Carter’s Chord/A Little Less Comfortable/Show Dog-Universal
Jacob Lyda/I’m Doin’ Alright/Davis Music Group/Nine North
Jamey Johnson/Heartache/Mercury
Jenny & Ashley/Indescribable/Tall Tree/Lofton Creek
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New On The Chart—Debuting This Week
Artist/song/label — chart pos.
Reba/If I Were A Boy/Starstruck/Valory — 52
Jayme Lynn Scott/No Explainin’ Love/Big 7 — 75
Sandra Piller/Days Like These — 78
LeAnn Rimes/Crazy Women/Curb — 79
Carter’s Chord/A Little Less Comfortable/Show Dog-Universal — 80
Greatest Spin Increase
Artist/song/label — spin+
Reba/If I Were A Boy/Starstruck/Valory — 419
The Band Perry/You Lie/Republic Nashville — 404
Zac Brown Band/Colder Weather/Bigger Picture — 403
Miranda Lambert/Heart Like Mine/Columbia — 362
Rascal Flatts/I Won’t Let Go/Big Machine — 315
On Deck—Soon To Be Charting
Artist/song/label — spins
Daniel Smith/Until I Close My Eyes for Good/DLS Records — 190
Kate Russell/Damned If I Do — 179
Johnny Tillotson/Not Enough/MAYDU Inc. — 176
David Bradley feat. Rodney Crowell/Hard Time Movin’ On/Gecko — 171
Emma King & The Heartsets/I’m Not Forgotten/PLC — 168
Most Added
Artist/song/label — New Adds
Reba/If I Were A Boy/Starstruck/Valory — 33
The Band Perry/You Lie/Republic Nashville — 29
Rascal Flatts/I Won’t Let Go/Big Machine — 18
Zac Brown Band/Colder Weather/Bigger Picture — 16
Miranda Lambert/Heart Like Mine/Columbia — 15
Carter’s Chord/A Little Less Comfortable/Show Dog-Universal — 10
Trace Adkins/Brown Chicken, Brown Cow/Show Dog-Universal — 10
David Bradley feat. Rodney Crowell/Hard Time Movin’ On/Gecko — 9