Weekly Chart Report (3/23/12)

SPIN ZONE
We might need a photo finish on this one. Lady Antebellum’s “Dancin’ Away With My Heart” retains the CountryBreakout Chart’s No. 1 spot by a nose, only six spins separating it from Blake Shelton’s “Drink On It.” In the distance, but quickly closing the gap is Rascal Flatts’ “Banjo” which moves 5-3 after a 172 spin gain. Rounding out the Top 5 are Jake Owen’s “Alone With You,” and Miranda Lambert’s “Over You.”

The parade of superstar singles has begun, and it’s shaking up the Top 40 a bit. Toby Keith’s “Beers Ago” is the newest arrival to the party, and it’s the biggest spin gain of the week with a move to No. 34. Also pulling in lots of new plays is The Band Perry’s “Postcard From Paris,” which moves to No. 27. Still, it doesn’t keep Rachel Holder’s “In Your Arms” from making progress at No. 25, or Corey Wagar’s “I Hate My Boyfriend” at No. 32.

Several newer faces are among those making debuts in this chart edition, with Eric Paslay’s “If The Fish Don’t Bite” leading the pack at No. 67. Also making strong first appearances are Joanna Smith’s “We Can’t Be Friends” at No. 72, Hunter Hayes’ “Wanted” at No. 74, and One Night Rodeo’s “We Could Go To Jail” at No. 78. The only more established artist with a new single debuting this week is Chris Young, whose “Neon” is glowing at No. 68.

Upcoming Singles
March 26
Chris Young/Neon/RCA
Martina McBride feat. Pat Monahan/Marry Me/Republic Nashville
Jon Pardi/Missin’ You Crazy/Capitol Records Nashville

April 2
Brandon Bolin/Angel Missing/Render

April 9
Jerrod Niemann/Shinin’ On Me/Sea Gayle/Arista
Edens Edge/Too Good To Be True/Big Machine
Lathan Moore/Nothin Like A Woman/Render
Dierks Bentley/5-1-5-0/Capitol

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New On The Chart—Debuting This Week
Artist/song/label — chart pos.
Eric Paslay/If The Fish Don’t Bite/EMI Nashville – 67
Chris Young/Neon/RCA – 68
Joanna Smith/We Can’t Be Friends/Columbia – 72
Hunter Hayes/Wanted/Atlantic Records – 74
One Night Rodeo/We Could Go To Jail – 78

Greatest Spin Increase
Artist/song/label — spin+
Toby Keith/Beers Ago/Show Dog-Universal – 583
The Band Perry/Postcard From Paris/Republic Nashville – 458
Eric Church/Springsteen/EMI Nashville – 341
Carrie Underwood/Good Girl/19 Recordings/Arista – 321
Jason Aldean/Fly Over States/Broken Bow – 294

Most Added
Artist/song/label — New Adds
Toby Keith/Beers Ago/Show Dog-cUniversal – 39
The Band Perry/Postcard From Paris/Republic Nashville – 20
Chris Young/Neon/RCA – 17
Justin Moore/’Til My Last Day/Valory – 17
Eric Paslay/If The Fish Don’t Bite/EMI Nashville – 13
Joanna Smith/We Can’t Be Friends/Columbia – 12
Martina McBride feat. Pat Monahan/Marry Me/Republic Nashville – 11
Jon Pardi/Missin’ You Crazy/Capitol – 11
Kix Brooks/New To This Town/Arista – 11

On Deck—Soon To Be Charting
Artist/song/label — spins
Leah Seawright/Til Your Boots Are Dirty – 223
Barry Michael/Uncountrify Me/Stockbridge – 213
Susan Cattaneo/Little Big Sky/Jersey Girl Music – 210
Stephanie Grace/If You Asked Me/SMG – 207
Lucas Hoge/Give A Damn/Animal House – 194