Strait Bringing The Good Time This September

George Strait has a Sept. 6 release date for his new studio album, Here For A Good Time. The title track is already No. 10 on MusicRow’s CountryBreakout chart eight weeks after release. Written by Strait, his son Bubba Strait, and revered songwriter Dean Dillon, it is the artist’s 89th career single. As if that […]

Industry Ink Wednesday (8/3/11)

News from Frances Preston, John Seigenthaler, HFA, Odie Blackmon, Woody Bomar, Martha and Mike Borchetta, Bonnie Garner, Renee Grant-Williams and Bob Weir.

Cracker Barrel Exclusives From Jason Michael Carroll, Oak Ridge Boys

Two new country offerings are hitting shelves at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store. Jason Michael Carroll—a one-time server at the restaurant in his North Carolina hometown—has released the CD Numbers exclusively through the store. The album is available now and contains 11 new songs and one previous hit “Alyssa Lies.” The Oak Ridge Boys will release their […]

CRS Sneak Peek

Country Radio Seminar organizers are giving an early look into what lies ahead at CRS 2012. The annual event will return to the downtown Nashville Convention Center Feb. 22-24, 2012. Keynote—Bob Pittman, Clear Channel’s Chairman of Media and Entertainment Platforms, kicks off CRS 2012 with the keynote address on Wed., Feb. 22. Research—CRS has commissioned […]

Church Enjoys Heavenly Sales

Capitol Chieftain Mike Dungan and his flock of the Capitol faithful have created a revival of sorts. First and foremost they receive a righteous shout out for launching Eric Church into the No. 1 spot on both the Top 200 and Country album charts with sales of almost 145,000 units. Secondly, their efforts have had […]

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