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CountryBreakout No. 1 Song

October 14, 2011/by Freeman

In 1965, entertainers Sonny & Cher recorded and released their signature No. 1 “I Got You Babe,” which would eventually become a touchstone of the free-lovin’ ’60s. It’s cute, fuzzy, and sweet on the surface, but underneath there’s a theme of the all-encompassing, saving power of young love that informs many of music’s greatest works. (See also: “Be My Baby,” “God Only Knows”).

Weekly Chart Report (10/14/11)

October 14, 2011/by Freeman

Everything can change in a day or two when it comes to radio charts […]

Bobby Karl Works the AMA Awards

October 14, 2011/by Bobby Karl

The Americana Music Association’s Honors and Awards gala celebrated its 10th anniversary last night (10/13) by taking a big step forward. […]

Charlie Cook On Air

October 14, 2011/by contributor

I was recently in a meeting with a bunch of industry executives. I snuck in. Each of us was bemoaning the condition of our individual businesses. It was like if we’re going to get kicked in the teeth we wanted to have the worst smile when it was all done.

Bobby Karl Works Vince Gill Week

October 13, 2011/by Bobby Karl

Chapter 377—Nobody took me up on my suggestion that we rename the city Gillville, but at Thursday’s celebration at Bridgestone Arena (10/13) […]

Americana Fest: Wednesday Night Showcases

October 13, 2011/by Freeman

Once again it’s time for some twang, because the Americana Music Festival is upon us. The week-long festival and conference, held every October, is above all a celebration of music and, buddy, they’ve got that in spades.