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Toby Keith Finds Success In “Red Solo Cup”

November 4, 2011/by Caitlin Rantala

Toby Keith’s new album Clancy’s Tavern recently debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. The album’s first-week success had been primarily fueled by the No. 1 hit “Made In America” and Keith’s viral music video “Red Solo Cup.” Though still not officially a single, “Red Solo Cup” has registered more than two […]

Hill To Release Single, Peform At CMAs

November 4, 2011/by contributor

Wednesday, Nov. 9 will be a big day for five-time Grammy Award winner Faith Hill. To start the day off […]

IBMA Executive Director Hays Resigns

November 4, 2011/by Freeman

International Bluegass Music Association (IBMA) Executive Director Dan Hays has announced his resignation from the organization […]

Nail Gives Exclusive Album Sneak Peek

November 4, 2011/by Caitlin Rantala

Wednesday night (11/2), David Nail invited industry insiders out for a sneak peek of his upcoming album, The Sound of a Million Dreams.

CountryBreakout No. 1 Song

November 4, 2011/by Freeman

Funny how little things from youth get etched into your memory: fleeting encounters take on unparalleled significance, and seizing the moment is your only option. You eventually grow up and move on, but little reminders will always transport you back to something that seemed perfect.

Weekly Chart Report (10/04/11)

November 4, 2011/by Freeman

Radio news, a new No. 1 song, and a slew of new singles on the way […}

Charlie Cook On Air

November 4, 2011/by contributor

Next Wednesday (Nov. 9) is the CMA Awards show. It is always a special night for the artists, the fans, and for ABC for years to come. I thought that this would be a good time to look at the format as it stands right now. I’ll do this again in the Spring just before the ACM show.