Charlie Haden - Best Debut Week Ever
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - Charlie Haden Family & Friends: Rambling Boy has earned legendary bassist Charlie Haden his best-selling debut in over half a century of making music. The album ranked No 2 on Billboard's bluegrass chart, and landed in the overall Top 100, as well as ...
| Brad Paisley & Carrie Underwood To Host And Perform On 'The 42nd Annual CMA Awards' Nov. 12
NASHVILLE, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Country Music Association) - The reigning CMA Male and Female Vocalists of the Year, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, will unite to host "The 42nd Annual CMA Awards." This is the first time that either artist will have hosted "Country Music's Biggest Night." "The 42nd ...
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Blake Shelton Is Smokin' With STARTIN' FIRES - In Stores November 18, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Top40 Charts/ Warner Bros. Records) - Multi-platinum artist Blake Shelton will release his fifth album, STARTIN' FIRES on Warner Bros. Records November 18, 2008. The album is produced by acclaimed producer Scott Hendricks (Brooks & Dunn, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson). On the heels of Shelton's ...
| Jim Curry's Tribute To The Music Of John Denver Coming To Spokane
SPOKANE, WA. (Top40 Charts/ Jim Curry Official Website) - When audiences close their eyes during a Jim Curry concert, they may find the similarities between him and John Denver uncanny and when they open their eyes, they just might do a double-take. Curry doesn't do an impersonation of Denver, his performance ...
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Rascal Flatts To Continue 'Bob That Head Tour' Into Winter 2009
Nashville, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Lyric Street Records) - Multi-platinum selling group Rascal Flatts announced plans today to continue their sold-out 'Bob That Head Tour' into 2009. The 2008 leg will wrap up November 2, after a two-day play in Uncasville , Connecticut at Mohegan Sun. 'Bob That Head Tour' ...
| Kenny Chesney Plays To 1.2 Million Poets & Pirates
Nashville, TN. (Top40 Charts/ BNA Entertainment) - Even when Kenny Chesney tries to cut back, he somehow maintains his ability to throw the year's biggest party. The chilled-out, high-energy performer may have done the fewest number of shows since becoming a headliner in 2002, but he managed to play ...
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Mark Wills Is A Very 'Familiar Stranger' In Iraq
Nashville, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Mark Wills Official Website) - To show his continued support of our troops, Mark Wills recently made his fifth goodwill tour to Iraq to entertain the soldiers serving there. What follows is his own retrospection of this very special return trip to the Middle East. Wills ...
| Exile, The Hitmaking Band, Reunites to Tour, Record
Nashville, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Exile Official Website) - Romance is back... and its name is Exile! With hits like 'Woke Up in Love' and 'I Can't Get Close Enough,' the band Exile has jump-started more love affairs than last call on a Saturday night. So it's only fair to warn the romantically susceptible ...
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Kevin Costner & Modern West Release Debut Album November 11, 2008
Nashville, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Universal South Records) - Universal Republic/Universal Records South will release the debut album from Kevin Costner & Modern West, titled Untold Truths, on November 11. Though best known for his acting career, Costner is no stranger to the art of making music and songwriting. ...
| Katie Armiger Signs With Buddy Lee Attractions
Nashville, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Cold River Records) - Katie Armiger has signed an exclusive worldwide booking deal with Buddy Lee Attractions, who will develop, advise, and implement Katie's personal appearance and touring career. Katie will join the talent agencies' impressive roster of artists including ...
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'Chicks With Hits' Celebrate Ten Years Of Hatching Hits BMI To Host Celebration On October 8, 2008
Nashville, TN. (Top40 Charts/ BMI) - With a string of No 1 hits under their feathers, 'Chicks With Hits' will celebrate their 10th anniversary at BMI October 8. Hatched in 1998, 'Chicks With Hits' is a group of independent prominent Nashville female publishers with an innovative approach to pitching ...
| Austin Law Releases Debut CD 'Neon Halo'
Nashville, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Hookup Entertainment) - Hookup Entertainment's Austin Law, the eight-piece country-rock group from Southern California, has released their debut CD, Neon Halo. Veteran Nashville producer Eddie Gore helmed the project, incorporating modern rock, deep roots country and traditional ...
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Wade Bowen's Third Studio Album 'If We Ever Make It Home' Hits Stores
Nashville, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Sustain Records) - Texas troubadour Wade Bowen releases his first studio album in almost three years today with "If We Ever Make It Home," on Texas-based independent label Sustain Records (distributed by Mercury Nashville). The lead single "You Had Me At My Best" is already ...
| Little Jimmy Dickens 60th Opry Anniversary Signature Show Set For November 1, 2008
Nashville, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Cracker Barrel Old Country Store) - The Grand Ole Opry presented by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store will honor its longest-standing member, Little Jimmy Dickens, with a Signature Show celebrating the Country Music Hall of Fame member's 60th Opry Anniversary on Sat., Nov. ...
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Amy Speace To Perform Joe's Pub 10th Anniversary Gala
New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Grassy Hill Entertainment) - Grassy Hill Entertainment artist Amy Speace will be joining an impressive line-up during Joe's Pub 10th Anniversary Gala in tribute to legendary musician, champion of emerging artists, and New Yorker Judy Collins. The Gala will take place on ...
| Alena Releases Hot New Single 'Love's Last Stand'
Nashville, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Alena Official Website) - Alena, the talented singer/songwriter from Banks, Oregon, has just released the single CD, "Love's Last Stand"; a country song that tugs on the heart strings and will leave the listener wanting more. Crisp and clean with a modern feel that doesn't ...
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Tracy Lawrence To Perform On The 14th Annual Inspirational Country Music Award Show
Nashville, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Power Source Music Group) - Power Source Music Group announces that Multi-award winning country artist, Tracy Lawrence, and new Lyric Street country artist, Phil Stacey, will perform on the 14th Annual Inspirational Country Music Award Show (ICM's). The award show will ...
| James Otto Is Added To All-Star Lineup At American Freedom Festival In Fairfax, Virginia On Saturday, October 25
Nashville, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Warner Bros. Records) - The American Freedom Foundation is proud to announce the addition of country newcomer JAMES OTTO to their all-star lineup at the 5th Annual American Freedom Festival benefit concert. Otto will join previously announced country superstars ALAN JACKSON ...
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Kellie Pickler Adds Live With Regis And Kelly To Launch Week
Nashville, TN. (Top40 Charts/ BNA Records) - Sleep is a commodity that singer/songwriter Kellie Pickler will get little of with the release of her self-titled, sophomore album next week. On Wednesday, October 1, Kellie will join the always entertaining Live With Regis and Kelly where she will perform ...
| Eli Young Band Debuts At No 5 On Billboard's Top Country Albums Chart
Nashville, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Universal Republic Records) - Universal Republic/Universal Records South Recording artist the Eli Young Band's major label debut, Jet Black & Jealous entered the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart today at No 5 and No 30 on the Top Current Albums chart, regardless of product ...
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