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Top 5 Country Songs The Year of My Senior Prom,1998.

Tara Nicole — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:03:27 +0000

I decided that with our Jingle Ball-Second Chance Prom on the way that I would do a little research on what the top 5 country songs were the year of my senior prom. Boy, did this bring back some(now embarrassing) memories. I probably don’t need to go into detail on why either, as you probably [...]

Country Music Top 10 of 2012 VS Country Music Top 10 of 2007

JP — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 12:41:13 +0000

Is success a fleeting moment in the world of Country Music? The Flakes decided they wanted to compare this week’s Top 10 Country Music Songs (according to Billboard) to the same week in 2007. Week of August 04, 2007 “Never Wanted Nothing More” - Kenny Chesney “I Told You So” – Keith Urban “Lost [...]

Eric Church's 'Springsteen' Locks in No. 1 Slot for Second Consecutive Week

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 21:20:49 +0000

Eric Church has reason to celebrate again this week, as his latest hit, ‘Springsteen,’ remains at No. 1 on both the Billboard and Mediabase / Country Aircheck country singles chart. ‘Springsteen’ is the third single from Church’s latest album ‘Chief,’ following ‘Homeboy’ and his previous chart-topper ‘Drink in My Hand.’ Church penned the tune with [...]

Kip Moore Tops the Charts for the First Time With 'Somethin' 'Bout a Truck'

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:30:36 +0000

Kip Moore‘s career continues to move in the right direction. The singer finds himself sitting atop the country singles chart this week with his very first career No. 1 hit, ‘Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck.’ Moore leaked the exciting news to his fans on Sunday afternoon through his Twitter page. “Truck just went number 1 and I can’t express my gratitude through a tweet to everyone who’s supported me … no words,” he wrote. “Thanks to all.”

Taylor Swift Awarded Woman of the Year at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards

Amanda Hensel — Mon, 21 May 2012 01:16:07 +0000

On Sunday night, Taylor Swift was officially crowned with one of the most prestigious nods given at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards: Woman of the Year. Following a strong introduction by Kris Kristofferson — who called her “one of the most successful artists in country music” — Swift got a multi-minute reel recapping all of the heights she’s reached in her relatively short career.

Willie Nelson, Luke Bryan to Appear at 2012 Billboard Summit

Megan Pacella — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:00:02 +0000

The 2012 Billboard Summit is adding some popular — and even a little bit surprising — names to its roster. Billboard announced that laid country legend Willie Nelson and rising star Luke Bryan will be joining the summit.

Carrie Underwood Gets 'Blown Away' on the Cover of Billboard

Brittany Joy Cooper — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:00:04 +0000

Carrie Underwood took the April/May 2012 cover of Vegas magazine, and this week she’s staring back at us from the front of Billboard’s April 21 issue. Looking striking in black with black lace gloves, Underwood is more intentionally disheveled than we usually see her, with her blonde locks blowing freely as the starlet holds them back. The cover story bears the title ‘Carrie Underwood Plays On.’

Taylor Swift Tops Billboard Year-End Charts

Billy Dukes — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:00:25 +0000

Taylor Swift is the top country artist of the year, according Billboard magazine. The annual lists of year-end charts were just revealed, and Swift leads in many country categories, including album sales, downloads and tour revenue. She also ranks amongst the most played country artists of 2011.

Scotty McCreery's 'Clear as Day' Debuts at No. 1, Makes Billboard History

Billy Dukes — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:35 +0000

There was little doubt that Scotty McCreery would have the No. 1 country album in America this week, but his fans may be surprised to learn that the 18-year-old is tops in all genres, by a wide margin. ‘Clear as Day’ was purchased by 197,000 fans in its debut week.

Broncos Fans Drop $10,000 on Billboard Demanding Tim Tebow Play QB

Danny Groner — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:30:53 +0000

Some Denver Broncos fans are publicly pressuring Denver coach John Fox to make a change at quarterback by spending $10,000 to purchase space on two billboards in the heart of the city begging Tim Tebow to take over the team’s offense.

Tebow has begun the season on the bench behind starter Kyle Orton.

Pistol Annies' 'Hell on Heels' Debuts on Top of Billboard's Country Albums Chart

Jeff Giles — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:00:38 +0000

Turns out those Pistol Annies are pretty good shots — after setting their sights on chart domination, they delivered with one of the year’s most impressive debuts.

The trio’s first album, ‘Hell on Heels,’ emerged on top of Billboard’s Country Album charts in its first week, moving enough units to also earn a number five debut on the overall Top 200.

Kenny Chesney, George Strait, and Reba Make Billboard's Top 25 Tours of 2011

Jeff Giles — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:22:37 +0000

With 2011 more than half over — and the summer concert season winding down — Billboard has tallied up the totals for the year’s biggest tours so far, and a number of country artists are going strong.

U2 leads the list, with a nearly $175 million gross, with the top five rounded out by Roger Waters ($114 million), Bon Jovi ($107 million), Lady Gaga ($72 million), and Usher ($70 million). And the year’s biggest country tours? Kenny Chesney (No. 9, $25 million) and the George Strait/Reba pairing (number 15, $17.5 million).

Discovery Zone Discoveries And Lady A

Cat Country — Tue, 17 May 2011 14:26:35 +0000

Lady Antebellum jumped right over the Discovery Zone and right onto the air on Cat Country this past week. Good idea to, since the new song “Just A Kiss” set a 52 year record for the Billboard Country chart. No song by a group had ever scored a higher first week rank than Lady A. [...]