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Alan Jackson’s ‘Thirty Miles West’ Debuts at No. 1 on Country Albums Chart
This week is shaping up to be a pretty decent one in the lives and careers of Alan Jackson and newcomer Jana Kramer. Both of their brand new albums hit stores last Tuesday, and now the charts are in. Jackson’s ‘Thirty Miles West’ knocked Carrie Underwood‘s ‘Blown Away’ out of the No. 1 slot, while Kramer’s self-titled project comes in at No. 5, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
Carrie Underwood, ‘Blown Away’ – Lyrics Uncovered
If Carrie Underwood‘s ‘Blown Away’ lyrics have a familiar vibe to you, they should. The tune — which was just announced as her new single and is the title track to her latest album — was penned by two songwriters who Underwood frequently turns to when recording an album, Chris Tompkins and Josh Kear. The pair also credited with writing her smash, ‘Before He Cheats.’
Eric Church Takes ‘Springsteen’ to No. 1
This year will most definitely be one that Eric Church remembers for the rest of his life. In January, the singer scored his very first No. 1 single with ‘Drink in My Hand,’ and now he has returned to the top with his current hit, ‘Springsteen.’ The tune sits at No. 1 on both the Billboard and Mediabase/Country Aircheck charts this week, making it the singer’s second consecutive chart-topping song
Jason Aldean Ticketed by Police for Swimming in Dangerous Waters
Just because you’re one of country music’s biggest stars doesn’t mean you can’t get busted for even the silliest wrongdoings. Jason Aldean unfortunately found that out the hard way while enjoying a day on the beach on Monday afternoon (June 11).
BamaJam 2012 Lineup Includes Tim McGraw, Eric Church + More
Tim McGraw, Eric Church, the Zac Brown Band and Alan Jackson are just a few of the major stars scheduled to perform at BamaJam 2012 next week in Enterprise, Ala. The three day festival, set for June 14-16, will offer much more than just music, as the festibities include camping, a water park, ATV trails and much more.
Kip Moore Is ‘Still Hurting’ From Celebrating No. 1 Song as He Gears Up to Play CMA Music Festival
What a difference a year makes. Last year at this time, Kip Moore was mingling with fans at the CMA Music Festival, some familiar with him and some not. Well this year, Moore can’t walk into a room without fans going crazy.
Josh Kelley Shares Photo of New Baby Girl, Opens Up About Being a Dad to Two
Josh Kelley loves a lot of things in life: fly fishing, songwriting, making music, being a husband, but the thing he loves the most? Being a dad. Kelley and his wife, Hollywood actress Katherine Heigl, recently expanded their family by one when they adopted a second little girl, who they named Adalaide Marie Hope.
David Nail to Play the Country Music Hall of Fame During 2012 CMA Music Festival
David Nail is one of many artists scheduled to perform at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville during the 2012 CMA Music Festival this week. Nail will kickoff the Hot Nights at the Hall concert series with his performance, which is slated for Tuesday night (June 5).
Kip Moore Keeps His ‘Truck’ Parked at No. 1 for a Second Consecutive Week
What’s better than having your very first No. 1 single as a singer and a songwriter? How about spending two solid weeks at the top of the charts? Well, that’s exactly what Kip Moore is experiencing this week, as ‘Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck’ claims the top slot once again on both the Billboard and Mediabase / Country Aircheck country singles charts.
Josh Thompson Returns to Pouring Concrete on ‘Day Jobs’
Josh Thompson always jokes that he still lives on “concrete hours,” seeing how he wakes up in the wee hours of the morning no matter what time he goes to bed the night before — just like he used to when he poured concrete for a living back in the day.