In
Brief:Billboard Country Charts (Chart issue week of December 2, 2017)
Country Album
Chart ** No.1 (2 non-consecutive weeks) ** LIVE IN NO
SHOES NATION Kenny Chesney
Hot Country
Songs ** No.1 (2 weeks) ** “When It Rains It Pours” Luke Combs
Country Airplay
** No.1 (1 week) ** "Greatest Love Story” LANCO
Country Digital
Songs ** No.1 (2 weeks) “Female”Keith
Urban
Billboard Top 200 / Country
Album Chart News(Chartissue week of December 2,
2017)
The
Billboard 200 chart measures multi-metric album consumption, which includes
traditional album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA) and streaming equivalent
albums (SEA).
Taylor Swift's
'Reputation' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart
'reputation'
is her fifth No. 1 on the list, following '1989,' 'Red,' 'Speak Now' and
'Fearless.'
Taylor Swiftwith REPUTATION blasts in at No.1 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart (BB200) with 2017’s biggest week for
an album, as the set earned 1.238 million equivalent album units in the week
ending Nov. 16, according to Nielsen Music. Of that sum, 1,216,416 copies were in traditional
album sales -- the largest sales frame for an album since 2015.
Reputation
is Swift’s sixth studio album and was released on Nov. 10 through Big Machine
Records. It is her fifth No.1 on the
Billboard 200.
Reputation
surpassed the total sales of the year’s previous No.1 seller, Ed Sheeran’s ÷ (Divide), which has sold
931,000 through Nov. 16.
Reputation’s
whopping 1.216 million sales figure is the 10th largest sales week for
any album since Nielsen Music began electronically tracking sales in 1991.
Further, Reputation secures Swift her fourth million-selling week. She is the only
artist in Nielsen Music history to achieve four million-selling weeks.
(Previously, both Swift and Adele had three million-selling frames.)
Swift
earlier earned million-selling weeks with the debut weeks of each of her last
three studio albums: 1989 (1.287
million in 2014), RED (1.208
million, 2012) and SPEAK NOW (1.047
million, 2010).
Overall
album sales have been declining for years, so nearly equalling Swift’s previous
album, 1989, a feat from three years ago is an achievement.
REPUTATION’S
first-week sales tally (in traditional album sales) is nearly equal to the
first-week sales tallies of this year’s next four fastest-breaking albums
combined. They are Pink’s Beautiful Trauma (384K), Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN.
(353K), Ed Sheeran’s ÷ (322K), and Drake’s More Life (226K).
REPUTATION
also entered the official U.K. Albums
Chart at No. 1. It’s Swift’s third consecutive studio album to top the U.K.
chart.
Billboard Top Country
Albums(Chart issue week
of December 2, 2017)
Top
Country Albums now ranks the most popular country albums of the week, as
compiled by Nielsen Music, based on multi-metric consumption (blending traditional album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA), and streaming equivalent albums (SEA)).
10 digital track sales from an
album = 1 track equivalent album (TEA)
“sale”
1,500 on demand song streams from
an album to one streamingequivalent album (SEA) “sale”.
Nielsen
Music compiles the sales and streaming data. Billboard continues to publish pure album sales charts (subscription to
billboard biz ), exclusively comprising
Nielsen’s sales data.
Former
No.1 Kenny Chesneywith
LIVE IN NO SHOES NATION (Blue Chair/Columbia Nashville) returned to the top 2-1
(#6-9 Billboard 200)selling 32,136 copies (down 37%; 3-week
total 300,228)
Last
weeks No.1 Blake Sheltonwith TEXOMA SHORE (Warner Bros./Warner Music Nashville) slipped 1-2 (#4-10 Billboard 200) selling
another 27,969 copies
(down 49%; 2-week total 82,906)
Chris Stapletonwith From a Room: Volume 1 (Mercury/Universal Music Group Nashville) climbed
5-3 (31-26 BB200)
selling 12,451 copies
(up 12%; 28-week total 577,300) whilst TRAVELLER (MERCURY/ UMGN)
climbed 8-5 (43-33 BB200) selling
8,606 copies (up 16%; 133-week total 2,118,900).
Former No.1 Kane Brownwith his SELF-TITLED album rose 6-4 (#33-32 Billboard 200) selling 6,088 copies (50-week total
256,600).
Former
No.1 Thomas Rhett with LIFE
CHANGES (Valory/Big Machine Label Group) rose 9-6 (#44-42 Billboard 200) selling 4,463 copies (10-week total 168,300).
In his second weekKid Rockwith SWEET SOUTHERN SUGAR
(Top Dog/BMG/Broken Bow Music Group), fell 4-7
(#8-43 Billboard 200; 43,000 units) selling 12,329 copies (down 70%; 2-week total 53,123).
Former No.1 Luke Combswith THIS ONE’S FOR YOU (River House/
Columbia Nashville/Sony Music Nashville) lifted 10-8 (#45-49 Billboard 200) selling 5,109
copies (24-week total 150,200).
In
her second frame Kelsea Ballerini with UNAPOLOGETICALLY (Black River) fell 3-9 (7-50 Billboard 200, 44,000 units) selling 7,676 copies (down 68%; 2-week
total 42,532).
Cheatham
County, Tennessee-based Country rapper Upchurch (Ryan Edward Upchurch) earned
his first top 10 and best sales week as KING
OF DIXIE (Redneck
Nation) entered at No. 10, earning
10,000 equivalent units in its opening week, with 8,116 copies in traditional sales.
Dixie
is Upchurch’s seventh Top Country Albums appearance. He previously reached a
No. 22 best with 2016’s CHICKEN WILLIE
(2,763 copies sold in its debut
week). His notched his prior top sales week with SON OF THE SOUTH in May (selling
4,122 copies)
On 5
May 2017, Upchurch released a straight-up country EP, SUMMER LOVE, under his
full name. King of Dixie, his second long-player of the year, features the
single "Johnny Cash."
Outside the
Top 10
Brett Youngwith self-titled debut (BMLG) held at No.11 (#63-71 BB200) selling 2,356 copies
(41-week total 156,800).
Reba McEntirewith her re-issued MY KIND OF CHRISTMAS (Nash Icon | BMLG
| Amazon UK-
UK iTunes- Amazon.com ) set rose 18-14 (#99-77
Billboard 200) selling 8,379 copies (17 chart weeks).
The
11-track duets album features two new songs and nine of Lawrence’s hits,
including “Time Marches On,” “Paint Me a Birmingham” and “If
the World Had a Front Porch.” Lawrence’s guests include Jason Aldean (“Can't Break It To My
Heart”), Tim McGraw (“Time Marches
On”), Luke Bryan (“Sticks &
Stones”), Justin Moore (“Alibis”) and Kellie
Pickler (“Stars Over Texas”). Craig
Morgan lends his vocals and heartfelt raw emotion on “Finally Home,” one of the
two new tracks and an ode to U.S. military members. Tracy and Craig debuted the
song together in a performance on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry® in August.
Miranda Lambertwith THE WEIGHT OF THESE WINGS (Vanner/RCA Nashville | SMN) retreated 16-21 (#90 Re-Entry Billboard 200)
selling 2,853 copies (down 22%; 52-week
total 402,400) to pass the 400K mark at retail.
Outside the Top 25
In his second frameLee Bricewith his SELF-TITLED LP (Curb), fell 7-27 selling 3,473 copies (down 72%; 2-week
total 15,717)
Former
1-week No.1 Shania TwainwithNOW (Mercury/Universal Music Group Nashville) fell 27-42 selling 3788 4,979 copies
(down 24%; 7-week total 177,300).
Burl Iveswith RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER (MCA Special Products | Ume) made a
debut at No.50.
FALLING
SHORT of Top 50:
On the Country Album Sales list (pure sales;
old methodology)
Billy Ray Cyruswith his 16 track SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT (Flatwoods; Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com) made a debut at No.35
selling 1,200 copies.
Cyrus’
latest release features collaborations with Joe Perry, George Jones,
Loretta Lynn, Bryan Adams and Miley Cyrus.
The offering also includes updated versions of his signature “Achy Breaky Heart,”
with Ronnie Milsap playing piano on a Muscle Shoals mix, and Jencarlos Canela
featured on the “Spanglish” version.
Promoting
the album Billy Ray performed on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy
Fallon" on Thurs 5 Oct with his daughter Miley as the country icon geared
up for the release.
Falling
short of the charts
Parker McCollumwith his 10 track PROBABLY WRONG (2017 Parker McCollum; Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com) opened with sales
of 600 copies.
Lorrie Morgan
& Pam Tilliswith their 12
track set COME SEE ME AND COME LONELY
(Goldenlane Records; Amazon UK - UK iTunes - Amazon.com)
sold 600 copies.
The two have chosen some of their favourite country songs including those
originally made famous by Dottie West, Billie Jo Spears' "Blanket On The
Ground," and Dwight Yoakam's "Guitars, Cadillacs" plus early rock
favorites such as Roy Orbison's "It's Over" and The Everly Brothers'
"Walk Right Back." The project includes special guest appearances by
Joe Diffie & Darryl Worley as well.
Year-To-Date Albums
17,829,000(Physical sales 12,029,000
(down -12.8%) + Digital sales 5,800,000 (down -18.3%) which is14.7%down at the same point in 2016 (20,897,000
sales)
Year-To-Date Digital Tracks 58,723,000down24.0%at the same point in 2016 (77,286,000)
Billboard Hot Country Songs
(Chart issue week of December 2, 2017)
On Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart - which
blends:
a) All-format airplay, as monitored by BDS
b) Sales, as tracked by Nielsen SoundScan and
c) Streaming, (tracked by
Nielsen BDS from such services as Spotify, Muve, Slacker, Rhapsody, Rdio and
Xbox Music, among others) according to BDS it results in:
Luke
Combswith “When It Rains It Pours” (River House/Columbia
Nashville) enjoyed a second week at No1
on Hot Country Songs.
Chris Jansoncollects his second Hot Country Songs top10
as “Fix
a Drink” (Warner Bros./WAR) stepped 12-10. The song gained by 11% to 43.8 million impressions and rose 3-2 on Country Airplay. Janson
first hit the Hot Country Songs top10 with the No.2-peaking “Buy Me a Boat” in 2015.
Hot County
Songs
** No.1 (2 weeks)
** “When It Rains It Pours” Luke Combs
**
Airplay Gainer” No.10 “Fix A Drink” Chris
Janson
** Digital
Gainer/ Streaming Gainer ** No.11 “Female” Keith Urban
** Hot Shot Debut ** No. 45 “Three Chords & The Truth” Chase Rice
Debut
No.49 “Worth It” Danielle Bradbery
Billboard Country Airplay (Chart issue week of December 2, 2017)
In its 38th
week, LANCO
earned its first No.1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart
(dated Dec. 2) as “Greatest Love Story” (Arista Nashville) increased 9% to 43.8 million
audience impressions in the tracking frame ending Nov. 19, according to Nielsen
Music. On the Hot Country Songs chart, “Story” pushed to a new best (4-3).
LANCO — Brandon
Lancaster, Chandler Baldwin, Jared Hampton, Tripp Howell and Eric Steedly — leads
in its second Country Airplay appearance, following “Long Live Tonight,” which
peaked at No. 32 (Oct. 1, 2016).
“Story” was
written solely by Lancaster and is the first such No.1 since Little Big Town’s
“Better Man,” written by Taylor Swift. Prior to “Better Man,” the last Country
Airplay leader by a single author was Tim McGraw’s “Humble and Kind,”
which, penned by Americana/country singer-songwriter Lori McKenna, topped the
list dated June 25, 2016.
The last
Country Airplay leader written by one male? “Story” is the first since
Blake Shelton’s “God Gave Me You,” originally a Christian hit for its writer,
Dave Barnes; Shelton’s version ruled Country Airplay for three weeks beginning
Oct. 29, 2011.
Brett Youngachieved his third Country Airplay top 10with “Like I Loved You” (BMLG), which hopped
12-10 (28.7 million, up 9%).
Country
Airplay
***
No.1 (1 week) *** "Greatest Love Story” LANCO 43.822 million audience (+3.519 million) / 7,738 radio plays
(+600)
**
Most Increased Audience ** No.2 “Fix A Drink” Chris Janson
** Most
Added ** No.23 “Female” Keith Urban
** Hot
Shot Debut ** No.54 “Marry Me” Thomas
Rhett
Debut
No.55 “Up Down” Morgan Wallen feat.
Florida Georgia Line
Keith Urban’swith “Female” held at No.1 on the Billboard Country Digital
Singles Chart (#17-6 Digital Songs; 32,000 sales; 2-week total 52,000).
It was 5 places
behind Camila Cabello’s “Havana” (featuring Young Thug) which sold
75K digital copies this week, which enabled it to move up to No. 1 on Top
Digital Songs, displacing Taylor Swift’s “Call It What You Want.” “Havana” logged
its third week at No. 1 on The Official U.K. Singles Chart.
Chris Stapletonwith “Broken Halos” held at No.2 (#18-20 Digital Songs, 18,000
sales; 12 weeks total 240,000)
Former No1 LANco with
“Greatest
Love Story” (Arista Nashville) held at No.3 (#22-21 Digital Songs; 17,000 sales; 20-week total 375,000)
Former No.1 Kane Brownfeat. Lauren Alainawith “What
If’s” held at No.4(#23-25
Digital Songs; 15,000 sales; 27-week total 530,000).
Thomas Rhett with “Unforgettable” (Valory)
climbed 6-5 (#33-30 Digital Songs; 13,000
sales; 16-week total 223,000).
Luke Combswith “When It Rains It Pours”
(River House | Columbia Nashville) rose 8-6
(#36-35 Digital Songs; 12,000 sales;
19-week total 285,000).
Tim McGraw & Faith Hillwith “The Rest Of Our Life”
pushed 10-7 (#44-37Digital
Songs; 12,000 sales; 4-week total 57,000).
Brothers Osbornewith “It
Ain't My Fault” fell 5-8(#30-40 Digital Songs, 10,000 sales; 24-week
total 352,000)
Sam Hunt’s 31non-consecutive week No1 “Body Like a Back Road” (MCA
Nashville) held at No.9 (#43-42
Digital Songs; 10,000 sales; 42-week total 1,766,000).
Walker Hayeswith “You Broke Up With Me” (Monument)
advanced 16-10(#50 Digital Songs Re-entry; 9,000 sales; 18-week total
220,000).
Outside
the Top 10
Brett Youngwith “Like I Loved You” (BMLG) lifted 15-11 (9,000 sales; 12-week total 147,000).
Blake Sheltonwith “I'll Name The Dogs” (Warner
Bros) fell 7-12 (9,000 sales; 10-week
total 128,000).
Former
No.1 Carly
PearcewithEvery Little Thing (Big Machine/Big Machine
Label Group), moved 14-13(9,000
sales; 22-week total 332,000).
Danielle Bradberywith “Worth It” (Big Machine |
BMLG) made a debut at No.23 selling
6,000 copies.
Country Aircheck MEDIABASE
Chart
20
Nov 2017
Chris Janson Goes #1 With
'Fix A Drink'
Congrats to Chris Janson,Kristen Williams, Tom Martens and the WAR promotion team on securing the week’s
No.1 with “Fix A Drink.” The song is
the first single from EVERYBODY. Songwriters are Chris DuBois, Ashley Gorley
and Janson.
This marks
Janson's second career #1, following the success of "Buy Me A Boat" in 2015 (News Sept 21, 2015).
“Having a hit
on country radio is a huge blessing – it’s Thanksgiving week, and I’m extremely
thankful,” said Janson in a press release. “Reaching my country fans through
radio has always been a dream of mine. Thanks for allowing me to make my dreams
come true.”
“Fix A Drink” (Warner Bros./WAR) logged8,709 radio spins (+880)
and58.054million audience
impressions (+5.287 million) with23269Total Points (+2355) from 158 tracking stations for the tracking week November
12 to November 18, 2017 and published chart November 20th 2017.
The song, which
has more than 20 million on-demand streams, was co-written by Janson with Chris
DuBois and Ashley Gorley. The summertime smash is one of 12 songs on his new
album that allowed Janson to grow as an artist, but also stayed true to who he
is as an artist.
Thomas Rhett Is Most-Added
With 'Marry Me'
Congratulations
to VALORY MUSIC CO.'s Thomas Rhett, who earned 55 MEDIABASE adds this week with his new single, "Marry
Me." The song topped the "Most Added"
board this chart week.
Valory Music Co celebrate Thomas Rhett's Most Added on Mediabase with Marry Me
Mediabase
Adds (Selective)
Artist/Title (Label) TW Total Historic
Adds
THOMAS RHETT/Marry Me (Valory) 55 60
KIP MOORE/Last
Shot (MCA) 40 44
KEITH
URBAN/Female (Capitol) 32 127
DAVID LEE
MURPHY f/KENNY CHESNEY/Everything's Gonna Be Alright (Reviver/Blue Chair) 20 91
BEBE REXHA f/FGL/Meant
To Be (WBR/BMLGR) 18 20
CHASE
RICE/Three Chords & The Truth (Broken Bow) 16 114
KANE
BROWN/Heaven (RCA) 12 64
DUSTIN
LYNCH/I'd Be Jealous Too (Broken Bow) 10 74
LINDSAY
ELL/Criminal (Stoney Creek) 10 12
MORGAN WALLEN
f/FGL/Up Down (Big Loud) 8 19
TAYLOR
SWIFT/New Year's Day (Big Machine) 8 9
TIM MCGRAW
& FAITH HILL/The Rest Of Our Life (Arista) 8 135
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On the BBC Radio 2 Playlistfor the week commencing Saturday 18th November 2017
B Playlist:
Andy
Brown - Landslide (feat. Crissie Rhodes)
C Playlist: Maren Morris - 80s Mercedes added to
the "C" Playlist
OUT
First
Aid Kit - It's A Shame was removed from the "C" Playlist
(15 Nov 2017) Singer
songwriter Sarah
McQuaidwrites: I’m delighted to
announce that my fifth solo album IF WE DIG ANY DEEPER IT COULD GET DANGEROUS will
be released on 2nd February 2018 and is now available to pre-order. Produced by
guitar legend Michael Chapman (memorably described in The Guardian as “the
godfather of new cosmic Americana”), the album features what I’m convinced is
by far my best batch of original songs and instrumentals ever ... plus another
co-write with the wonderful Gerry O’Beirne, an arrangement of the medieval
chant “Dies Irae” and a cover of Jeff Wayne’s classic “Forever Autumn”. In
addition to my custom-made Andy Manson and 1965 Martin D-28 acoustic guitars,
I’m also playing electric guitar (a lovely Ibanez Artist model that Michael’s kindly
given me on long-term loan) and piano! - Sarah McQuaid - Bandcamp
She tours in the UK (Jan 25
Penzance: The Acorn (Album launch) to Feb 11 (Tavistock: The Wharf) before
heading to tour in The Netherlands & Germany.
(15 Nov 2017) Helena Macehas issued her latest release, "Strangers"
(writer: Helena Mace; Guitar – Helena Mace; Keys and Production – Matt Black),
which is the 3rd single from her yet untitled 3rd album. Strangers is a Winter
Country/Folk style ballad which is being released in time for Christmas. Strangers will be available to download
12th December and iTunes pre order from the 5th December
The new album is a Country
themed album which will have a release date of early 2018 in time for her
launch show in March. Her last album, WASH AWAY THE YEARS, received rave
reviews from the Industry as well as the general public and she will still
continue to promote the album. Her music
has featured on SKY TV and the BBC as well as a large amount of Radio stations
worldwide.
"As soon as I heard
Helena's single, I considered it a must play for my Radio Show" - Keith Greentree BBC Radio Norfolk
“I am very impressed by
Helena’s music and particularly her voice which is excellent. I strongly
recommend you listen to her album and new single” - Roger Peck CMR Nashville (British Country Music Show)
Her last single, Breakin Up Aint Easy and I chose you
reached the UK iTunes chart, No 1 on Q108 Canadian chart, No 25 on the unsigned
chart and has received Rave reviews from the Critics and the public.
Helena will be performing
songs from her current album and will be appearing at events across the country
in 2018 to promote her music. Visit her Facebook page.
(15 Nov 2017)
Singer-songwriter Emily Maguirehas
been happily busy doing gigs in Germany where she performed at the World
Congress of Psychiatry in Berlin, and a tour of Ireland with Duke Special. Now,
after 4 years away, she and husband Christian Dunham are heading back to their
shack in Australia. “The borer
ants have eaten most of the wood so it’s being rebuilt by Christian’s
brother. It seems like a lifetime ago
since I was living there on the farm making goats cheese and writing songs in
my yurt. The yurt is still there, with
all our stuff in it – and hopefully no snakes”! We'll be doing some recording for my next album in a beautiful old
Queenslander with my favourite sound engineer Pix Vane-Mason. He recorded my first two albums 'Stranger
Place' and 'Keep Walking' there as well as the vocals for ‘A Bit Of Blue’, and
I love the place” shares Emily.
They return at the end of
January to start Emily's 2018 UK tour
at Dorchester Arts on Friday 9 February. Her last gig of 2017 is at The George
Hotel in South Molton, Devon on Saturday 2 December (£12 Tickets; Event).
(17 Nov 2017) Ferris &
Sylvester released their brand new single ‘Better In Yellow’ (Amazon UK | UK iTunes). The new
song is the latest to be taken from their forthcoming EP Made In Streatham, out
February 2nd.
‘Better In Yellow’ is an uplifting slice of
bluesy Americana, which finds the pair adding big brass notes into their mix of
guitar licks and beautiful harmonies.
Regarding the single Ferris
& Sylvester say, “We had so much fun
working on ‘Better In Yellow’. We liked the idea of writing about yellow being
a positive state of mind, happy and vibrant, instead of settling for greyness.
It can be easy to wear black and blend in. Sometimes though, it’s best to be
yourself, put on some clashy colours and not care too much. Like all the songs
on our upcoming EP, ‘Better In Yellow’ was recorded in our kitchen with our
favourite musicians. It's part of a collection of songs that represent a
defining moment in time for us, so it was only right to record it our way in
our South London flat.”
UK CHART NEWS
Official UK Top
100 Singles Chart (Week Ending 23 November 2017)
17 November 2017 - 23 November 2017
Paid-for sales are down for the first time and streaming
is down for the second time – but Camila
Cabello'sHavana (feat. Young Thug) is top of the composite Top 75 for
the third week running with 46,269
sales (including 30,500 from streams + 15,800 pure sales). But Rita Ora – who
scored the last of her four No.1s in 2014 – mounted a strong challenge with
Anywhere surging 5-2 (38,159 sales).
Already No.1 on paid-for sales – even though they are down 2.91% week-on-week
at 17,362 – Anywhere is still lagging on streams but growing fast, with a
23.90% increase in consumption week-on-week to provide 20,797 of its sales.
Official UK Top
100 Albums Chart(Week Ending 23 November 2017)
17 November 2017 - 23 November 2017
Taylor Swiftwith her sixth studio album REPUTATION debuts at No.1,
earning the 27-year-old singer-songwriter her third straight No.1.
With first week sales of 83,648 (including 41,795from
paid-for downloads; debut PURE SALES 54% down on last album 1989), the album – which
has already spawned four Top 40 singles – falls short of the 90,336 copies its immediate
predecessor, 1989 (release date Oct
27, 2014), sold when it opened atop the chart three years ago last week.
Reputation has not yet been made available for streaming, and 1989 wasn't
switched to that model for nine months after release.
Ironically, streams make up the majority of the sales
that 1989 secured in the latest
frame, accounting for 1,472 of the overall tally of 2,361 that help it to climb
59-54. It is, by far, Swift's biggest selling album with a to-date tally of
1,150,889, of which 69,669 are from streams. Its nearest rival is its 2012
predecessor RED, which sold 61,779
copies when it debuted at No.1 and has now sold 634,636 copies (including
34,555 from streams). Swift has very impressive overall sales of 2,824,164
albums and 11,303,560 singles.
Previous to that her self titled album TAYLOR SWIFT sold only 38 copies the
week of its release date, and peaked 94 weeks later at #81, FEARLESS debuted and peaked at #5
(first week sales of 33,829) and SPEAK
NOW, debuted and peaked at No.6 (28,223 sales).
Swift is the third female solo artist to land three
albums at No.1 in the 2010s, following Rihanna and Lana Del Rey.
The 13th different album to lead the chart in as many
weeks, Reputation secures the year's sixth fastest start for an artist album,
trailing Ed Sheeran's ÷ (671,542 sales), Rag'N'Bone Man's Human (117,101
sales), Take That's Wonderland (113,211 sales), Liam Gallagher's As You Were
(102,660 sales) and Sam Smith's Too Good At Goodbyes, which opened last week at
No.1 on sales of 97,328 copies but now shunts down to No.2 (52,781 sales) to
accommodate Swift's arrival.
All round entertainer and former EastEnders star Shane Richiewith
his third album, A COUNTRY SOUL, is
being marketed as Americana and new contemporary country music. It made a minor
chart ripple, debuting at No.42
(3,036 sales). His two previous albums both failed to make the Top 200, with
1997's The Album eventually selling 5,348 copies after being reissued at a
budget price but 2000 release Once Around The Sun sold only 342 copies.
In her seventh frame former No.1 Shania Twainwith NOW fell 53-74 (1,800 estimated sales; 7-week total 37,500)
Kelsea Balleriniwith UNAPOLOGETICALLY
fell off the Top 100 after a No.50 debut the previous week (2,161 sales).
Official UK
Country Album Top 20(Week Ending 23 November 2017)
17 November 2017 - 23 November 2017
Shane Richie with A COUNTRY SOUL debuts at #1
Kelsea Ballerini with UNAPOLOGETICALLY holds at #2 (2
weeks; #2 peak)
Glen Campbell with ADIOS held at #3 (23 weeks; #1 peak)
Margo Price with ALL AMERICAN MADE fell 1-4 (4 weeks;
#1 peak)
Lucinda Williams with THIS SWEET OLD WORLD fell 4-5 (4
weeks; #2 peak)
Lady Antebellum with HEART BREAK held at #6 (23 weeks; #2
peak)
Blake Shelton with TEXOMA SHORE rose 12-7 (2 weeks; #7
peak)
White Buffalo with DARKEST DARKS LIGHTEST LIGHTS fell
5-8 (5 weeks; #2 peak)
Kid Rock with SWEET SOUTHERN SUGAR climbed 18-9 (2
weeks; #9 peak)
Thomas Rhett with LIFE CHANGES rose 20-10 (9 weeks; #2
peak)
Outside the Top 10
Darius Rucker with WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME fell 8-11 (4
weeks; #4 peak)
Cadillac Three with LEGACY rose 13-12 (12 weeks; #2 peak)
Brothers Osborne with PAWN SHOP re-entered at #14 (24
weeks; #5 peak)
Wayward Sons with GHOSTS OF YET TO COME fell 9-18 (9
weeks; #2 peak)
Official
Americana Albums Chart Top 40(Week Ending 23 November 2017)
17 November 2017 - 23 November 2017
This Week/ Last Week/ Title/
Artist
1 1 Carry Fire Robert Plant #9 Official Album Chart #
Official Album Chart
2 6 A Deeper Understanding War On Drugs [Tagged Alt]
3 4 Roll With The Punches Van Morrison [Tagged Blues]
4 NEW Phases Angel
Olsen [Tagged Alternative]
5 3 Life Love Flesh Blood Imelda May [Tagged Singer/Songwriter]
6 8 Adios Glen Campbell [Tagged Country]
7 5 Lotta Sea Lice Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile [Tagged Alternative]
8 2 Bridges Not Walls Billy Bragg [Tagged Singer/Songwriter]
9 12 A/B Kaleo [Tagged Alt]
10 13 Hitchhiker Neil
Young
Outside The Top 10
11 7 Songs From Different Times Jack Savoretti [Tagged Pop]
14 10 All American Made Margo Price [Tagged Country]
19 NEW Waffles Triangle & Jesus Jim White [Tagged Americana]
21 NEW From The Fires Greta Van Fleet [Tagged Rock]
37 New Medicine Songs Buffy Sainte-Marie [Tagged Singer/Songwriter]
UK COUNTRY
ALBUM RELEASES
For a full listing of 2017 Country/Alt/ Americana albums
forthcoming and past releases PLEASE check out our Country Music Store Page
(14 Nov 2017) Stephanie
Lee "Lady REDneck" (EP; Oh Holy Night) CHRIS
Lady Redneck is a Texas country music
singer/songwriter. She has grown her fans to over 200,000 over the last year
with her songwriting style that people can relate to. Growing up in Idaho, she
played in a family band that sold over 40,000 CDs and was well known in the
northwest. Now taking the world by storm, Lady Redneck is here to show you what
music is all about.
"Lady REDneck", Stephanie Lee, based out of
Dallas, TX. I write all my songs (these
days - I have done a few covers), love dark chocolate, working out in the sun,
playing my guitar and anything that has to do with family. I play guitar, bass, fiddle, mandolin,
ukelele, piano and a little - drums. This is the download EP of Oh Holy Night!
I hope you love my Christmas music. I absolutely love the holidays!Lady Redneck.org
(15 Nov 2017) Lacy
J Dalton - Carl The Christmas Do (Single) CHRIS
Not your typical Christmas Song. Lacy J Dalton's
Latest Song, "Carl The Christmas Dog" is based on a true story! Much
like the movies, this is not an accurate portrayal (Carl didn't eat the cat).
He did eat the tree, presents, and a bunch of other stuff!
First hitting the Country Top-40 in 1979 with “Crazy
Blue Eyes,” Dalton was one the most successful female vocalists of the format
during the 80s with such hits as “Takin’ It Easy,” “Hillbilly Girl With The
Blues,” “Black Coffee,” and the CMA-nominated anthem “16th Avenue.” During her
career, she has collaborated with such Country Music Hall of Fame members as
Bobby Bare, Glen Campbell, Willie Nelson, and George Jones. Her most recent
recorded work was a tribute album to Hank Williams entitled Here’s To Hank.
Dalton is a 2017 inductee of the North American Country Music Association
International Hall of Fame.
(17 Nov 2017) Tim
McGraw & Faith Hill - The Rest of Our Life (2017 McGraw Music, LLC,
Sony Music Ent.)
Nine of the 11 songs on their first-ever duets album
were produced by longtime collaborator Byron Gallimore and two by Dann Huff.
The title track was written by Ed Sheeran with Amy Wadge, Johnny McDaid and
Steve Mac and “Damn Good at Holding On” was co-written by “Humble & Kind”
composer Lori McKenna. Meghan Trainor is featured on the album closer “Roll the
Dice,” co-penned with Shy Carter, Bobby Hamrick and James LeBlanc.
Debut Fri 17 Nov #1 UK Country iTunes (#10 overall UK
Albums chart) | #2 US iTunes
Debut Fri 17 Nov #3 UK Country iTunes (#81 overall UK
Albums chart) | #3 US iTunes
Chase Rice Appears On 'CBS This Morning'
Broken Bow Records' Chase Rice appeared (Nov 17) on
CBS-TV's "CBS This Morning"
to discuss his new album, "Lambs & Lions". RICE shared details of
his unusual path to fame during the interview piece. Rice brought in producers
Chris DeStefano, Ross Copperman, Mac McAnally and Jacquire King for his
sophomore 10-song collection. He wrote “Three Chords & The Truth” with
Copperman and Jon Nite, and welcomed Ned
LeDoux on a cover of his late father Chris LeDoux’s “This Cowboy’s Hat.”
(17 Nov 2017) Nathan
Carter - Live At 3Arena (Sharpe Music)
Debut Fri 17 Nov #38 UK Alternative iTunes (#227
overall UK Albums chart) , then #12 Alternative iTunes (#62 overall UK Albums
chart) then #56 | Mon 20 Nov #39 Alternative iTunes (#241 overall UK Albums)
(17 Nov 2017) Ashton
Lane - Winter Star - EP (2017 OC Records) UK
Debut Sat 18 Nov #1 Singer/Songwriter #191 (US Country
iTunes overall)
The album features 13 songs, all of which were either
written or co-written by Sebastian herself. It will be released independently
on Flying Island. Several of her noteworthy fellow co-writers include country
queen Miranda Lambert, country songstress Ashley Monroe, Brady Seals, and
Anderson East, among others. >> Facebook Videos
Ashley Monroe, Brady Seals and Anderson East. “The
sound is as if Quentin Tarantino met Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris and Brandi
Carlile and they made a record,” says Sebastian. Read more Digital Journal.com
Beathard’s full-length debut album features 13 tracks,
with six songs from his Fight Like Hell EP, and seven new cuts. “I named the
album Dear Someone because it’s full of honest messages written from my heart
to whoever is listening, whoever might feel a little different or maybe a
little misunderstood like me,” said Beathard.
(17 Nov 2017) Various
Artists - A Tribute to Dan Fogelberg (BMG Rights Management (US) LLC)
Produced by Fogelburg’s wife, Jean, Norbert Putnam,
his lifelong friend/manager, Irving Azoff, and Chuck Morris, the homage to
Fogelberg will be released through BMG.
The collection contains recreations of some of
Fogelberg’s biggest hits, including “Longer,” “Hard to Say,” “Leader of the
Band,” (performed by Zac Brown), and
“Same Old Lang Syne,” (performed by Train.) A moving rendition of “Part of the
Plan,” from 1974’s Souvenirs, performed by the Eagles, is also included on the
album.
“A good thing never dies and that ‘good thing’ is
Dan’s music,” said Garth Brooks
about Fogelburg’s influence. “As for me, my life has been a poor attempt to
imitate the man. That man is Dan Fogelberg, and he will live forever in those
of us who have let his gift bring so much light to our paths.
(17 Nov 2017) Josh
Kelley - Under the Covers (Independent)
Sarah Darling is already heralded as one of country
music’s breakout performers and an elite vocalist in the US. After three studio
albums Sarah releases her Christmas album.
(17 Nov 2017) Amber
Lawrence - Aussie Aussie Christmas (Universal Music Australia) CHRIS
Country music superstar Amber Lawrence will release
her new kids album just in time for Christmas!
AUSSIE AUSSIE CHRISTMAS will get all the kids singing and dancing around
the barbeque with these distinctly Australian songs.
CANADIAN NEWS
(13 Nov 2017) Jade Mya featuring Ben Pelchat "One
Christmas Wish"
One Christmas Wish is a reflection on navigating broken
relationships during the holidays, and the desire for reconciliation. It
provides a perspective from both sides of the relationship. One Christmas Wish
comes from a very real place, and we think people will feel that when they hear
it.
The song is an acoustic-guitar based ballad, featuring
classic country lap-steel, electric guitar, cello, bass and roots percussion.
(Ben Pelchat played all of the instruments.) Jade Mya and Ben Pelchat provide
an intertwining harmony vocal performance throughout. Ben composes, sings and is a multi-instrumentalist
- a musician's musician. Now going solo,
he is creating material that is rapidly gaining recognition.
As you may be aware, Jade Mya is not your Girl Next
Door. She is a unique persona rebelling from the country norm, while still
keeping to her edgy twist which connects her to young fans home and abroad.
(13 Nov 2017) Manitoba Country Music Awards Handed
Out!
Winners include:
FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Kayla Luky
MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Quinton Blair
GROUP OR DUO OF THE YEAR: Petric
ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Weathervane Doc Walker
SINGLE OF THE YEAR: What if I Don't David James
(15 Nov 2017) Signage: Pop/Country Canadian
singer/songwriter Sykamore (aka Jordan Ostrom) has signed with Home Team Publishing, a company founded
by Rhett Akins, Thomas Rhett, Virginia Davis and Roc Nation/Warner Chappell.
She released a taylor Swift-esque single "Houseboat" (5 July
2017; Amazon | Spotify)
(15 Nov 2017) Brenda Dirk "Too Broke For Christmas"
(Brenda Dirk Music)
Brenda Dirk is a young lady with a big voice and even
bigger plans. Her love and talent for performing is only equalled by her
passion for songwriting. Brenda has a joy and zest for life that comes out in
her musical and songwriting abilities. She draws her inspiration for life
around her and a family that she adores. Growing up on an acreage in Spruce
Grove, and being the youngest of three in the family, she knew her work was cut
out for her to make her mark. It was self released on iTunes Nov 14, 2017 UK iTunes
"Too Broke for Christmas" is something
everyone can relate to and enjoy with its tongue-in-cheek attitude and
toe-tapping rhythm.
An original country pop Christmas song that is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit
Ever notice at Christmas time people are happy
spending time visiting with family and friends and listening to Christmas music
on the radio. Michaela
Clarkebrings us a Christmas song
that could become a classic with "All I Really Want"
Michaela Clarke is a 3 time nominee of the Alberta
Country Music Awards. Her accolades include: sharing the stage with the Nitty
Gritty Dirt Band, being nominated for Female Artist of the year, Fans Choice,
Song of the Year, Video of the Year and Album of the Year at the Alberta
Country Music awards. Her single "Long Gone" was featured in the
movie "Fire with Fire", starring Bruce Willis in 2012. She has
performed at the Canadian Country Music Awards on the Diamonds in the Rough
stage for two consecutive years.
(17 Nov 2017) Danielle Bourjeaurd "Hey There
Santa"
She shares: Hallelujah, I love the winter! I used to
live in Whistler, BC and "Hey There Santa" was very inspired by that
west coast lifestyle. I used to take my snowmobile up the peak of the glacier
mountains and find a cabin and camp out for a few days. All you needed was a
case of Guinness or a box of wine (don't judge me), some fresh caught fish to
cook on the hot oven stove, my guitar, and a stack of cedar logs to keep that
fire blazing. Man, it was heaven!
One of my most special Christmas's ever was out there
in BC because my Mama, Dad, and my sister surprised me on Christmas morning. I
cried like a baby because I missed them so much. Christmas to me is all about
family. It's about making memories, and giving back to others. This year I'll
be donating my revenue of "Hey There Santa" to the dog rescue I work
with in Nashville TN "Pittie in Pink". Originally released Dec 13,
2015 is available for digital download Amazon UK | iTunes
NEWS
(13 Nov 2017) Say Anything...Columbia's Maren Morrishas partnered with Bose and Vice Media to launch "Bring the Micro," a
campaign highlighting Bose's newest speaker, the SoundLink Micro. The campaign includes
three digital films featuring Morris, Niall Horan and Ray BLK. Watch the first
film, featuring Morris, here.
(13 Nov 2017) John Anderson Joins Absolute Publicity
Roster
Nashville Songwriter Hall Of Famer John Andersonhas signed with Absolute
Publicity for exclusive PR representation. ANDERSON joins Ricky Skaggs, The
Marshall Tucker Band, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, Ray Stevens, and
several others. "Having watched ABSOLUTE PUBLICITY grow for nearly a
decade, I'm proud to be a client as of today," shared Anderson.
"[ABSOLUTE PUBLICITY President] Don Murry Grubbs understands the music and
what I've done over the past 35 years. And, he understands the vision of my
future better than most." Grubbs added, "To say we are excited to
work with the iconic John Anderson is an understatement. JOHN's body of work
speaks for itself, and we are ecstatic to be a part of the next chapter of his
legendary career. Welcome to the family, JOHN!"
(13 Nov 2017) Well-Wishes For Leslie Fram
Well-wishes to CMT SVP/Music Strategy Leslie Fram,
who is preparing to undergo surgery following an accident at her home. FRAM's
husband, LANNY WEST, reported via FACEBOOK that FRAM was walking their dog BO
in the back yard last WEDNESDAY (11/8) when the dog took off running at full
speed, slammed in to FRAM's left knee, and snapped it. FRAM was rushed to the
hospital where it was determined that she has a bad fracture of the knee.
TOMORROW (11/14), FRAM will undergo knee repair
surgery. She will then work through a three-month, non-weight-bearing recovery
period followed by knee and leg rehab.
(13 Nov 2017) UMG
Nashville Thankgiving Liners
(14 Nov 2017) Country Music Hall Of Fame And Museum To
Open Tim McGraw & Faith Hill Exhibit
The Country Music Hall Of
Fame And Museum (CMHOF)
has revealed details of its Tim McGrawand Faith Hillexhibition (NET NEWS 1/12) entitled "Tim Mcgraw
& Faith Hill: Mississippi Woman, Louisiana Man." Opening Friday,
November 17th, the exhibit will chronicle the parallel singing careers that
started in adjacent SOUTHERN states and merged -- as spouses and performing
partners -- in NASHVILLE.
"Tim Mcgraw & Faith Hill: Mississippi Woman,
Louisiana Man" will incorporate a wide array of memorabilia representing
milestones and significant moments in the couple's lives both separately and
together. "We are honored to be included in the halls of this historic
museum, among the names and faces of so many of our friends and music
heroes," said MCGRAW and HILL. "This is a moment that dreams are made
of, and we are so appreciative to the COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM for
all the hard work and care that has gone into the exhibit.
(16 Nov 2017) Singer-songwriter Jenn Bostichas launched a Pledge
crowd fund campaign that allows fans to pre-order the new album Revival out in
April 2018. It’s an unapologetic fusion of roots, rock, blues, pop, country and
gospel.
Pledges of an unknown goal start at $8/ £6 to get a download of the new
album as soon as it’s released up to $2,500/
£1898 GBP where Jenn will bring her full band along to play a house
concert, wedding or private event for you, performing songs from the new album
plus albums past.
(17 Nov 2017) Expect to hear new Taylor Swiftmusic on country radio soon. The country-turned-pop mega-star is
releasing a new song called "New Year's Day" to country
stations.
"New Year's Day" is the closing song on
Swift's brand-new album, Reputation, which mostly focuses on far more
progressive pop tracks including "Look What You Made Me Do" and
"... Ready for It?" And while
the pop-influenced piano ballad isn't going to draw any comparisons to classic
Loretta Lynn or Tammy Wynette, it's every bit as much of a contemporary country
track as many of the songs Swift scored big country hits with, and probably
more so than a track like "We Are Never, Ever Getting Back Together."
(17 Nov 2017) Lance Carpenter Signs With Show Dog
Nashville
Singer-songwriter Lance Carpenterhas
signed with Show Dog Nashville.
Carpenter co-wrote "Love Me Like You Mean It," the
#1 debut single from Black River Entertainment's Kelsea Ballerini.
"It takes a village of people to build a career,
and there are so many people who've helped me get to this point," said
CARPENTER. "I'm thankful for that. This is an opportunity I never thought
I'd get, and I'll do my damndest to make the best of it."
(17 Nov 2017) Sugarland Confirms Reunion, Forthcoming New
Music During Facebook Live Video
SUGARLAND's Jennifer Nettlesand
Kristian Bushhave made it officially official -- they are getting
the band back together. The pair took to the SUGARLAND official FACEBOOK page
to share a brief FACEBOOK LIVE video Friday morning (Nov 17) with fans to
reveal that they have been writing and recording together, and that new music
will be forthcoming.
Though no details are known about the reunion or the
new music, Sugarland was visibly together during "The 51st Annual CMA Awards,"
during which they appeared together to present the award for Vocal Duo Of The
Year. Following the Awards, the pair also reunited on stage at the BIG MACHINE
LABEL GROUP after party to play some of their biggest hits, leading many to
believe that the pair will be a part of the BMLG family, where NETTLES has been
signed in recent years.
AWARDS
(20 Nov 2017) Keith Urban and Bruno Mars were the big
winners at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday (19 Nov 17).
Urban swept the country awards for which he was
nominated and seemed genuinely shocked (Photo) with his triple - for Male Artist, Song and Album -
while Bruno picked up the coveted Artist of the Year trophy. The show began on
a sombre note as Jamie Foxx and his daughter Corinne offered up a tribute to
America's first responders. Foxx introduced the night's opening performance -
Kelly Clarkson and Pink's emotional performance of R.E.M.'s Everybody Hurts,
after delivering his own powerful message.
The list of winners include:
Artist of the Year: Bruno Mars
Lifetime Achievement: Diana Ross
New Artist of the Year: Niall Horan
Tour of the Year:WINNER:
Coldplay, Garth Brooks, U2
Favorite Male Artist (Country): Sam Hunt, Thomas Rhett, WINNER: Keith Urban
Favorite Female Artist (Country): Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, WINNER: Carrie Underwood
Favorite Duo or Group (Country): Florida Georgia Line, WINNER: Little Big Town, Old Dominion
Favorite Album (Country): Jason Aldean — They Don’t
Know, Chris Stapleton — From a Room: Volume 1, WINNER: Keith Urban — Ripcord
Favorite Song (Country): “Body Like a Back Road” — Sam
Hunt, “Dirt on My Boots” — Jon Pardi, WINNER:
“Blue Ain’t Your Color” — Keith Urban
TV
(13 Nov 2017) Natalie Stovallwas
sent home after her Voice battle
round performance of Little Big Town’s ‘Boondocks’ with fellow Team Blake
member Adam Cunningham on ‘The Voice’ a few weeks ago. But, she has been chosen
to return as a Comeback Artist! She tweeted: Never. Give. Up. You’ve asked.
I’ve almost bursted not being able to tell you. But YES!!!!! I’m the comeback
artist for #TeamBlake!!!!!! And look at this amazing company of other comeback
artists I get to be with!”
(14 Nov 2017) Taylor Swiftmade
an unscheduled visit to the Tonight Show on Monday (Nov. 13) to perform a special tribute to Jimmy Fallon's mom, who died recently,
and her song left the host and his staff in tears. Watch >> here
She was wearing a RtA
‘Marvin Hoodie’ - $596.00 Product
(15 Nov 2017) I'm Special, So Special: Capitol's Carrie Underwoodand John
Legend will co-host Grammy's
Greatest Stories: A 60th Anniversary Special Nov. 24 on CBS-TV. The show
will feature rare archival footage, exclusive interviews and appearances by
Grammy winners and nominees, including Blake Shelton and Keith Urban.
(17 Nov 2017) The Hollywood Reporter (THR) has reported that CMT-TV's
"NASHVILLE" will end following its upcoming sixth season. "NASHVILLE" originally aired on
ABC-TV
before being dropped after its fourth season; CMT-TV then picked up the
scripted drama in partnership with online streaming content provider HULU last
June for the show's fifth season (6/10/16). "NASHVILLE" was renewed
for its sixth season in April (4/10), and the final season will begin airing on
CMT-TV on Thursday, January 4th, 2018.
THR goes on to state that once "NASHVILLE" wraps its sixth season,
CMT-TV will exit the scripted originals space that previously included the
Billy Ray Cyrus series "Still The King" and mini-series "Sun
Records." No word yet on how the move away from scripted originals will
effect CMT VP/Scripted Programming SHALEEN DESAI, who was brought on board in
that role last OCTOBER
NASHVILLE on CMT | The Final Season >> Sneak
Peek | Season 6
-
Curtain Call: CMT's Nashville will end after its
upcoming sixth season, which premieres Jan. 4 on the network. The Lionsgate
Television/Opry Entertainment-produced series first aired on ABC-TV in 2012,
running for four seasons before moving to CMT in 2016. "After more than 120 episodes of unforgettable
television, we believe that creatively it is time for the series to come to its
triumphant close at the end of the upcoming season," says Lionsgate
Chairman Kevin Beggs. Adds Exec. Producer Marshall Herskovitz, "All of us
on Nashville are so incredibly grateful to the show's fans, who convinced CMT
to give us a chance to keep telling the story of these remarkable characters.
BABY NEWS
(14 Nov 2017) Valory's Brantley Gilbertand wife
Amber welcomed their first child, Barrett
Hardy-Clay Gilbert, Saturday (11/11). "Honestly, I’m just
speechless," Gilbert told People. "Watching the delivery, I don't even know what
to say. Amber and I are just so thankful and blessed to have this beautiful
little boy."
MUSIC NEWS
(17 Nov 2017) Neil Youngannounced
that a high-quality archive of his complete catalog will be made available to
stream (for free as of its launch) on December 1, featuring uncompressed master
recordings on a digital timeline with supplemental info cards, corresponding
media and even memorabilia. Read more
(21 Nov 2017) P1 Media Group Study: America's
Most-Played Christmas Hits
Play It Again, Santa! P1 MEDIA GROUP conducted a
survey over the past weekend to find out how Americans 25-54 rate the 40
most-played CHRISTMAS songs from the
2016 holiday Season. Six decades after its release, “Jingle Bell Rock” by
BOBBY HELMS was the top testing CHRISTMAS Song for 2017, followed by Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around The
CHRISTMAS Tree," Andy Williams'
"It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The
Year," and Burl Ives'
"Holly Jolly CHRISTMAS." Amy
Grant's "Winter Wonderland" came in at No.13. The full results
are available here.
SINGLE / ALBUM
NEWS
(16 Nov 2017) Brandi Carlile releases lead single “The Joke” from forthcoming Dave
Cobb-Produced Album
PRESS RELEASES
(14 Nov 2017) 7th Annual Natd Honors Gala Recognizes Charley
Pride, Jeannie Seely, David Corlew, Barbara Hubbard, Sean Henry And Bobby
Roberts Special Appearances By Charlie Daniels, Bobby Bare, John Anderson,
Lorrie Morgan, Bill Anderson, Doc Mcghee And Grand Ole Opry General Manager
Sally Williams
The Nashville Association of Talent Directors’ (NATD) 7th Annual Honors Gala recognized some
of the best in their respective fields for their accomplishments and service to
the Nashville entertainment industry. The event, presented by the Grand Ole
Opry and Springer Mountain Farms, featured some of Nashville’s best to present
and show respect to the honorees and included emcees Nash Nights Live’s Shawn
Parr and WKRN’s Stephanie Langston.
Country legend and member of the Country Music Hall of
Fame and member of the Grand Ole Opry, Charlie
Daniels, who has worked for over more than 44 years with President/Co-Owner
of Blue Hat Records, David Corlew, shared stories of their long working
relationship and presented his lifelong friend the award.
GRAMMY® award-winning artist, “Miss Country Soul”, Jeannie Seelywas paid a musical tribute by fellow Grand Ole Opry
member Lorrie Morgan, who performed
“Don’t
Touch Me." Sally Williams, SVP of Programming and Artist Relations
for Opry Entertainment and General Manager of the Grand Ole Opry spoke of
Seely’s illustrious career. Bill Anderson, a member of the Grand Ole Opry for
over fifty years presented her with her award.
Entertainment Group
L-R Honorees David Corlew, Barbara Hubbard, Charley Pride, Jeannie Seely, Bobby Roberts , and Sean Henry attend the 2017 NATD Honors Gala at Hermitage Hotel on November 14, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for NATD)
(16 Nov 2017) Platinum-selling recording artist and
hit songwriter, Jamie
O’Nealhas signed with Sawyer and Garner Management (who also
represents Tanya Tucker) and Buddy Lee Attractions as she prepares to launch a
new album in the first quarter of 2018.
O’Neal became a household name in 2000 with her
back-to-back #1 singles, "There Is No Arizona" and "When
I Think About Angels." With
multiple hits that followed, including "Shiver," "Trying
To Find Atlantis" and "Somebody's Hero," O'Neal was on
fire. She earned numerous career accolades (including multiple Grammy
nominations), won Academy of Country Music Awards and Billboard Awards and
appeared on national television shows Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight,
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with David Letterman, among many
others. Her voice was also heard
internationally in major motion pictures, including Bridget Jones's Diary, on
ABC's Desperate Housewives and in commercials.
(16 Nov 2017) “Miss Country Soul,” Jeannie Seelyhas signed with 117
Publicity for exclusive representation while she continues to celebrate her
illustrious career. “It is so exciting for me to be a part of 117 Publicity.”,
said Jeannie Seely, adding, “Zach Farnum is a very knowledgeable, ambitious
young man and he has surrounded himself with a like-minded staff. They have respect for the legends and have a
vision of how to represent them in this ever-changing business. I’m looking
forward to working in this vibrant environment!”
(15 Nov 2017) Country music hitmaker and Grand Ole
Opry member John
Conleeshows no signs of slowing
down, at age 71, with the announcement of a new album, CLASSICS 3, which will include some of his signature hits as
well as a few new cuts. The project is slated for release Friday, January 26 on
his own Rose Colored Records
(20 Nov 2017) Taylor
Guitars has officially added Lucy Angel to their Artist Endorsement Program.
Lucy Angel joins the star-studded list of artists and musicians including
Taylor Swift, Blackberry Smoke, Dave Mathews, Zac Brown, Kenny Loggins, George
Strait and more. Emily Anderton of Lucy Angel, who primarily plays one of 32
limited edition 614 Gerry Buckley (GB) Taylor’s, loves to travel with the Baby
Taylor due to its compact and lightweight frame. To celebrate the partnership,
the trio launched a social media contest where a fan has a chance to win their
own Baby Taylor Guitar. Click HERE to view the contest.
(20 Nov 2017) Reigning ACM and CMA Vocal Duo of the
Year Brothers
Osborne, all-around entertainer Mac Davisand ACM
and NSAI Song of the Year winner Natalie Hembywill
take the stage at Nashville’s City Winery on February 28, 2018 to perform the
very first and the very worst songs they ever wrote, in addition to their
biggest hits, all in support of Music Health Alliance. “The First And The
Worst,” now in its fourth year, is a one-of-a-kind event only Nashville can
deliver as our greatest talents come together to showcase their silliest and
most shameful songs, all while competing for the audience-voted “Crappy”
trophy.
ARTICLES
(13 Nov 2017) Shania Twain: Life’s About To Get Good: After
serious illness and divorce, the iconic country singer reveals the struggles
behind her first album in 15 years Read More at Cowgirl Magazine
REVIEWS
(15 Nov 2017) Alan Cackett.comKenny Chesney- LIVE IN NO
SHOES NATION: Ten Years Of Concert Hits (Blue Chair Bay/Sony Nashville) 4
STARS
INTERVIEWS
(15 Nov 2017) NOW The big Shania TwainInterview by Christian Lamitschka on Country Music News International
(18 Nov 2017) Chris Stapleton
reveals his own methods of introspection on the unapologetic "Tryin' to
Untangle My Mind,"
the next preview of his forthcoming installment From A Room: Vol. 2 (out Dec.
1). Listen here
WATCH
(15 Nov 2017)
Reba singing O Holy Night makes us
wish it was Christmas
Reba can do no wrong. From her love of horses to her
amazing vocal talents, she is a true dime.
As if we needed more reasons to love Reba, she
recently released a Christmas album, titled MY KIND OF CHRISTMAS.
The album has all of the major Christmas classics,
such as White Christmas and O Holy Night. The record is a
re-release of her last Christmas album, with several new tracks for listeners
to enjoy.
Reba McEntire performed "O Holy Night" on
Pickler & Ben (Pickler & Ben is an hour-long, multi-segmented lifestyle
talk show filmed in Nashville and hosted by country star Kellie Pickler — known
for her quick-wit and bubbly personality — and journalist Ben Aaron, a funny,
curious, and good-natured New Yorker.) >> YouTubeReba McEntire meets her biggest fan! on Pickler &
Ben YouTube
COUNTRY FASHION
(13 Nov 2017) Boot
Barn Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BOOT), America’s largest western and work wear
retailer, is proud to introduce Idyllwind
- a lifestyle brand created by Miranda Lambert. The brand is inspired by vintage
and retro looks with a modern fashion edge and a focus on comfort, fit and
quality. The product range of apparel, accessories, and, of course, cowboy boots
are true to Miranda’s spirit, -reflecting her roots, personality, and style –
original, authentic, sexy, and fearless.
Idyllwind will be introduced this holiday in select
Boot Barn stores in California, Texas, Tennessee, Nevada, Florida, Minnesota, South
Dakota, Colorado, and Arizona. The full Idyllwind Fueled by Miranda Lambert
launch will occur in Fall 2018.
“The Boot Barn
Team is excited to partner with Miranda Lambert on her exclusive Idyllwind
brand. We view Miranda as the number one female country music star in the world
and feel that her brand, coupled with her personal authenticity, are a natural
fit with Boot Barn and our customer base,” said Mike Love, Senior Vice
President of Marketing. “These limited trunk shows allow us to share the incredible
styles of Idyllwind and serve as a precursor to the full launch coming in
2018.”
For additional details on the Miranda Lambert
Idyllwind Trunk Shows, please visit www.bootbarn.com
(15 Nov 2017) Taylor
Swift - Target commercial (x) | November 4, 2017
In her Target commercial Poster Taylor Swiftembodied the entire rainbow to the max wearing a sequinned
colorful mini dress by Ashish
(Ashish ‘Rainbow Striped Sequin Mini Dress’ - $1,654.00 Product | >> Video ) They also happened to be the brand behind her ‘Not
A Lot Going On’ shirt from the "22" music video and famous sequinned
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COUNTRY GOSSIP
(14 Nov 2017) Blake Shelton has been named People
Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive 2017.
Country singer, Blake Sheltonwhose
profile has been increased worldwide since he started dating Gwen Stefani, succeeds 2016 winner
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, and said he is more than flattered by the honour.
"I've been ugly my whole life," the
41-year-old joked after his new title was announced. "If I can be sexy for
a year, I'm taking it!"
He also joked that he couldn't understand how he had
clinched the honour, admitting the first thought that went through his mind
when he heard was "that y'all must be running out of people. Like, 'Wow,
we're down to somebody who is somewhat symmetrical.'"
But now Blake has been publicly announced as the
Sexiest Man Alive, he can't wait to tease his fellow The Voice judge Adam
Levine about it - as the Maroon 5 frontman took home the honour in 2013.
"It's going to be used in every conversation,
whether it's at The Voice, or at the feed in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, or in a
conversation with a doctor," he laughed. "When (people) would say to
Adam, 'Mr. Sexy,' you'd always see him go, 'Well, awwww...' If you say that to
me, it's going to be, 'You're damn right, I'm Mr. Sexy!'
"I'm not going to treat this like Hugh Jackman or
one of those guys who's humble about it. People are going to hate me over
this."
Blake's big reveal to Adam was shown on The Voice on
Tuesday (14 Nov 2017), when he surprised his pal by showing him a giant version
of his cover shot.
"This is a great source of pride and, I
win," Blake said as he unveiled the picture, before Adam joked: "I am
proud of you buddy, because I'm only friends with other SMAs (Sexiest Men
Alive)."
Another person thrilled to learn of Blake's new title
was his girlfriend Gwen. When the news was broken to her during an interview
with Access Hollywood, the No Doubt star grinned from ear to ear and said:
"What? Oh my god, well they got that right! Wow, I knew I was on to
something. Wow, I'm gonna look really good huh? I already had scored but now I
really scored."
(14 Nov 2017) Jana Kramerand
several of her former One Tree Hill castmates and crew members have stepped
forward to accuse showrunner Mark Schwahn of sexual harassment over the run of
the show.
Former One Tree Hill writer Audrey Wauchope was the
first woman to come forward from the show, which ran from 2003-2012 on the WB
and the CW. On Saturday (Nov. 11), she posted a series of tweets recounting her
first television writing job, alleging that she and her writing partner, Rachel
Specter, and numerous other women were systematically sexually harassed on that
set.
Wauchope alleged that she and others were subject
frequent and unwanted touching, and accused a powerful man from the show of
showing nude photos of an actress with whom he was having an affair to cast and
crew, as well as discouraging Specter from getting married so that he could
date her.
(18 Nov 2017) Carrie Underwood'shusband
has thanked fans for supporting his wife as she recovered from wrist surgery this week (13 Nov 2017).
Former ice hockey star Mike Fisher rushed to the singer's side after learning she had been
hospitalised following a nasty fall at their home in Tennessee last week
(10Nov17). Carrie broke her wrist and underwent surgery on Tuesday (14Nov17).
She updated fans the following day, tweeting: "I just wanted to let everyone know that I'm
doing great. Had surgery on my wrist yesterday & all went well... even
though I'll be setting off airport metal detectors from now on... I'm so
thankful for the doctors, nurses, family & friends who've been taking such
great care of me."
The injury and subsequent surgery forced the Before He
Cheats star to pull out of the induction ceremony for her native Oklahoma Hall of Fame - and she had to
give up the honour. She is expected to be nominated again next year (18).
BIRTHDAYS
Birthdays in the week ahead
November 20: the late Curly Putman (1930; died Oct 30, 2016 (aged 85)), Sarah Jory (1969), Joe Walsh (Eagles) (1947), Jim
Brickman (1961), Dierks Bentley
(1975), Josh Turner (1977)
November 21: the late Jean Shepard (1933; died Sept 25, 2016 (aged 82)), Teresa McCarter & Lisa (McCarter
Sisters) (1966), Kelsi Osborne
(SheDaisy) (1974)
November 22: the late John Jennings (1953; died Oct 16, 2015 (aged 61)
November 23: the late Shel Silverstein - (1932; died May 10, 1999 (aged 68))
November 25: Eddie Stubbs (Johnson Mountain Boys) (1961), Erin Hay (1970), Amy Grant
(1960)
November 26: Joe Nichols (1976), Linda
Davis (1962), Mike
Gossin (Gloriana),
R.I.P
Country Music Legend Mel Tillispasses aged 85 - BLOG POST
