Weekly Chart Report (11/27/13)

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Rising country star and established actress Lucy Hale (R) stopped by WUBE to visit with PD Grover Collins (L) in Cincinnati on her recent radio promo tour.
Rising Country star and established actress Lucy Hale (R) stopped by WUBE to visit with PD Grover Collins (L) in Cincinnati on her recent radio promo tour.

After spending nine weeks on the chart, Florida Georgia Line’s “Stay” crosses the border to No. 1 with 3175 spins. Meanwhile, Cassadee Pope’s “Wasting All These Tears” jumps to No. 2. Zac Brown Band’s “Sweet Annie” climbs to No. 3, while David Nail’s “Whatever She’s Got” leaps to No. 4. Cole Swindell’s “Chillin’ It” moves up two spots, landing at No. 5. Rounding out the Top 10 this week is Dierks Bentley’s “I Hold On” at No. 6, Lady Antebellum’s “Compass” at No. 7, Jake Owen’s “Days of Gold” at No. 8 and Scotty McCreery’s “See You Tonight” at No. 9. McCreery recently announced the dates for his upcoming See You Tonight tour. Finally, Love and Theft’s “If You Ever Get Lonely” breaks the Top 10, landing at No. 10.
Jason Aldean’s “When She Says Baby” is the week’s greatest gainer, rising to No. 28 with another 232 spins. Luke Bryan’s “Drink A Beer” also gains 232 spins, ascending to No. 15. Florida Georgia Line moves to the top of MusicRow’s chart with 210 more spins, while George Strait’s “I Got A Car” reaches No. 21 with an extra 143 spins. Lastly, Danielle Bradbery’s “The Heart of Dixie” jumps to No. 13 with 134 additional spins. The newcomer recently made her debut at the Grand Ole Opry.
MusicRow welcomes debuts from two singers this week, with Bush Hawg’s “More Than Corn” debuting at No. 77 and Kip Moore’s “Young Love” at No. 79.
News: CMT and Clear Channel Media have partnered to create programming across TV, radio and digital properties. The partnership marks the largest Country platform in radio and TV, with CMT reaching 92 million households and Clear Channel extending to 89 million listeners per month.
As a result of the partnership, CMT radio personality Cody Alan has been named the new host of Premiere Networks’ syndicated show After MidNite, which has been rebranded as CMT After Midnite With Cody Alan. His show will debut on Jan. 6.
Click here to read MusicRow’s full report.
Frozen Playlists: WKDZ, KSED, WOWF, WMCI, KWCK, KDXY, WMEV, WTHO, KYTN, WOKA, KMKS, WEIO, WBYZ, KRGI, KXIA, WJVL, WLJE, KFTX, KCJC, KVOM, WXXK, KYEZ, KZPK, KKOW, KGRT, WTCM
 

Funl/Flying Island's Ty Herndon recently visited with WSM's Bill Cody in promotion of his new material from his first album in seven years Lies I Told Myself.

Funl/Flying Island’s Ty Herndon (L) recently visited with WSM’s Bill Cody (R) in promotion of his new material from his first album in seven years, Lies I Told Myself.


Upcoming Singles
December 2
Craig Campbell/Keep Them Kisses Comin’/Acoustic Peach-Bigger Picture
December 9
Brad Paisley/The Mona Lisa/Arista Nashville
Charlie Worsham/Want Me Too/Warner Bros.-WAR
Court Yard Hounds/Sunshine/Columbia
December 16
Lindsay Ell/Trippin’ On Us/Stoney Creek
New On The Chart—Debuting This Week
Artist/song/label — chart pos.
Bush Hawg/More Than Corn/RCA Nashville – 77
Kip Moore/Young Love/MCA Nashville – 79
Most Added
Artist/song/label — New Adds
Jason Aldean/When She Says Baby/Broken Bow – 9
Thomas Rhett/Get Me Some Of That/Valory Music – 7
Brad Paisley/The Mona Lisa/Arista Nashville – 7
Kip Moore/Young Love/MCA Nashville – 7
Billy Currington/We Are Tonight/Mercury – 6
The Cadillac Three/The South/Big Machine – 5
Dan+Shay/19 You+Me/Warner Bros. – 4
Austin Webb/Slip On By/Streamsound – 4
Toby Keith/Shut Up and Hold On/Show Dog-Universal – 4
Luke Bryan/Drink A Beer/Capitol Nashville – 4
Seth Hopkins/Til The Town Burns Down/Harvest – 4
Bush Hawg/More Than Corn/RCA Nashville – 4
Tyler Farr/Whiskey In My Water /Columbia Nashville – 4
Greatest Spin Increase
Artist/song/label — spin+
Jason Aldean/When She Says Baby/Broken Bow – 232
Luke Bryan/Drink A Beer/Capitol Nashville – 232
Florida Georgia Line/Stay/Republic Nashville – 210
George Strait/I Got A Car/MCA – 143
Danielle Bradbery/The Heart of Dixie/Big Machine – 134
On Deck—Soon To Be Charting
Artist/song/label — spins
John Karl/Old River Road/Pour Boy – 209
Ry Bradley/New Kind Of Lonely/Crimson Q Records – 207
Robby Johnson/South of Me / Contrast Music Records – 202
Jared Blake/Countryfied/Skiddco Records- 186
Maggie Sajak/Wild Boy/Back East Records-GMV Nashville – 184
Atlantic/WMN’s Hunter Hayes recently played in front of his hometown in Lafayette, LA. Pictured (L-R): KMDL’s Stephanie Crist, Hunter Hayes, and WMN’s Mark Niederhauser.

Atlantic/WMN’s Hunter Hayes recently played in front of his hometown in Lafayette, La. His latest single, “Everybody’s Got Somebody But Me,” featuring Jason Mraz, lands at No. 12. Pictured (L-R): KMDL’s Stephanie Crist, Hunter Hayes, and WMN’s Mark Niederhauser.

'MusicRow' No. 1 Song

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Florida Georgia Line

Florida Georgia Line


Arguably the hottest duo in music today, Florida Georgia Line, lands atop our pre-Thanksgiving MusicRow Chart with “Stay.”
With five writers, Joey Moi, John Fred Young, Chris Robertson, Jon Lawhon and Ben Wells, the title has become top-selling Country track this week, having moved a total of 371k to date.
Not only is the band moving singles, but this week also marks the release of the eagerly anticipated Here’s To The Good Times: This Is How We Roll, deluxe version of their debut album. The double-disk project includes six additional tracks, six music videos and six behind-the-scenes videos.
And talk about swag, Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard took home four CMA Awards trophies at the start of the month, in addition to winning their first American Music Award this past Sunday (Nov. 24). On top of all that, the boys are nominated for eight ACA Awards on Dec. 10; the duo is also scheduled to perform at the awards show.
To catch them live, the duo will be out headlining their Here’s To The Good Times Tour through December on top of a slew of appearances through 2014. But feel free to watch them perform right now in the Peter Zavadil-directed music video for “Stay,” below.

Tracy Lawrence Celebrates 8th Annual "Mission Possible" Turkey Fry

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(L-R) Chad Warrix, The Roys, Rick Huckaby, Tracy Lawrence, Rob Bironas, Rachel Bradshaw.Photo by: ElectricHouse

Pictured (L-R): Chad Warrix, The Roys, Rick Huckaby, Tracy Lawrence, Rob Bironas, Rachel Bradshaw.
Photo by: ElectricHouse


Tracy Lawrence rallied the Nashville community on Tuesday (Nov. 26) during the 8th annual “Mission Possible” Turkey Fry. During the annual event, more than 500 turkeys were cooked to help feed those in need during this Thanksgiving holiday season.
“The real heroes are the volunteers,” said Tracy Lawrence. “I am so humbled each year by the outpouring of support from the community, to the sponsors and volunteers that stood in freezing rain to cook turkeys giving back to others in need. It’s a wonderful feeling.”
Since the event launched in 2006, the Tracy Lawrence “Mission Possible” Turkey Fry has brought in close to 7,000 turkeys and provided more than 46,000 meals to help the Nashville Rescue Mission feed the homeless in Middle Tennessee.
(L-R) Chad Warrix, The Roys, Rick Huckaby, Tracy Lawrence, Rob Bironas, Rachel Bradshaw.Photo by: ElectricHouse

Pictured (L-R): Chad Warrix, The Roys, Rick Huckaby, Tracy Lawrence, Rob Bironas, Rachel Bradshaw.
Photo by: ElectricHouse


Tracy Lawrence with the Sam's Club teamPhoto By: ElectricHouse

Pictured: Tracy Lawrence with the Sam’s Club team
Photo By: ElectricHouse

Winners Honored At No Shave November's Beard Bash

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Photo courtesy of Moments By Moser.

Photo courtesy of Moments By Moser.


Winners of No Shave November‘s fundraising efforts were announced during the 3rd Annual Beard Bash Tuesday evening (Nov. 27) at Nashville’s Tin Roof.
Damon Moberly presented the award for Beard of the Year (for best looking beard) to Taylor Childress of Team Curb. Kevin Herring and Chris Palmer presented the Flock of Beards honor (to the team with the most participants) to Hairy and the Hendersons, which boasted 61 members.
The Most Valuable Beard award was given to the individual who does the most for No Shave November; Royce Risser presented the honor to Lunchbox of Team Big 98/Bobby Bones Show.
Meanwhile, the Scraggle Rock honor, spotlighting the worst beard, was given to Jason Allen of KRWQ in Medford, Ore., by Bob Reeves.
The Old Gray Beard honor was presented to Craig Campbell by RJ Curtis. The Mane Man: Ladies Choice Award was given to Glenn Noblit (of Blaster Record’s Team Inglorious Bastards). Stykman of Team US 101 was awarded the Best Social Media Advocate honor by Cowboy Kyle, Stykman and Gator.
Lady Antebellum’s Dave Haywood (of Team Lady Antebellum) was awarded the Best Beard Commercial honor for best media placement; Haywood mentioned No Shave November for St. Jude during an appearance on The Today Show. Haywood was presented the honor by Tyler Reese.
Scheduled performers of the event included Steve Wariner, Craig Campbell, Terri Clark, James Otto, Cowboy Troy, Anthony Smith and Austin Webb, along with ’90s Country cover band The Old 96ers.
The overall No Shave November campaign has been so successful thus far that the goal has been increased to $200,000. Donations are still being accepted through the end of November.

Toby Keith's OK Kids Korral Opens In Oklahoma

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Toby Keith greets kids at OK Kids Korral. Photo: Shauna Smith


Toby Keith, along with the Toby Keith Foundation board and advisory council members, as well as several hundred invited guests, celebrated the grand opening of his OK Kids Korral earlier this week (Nov. 21).
Among the speakers helping open the cost-free home for children with cancer were Joey Root, President of First Liberty Bank and advisory council member; Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett; Dr. Terrance Stull, Chairman of Pediatrics at OU Health Sciences Center; and Tim and Elijah Fowler, donor and pediatric cancer survivor.
“OK Kids Korral is like Ritz Carlton meets Disney World and I couldn’t be more excited to open the doors to children with cancer,” said Keith.
The design and building team consisted of Manhattan Construction and Crafton Tull while Rees and Associates helped with the interior furnishings. The 25,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art Korral has 16 rooms with 12 overnight suites and four daytime suites, a neutropenic wing for children with weakened immune systems, a gourmet kitchen, an Oklahoma Route 66 indoor play room, an outdoor playground, game room, a family resource room, laundry room, theater and a reflection room. For more information on OK Kids Korral, how to donate or volunteer to help, visit tobykeithfoundation.org.
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Tritt To Host First Nashville Concerts Since 2002

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Travis Tritt


Travis Tritt will return to Nashville to host two acoustic concerts, Travis Tritt & Friends, at the historic Franklin Theatre on Jan. 13 and 14.  The appearance is Tritt’s first Nashville concert since 2002 and his first ever, all-acoustic performance in Music City.

James Otto and Marty Stuart will join Tritt on the bill for these shows, with more performers to be announced in the coming weeks. The two shows will showcase Tritt performing some of his biggest hits in an intimate setting punctuated by personal stories and anecdotes about his life and influences. Those purchasing tickets to the show will also receive an autographed copy of Tritt’s current album, The Calm After…and a commemorative laminate.
Tickets to the theater shows start at $100 and will go on sale today at franklintheatre.com.

Industry Ink (11/27/13)

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shotgun wedding11111YEP Nashville has signed on to help Room In The Inn host its first-ever “Shotgun Wedding”-themed benefit concert to help raise awareness for the homeless community in Nashville. Bluegrass band The Westbound Rangers will headline the event, which will also feature roots band Rosewater.
Audience members are encouraged to dress in their “best vintage or wedding attire” and to bring a “wedding gift” in the form of an item for the homeless.
CMT Insider host Lauren Rainey will emcee the event. Doors will open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door, with 100 percent of all proceeds benefiting the Room In The Inn. For tickets, visit 3rdandlindsley.com.
 

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grand-ole-opryThe Grand Ole Opry will team with Dictionary.com to spotlight how Country music has enhanced the English vocabulary. Country-themed content will celebrate the Grand Ole Opry’s inaugural broadcast, which occurred on Nov. 28, 1925. Social media posts with the hashtag #CountryDefined will begin Thursday, Nov. 28, while Country music terminology will be featured on Dictionary.com’s homepage beginning Monday, Dec. 2.
The homepage and social media will reveal the origins behind words such as “dobro” and “bluegrass.” “Did You Know?” trivia will be shared about various hit songs and Country artists.

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BlackbirdThe Blackbird Academy and Pensado’s Place will present Part 1 of the two part series, “Pensado’s Place Presents: Nashville Gives Thanks,” on Thursday, Nov. 28.
Filmed at Blackbird Studio in Nashville, Tenn., the panel for the episode includes Dave Pensado, John McBride, Martina McBride, Buddy Cannon, Dan Huff, Justin Neibank, Ed Seay, David Huff, Tony Castle, Brett Blandon, Dan Frizsell, Rodney Clawson, Herb Trawick, Melonie Cannon, Steve Bogard, Stephanie Willis, John Willis and Kevin Becka.
“Herb Trawick and I could not be more thrilled about our partnership with The Blackbird Academy,” said Pensado, host of popular web TV series, Pensado’s Place. “John McBride’s extraordinary commitment to high end learning applied to real life situations perfectly matches the Pensado’s Place DNA. We both care a lot about doing the right thing, the right way.”
Part 2 of “Pensado’s Place Presents: Nashville Gives Thanks” will air Saturday, Nov. 30. Both episodes can be found at pensadosplace.tv.

Weekly Register: Robertson Family Continues Reign At No. 1

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Duck-Dynasty-A-Robertson-Family-Christmas-CountryMusicRocks.net_With turkey day right around the corner, both overall and Country album sales are down two percent from last week. Next week’s numbers will hopefully receive a much needed boost from Black Friday, which continually drives consumers into a state of purchasing frenzy. With many sales starting on Thanksgiving Day this year, the impact of potentially diluting Black Friday will be interesting to watch.

The Robertsons’ Duck The Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas (Universal Music Group Nashville) is the top Country album again (No. 4 overall), selling 60k units this week and 256k units RTD. The Duck Dynasty stars have held onto the No. 1 spot since their debut several weeks ago.

While there are no major Country debuts this week, noteworthy releases include Mandy Barnett’s I Can’t Stop Loving You: The Songs of Don Gibson (CB Music and Rounder Records) at No. 32, selling 2.6k units, and Luke Bryan’s 4 Album Collection (Capitol Nashville) at No. 33 with 2.5k units sold.

Eminem’s Marshall Mathers LP2 returns as the top overall album, selling 120k units this week and 1.1 million units RTD. YTD, overall album sales are down 8.5 percent, while Country album sales are down 10.9 percent.

albumtracksFlorida Georgia Line’s “Stay” is the top Country track again (No. 19 overall), selling 49k units this week and 421k units RTD. We predict the song will hit No. 1 on MusicRow’s chart this week. The top overall track remains Eminem and Rihanna’s “The Monster,” with monstrous sales of 202k this week and 890k RTD. YTD, overall track sales are down 4.4 percent while Country track sales are up .7 percent.

Next week’s debuts include Florida Georgia Line’s Here’s To The Good Times: This Is How We Roll, the deluxe version of the duo’s hit debut album. Danielle Bradbery’s self titled project will also be released, as will Garth Brooks’ Blame It All On My Roots.

Taylor Swift, Jon Bon Jovi Perform At Kensington Palace

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Photo: Taylor Swift, Twitter

Photo: Taylor Swift, Twitter


After winning Artist of the Year at the American Music Awards, Taylor Swift took a plane across the pond to perform at Kensington Palace in London, England. Swift, along with rocker Jon Bon Jovi, performed as part of the Winter Whites Gala, to aid the Centrepoint charity, which helps homeless teens and  young adults. Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, was in attendance
Swift performed her songs “Fifteen” and “Trouble.”  “I’m Taylor, and it is very nice to meet  you, especially under these circumstances,” she reportedly told the crowd, according to the Daily Mail. “It is my first time playing at Kensington Palace or any other palace for that matter. I have to thank you, Prince William, for having me. It’s amazing. To call attention to this age group especially, teens and young adults.”
Swift also performed her hit “Love Story.” “This has reference to palaces, princes and princesses and it is very strange that I end up playing it in a palace.”
At the end of the evening, Bon Jovi invited Prince William to perform an impromptu rendition of “Living On A Prayer.” Prince William, in turn, invited Swift to join them onstage for the off-the-cuff performance.

Zac Brown Band And Dave Grohl Team Up For 'The Grohl Sessions'

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Zac Brown and Dave Grohl in the studio. Photo: Southern Reel

Zac Brown and Dave Grohl in the studio. Photo: Southern Reel


The Zac Brown Band and rocker Dave Grohl have teamed up and will release a new album titled The Grohl Sessions on Southern Ground Artists records on Dec. 10 via iTunes. The album features the studio version of “Day For The Dead,” the tune ZBB performed with Grohl on the CMA Awards, and other selections.
“Dave is a musical genius,” said ZBB frontman Zac Brown. “It’s been amazing to play with him on stage and get to spend time working with him in the studio. We are excited for fans to hear the music we’ve been able to create together.”
The new album is the first set of songs recorded at Brown’s new Southern Ground Studios in Nashville. Along with the ZBB, the recordings also feature Oteill Burbridge on bass and Grohl on drums. For a sneak peek at the  making of the album see below.