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2019 – Brett Young’s single “In Case You Didn’t Know” was certified Quadruple Platinum
2018 – Carrie Underwood released her single “Cry Pretty”
2006 – Kenny Chesney released his single “Summertime”
2006 – Toby Keith released his album White Trash With Money
1992 – Wynonna scored her first career #1 hit as a solo artist with “She Is His Only Need”
1981 – The David Frizzell & Shelly West duet “You’re The Reason God Make Oklahoma” topped the charts
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Today’s Birthdays

Chalee Tennison
Jim Lauderdale
Steve Azar

Today’s New Albums

The Brandon McDermott Band – Across the Causeway

Today’s New Singles

None Today

Today’s Photo Flashback

This Week’s Notable Events

Conroe Crossroads Music Festival – Conroe, TX – Apr 13, 2023 – All Day
Country Thunder Arizona – Florence, AZ – Apr 13, 2023 – All Day
Conroe Crossroads Music Festival – Conroe, TX – Apr 14, 2023 – All Day
Country Thunder Arizona – Florence, AZ – Apr 14, 2023 – All Day
Tortuga Music Festival – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Apr 14, 2023 – All Day
Conroe Crossroads Music Festival – Conroe, TX – Apr 15, 2023 – All Day
Country Thunder Arizona – Florence, AZ – Apr 15, 2023 – All Day
Syndicate Smokedown – Fort Worth, TX – Apr 15, 2023 – All Day
Tortuga Music Festival – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Apr 15, 2023 – All Day
Two Step Inn – Georgetown, TX – Apr 15, 2023 – All Day
Conroe Crossroads Music Festival – Conroe, TX – Apr 16, 2023 – All Day
Country Thunder Arizona – Florence, AZ – Apr 16, 2023 – All Day
Tortuga Music Festival – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Apr 16, 2023 – All Day
Two Step Inn – Georgetown, TX – Apr 16, 2023 – All Day

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This Week’s Country Music Chart Recap – April 10th, 2023

Posted by admin at 9:48 pm on April 11, 2023

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Here is a recap of this week’s chart toppers from the various country music charts!

Billboard Country Music Charts

Airplay #1 Single – “Rock and a Hard Place” by Bailey Zimmerman
Hot Country Singles #1 – “Last Night” by Morgan Wallen
Top Country Album – One Thing at a Time by Morgan Wallen
Country Streaming #1 Single – “Last Night” by Morgan Wallen
Country Digital Sales #1 Single – “I Need a Favor” by Jelly Roll
Top Bluegrass Album – Celebrants by Nickel Creek

Country Aircheck Charts

Airplay #1 Single – “Rock and a Hard Place” by Bailey Zimmerman
Activator #1 Single – n/a
Most Added New Single – “Nobody’s Nobody” by Brothers Osborne
Top Point Gainer – “Last Night” by Morgan Wallen
Top Spin Gainer – “Last Night” by Morgan Wallen
Activator Top Point Gainer – n/a
Activator Top Spin Gainer – n/a
Top Recurrent – “Thought You Should Know” by Morgan Wallen

Music Row Charts

Country Breakout Radio Chart #1 Single – “Dancin’ in the Country” by Tyler Hubbard
Greatest Spin Increase – “Fires Don’t Start Themselves” by Darius Rucker
Most Added New Single – “Fires Don’t Start Themselves” by Darius Rucker
Highest Debuting New Single – “Fires Don’t Start Themselves” by Darius Rucker
Top Songwriter –Ashley Gorley

Various Texas Country Charts

Texas Airplay Chart’s #1 Single – “Fast Car” by Randy Rogers Band
Texas Airplay Chart’s Greatest Spin Increase – “Corazon” by Matt Castillo
Texas Airplay Chart’s Most Added Single –“1845” by Nate Burnham
Texas Airplay Chart’s Top Debuting Single – “Sawdust Tornado” by Austin Allsup
Texas Regional Radio Report’s #1 Single – “Keep Up With a Cowgirl” by David Adam Byrnes
CD Tex Broadcast Most Downloaded New Single – “Broke Down” by Kendall Shaffer

Grand Ole Opry Reveals the Opry NextStage Class of 2023

Posted by admin at 9:00 pm on April 11, 2023

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The Grand Ole Opry revealed the newest lineup of artists in its Opry NextStage program, which spotlights country music’s rising talent on the Opry stage and across Opry Entertainment Group platforms. The Opry NextStage Class of 2023 features eight acts: Ashley Cooke, Jackson Dean, ERNEST, Chapel Hart, Corey Kent, Kameron Marlowe, Megan Moroney and Ian Munsick.

The Opry will officially introduce the new NextStage class with an “Opry NextStage Live” concert at Lava Cantina on May 10 at 2:30 p.m. in The Colony, Texas, preceding the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards on May 11 in neighboring Frisco, Texas. Tickets will be available through an exclusive pre-sale this Thursday, April 13 at 10 a.m. CT. General public on-sale will begin Friday, April 14 at 10 a.m. CT HERE.

“Opry NextStage is a testament to the Grand Ole Opry’s longstanding reputation as a trusted curator in Country music and its commitment to nurturing and showcasing exceptional new talent, as it has done for almost a century” said Jordan Pettit, director of artist relations & programming strategy of Opry Entertainment Group. “This year’s new artist class, much like previous classes, showcases exceptional creativity across various musical styles, and we are excited to carry on the Opry tradition by introducing this exciting group of rising artists to fans.”

For the remainder of the year, the new NextStage artists will receive dedicated support through featured original content, Opry performances and support across select Opry Entertainment platforms, including the Opry, WSM Radio and Circle Network.

Since 2019, the NextStage program has introduced new talent to the country music fan base and featured artists such as Riley Green, Parker McCollum, Tenille Townes and Lainey Wilson, who all went on to earn ACM New Male and New Female Artist of the Year trophies the year following their NextStage inclusion. Other NextStage alumni include Priscilla Block, BRELAND, Callista Clark, Travis Denning, Tegan Marie, Niko Moon, Restless Road, Jameson Rodgers, Elvie Shane, Nate Smith, Morgan Wade, Hailey Whitters and Yola.

Guitars Signed by Country Stars to Benefit Hunstville Police Officers

Posted by admin at 7:50 pm on April 11, 2023

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STILL PLAYIN’ POSSUM: MUSIC & MEMORIES OF GEORGE JONES will be held in the Von Braun Center (VBC) Propst Arena on Tuesday, April 25. Nancy Jones, in partnership with The Wounded Blue, Concerts 4 A Cause, VBC, and 93.3 NASH ICON, along with the artists performing at the show are raising money for Huntsville Police Department Officers Garrett Crumby and Albert Morin.

“We are honored to be part of country music’s tribute to the legendary George Jones, and to share in the honoring of our wounded heroes,” said Lt. Randy Sutton, founder of The Wounded Blue. “In just two years, more than 120,000 law enforcement officers have been wounded in the line of duty. It is our life’s goal to ensure that every one of them hears from us and knows that they are never forgotten, never alone. We are grateful to the country music family for honoring the brave service of America’s officers.”

Both officers were shot in the line of duty after responding to a call on Tuesday, March 28. Officer Garrett Crumby, 36, tragically passed away from his injuries. Officer Albert Morin, 34, was recently taken off of ventilator support and is still recovering in a Huntsville Hospital.

“I hate to hear that anyone gets shot, let alone a police officer in the line of duty,” says Nancy Jones. “I have been blessed to travel this great nation with George and everywhere we went, we were protected by the great men and women in blue. This is the least that I could do for these families. This is a tragic situation and I hope that everyone does their part to help these officers’ families.”

Now through Monday, April 24, signed guitars from an artist of the buyer’s choice can be purchased through adoptacop.com or Concerts4ACause.org with the proceeds directly benefitting the two officers. To purchase an autographed guitar, visit adoptacop.com or concerts4acause.org or call 93.3 NASH ICON at (844) 301-4933.

Additionally, Mrs. Jones has the last pair of FRONT ROW tickets to the STILL PLAYIN’ POSSUM show and is auctioning them off to the highest bidder in support of the officers. This Friday, April 14, tune in to 93.3 NASH ICON between 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for live auction updates and the last chance to buy front-row seats to the show!

To purchase a signed guitar (now through Monday, April 24) or for the ticket auction (Friday, April 14) call 93.3 NASH ICON at (844) 301-4933 or visit adoptacop.com or concerts4acause.org.

Proceeds from all guitars sold, combined with the Front Row Ticket Auction will directly benefit Officer Morin and the family of Officer Crumby.

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