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Clay Walker & Tracy Lawrence Announce Series of Concert Tour Dates

Posted by admin at 7:53 pm on March 23, 2021

Mar 232021

Check out the poster below for cities and dates of the co-headlining tour by 90’s icons Clay Walker and Tracy Lawrence!

B.J.Thomas Announces Lung Cancer Diagnosis

Posted by admin at 7:32 pm on March 23, 2021

Mar 232021

GRAMMY, CMA, and Dove award-winning pop, country, and gospel singer B.J. Thomas revealed today that his doctors have diagnosed him as having stage four lung cancer. Thomas is receiving treatment in a local health care facility in Texas, and is hopeful for a complete recovery.

“I just wanted to take this unique opportunity to share my gratitude to Gloria, my wonderful wife and my rock for over 53 years, my family, friends, and fans. I’m so blessed to have had the opportunity to record and perform beautiful songs in pop, country, and gospel music, and to share those wonderful songs and memories around the world with millions of you. I ask all of you for your prayers during this time and that my music can live on with you.”

Thomas plans to continue to interact with industry colleagues and fans and remains optimistic about his availability to make public appearances.

We wish him a full and speedy recovery!

Today’s New Music – March 22nd, 2021

Posted by admin at 10:48 pm on March 22, 2021

Mar 222021

New Singles

Chasing After You – Maren Morris & Ryan Hurd
Even Texas Couldn’t Hold Her – Casey Chesnutt
Malachi, Goodbye – Samantha Crain
My Masterpiece – Darius Rucker (released digitally March 12th)
Parachute – Mandy Rowden
Things I Shouldn’t Have – Jesse Raub Jr.

Country Music Weekly Chart Recap – March 22nd, 2021

Posted by admin at 10:40 pm on March 22, 2021

Mar 222021

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

Billboard Country Music Charts

Airplay #1 Single – “What’s Your Country Song” by Thomas Rhett
Hot Country Singles #1 – “What’s Your Country Song” by Thomas Rhett
Most Added New Single – “Knowing You” by Kenny Chesney
Most Increased Audience – “What’s Your Country Song” by Thomas Rhett
Most Increased Plays – “What’s Your Country Song” by Thomas Rhett
#1 Recurrent Single – “One of Them Girls” by Lee Brice
Top Songwriter – Jon Nite
Top Producer – Joey Moi
Top Country Album – Dangerous: The Double Album by Morgan Wallen
Country Streaming #1 Single – “Good Time” by Niko Moon
Country Digital Sales #1 Single – “The Good Ones” by Gabby Barrett
Top Americana/Folk Album – Starting Over by Chris Stapleton
Top Bluegrass Album – Cuttin’ Grass, Vol 1: The Butcher Shoppe Sessions by Sturgill Simpson

Country Aircheck Charts

Airplay #1 Single – “What’s Your Country Song” by Thomas Rhett
Activator #1 Single – “What’s Your Country Song” by Thomas Rhett
Most Added New Single – “Chasing After You” by Ryan Hurd w/ Maren Morris
Top Point Gainer – “What’s Your Country Song” by Thomas Rhett
Top Spin Gainer – “What’s Your Country Song” by Thomas Rhett
Activator Top Point Gainer – “Lady” by Brett Young
Activator Top Spin Gainer – “Lady” by Brett Young
Top Recurrent – “Down to One” by Luke Bryan

Music Row Charts

Country Breakout Radio Chart #1 Single – “The Good Ones” by Gabby Barrett
Greatest Spin Increase – “Like a Lady” by Lady A
Most Added New Single – “Like a Lady” by Lady A
Highest Debuting New Single – “Like a Lady” by Lady A
Top Songwriter – Josh Osborne

Various Texas Country Charts

CD Tex Broadcast Most Downloaded New Single – “Palomino” by Neil Cooper
Texas Airplay Chart’s #1 Single – “Settle Me Down” by Josh Abbott Band
Texas Airplay Chart’s Greatest Spin Increase – “Friends” by Curtis Grimes
Texas Airplay Chart’s Most Added Single – “Johnny Walker” by Jacob Stelly
Texas Airplay Chart’s Top Debuting Single – “Queen For a Night” by Casey Donahew
Texas Regional Radio Report’s #1 Single – “Callin’ All Hearts” by Terry McBride
Texas Music Pickers Spotify Chart #1 – “To Be Loved By You” by Parker McCollum