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CATCHING UP ON SOME DECADE AND YEAR TOP 5
What a seemingly lightning fast first decade of the 21st Century it was. Superstars of the '80s and '90s remained superstars...while a whole new crop emerged to fill them shoes...including some late blooming 21st Century newbees that will step up to Superstardom quickly in decade 2 of this century. It's all reflected in the final tallies of biggest hits and biggest stars of the last decade and year. We recap the top 5 of those lists now.
TOP FIVE BDS MOST PLAYED OF DECADE ONE OF CENTURY 21
1 - "SOMETHING LIKE THAT" - TIM McGRAW
2 - "THE WAY YOU LOVE ME" - FAITH HILL
3 - "IT'S A G REAT DAY TO BE ALIVE" - TRAVIS TRITT
4 - "WHAT ABOUT NOW" - LONESTAR
5 - "SOMEBODY LIKE YOU" - KEITH URBAN
NOTE: Tim McGraw had two songs in the decade Top 10 most played songs, "My Next 30 Years" at #9.
BILLBOARD TOP FIVE OF 2009
1 - " I RUN TO YOU" - LADY ANTEBELLUM
2 - "WHATEVER IT IS" - ZAC BROWN BAND
3 - "BOOTS ON" - RANDY HOUSER
4 - " IT WON'T BE LIKE THIS FOR LONG" - DARIUS RUCKER
5 - "RIVER OF LOVE" - GEORGE STRAIT
TOP FIVE OF 2009
1 - "SHE'S COUNTRY" - JASON ALDEAN
2 - "WHATEVER IT IS" - ZAC BROWN BAND
3 - "IT WON'T BE LIKE THIS FOR LONG - DARIUS RUCKER
4 - "SWET THING" - KEITH URBAN
5 - "GOVE LOVE HER" - TOBY KEITH
TOP 5 MOST PLAYED ARTISTS
1 - ZACK BROWN
2 - KEITH URBAN
3 - TAYLOR SWIFT
4 - DIERKS BENTLEY
5 - RASCAL FLATTS
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THIS WEEK'S TOP FIVE
1 - "CONSIDER ME GONE" - REBA McENTIRE
2- "I WANNA MAKE YOU CLOSE YOUR EYES" - DIERKS BENTLEY
3 - "SOUTHERN VOICE" - TIM McGRAW
4- "NEED YOU NOW" - LADY ANTEBELLUM
5 - "DO I" - LUKE BRYAN
BUCKY COVINGTON GIVES BACK
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All of the proceeds from last night’s show will benefit the Arthritis Foundation (Tennessee Chapter), which serves all 95 counties across the state and is actively working to better the lives of the 1.5 million adults and over 6,000 children in Tennessee with this disease. Presented by ASCAP, the concert is a part of Hard Rock’s series of special events and week-long live music series leading up to New Year’s Eve to celebrate the venue's grand re-opening.
Following the presentation, Bucky took the stage to join in the venue’s countdown to 2010 celebration then energized the crowd with his always energetic performance that now includes his Top 10 hits “It’s Good To Be Us,” “I’ll Walk,” “A Different World” and the new track “Mexicoma” from his forthcoming sophomore album I’m Alright.
FROM PEOPLE.COM-TAYLOR SWIFT GIVES BACK AS SHE TURNS 20 YEARS OLD: cf.com
"Something I wanted to do at the end of this amazing year and especially on my birthday was give back to something I really believe in, which is education," says Swift. "The schools that I went to and the amazing people I got to learn from really turned me into who I am, and I wanted to give back."
ALSO,
TAYLOR RE-LAUNCHES WEB SITE TO START NEW YEAR
As the New Year begins, Taylor Swift has re-launched her website, complete with new images and enhanced functionality. Check it out at www.taylorswift.com!
AND,
Check out the movie trailer here previewing the February 12th release of Valentine’s Day, Taylor Swift’s feature film debut, where the superstar stars as Felicia…
PLUS, Taylor Swift has been voted the 2009 Associated Press Entertainer of the Year. Chosen by broadcast producers and newspaper editors, Taylor joins the likes of previous winners Tina Fey (2008) and Stephen Colbert (2007) as the Entertainer of the Year…
STEEL MAGNOLIA LOOK BACK AND LOOK FOWARD TO BIG YEAR
Steel Magnolia has a fast jump forward after talent show win. Just four months after winning CMT CAN YOU DUET, Joshua Scott Jones and Meghan Linsey already can claim a Top 25 single and a hit video.
We asked the duo to put into words what it feels like to see their dreams coming true together, and what was their highlight of 2009. “To be able to sit back as the year winds down and finally get a chance to look up and see where we sit on the charts is truly satisfying,” notes Josh. “I think it is finally sinking in now that we have a place here and we belong. We are most proud of the fact that we have cracked the top 25 in a short time, and we have had the chance to work with some phenomenal talent.” Josh continues: “To be able to do this whole thing together may make things a little easier out of the gates because it is always better to get thrown into something unknown with a partner to lean on.”
ALSO, This one from the ironic file: Steel Magnolia’s Meghan Linsey’s image is still traveling around Nashville on Lonnie’s Karaoke bar van! While usually country singers photos are only found on radio station vans, Meghan might be able to one-up all the other artists: her years as a Nashville Karaoke singer before being discovered landed her face on the bar’s van.
JACK INGRAM FEELING ‘FREE
Jack Ingram’s new single is a song entitled “Free”, the first track on his latest album Big Dreams & High Hopes. Asked a bout the song, Jack said what led him to record this Jay Joyce-produced song, Jack says, “I'm a big fan of straight forward, say what you mean and get to the heart of the matter,” says Jack. “And I look for songs that make me want to sing along. That's what Jay Knowles and Trent Summar do!” Jack’s new single will ship to Country radio on January 11th.
JEWEL'S NEW ONE OUT TODAY
Jewel’s new single, “Stay Here Forever” (available today 1/4; impacting 1/19) will be included in the upcoming feature film Valentine’s Day, starring an ensemble cast including Big Machine’s Taylor Swift in her first feature film role. Jewel’s single will also be included on the movie’s soundtrack. Jewel’s first Country single, “Stronger Woman,” was launched exactly two years ago this month. The song went on to become her breakthrough Country hit, and led the way for her #1-selling album Perfectly Clear. Check back soon for more information on the movie soundtrack and the songs included.
JIMMY WAYNE WALKING AMERICA
Jimmy Wayne launched his “Meet Me Halfway” campaign on January 1, 2010 where he kicked off his solo walk halfway across America in Nashville, TN. Wayne’s intention is not only to raise awareness of the plight of the homeless, especially at risk children, teens and young adults, but also raise funds for organizations that benefit homeless youth, including HomeBase Youth Services, a Phoenix, AZ -- based organization that provides essentials for homeless young adults. With the support of Valory staffers, fans, and Congressman Jim Cooper, Jimmy departed Monroe Harding in Nashville, another organization that services at risk children and young adults. He plans to walk to Phoenix, AZ. “I realize beginning a mission like this in the dead of winter and walking through the middle of the country is going to be difficult, but I hope and pray I am up to the challenge,” Wayne said. “It’s going to be cold, rainy and maybe even snowing and that ground I sleep on at night is going to be really hard. But that’s what the homeless are dealing with each and every winter they go without a home of their own. Our country is too great for us to have people who are suffering so. And events of the past 12 to 14 months have increased the number of people—especially children and young adults—without a safe place to sleep. We as a nation have got to end homelessness and we've got to help these kids.” MORE ON REBA RETURNS TO #1 SPOT ON COUNTRY SINGLES CHARTS
Country radio delivered a big Christmas present to Reba as the superstar’s single, “Consider Me Gone,” soared to the #1 position on both the Billboard Country Songs chart and the Mediabase Top Country Singles chart Monday, December 21st. And, with the final numbers released for Monday, December 28th charts, Reba discovered that the song held onto the #1 spot for second week.
JUSTIN MOORE LIVES HIS MUSIC BY GOING BACKWOODS
Justin Moore’s new single “Backwoods” just cracked the Top 30, and during the recent Thanksgiving holiday the Arkansas native lived that song by camping in a deer stand and hunting. In fact, Justin lives the lifestyle described in the lyrics every day. Country music has always painted lyrical pictures of life and its ups and downs, so we asked Justin why he feels his music is connecting so well. “I think as a songwriter, you're best at writing about what you know,” ponders Justin. “I think that's because, if you've lived it, it's more real. With that said, the fans can tell if you're genuine or not. I think we've connected because I live what I write, and write what I live.” Justin kicks off his run on Brad Paisley’s 2010 American Saturday Night Tour next weekend in San Antonio.
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