Brad Paisley - "Water"

Like George Strait before him, Brad Paisley has become consistent in delivering to radio the types of songs that both fans and radio programmers like to hear.  Does his latest single continue this trend or is it more 'artistic' like "Welcome To The Future?"

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Thursday News Briefs: Taylor, Dierks, Miley Cyrus, and New UMG CDs at less than $10

Today's news finds Taylor Swift celebrating unprecedented success with her Fearless album while Miley Cyrus criticizes country music.  Dierks Bentley recorded a special song for Esquire while UMG prices CDs lower.

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Lady Antebellum Remains On Top of SoundScan Charts

With another strong week of 100,000-plus albums sold, Lady Antebellum continues to have 2010's best-selling album with Need You Now. Where did Gary Allan's new release, Get Off On The Pain wind-up on the charts this week? How about the other hold-overs?

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The Harters - "Jenny"

The Harters first appeared with this song last year.  While they worked to hone their sound and their music, they released to iTunes and Amazon this single and "Gettin' Out of Dodge."  Now they're releasing this one to radio, will it find success on the charts?

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Where Are They Now - Sammy Kershaw: The Roughstock Interview

Sammy Kershaw has had many hit songs and albums throughout his career yet had seemingly disappeared from the music scene due to many factors prior to his return with a new album Better Than I Used To Be.  We catch up with the singer and discuss his career.

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Tuesday News Briefs: ACM New Artist Winners, Dixie Chicks, Blake Shelton

In Today's news round-up we learn who won the coveted Best New Solo, Duo and Group awards from the Academy of Country Music while we learn that the Court Yard Hounds album won't be the end of the Dixie Chicks.  Blake Shelton also got some good news yesterda

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Jessica Harp - A Woman Needs Album

It's a bittersweet release for fans of Jessica Harp because of the circumstances around the release (she's retiring from performing) but rather than not get the release at all, it was released digitally.  How does the album stack-up?

Brantley Gilbert - Halfway To Heaven

Popular througout the Southeastern part of the United States, Brantley Gilbert has gone national with this proper debut album for Average Joes Entertainment. How does the Georgia native's debut shake out? Is it worth paying attention to?

Jeremy Parsons - Doggondest Feelin'

Take a look at that cover.  From the Manuel jacket to the cowboy hat to the powder blue polyester suit, Jeremy Parsons looks like an artist who is anything but mainstream.  Does the album live up to the cover portrait?

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January - March 2010

March 16,2010
Brantley Gilbert - Halfway To Heaven (Average Joes)
Jessica Harp - Boy Like Me (Warner Brothers Nashville)

March 30, 2010
Alan Jackson - Freight Train (Arista Nashville)

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