Matt Stillwell
Ignition

This article describes the relationship between Tim McGraw and Curb Records and how it devolved from one of the most-sucessful partnerships in country music history into a series of lawsuits which eventually allowed Tim McGraw to leave the label in late 2011.

This week we take a look at 10 new and recent singles from artists like Hank Williams, Jr., Turnpike Troubadours, Phil Hamilton, Chase Rice, Tiffany Houghton, Love and Theft, Big & Rich, Craig Morgan, Tommy Steele and Kenny Chesney. Read on to see what we have to say about the songs here!

Dolly Parton’s self-penned song “Coat of Many Colors” was added to The Library of Congress National Recording Registry. Each year the Library of Congress selects 25 recordings that are “historically”, “culturally”, or “aesthetically significant” to add to the register. Read on to find out more!

Country radio star Rodney Atkins returns with this new tune, the third single from Take A Back Road, his fourth album for Curb Records. Read on to see what we have to say about the song and whether it deserves to become his next big hit or not. 

Randy Houser has returned after some time off with a single that may be the catchiest thing he's ever released. Take a listen to "How Country Feels" and let us know what you think!

Kenny Chesney leads the new releases of Summer 2012 and will be joined by 2011 tourmates Zac Brown Band, legends Alan Jackson and Don Williams along with promising newcomers Edens Edge, Jana Kramer and The Farm. Read on to see the whole slate of Late May-September '12 Release Dates!