Tim McGraw: An Instructional Guide into how to get out of your recording contract if you have $2 Million to blow

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.
The Weekly Single Recap: May 24, 2012

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 "Coat of Many Colors" added to Library of Congress

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!
Single Review: Rodney Atkins - "Just Wanna Rock and Roll"

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.
Memorial Day Playlist (Updated for 2012)

Here is a list of some recent patriotic tunes for memorial day. They run from "American Soldier" by Toby Keith to "Hope" by Stephen Cochran to "50,000 Names" by George Jones. So while you celebrate the beginning of summer, don't forget the ones who sacrificed so much to gave us this right.
New Artist Spotlight: Rob Baird

Woring in and out of Texas, Rob Barid has just released his sophomore album I Swear It's The Truth on Carnival Records. In this Exclusive Q&A get to know the singer/songwriter a little better as he discusses his newest album, his growth as an artist and much, much more.
Country Chart News: Top 30 Digital Singles: The Week of May 23, 2012

This week's Top 30 Digital Singles recap arrives with some singles breaking the Gold single sales mark, others making a rise up the charts while some superstar singles also manage to make news as well. Read on to find out all the details in our weekly top 30 digital sales recap here!
Chart News for May 23, 2012: Willie Nelson Returns

With a brand new album featuing guests which include Jamey Johnson, Kris Kristofferson, Snoop Dogg and his son Lukas Nelson, Willie Nelson returns to the charts with Heroes, his first album from a new record deal with his once longtime record label home, Sony Music Entertainment.
George Jones Hospitalized Again

Today, Country Music Hall of Fame member George Jones was admitted into a Nashville area hospital, where he will undergo testing and evaluation for a lingering upper respiratory infection. Concerts scheduled through June will be rescheduled, where possible. Read on for more.
Breaking News: Tim McGraw Signs To Big Machine Label Group

After years of problems with Curb Records, the only record label he's known as one of Country music's top artists of all time, Tim McGraw has moved onto join another powerful indie in Big Machine Records, Read on to find out more from Tim and the label's president here!


