Fellow Artists Remember Hitmaker Ed Bruce
Singer/songwriter Ed Bruce passed away Friday, January 8th at age 81. As a songwriter, artists such as Crystal Gayle (Restless), Charlie Louvin (See The Big Man Cry), Tommy Roe (Save Your Kisses), Tanya Tucker (Texas When I Die, The Man That Turned My Mama On), and Willie Nelson (Mama Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys) are just a few who have recorded […]
Country Music Singer/Songwriter Ed Bruce Dies at 81
Ed Bruce, singer/songwriter, died Friday, January 8, 2021, in Clarksville, Tennessee, of natural causes at age 81. In 1957, at the age of 17, he went to see Jack Clement, a recording engineer for Sun Records. Bruce caught the attention of Sun owner Sam Phillips, for whom he wrote and recorded “Rock Boppin’ Baby” (as […]
Tim Atwood Honors The Family Of Fallen Hero Captain William Grimm During TBN’s ‘Huckabee’
Country music entertainer Tim Atwood appeared on the television show Huckabee over the weekend to perform his new single, “You First” in honor of all Gold Star Families–families who have lost a loved one while in service to this country. During the show, Atwood made a special presentation of a memorial bracelet to the family of fallen Air Force hero, Captain William D. Grimm. What […]
COUNTRY FEATURES
Brad Paisley Isn’t Slowing Up One Bit
Brad Paisley isn’t slowing up one bit. He’s now taking his new “Country Nation” (Arista Nashville) for a spin and many of our music and program directors are jumping all over this one. The same can be said about the new Dustin Lynch. “Mind Reader” (Broken Bow) is the cut that is getting a big […]
Country Chart Breakers
Tim McGraw is back at the format with another gem. “Top Of The World” (Big Machine/Universal) keeps Tim ahead of the pack as that Big Machine label group keeps cranking out the hits. Expect a fast rise to #1 in record time for this new red hot masterpiece. Luke Bryan is also keeping his name […]
Country Summer Fun
Keith Urban is taking no break when it comes to Country radio especially during the summer months. “John Cougar, John Deere, John 316” (Hit Red/Capitol Nashville) is his latest offering and our music and program directors are all over this one big time. What would a summer be without Jake Owen? I have to admit […]
Country Indie Artists
Brett Eldredge has been on a nice roll as of late and continues to build his fortunes at Country radio. “Lose My Mind” (Atlantic Nashville) is yet another example of why this guy is doing so well at the format. The Zac Brown Band keeps rolling out hit after hit. “Loving You Easy” (Republic Nashville) […]
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