Kenny Chesney Rules, Taylor Swift Moves Up On Forbes’ Biggest Country Moneymakers List | AHN
May 23rd, 2010
For those behind the curve who think Country Music is some small, inconsequential cousin of Pop Music, soak this in: not only is Taylor Swift selling more records than anybody, but the Forbes list of top money earners turns up some very serious bucks among Country stars. As AHN reports…
Kenny Chesney continues to top Forbes’ list of Country Music’s 10 Top Earning Artists in 2010. Also ranking #1 last year, he pulled in an estimate earnings of $50 million from 2009-2010. His 2009 tour reportedly grossed $71 million, earning an average of $1.6 million a night. Read the rest of this entry »
Brad Paisley, Lady Antebellum Lead GAC’s Flood Relief Effort | GAC News & Notes
May 17th, 2010
The stars came out in a big way, as did a number of companies and the American people when GAC presented Music City Keep On Playin’ — A Benefit For Flood Relief.
Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum and Dierks Bentley were among the artists who delivered nearly 20 songs during Sunday’s three-hour live special from Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. The event raised more than $1.7 million as of midnight CT and counting. Read the rest of this entry »
Aaron Kelly sees country road leading from `Idol’
May 7th, 2010
Aaron Kelly says he’s ready to put the pressures of “American Idol” behind him and focus on a country singing-songwriting career.Kelly, who was eliminated from the Fox contest Wednesday, told a teleconference Thursday that he stayed true to himself but felt he gained in confidence and charisma.
The 17-year-old from Sonestown, Pa., said he sees country music as a good fit for him and admires Rascal Flatts and Keith Urban.
More via The Associated Press: Aaron Kelly sees country road leading from `Idol’.
Sarah Buxton: A Songwriter Moves to Center Stage.
April 2nd, 2010
CORPUS CHRISTI — It all became clear for singer and songwriter Sarah Buxton when she was only 2 years old.That was the year she heard Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” single all over the airwaves, and it proved to be the inspiration that would lead her to a career in music. Read the rest of this entry »
Eagles, Keith Urban & Dixie Chicks in Concert!
March 18th, 2010
How’s this for a super concert: Eagles, Chicks & Urban together for a concert. The shindig brings the Dixie Chicks together again for their first concert in 4 years. And the first time ever for this whole gang together.
It’s a tour, the first stop of which is scheduled for Toronto on June 8, 2010. More at Music Row Mag.
Of course, the only one an outside songwriter stands a chance with is Urban, and he’s an outside chance. But he does request demos when he’s got a project coming up.
The Chicks still controversial from the unfortunate comments they made on foreign soil about President George W? We heard something about that on Nashville radio this morning. Host Gerry House seemed to think talk of a boycott of Keith Urban was absurd. What do you think?