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Zac Brown Band “Tie Up”

The Zac Brown Band is getting us ready for Summer!

They released a new single called “Tie Up” and it’s inspired by Zac Brown’s favorite place to “tie up” and relax in Lake Lanier, GA.

Now, I’m not a huge boat/beach person- that’s my brother’s thing.  I’m more of a farm/mountain kind of girl, but having spent some time on boats on the lakes of West TN in my teen years, I totally understand the sentiment.

The Zac Brown Band said they wanted to release a feel-good Summer anthem, and I think they delivered!

The ZBB will be kicking off a huge Summer stadium tour wih Kenny Chesney, along with Megan Moroney and Uncle Cracker, and you can get those dates at http://zacbrownband.com
Also, really digging the addition of Caroline Jones to the band’s line up. An absolutely fantastic musican and vocalist, who just so happens to look like a supermodel.

Rude.

 

Megan Moroney “28th of June”

Megan Moroney is quickly becoming one of my favorite new artists on the Country Music scene.

Her sultry voice, combined with her stellar songwriting skills and bombshell looks, make her one you can’t miss- in a very good way!

Earlier today, she released a new song called “28th of June”, and it’s the perfect heartbreak song:


Ahhhh! Definitely a gutwrencher. I love that her lyrics are simple, relatable, and almost every song could be a radio single.

Well done, once again, Megan!

She is reportedly working on her new album, and she is on the road this year with Kenny Chesney on his stadium tour this Summer, which means her star will only rise.

Good.

More info and tour dates at http://MeganMoroney.com

Pearl Jam “Running”

Happy Friday!

How about Punk Pearl jam to make it even better?

Pearl Jam just released the 2nd song off of their upcoming album “Dark Matter”, and holy cow, they weren’t kidding when they said they were going for a harder sound on this record.

I am LOVING it!


Again, I was never the biggest Pearl Jam fan in the past. I mean, no disrespect, but I just didn’t vibe with their sound (except for “Better Man”- GREAT song), but I have to say, I am definitely digging their harder sound. Reminds me of their early days as a band. I am so glad they are bringing that sound back, and I can’ wait to hear more.

“Dark Matter” will be released April 19th via MonkeyWrench Records/Republic Records.

 

Post Malone Teases New Collab With Morgan Wallen!

Yep, Post Malone is for real going Country.

And you know what? I certainly ain’t mad at it.

So, last week he teased a possible collab with Luke Combs called “Missin’ You Like This”:

 

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Dang.

Yeah, that is gonna be straight fire.

BUT… Posty just dropped another clip of a track with Morgan Wallen, and now I’m even more excited!

 

 

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Duuuuudddeeee… I can’t wait to hear more!

Stay tuned!

The Top Selling Country Albums of All Time

As a longtime Country Music fan, I thought this was kind of interesting.

Have you ever wondered what Country artist sold the most albums to date?

Not a shocker, many in the Top 10 are 90’s Country artists, when CDs were in their heyday.

Remember buying an entire CD, and paying almost $20 just for a song or two?

Good times.

It WAS great for the record business, though, as evidenced below.

Here are the top ten selling country music albums of all-time, according to RIAA’s album sales:

 

 

1.  “Double Live” by Garth Brooks

Released: November 1998

Certified U.S. sales: 23 million

I still have this CD set somewhere. It’s freaking awesome to this day.

 

2.  “Come on Over” by Shania Twain

Released: November 1997

Certified U.S. sales: 20 million

Again, another classic. One of my favorites during my Senior year in High School.

 

3.  “No Fences” by Garth Brooks

Released: August 1990

Certified U.S. sales: 18 million

One word: ICONIC

 

4.  “Ropin’ the Wind” by Garth Brooks

Released: September 1991

Certified U.S. sales: 14 million

Two words: Game Changer

Also, I want that shirt.

 

5.  “Wide Open Spaces” by Dixie Chicks

Released: January 1998

Certified U.S. sales: 13 million

Let’s be real. They were damn good. A lot of people hate on them, bu their old stuff is pretty dang legit.

 

6.  “The Woman in Me” by Shania Twain

Released: February 1995

Certified U.S. sales: 12 million

This was a life changer for me.

 

 

7.  “Kenny Rogers’ Greatest Hits” by Kenny Rogers

Released: October 1990

Certified U.S. sales: 12 million

To everyone hating on Pop stars going Country… Kenny Rogers started out as a Pop Artist, so, your argument is invalid.

8.  “Fly” by Dixie Chicks

Released: August 1999

Certified U.S. sales: 11 million

 

 

9.  “Up!” by Shania Twain

Released: November 2002

Certified U.S. sales: 11 million

Another High School staple for every small-town girl

#QUEEN

 

10.  “Fearless” by Taylor Swift

Released: November 2008

Certified U.S. sales: 10 million

Imma be honest… I prefer Pop Taylor to Country Taylor.

I know, hate me all you want.

Check out the entire Top 40 Best Selling Country Albums of All Time at https://countrychord.com/the-top-40-highest-selling-country-albums-of-all-time/

Fun fact:  Morgan Wallen’s“Dangerous: The Double Album” came in #32 on this list with 6 million in sales even though it was only released in 2021.

 

 

Second fun fact:  Garth is #8 all-time out of all genres in album sales.  “Their Greatest Hits” by the Eagles is #1 with 38 million.

Hot. Damn.

 

 

What is YOUR favorite Country album of all time?

Drop you comments below:

Morgan Wallen Teases New Music!

As you may know, Morgan Wallen is back in the studio after a banger of a 2023. His album “One Thing at a Time” owned the 2023 Billboard Album Chart, and “Last Night” was the #1 song of 2023 in ALL genres. Not even Taylor Swift pulled that feat off.

So, it’s safe to say that a lot is riding on this next album. His last two have dominated, and he’s giving us a little taste of what he’s workig on.

Here’s a snippet of a song called “Redneck”:

 

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Kind of cool. I don’t see it becoming a massive crossover hit like “Last Night”, but I know his fans will dig it.

Not only is Morgan working on new music, but he’s also hitting the road again in a major way this year.

Go to http://MorganWallen.com for all the info.

Kacey Musgraves “The Architect”

In case you missed it, Kacey Musgraves released a gorgeous new album celled “Deeper Well” this past Friday, and thankfully is getting back to those Country roots. It was just announced that her song “The Architect” will b the next single released to Country Radio, and all I can say is, they better dang play it.

How beautiful is that?

Pure, simple. deep and just absolutely perfect.  I’m definitely going to push for this one.  Plus, Kacey is just an amazing artist all-around, no matter what genre she identifies as, but I for one, am so glad she’s back where she started.

Chck out her new album when you get the chance, and get info, mrch, tour dates, all the things at http://kaceymusgraves.com

 

Scott Stapp Feat. Dorothy “If These Walls Could Talk”

First off, big S/O to one of y fav listeners Ken for alerting me to this song!

Scott Stap- you know, the lead singer of Creed- just put out his solo album “Higher Power” this past Friday, and on it, a gorgeous collab with Dorothy, who is pretty much everything.

The song is called “If These Walls Could Talk”, and Ken is right. It’s damn good:


Oooohhhh… chilllllssss….

I really love Dorothy- she is one total badass, and Scott still sounds great. I know he’s been through some stuff, so it’s good to see him back and seemingly doing well.

Get more info on his solo album, tour dates, etc at http://scottstapp.com and if you’re new to the Dorothy party, here’s all you need: https://dorothyonfire.com/

 

Simon and Garfunkel Take On “Baby Got Back”

Yayyyy! My favorite Youtube Channel “There I Ruined It” is back! They were banned for a few monhs on YouTube- some copyright thingy I think- but now it’s back, and gorgeously ruining songs again.

Like this version of “Baby Goy Back” in the style of Simon and Garfunkel

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I’m not sure why I love these, but I do. And now this version will be stuck in my head for all eternity.

Seriously, if you need a good laugh, subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/@ThereIRuinedIt

You won’t be sad about it.

Kelly Clarkson Covers Chris Stapleton

Yes, I know I post a bunch of Kellyoke on here.

But seriously, Kelly Clarkson’s covers are one of the best things on the internet right now.

In case you’re new to the party, Kelly Clarkson has a daily talk show “The Kelly Clarkson Show” on NBC, and every day she does a segment called “Kellyoke” where she and her ridiculously good band cover a different song every day.

The latest to catch my fancy?

Kelly’s version of Chris Stapleton’s Grammy Award winning “White Horse”:


I’ve said it more than once, and I’ll say it again…

HOT. DAMN.

I don’t think there is anything this woman cannot sing.

Need further pro

Check out her YouTube channel, and enjoy going down the rabbit hole.

https://www.youtube.com/@kellyclarksonshow

What should she cover next???