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Album "Rascal Flatts" (2000)
Country Band Rascal Flatts Making Special Appearance in 'Hannah Montana'
June 05, 2008 11:06:17As if the making of "Hannah Montana: The Movie" is not enough to excite many young fans of Miley Cyrus, the comedy musical film will be having a special appearance from a Grammy Award-winning country group. On Wednesday, June 4, it has been confirmed that "Take Me There" hitmaker Rascal Flatts are going to take a part in the teenage flick.
On the matter, a spokeswoman for the group's Lyric Street Records announced that the band composed of Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney will appear as well as perform in the Walt Disney Pictures' movie. Additionally, Flatts' Nashville-based record label is a part of the Disney Music Group through which Cyrus and her father Billy Ray Cyrus also record their albums. Other than those information, further details about the "Bless the Broken Road" singers' appearance aren't put out.
Toby Keith Tops Forbes List of Country's Top Earners
May 26, 2008 03:05:03Country music artist Toby Keith has been named the Highest-Earning Country Star in a new Forbes magazine study. According to the publication, the singer is raking in an estimated $48 million over the last year, thanks to his major endorsement deal with Ford trucks, involvement in his I Love This Bar & Grill chain of restaurants, and ownership of his record label, Show Dog Nashville.
Country trio Rascal Flatts comes in second on the list, with $40 million in earnings. The music group's inclusion in the list is because of their Top 10 2007 tour that proved to help them earning such amount of earnings.
Beyonce Knowles, Front Runner of 34th People's Choice Nominees in Music
November 09, 2007 02:11:33It's time to vote for favorite stars at People's Choice Awards again. The nominees of the event's 34th cycle have been announced and the music category is crowded by none other than Beyonce Knowles.
Favorite Female Artist, put Knowles in a stiff competition with Stacy Ferguson aka Fergie and Gwen Stefani. She will face Fergie again in Favorite Pop Song when her 'Irreplaceable' is to go against 'Big Girls Don't Cry'. Knowles is also up for Favorite R'n'B Song, sharing it with Shakira in their duet 'Beautiful Liar'.
Rascal Flatts and Jamie Foxx on One Country Stage
October 18, 2007 02:10:08Constantly making surprises, Jamie Foxx is keen on appearing at the Country Music Association Awards this year with Rascal Flatts. The R&B singer would like to try on his country music skill when the event takes place next month.
The plan is to sing their joint piece 'She Goes All the Way' that appears on the band's new album 'Still Feels Good'. The band will also open the show with the title track of the album, according to CMT.com.
More Performers Lined Up for 42nd Academy of Country Music Awards
April 19, 2007 10:04:49
The list of performers in Academy of Country Music Awards is swelling with the addition of Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood, Rodney Atkins and Miranda Lambert.
These people will join the lineups that have been previously announced such as Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, George Strait, Reba McEntire, Sugarland and pop star Kelly Clarkson.
Winners Unveiled at 2007 Country Music Television Awards
April 17, 2007 10:04:16
In the event that appreciates the audiovisual aspect, 2007 Country Music Television Awards sure does show its fairness. Winners are ranging from fresh blood such as Taylor Swift, up to the connoisseurs like Kris Kristofferson.
Swift as a newcomer seized the Breakthrough Video of the Year through her appealing "Tim McGraw" video. McGraw may not present in the video to help absorbing the number of votes, but the video about two people falling in love, broke up but always be reminded of each other whenever they hear the song, was one video that captures the 'rising factor' of Swift.
Fresh Batch of Nominees in the 2007 ACM Awards
March 06, 2007 10:03:55
A final batch of nominees for the 42nd Academy of Country Music Awards has been announced and surely this is the year for George Strait, Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts and also Carrie Underwood.
Topping the number of nominations at eight counts, Strait who is known for his 'honky tonk' music is again predicted as the frontrunner for this awards show. He places himself among the top categories including Top Male Vocalist, Entertainer of the Year and also Album of the Year for "It Just Comes Natural" (2006). Tailing behind Strait, the duo Brooks & Dunn who had snatched 3 awards last year is nominated for 7 categories this year, among them are the same Top Vocal Duo and Best Video for "Hillbilly DeLuxe" that they won last year. Meanwhile the group Rascal Flatts holds the chance for 6 categories and the newcomer Underwood following after, sums up a total of five nominations including the prestigious Top Female Vocalist category.
Final Nominees for the 2007 CMT Music Awards
March 01, 2007 12:03:49
The final nominees for this year's CMT Music Awards have been announced Wednesday Feb 28th. Among them there are Rascal Flatts, Kenny Chesney, and Carrie Underwood who are the leading nominees, with three nominations each.
As of Rascal Flatts, the American Country band vies for the categories of Video of the Year for "What Hurts the Most" and Group Video of the Year for "Life Is a Highway" and "What Hurts the Most". Chesney, in the meantime, is nominated for Video of the Year, Male Video of the Year, and Video Director of the Year all for "You Save Me".
Country Music Star Reba McEntire on CMA Music Festival and Grammys
February 09, 2007 12:02:43
It's been 11 years and now the country music star is back. Reba McEntire is back on track. The singer will mark her comeback to the music scene with a performance at the 2007 CMA Music festival in June later this year.
Joining McEntire will be such top country acts, as Carrie Underwood, The Wreckers, Martina McBride and Sugarland. As of this year, the CMA Music festival will be held in Nashville, Tennessee on June 7-10. Proceeds will benefit the Keep the Music Playing campaign to promote music education in local schools.
More on the 33rd Annual People's Choice Awards Winners
January 10, 2007 12:01:26
Johnny Depp is People's favorite when it comes to movie, and as of music there we have Carrie Underwood. The former American Idol champ won double at the 33rd annual People's Choice Awards, held Tuesday night January 9th, mainly for the categories of Favorite Female Singer and Country Song for her hit "Before He Cheats".
Also won double was Rascal Flatts who took home the Remake and Song From A Movie awards both for "Life is a Highway" from "Cars". In companion with them, Kenny Chesney was chosen as the Favorite Male Singer, and as the Favorite Music Group was Nickelback. Pop singer Justin Timberlake's "SexyBack" won the R&B Song, whereas "Shake That" by Eminem was crowned the Hip-Hop Song.
The 2006 Billboard Music Awards Nominees
November 30, 2006 10:11:59
Canadian rockers Nickelback lead the pack in the awards season. The music act leads the 2006 Billboard Music Awards with five nominations all at once, mainly for the categories of Artist of the Year, Duo/Group of the Year, Album of the Year and Rock Album of the Year both for "All the Right Reasons", plus Rock Artist of the Year.
Also leads the awards show with five nominations is Mary J. Blige who vies for Female Artist of the Year, R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, Female R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, R&B/Hip-Hop Album of the Year for "The Breakthrough", and R&B/Hip-Hop Single of the Year for "Be Without You". Rapper T.I. is another leading nominee, scores nods for R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, Male R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, R&B/Hip-Hop Album of the Year plus Rap Album of the Year both for "King", and Rap Artist of the Year.
The 34th American Music Awards Winners
November 22, 2006 01:11:48
Musicians from all genres celebrated the 34th annual American Music Awards on Tuesday Nov 21st. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the awards show saw the winning of the Black Eyed Peas, who earned triple, mainly for the categories of Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group, Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Band/Duo/Group, and Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album thanks to their LP "Monkey Business".
Awards came in pairs for Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kelly Clarkson, Mary J. Blige and Rascal Flatts. The Red Hot Chili Peppers won the awards for Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group and Favorite Alternative Artist. Clarkson nabbed trophies for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist and Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist. Blige captured the awards for Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist and Favorite Soul/R&B Album for "The Breakthrough".
The 2006 CMA Awards Winners
November 07, 2006 01:11:24
The 40th annual Country Music Association Awards held Monday night November 6th belonged to Brooks & Dunn. The country music duo, besides hosting the awards event, also nabbed four awards all at once. Thanks to their inspirational song "Believe" that they could joyously bring home the trophies for Single of the Year, Song of the Year, and Music Video of the Year. In addition to all, Brooks & Dunn also was named Vocal Duo of the Year.
American country music singer and songwriter Brad Paisley had his LP "Time Well Wasted" chosen as Album of the Year, while his duet with Dolly Parton, "When I Get Where I'm Going," won Vocal Event of the Year award. Also won double at the event was Carrie Underwood who earned the Horizon Award for breakthrough artist, and Female Vocalist of the Year prize. American country music band Rascal Flatts, additionally, nabbed their fourth Vocal Group of the Year award.
The 2006 American Music Awards Nominees
September 20, 2006 10:09:42
This year American Music Awards has been over-flown with many famous music figures. For more than a dozen artists vie for two and even three nominations. Among those lucky nominees, there is Red Hot Chili Peppers who leads the nominees with three, which are for Favorite Artist in the Alternative Music category, and Favorite Band, Duo or Group and Favorite Album for their chart-topping "Stadium Arcadium" in the Pop/Rock field.
Alongside the band, there's also Mariah Carey who is up for Favorite Female Artist in both the Pop/Rock and Soul/Rhythm & Blues categories, as well as Favorite Album in the latter category for "The Emancipation of Mimi". Additionally, Black Eyed Peas and Nickelback also get three nominations each, whereas the likes of Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kanye West, Jamie Foxx, T.I., Rascal Flatts, The Pussycat Dolls, Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, earn two nominations each.
Pink Set to Perform Song for NBC Football Show
August 31, 2006 02:08:06
Grammy winning singer Pink has been slated to become one of the performers to take the stage at the National Football League, takes place Sept. 10 later this year.
On her choosing as one of the event's performers, Sunday Night Football producer Fred Gaudelli said, "We chose Pink as the signature voice because she is a tremendous talent with a crossover appeal that makes her relevant to all segments of our audience".
The 40th Annual Country Music Association Awards Nominees
August 31, 2006 11:08:27
Numbers of musicians were included in the nominations list of the 40th annual Country Music Association (CMA) Awards announced Wednesday August 30th. But among the many nominees, country crooner Brooks & Dunn and Brad Paisley emerged as the leaders with six nominations each.
As for Brooks & Dunn, the duo was up for the category of Entertainer of the Year, Vocal Duo of the Year, Single of the Year and Music Video of the Year both for "Believe", Album of the Year for "Hillbilly Deluxe", and Musical Event of the Year as well. Meanwhile, Brad Paisley was nominated for Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Single of the Year for "When I Get Where I'm Going", Album of the Year for "Time Well Wasted", Music Video of the Year and Musical Event of the Year both for "When I Get Where I'm Going".
LeToya Luckett Tops Albums Chart
August 03, 2006 09:08:41
It's been six years since her departure from famous girl group Destiny's Child and LeToya Luckett proves she really is good in music industry. The young singer took the No. 1 slot on the U.S. pop album charts with her self-titled debut selling 165,000 copies in the week ended July 30th. What's more, the set also tops the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, thanks to unauthorized sales before the official July 25 release date, while its first single "Torn" has already spent three weeks at No. 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
The multi-artist compilation "Now That's What I Call Music! Vol. 22", in the meantime, slipped to No. 2 sold 151,000 copies after two week reigning the top spot. Pharell Williams' "In My Mind" followed behind with another 142,000 copies sold. Tom Petty's "Highway Companion" sold 112,000 copies to secure the 4th spot, ahead of Gnarls Barkley's "St. Elsewhere" at No. 5 taking in 54,000 units. Disney's "High School Musical" soundtrack slipped one to No. 6 with 47,000, while Rihanna's "A Girl Like Me" went up one to the 7th spot with 46,000.
Los Lonely Boys Debuts at 2nd Spot on the Album Chart
July 27, 2006 01:07:07
The pop hits collection "Now That's What I Call Music! Vol. 22" rules the album chart, again. This is the second straight week that the set reaches the peak position on the chart, selling 207,000 copies and thus becoming the only album to register six-figure sales in the week ended Sunday.
Meanwhile, the 2nd position on the chart is secured by Los Lonely Boys' "Sacred" taking in another 67,000 copies, and Rodney Atkins' "If You're Going Through Hell" is at 3rd with 55,000 copies. Gnarls Barkley's "St. Elsewhere" is at No. 4 with nearly 53,000 scans, followed by the soundtrack to the Disney Channel original movie "High School Musical" at #5 with sales of 52,000.
The US Billboard Album Charts
July 20, 2006 11:07:00
Now it's time for us to have a look at the US album chart. There on the very top position on the chart is the 22nd installment of "Now That's What I Call Music," tentatively titled "Now That's What I Call Music! Vol. 22", which sold about 398,000 copies. That amount, in fact, marks the biggest first-week sales since the Dixie Chicks' "Taking the Long Way", which has been sold more than 500,000 back in May.
What's more it's also more than four times as many copies as Johnny Cash's "American V: A Hundred Highways". Then comes at 2nd position on the chart is Thom Yorke's "The Eraser", moving 90,000 copies. Elsewhere on the top 200, Pimp C debuts at No. 3 with his "Pimpalation" sold 87,000 copies, ahead of Nelly Furtado's "Loose" at No. 4.
The Top 10 Albums for the Week Ended Sunday
July 13, 2006 11:07:25
Johnny Cash's "American V: A Hundred Highways" earns the No. 1 spot on Billboard's albums chart with 88,000 copies sold in the week ended Sunday. This of course is a great attainment a set has ever reached considering the slow holiday week at retail, while also marks the late singer's No. 1 album since 1969's "At San Quentin".
What is more about "American V: A Hundred Highways", which is a collection of songs Cash recorded just before his death in 2003, the set moreover also crowned the Top Country Albums tally, knocking the Dixie Chicks' "Taking the Long Way" to No. 2 after seven weeks on top.
The Billboard 200 Album Chart Holdovers
July 06, 2006 09:07:48
Grammy-winning songstress India.Arie has her third album, "Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship", tops the Billboard 200 album chart at No. 1 selling 161,000 copies on the week ended Sunday July 2nd, such amount that brings the singer to beat another new release on the chart, Dashboard Confessional's "Dusk and Summer" who is on the runner-up position with 134,000 in sales.
"Life & Relationship" is Arie's third album subsequent to her 2001's "Acoustic Soul" and 2002's "Voyage to India". It moreover also marks her first ever chart-topper, that's for you to note. Back then to the chart, there's last week's champ Nelly Furtado's "Loose" at No. 3 with 99,000 units sold, followed by the Dixie Chicks' "Taking the Long Way" at #4 with more than 78,000 scans.
Songs Scored the No. 1 to 10 Spot on Billboard Hot 100
June 23, 2006 11:06:52
Taylor Hicks is rocketing even higher and higher in the industry, keeps reaping wining after winning from the day he was crowned season five "American Idol" champion. Has just signed his first ever recording contract, he shortly thereafter released his first single, "Do I Make You Proud", on June 13.
As many have predicted, the silver-haired Alabama native's set satisfyingly comes in at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, the Billboard Single Sales chart and the Billboard Pop 100 chart, making it the best selling song in the country with over 190,000 copies sold in its first week of release. What's more Hicks will perform this chart topping song on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Thursday, June 22nd.
The Billboard's Album Chart 10 Best Bows
June 22, 2006 12:06:40
Rap star Busta Rhymes catapulted onto the top position of the US pop album charts on Wednesday June 21st, 2006 with his first No. 1 release, "The Big Bang". The star's collection, include such hit singles as "I Love My Chick" and "I Love My Bitch", debuted with 209,000 U.S. copies sold for the week ended June 18, according to Nielsen SoundScan. On top of that, "The Big Bang" also shot straight to No. 1 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Top Rap Albums tallies.
In the meantime, country trio the Dixie Chicks held steady at No. 2 with their "Taking the Long Way" sold another 130,000 copies, while remained at the top of the country albums chart for a fourth week. As for last week's best-seller, AFI's "Decemberunderground", it slipped two to No. 3 sold 104,000 copies. The other charts holdovers are "High School Musical" soundtrack at No. 4 on sales of 79,000 copies, "One X" by Three Days Grace which sold 78,000 to easily land at No. 5 on the charts.
The Billboard Hot 200's 10 Best Bows
June 15, 2006 10:06:32
Timing is just perfect for AFI when the rock music group released their seventh studio album, "Decemberunderground." Released on the appropriately demonic 6-6-06, the set, on the other hand, selling more than 182,000 copies in the week ended Sunday, such amount which automatically pushes aside last week's champ Dixie Chicks's "Taking the Long Way" to No. 2 with third week sales of 175,000 copies.
Come in at No. 3 is "New Joc City" by Yung Joc which debuted with 148,000 copies, followed after by Ice Cube's "Laugh Now, Cry Later" at No. 4 selling nearly 145,000 copies. The charts' next best bows are "High School Musical soundtrack" by various artists at No. 5, the Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Stadium Arcadium" at 6th, "Cars soundtrack" at No. 7, "Me and My Gang" by Rascal Flatts at No. 8, "AGirl Like Me" by Rihanna at No. 9, and "Now That's What I Call Music 21" to finish the Top 10 on the album charts.
The Top 10 Albums for the Week Ended June 4th
June 08, 2006 12:06:41
Once comeback to the industry, Dixie Chicks hit hard with their set "Taking the Long Way". Debuted on top position on the previous week Billboard album sales chart, the an American all-female country music trio has for the week ended Sunday June 4th, 2006 ruled the chart, marking their second straight week to be at No. 1 position with another 271, 000 copies sold. Right behind the girls is "High School Musical" soundtrack by various artists at 2nd position, ahead of Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Stadium Arcadium" which sits at No. 3, selling 87,000-plus copies during its fourth week of release.
The chart's next best bows are "Me and My Gang" by Rascal Flatts, "American Idol Season Five Encores" by various artists, and "Now That's What I Call Music! 21" also by various artists, all of which cling at No. 4 to 6 subsequently. Meanwhile, rounding out the Top 10 is Tool's "10,000 Days" at No. 7, Carrie Underwood's "Some Hearts" at No. 8, James Blunt's "Back to Bedlam" at No. 9, and Shakira's "Oral Fixation, Vol. 2" which finishing the Top 10 position.
The Top 10 Albums for the Week Ended May 28, 2006
June 01, 2006 01:06:04
Making a comeback to music industry isn't an easy thing to do for Dixie Chicks. Though they can make it as proven through their latest set, "Taking the Long Way," which takes the No. 1 spot on the album chart for the week ended Sunday May 28th, 2006. With 526,000 units sold in its first week of release, the album has become an obvious evidence that Dixie Chicks really deserves two thumbs up.
Debut at 2nd position on the Billboard 200 is "High School Musical" soundtrack on over 174,000 copies sold, and "American Idol Season Five Encores" is at 3rd selling 153,000 copies. Angels & Airwaves' "We Don't Need To Whisper" followed at No.4 selling 127,000, while Red Hot Chili Peppers drops four spots to No. 5 with "Stadium Arcadium" sold for another 113,000 copies.
List of the Winners at the 41st Annual ACM Awards
May 24, 2006 04:05:31
The 41st annual Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards held Tuesday night May 23rd, 2006 saw the winning of several notable musicians. Among the many winners at the prestigious event, there was Brooks & Dunn who nabbed two awards all at once, one of which was for Vocal Duo category while the other one was for Song of the Year for "Believe".
Elsewhere, the Male Vocalist award went to Keith Urban and the Female Vocalist prize was given to Sara Evans. Besides them all there were also Rascal Flatts and Jason Aldean to mention some others, each of which brought home the award for the category of Vocal Group and New Male Vocalist. As of the Female Vocalist award the winner was Carrie Underwood who at the same time also won Single Record of the Year for "Jesus Take the Wheel".
The Top 10 Albums in US Charts
May 18, 2006 01:05:40
Funk-rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers tops the US album charts Wednesday May 17th, 2006 with their double-disc "Stadium Arcadium" sold more than 442,000 copies and so marking their first time to gain such attainment in its 22-year history. Meanwhile, top the Billboard 200 at 2nd position is Nick Lachey's "What's Left of Me" which has been sold for another 172,000 copies.
Meanwhile, the 3rd to 5th position is secured by Tool's "10,000 Days" with 157,000 copies, Jagged Edge's "Jagged Edge" sold 115,000 copies, and "Baby Makin' Music" by Isley Brothers on 111,000 first-week copies sold.
The Billboard 200 Charts
May 11, 2006 11:05:24
Hard rock band Tool leads the Billboard 200 charts with their latest set "10,000 Days". Their first album in five years sold 564,000 copies in its first week of release, such amount enough to bring the music act to No. 1 spot on the chart. Meanwhile, Pearl Jam's self titled album debuts at No. 2, sold more than 279,000 copies.
Debut at No. 3 is Mobb Deep's "Blood Money" which has been sold 106,000 copies, ahead of Disney's "High School Musical soundtrack" at No.4 and Rascal Flatts' "Me & My Gang" at No. 5. Securing the 6th place on the Billboard 200 is "Now That's What I Call Music! 21" by various artists, and at No. 7 is Godsmack's "IV".
The 10 Top CDs Rule the U.S. Pop Charts
May 04, 2006 01:05:40
The U.S. pop charts sees another new winner as Boston metal band Godsmack rules the race on the very top position with its latest release "IV". The set sold 211,000 copies in the week ended April 30. Meanwhile, rock quintet Taking Back Sunday's "Louder Now" bows at No.2 with 158,000 units.
Bruce Springsteen's "We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions" opens at No. 3 with 149,000 copies, ahead of Avant's "Director" at No. 4 with 123,000 copies. Rihanna's sophomore Def Jam album, "A Girl Like Me" opens at No. 5 sold 115,000 copies in its first week. Country trio Rascal Flatts' "Me and My Gang" slid to No. 6 with 111,000 copies.
Just Married, Rascal Flatts Guitarist
April 27, 2006 04:04:22
Just married, Rascal Flatts guitarist Joe Don Rooney and fiancee, Playboy's 2005 Playmate of the Year, Tiffany Fallon.
The couple tied the knot on Sunday April 23rd, 2006 in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico.
No. 1 to 10 on the U.S. Pop Album Charts
April 27, 2006 02:04:46
Wanna know who's on the top spot of US pop album chart for this week? It's Rascal Flatts again. The country trio reigns the album chart for the third straight week with their latest set "Me & My Gang" sold another 143,000 copies for the week ended Sunday April 23rd, 2006.
Meanwhile, the hits compilation "NOW That's What I Call Music" is at No. 2 with another 143,000 copies. Securing the 3rd position on the Billboard 200 is Walt Disney Records' soundtrack to the Disney Channel musical "High School Musical" which scores an additional 116,000 copies in its 15th week.
The Top 10 Concert Tours
April 27, 2006 01:04:42
Based on the data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers, there are no significant changes on the Top 20 Concert Tours rank. Here are the recap of the Top 10 which include the so-called modern circus "Cirque De Soleil" at No. 1 with $1,401,283 total box office gross.
At No. 2 is still Bon Jovi which tours score around $1,263,894, ahead of Aerosmith at No. 3 with total gross of $1,144,03. In the meantime the 4th position is still dominated by Coldplay garnering for about $930,632, followed after by George Strait at No. 5 scoring $839,650 and Queen and Paul Rodgers whose collaboration earn them $591,755.
Top 10 Songs on the Hot 100
April 21, 2006 12:04:51
While there are ups and downs on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, Daniel Powter stands firm, remaining still on his top position on the chart. The Canadian singer/songwriter's "Bad Day" again leads the singles chart by Thursday April 20th, 2006 making it the 4th straight week for the star to do so.
Held at No. 2 and No. 3 respectively are Sean Paul's "Temperature" and rapper T.I.'s "What You Know". Meanwhile, hip-hop artist LL Cool J's "Control Myself" reenters the chart at No. 4, ahead of Natasha Bedingfield's "Unwritten" which ups two places to No. 5.
The Billboard 200 Top 10 Challengers
April 20, 2006 10:04:16
Having their album "Me and My Gang" sold nearly 345,000 copies in the week ended April 16, country trio Rascal Flatts hold strong their No. 1 position on the Billboard 200, to be on top of the pop album chart for a second week Wednesday April 19th, 2006. After such tough challenge, Keith Urban's "White Trash With Money" finally only secures the 2nd place on the chart with about 330,000 units.
At No. 3 is "Now That's What I Call Music! 21" by various artists which is sold 293,000 copies, followed by the "High School Musical" soundtrack which holds at No. 4 for a second week with 256,000. Rapper T.I.'s "King", in the meantime, slips two to No. 5 with 136,000, ahead of LL Cool J's "Todd Smith" at No. 6, sold 116,000 copies and Tim McGraw's "Greatest Hits Vol. 2 -- Reflected" at No. 7.
10 Albums Lead the Billboard 200
April 13, 2006 09:04:35
The "King" no longer seats on the throne. It means T.I. no longer rules the Billboard 200. The rapper sadly has to give away the top position on the album chart to country trio Rascal Flatts whose album "Me and My Gang" sold 722,000 copies, to easily debut at No. 1 on the U.S. pop charts, while T.I.'s "King" drops to No. 3 with 185,000 copies.
The second best on the chart is the pop hits collection "Now That's What I Call Music! 21" selling 334,000 copies. The soundtrack to Disney's "High School Musical" slips one from last week's position to be at No. 4 with 181,000 copies, ahead of Tim McGraw's "Greatest Hits Vol. 2" at No. 5 sold for 128,000 copies. Enter the Billboard 200 at No. 6 with 126,000 copies is Pink's fourth album, "I'm Not Dead".
Winners of the 2006 CMT
April 11, 2006 03:04:57
Looking upon the achievement she's reached by now on, Carrie Underwood indeed worth for two thumbs up. Not only scores great in American Idol, she also scores double at the 2006 Country Music Television (CMT) awards show Monday April 10th, 2006. Brought home the Female Video of the Year award, the singer also nabbed the Breakthrough Video of the Year prize as well, both for "Jesus, Take the Wheel".
Meanwhile, fellow musician Keith Urban won Video of the Year award for "Better Life" and Brad Paisley's "When I Get Where I'm Going" was chosen as the Most Inspiring Video of the Year. Kenny Chesney won the Male Video of the Year for his "Who You'd Be Today" and Hank Williams Jr. won the Johnny Cash Visionary award.
The 41st Annual ACM Awards Nominees
March 09, 2006 10:03:25
The nominees of the 41st Annual Academy of Country Music Awards have been announced early Wednesday morning March 8th, 2006 and among the long lines there is Brad Paisley who receives a leading six nominations, including nods for Single, Song, and Male Vocalist of the Year. Duo Brooks & Dunn and Sugarland each receives 5 nods.
Announced the nominees Rascal Flatts and Carrie Underwood also are among the most honored artists with four nominations apiece. Some other artists vie for the prestigious award are Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Keith Urban, Gary Allan, Lee Ann Womack and many more.
10 Hot Country Songs
February 25, 2006 10:02:34
The Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart has a new champion as Carrie Underwood's "Jesus, Take the Wheel" has been replaced by Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton's "When I Get Where I'm Going". This succession marks Paisley's fifth chart topper since "Mud on the Tires" held pole position the week of February 5, 2005. Meanwhile, it's the 25th No. 1 for Parton.
At No. 2 on the chart is Josh Turner's "Your Man", followed closely behind by Underwood's "Jesus, Take the Wheel" at No. 3 and Kenny Chesney's "Living In Fast Forward" at No. 4. Rascal Flatts' "What Hurts The Most" ups two places from last week No. 7 to No. 5, while Keith Urban's "Tonight I Wanna Cry" downs two to No. 6. No. 7 is Sugarland's "Just Might (Make Me Believe)".
The Top 10 Best-Selling Albums of 2005
January 05, 2006 11:01:28Mariah Carey. The name comes up on the top position in the list of the Top 10 best-selling albums of 2005. The singer apparently has proven to worldwide that she's hard to beat and thus deserves the predicate of pop diva.
Leading the Top 10 best-selling albums of 2005, Carey has her album "The Emancipation of Mimi" sold for 4.97 million copies, making rapper 50 Cent's "The Massacre" the second best with 4.85 million copies. "Breakaway" by Kelly Clarkson wins the 3rd place with 3.5 million copies. The 4th best is Green Day's "American Idiot" which is sold for 3.4 million copies, ahead of Black Eyed Peas' "Monkey Business" at No. 5 sold 3 million copies.
Lee Ann Womack Dominates the 39th CMA
November 16, 2005 04:11:18Two thumbs up for Lee Ann Womack for she satisfyingly topped the 39th Annual CMA Awards with three awards all at once. All the event attendances witnessing the singer's victory, brought home the awards for Album of the Year for "There's More Where That Came From," Single of the Year for "I May Hate Myself in the Morning," and Musical Event of the Year for "Good News, Bad News," a duet with George Strait.
Meanwhile, Australian-born singer Keith Urban only won two, which were Male Vocalist of the Year for a second year in a row and Entertainer of the Year. Other winners at the event, held Tuesday, Nov. 15 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, among others were; Bill Anderson / Jon Randall for Song of the Year for "Whiskey Lullaby," sung by Alison Krauss and Brad Paisley; Gretchen Wilson won Female Vocalist; and Rascal Flatts won Vocal Group of the Year for the third year straight.
ASCAP Fete Chesney Voice of Music Award
October 19, 2005 01:10:58ASCAP has named its award winners at its annual awards gala held Monday night at Nashville's famed Ryman Auditorium. Among them is Kenny Chesney who wins the ASCAP Voice of Music Award, when accepting which the star says "First and foremost, I consider myself a songwriter." Chesney's next album "The Road and the Radio," reportedly will be released next month.
Also granted an award at the 43rd Annual ASCAP is Craig Wiseman of group Rascal Flatts who is given the ASCAP Songwriter of the Year prize for singles "In a Real Love," "Live Like You Were Dying," "Rough and Ready" and "That's What It's All About." Moreover, the Tim McGraw hit "Live Like You Were Dying," which Wiseman co-wrote with Tim Nichols, is named Song of the Year.
