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Andy Friedman and the Other Failures - Weary Things

This Brooklyn, NY-based artist who plays a brand of country music not often heard in the mainstream thesedays.  That's to say that it has an Americana sensibility that plays very well.  Who knew such a thing came from NYC?
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Dean Brody - Brothers

Dean Brody is the first new artist to be promoted by Broken Bow in the wake of Craig Morgan's departure.  Will the label be able to give Brody the same kind of promotional muscle?  Does Brody have the songs to deserve that kind of radio promotion? Is "Brothers" that song?
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Chris Young - "Gettin' You Home (Black Dress Song)"

Despite not having a big hit on radio, Chris Young has had the luxury of staying with RCA Records in a time when labels aren't exactly known for sticking with an artist who already released an unsuccessful album.  Will the label's loyalty pay off with this single?
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Bo Cox - Rich Man's Gold

Texas music is rich with artists who appeal to multiple taste buds.  With "Rich Man's Gold," Bo Cox has set out to showcase an album that should appeal to all tastes.  Is it a method for success or failure?
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Randy Weeks - Going My Way

Probably best known as the songwriter of "Can't Let Go,"  Randy Weeks is nonetheless an interesting singer-songwriter with strongly written songs that are both insanely catchy and literally better than your average album of any genre.
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Ben Kweller - Changing Horses

Already well-known in some music circles, Ben Kweller's latest release was a surprise to many as it's mainly a record of country songs.  What shouldn't be a surprise is that a kid from Texas would want to write and record a country album.
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Sugarland Announces Tour Dates

Sugarland announced their tour today and the artists they've selected to tour with them include Jake Owen, Billy Currington and singer/songwriters Matt Nathanson and Eric Hutchinson, both of whom fit in with the genre bending Sugarland like a glove.
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Taylor Swift's "Fearless" Tops Charts for a Record 10th Week

After last week's strong chart numbers, the dismal state of the Hot Album Charts return as the high of the Grammy Awards is officially over.  Still, It's not all bad for some artists, particularly Taylor Swift as she once again dominates the chart, for the 10th week.
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Pat Green - "Country Star"

After just missing the Top 10 at Country radio with his single "Let Me," Pat Green returns to the airwaves with a single that was inspired by Nickelback's silly "Rockstar."  Both songs parody the illusion of what one gets by becoming a star.  Does Pat hit the mark?