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A Lyrical Deep Dive into Hunter Hayes' "Wanted"

We debut our new analytical series "A Lyrical Deep Dive" with a look into Hunter Hayes' "Wanted" where we discuss the lyrics of the Triple Platinum track and why those lyrics make "Wanted" the new instant classic and First dance wedding song that it's become in 2012/2013. 
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The 12 Best in 2012...So Far - The Albums

This week, we share with you our thoughts on the 12 best albums from 2012 so far. It's a list that includes some major label stars, superstars, indie artists and newcomers alike. We also have some other opinions following our Editorial choice from RS staff writers! Read on here!
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Mid-Year Report: My 25 Favorite Singles

With the year now officially half over, it seems to be time to round-up some of our favorite singles so far this year.  It wasn't as easy to come up with 25 songs as one would think it'd be but we got them listed.  Did your favorite song or artist make the list?
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Good "I'm Proud I'm From The Country" Songs Where Art Thou?

Are you like us and wondering why almost every male artist seems to have to play up the fact that they're country or from the country or a redneck? Do you long for the days when such songs were actually few and far between and were not repetitive?  So do we.
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Roughstock's Ones To Watch For in 2009

It's the time of year where we predict who has a chance to be successful in 2009.  For this feature Roughstock has chosen some of the best and brightest from various labels and areas of Country music.  Success isn't guaranteed but don't forget that you saw them here first.
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Few Country Women Have Scored a Top 10 Hit in 2008

When Heidi Newfield recently hit the Top 10 with her debut single "Johnny & June," she became just the fourth female artist to get inside the Top 10 of country radio's hits.  Just 10 years ago, 15 female artists had scored Top 10 hits.  What does this mean for country?
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Who or What Determines a Hit Song on the Radio?

Outside of talk stations, country music is the radio format with the most stations dedicated to it.  Country radio charts (which determine what a number one hit is) are split up into two levels: Major markets and everybody else.  Is this right or good for country music?
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Lyric Street announces new imprint Carolwood Records

Disney today announced a new Nashville-based record label that would partner with Lyric Street Records. While no details were provided on who they would launch with, it is always fun to speculate.  Would they launch with an iconic superstar who's currently a free agent?