New Video from Scotty McCreery – The Trouble with Girls
Oct 28, 2011 American Idol, New Single, Video
Scotty McCreery recently premiered the music video for his song “The Trouble with Girls”. The Mark Bright-produced country song serves as the second single from the American Idol winner’s debut album “Clear as Day”. The song is enjoyable but it’s failing to impress on the charts. Scotty has done a couple of high profile TV performances with it but he’s still very low on the Billboard 100 and nowhere to be seen on iTunes USA’s top 100. Anyway, the video is pretty nice with a sweet story behind it. It was actually shot at Garner Magnet High School in North Carolina where Scotty is currently a senior.
Tags: American Idol, Billboard, Country, iTunes, Music, North Carolina, Scotty McCreery, TV, USA, Video
Demi Lovato Performs on America’s Got Talent
Aug 31, 2011 America's Got Talent, Demi Lovato, TV Show
Demi Lovato delivered a spectacular performance of her single “Skyscraper” on America’s Got Talent earlier this week. The track is the lead single from the pop singer’s upcoming third album called “Unbroken”, which is due out on September 20th. The song managed to top the iTunes Singles Chart and enter the top 10 on Billboard’s Hot 100 recently. It’s such an emotional song, and with the vocals that Demi has, she can afford to show off and make the song even more beautiful during live performances. Dare I say it, she’s the best performer from the whole Hollywood Records roster.
Demi Lovato – Skyscraper – Performance Video
Demi Lovato – Skyscraper – Performance Video
Tags: America’s Got Talent, Billboard, Demi Lovato, Hollywood Records, iTunes, Pop, singer
New Video from Wiz Khalifa – No Sleep
Aug 16, 2011 Music, New Single, Video
Wiz Khalifa has recently premiered the music video for his song “No Sleep”. The track serves as the official fourth single from the rapper’s major label debut album “Rolling Papers”. Now I just want him to confirm a date for radio release in the US and kick off a TV promo. They should have given this the single treatment months ago when it went to #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 when it was released as a digital-only single. But whatever, we have it now. As for the recently premiered video, it sees Wiz waking up and reminiscing the crazy night he had, which was full of partying with his friend and girlfriend Amber Rose.
Wiz Khalifa – No Sleep – New Video
Wiz Khalifa – No Sleep – New Video
Tags: Amber Rose, Billboard, Music, radio, rapper, TV, US, Video, Wiz Khalifa
Nicki Minaj Scores an Official Hit
Aug 16, 2011 Billboard, News, Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj’s “Super Bass” is an official hit. The track has been moving up on the Billboard Hot 100 chart weeks after its initial release and has become the highest charting Hot 100 rap hit by a solo female rapper ever since Missy Elliott’s “Work It”, which reached the #2 spot back in 2002. “Super Bass” is also only one of eight rap singles by a solo female artist to reach the top 10 in the chart’s 53-year history. Cash Money co-founder Ronald Williams isn’t surprised by the success of Nicki and the track, saying “Nicki isn’t like any other female rapper. We knew she had the goods when Lil Wayne signed her. She’s not a female rapper — she’s a pop star who happens to rap.” Congratulations!
Tags: Billboard, Lil Wayne, Missy Elliott, Nicki Minaj, Pop, Rap, rapper
Adele Tops Billboard Hot 100
Jun 23, 2011 Adele, Katy Perry
Adele made it back to the top of the Billboard 200 albums chart for the tenth consecutive week last week. Now, the British singer is having even more success on the charts with “Rolling in the Deep” finding its way to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart for its seventh week. I’m also happy to announce that Katy Perry’s “Last Friday Night (TGIF)” has made it to the top 5 of the Hot 100. The song is also doing very well in the Digital Songs chart where it sits at number 1, replacing Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep”, which fell back to number 5. A huge shout out goes to Pitbull for holding the number 2 spot on the Hot 100 with “Give Me Everything” too. Congratulations guys!
Tags: Adele, Billboard, Katy Perry, Pitbull, singer
Bruno Mars Makes History
Jun 16, 2011 Music
Bruno Mars has scored nothing but perfection with his music this past year and now, the R&B singer has made history. Bruno’s smash hit “Just the Way You Are” just reached its 20th week at the number 1 spot on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart. He has beaten out Colbie Caillat and Daniel Powter, and now has the longest-reigning debut single in the list’s almost 50-year history. I think that it’s very well deserved. It’s been months since the song has been released and I still haven’t gotten sick of it. Heck, I’m listening to it right now. Congratulations to Bruno on the achievement!
Tags: Adult Contemporary, Billboard, Bruno Mars, Colbie Caillat, Daniel Powter, History, Music, R&B, singer
Glee Producer to Launch Own Label
Adam Anders, the executive music producer for “Glee”, has been successful in co-producing over 100 Billboard Hot 100 hits for the hit TV show. Now, he’s looking to capitalize on his success by making his own record label. Adam is currently working on albums by Zac Poor and Ben Burgess, and his first release will be the self-titled debut album of Disney star Shane Harper. When talking about the direction his record label will take, Adam said “I don’t believe in putting out a single and then if it doesn’t hit, drop the artist. We are here to develop artists — there is no timetable to getting it right.” I agree! I think that’s exactly what the music industry needs, a nurturing environment.
Here are all Glee “Prom Queen” Song Videos
Glee 2×20 Prom Queen – Jar of Hearts [Rachel]
Glee 2×20 Prom Queen – I’m Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You
Glee 2×20 Prom Queen – Dancing Queen [ABBA]
Glee 2×20 Prom Queen – Rolling in the Deep [Adele]
Glee 2×20 Prom Queen – Isn’t She lovely [Stevie Wonder]
Glee – Friday (Full Performance From 02×20 Prom Queen)
Tags: ABBA, Adam Anders, Adele, Ben Burgess, Billboard, Chris Colfer, Christina Perri, Cory Monteith, Darren Criss, Diana Agron, Disney, Glee, Jonathan Groff, Lea Michele, Max Adler, Music, Rebecca Black, Shane Harper, Stevie Wonder, TV, Zac Poor
New Video from Pitbull – Give Me Everything
May 11, 2011 Music, Music Video, Ne-Yo
Cuban-American rapper Pitbull recently premiered the music video for his new smash hit “Give Me Everything” via VEVO. The track, which features Ne-Yo and up and coming singer Nayer, has peaked thus far at the #13 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100. I think it’s likely to crack the top 10 now with a visual in support of it. Speaking of the visual, the David Rousseau-directed clip captured the song’s essence and showed a non-stop party. If you want more of Pitbull and his music, his new album “Planet Pit” will be hitting stores on June 21st. What do you think?
Pitbull – Give Me Everything – New Video
Tags: Billboard, Music, Nayer, Ne-Yo, Pitbull, rapper, singer, VEVO, Video
Kenny Chesney Lands 20th #1
Apr 28, 2011 Album Release, CMT Awards, Kenny Chesney
I was quite impressed with Kenny Chesney when his album “Hemingway’s Whiskey” hit the number 1 spot on both the Soundscan Top 200 and the Country Albums charts. Now, the country singer’s success continues as his single “Live a Little” has become his 20th number 1 on Billboard’s Country Songs airplay chart. The song also marks Kenny’s third number 1 country songs hit from “Hemingway’s Whiskey”. Congratulations to Kenny on his success! He continues to impress and I don’t think he’s going to stop impressing any time soon. Are you among the people who have helped his song and his album reach this type of success?
Also Kenny Chesney got two nominations for CMT Music Awards for Video of the Year, Male Video of the Year
Nominees announced for 2011 CMT Music Awards
The 2011 CMT Music Awards are scheduled to take place on June 8 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Complete list of 2011 CMT Music Awards
Video of the Year:
Jason Aldean
Kenny Chesney
Lady Antebellum
Miranda Lambert
Rascal Flatts
Sugarland
Taylor Swift
The Band Perry
Carrie Underwood
Zac Brown Band
Female Video of the Year:
Sara Evans
Miranda Lambert
Reba McEntire
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood
Male Video of the Year:
Jason Aldean
Kenny Chesney
Toby Keith
Blake Shelton
Keith Urban
Group Video of the Year:
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
Rascal Flatts
The Band Perry
Zac Brown Band
Duo Video of the Year:
Steel Magnolia
Sugarland
The Civil Wars
JaneDear Girls
Thompson Square
USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year:
Lee Brice
Aaron Lewis
Jerrod Niemann
The Band Perry
Thompson Square
CMT Performance of the Year:
Martina McBride feat. Train CMT Crossroads
Reba McEntire
Darius Rucker feat. Adele, “Need You Now”, CMT Artists of the Year
Keith Urban feat. John Mayer CMT Crossroads
Zac Brown Band feat. Jimmy Buffett CMT Crossroads
Best Web Video of the Year (new for 2011)
(best video created primarily for Internet streaming)
Jason Aldean – “My Kinda Party” (live from the CMT.com webcast)
Luke Bryan – “It’s a Shore Thing”
Lady Antebellum – “Stars Tonight”
Blake Shelton – “Kiss My Country Ass”
Taylor Swift – “Mine” (live from the Speak Now album release party)
Video Director of the Year
Deaton Flanigen (award-eligible videos include Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow’s “Collide” and the JaneDear Girl’s “Wildflower”)
Trey Fanjoy (award-eligible videos include Miranda Lambert’s “The House That Built Me” and Blake Shelton’s “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking”)
Chris Hicky (award-eligible videos include Carrie Underwood’s “Undo It” and Keith Urban’s “Without You”)
David McClister (award-eligible videos include The Band Perry’s “If I Die Young” and LeAnn Rimes’ “Swingin’”)
Roman White (award-eligible videos include Lady Antebellum’s “Hello World” and Kellie Pickler’s “Makin’ Me Fall in Love Again”)
Tags: Album, Billboard, CMT, Country, Kenny Chesney, singer, SoundScan
Rihanna Tops Billboard Hot 100
Apr 23, 2011 Beatles, Billboard, Music, Rihanna
Rihanna’s “S&M” has officially hit the number 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This achievement marks the R&B/pop singer’s 10th number 1 hit on the chart, and given the fact that her 1st #1 hit on the chart was May 2006’s “SOS”, Rihanna has achieved a record of having “the shortest span between a solo artist’s first and 10th No. 1s in the chart’s 52-year history.” The only artists who have gained 10 Hot 100 number 1’s faster than her are the Beatles and the Supremes. That’s not bad at all. If that’s not enough of an achievement, Rihanna has also become the youngest artist to land 10 number 1’s in the Hot 100 chart. Wow! Congratulations Rihanna!
Tags: Beatles, Billboard, Pop, R&B, Rihanna, singer, Supremes