Alan Jackson, Taylor Swift place first on country music charts
On the song chart, Trace Adkins was up one to second with "You're Gonna Miss This." Chris Cable was up three to third with "What Kinda Gone," and George Strait was up three to fourth with "I Saw God Today." Carrie Underwood's former number one, "All-American Girl," fell from second to fifth.
There was a lot of movement on the chart. James Otto moved from ninth to sixth with "Just Got Started Lovin' You." Phil Vassar was up 3 as well from 10th to 7th with "Love is a Beautiful Thing," the first single from his upcoming CD. Bucky Covington's "It Good To Be Us" was up 3 to 11th; Rascal Flatts was at 12, up 4 with "Every Day." Brad Paisley was a huge mover, up 6 to 13 with "I'm Still a Guy." Dierks Bentley moved up 4 to 17 with "Trying to Stop Your Leaving." Jake Owen climbed 3 to 19 with "Somethin' About a Woman." Montgomery Gentry jumped from 25th to 20th with "Back When I Knew It All."
On the album chart, Underwood stayed third with "Carnival Ride." Rascal Flatts was fourth, up four with "Still Feels Good." Garth Brooks was down one to fifth with "The Ultimate Hits." Underwood also was up three to seventh with "Some Hearts."
The biggest mover by far was Kellie Pickler with "Small Town Girl" going from 40th to 22nd.
On the overall top 200, Swift was 8th, Jackson 14th, Underwood 15th, Rascal Flatts 22nd and Brooks 44th.
More news for Alan Jackson
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- 03/14/22: Jackson puts out Last Call
- 05/14/21: AJ returns; Tuttle surprises
- 04/02/21: Jackson announces first album in six years
- 06/03/20: Jackson postpones Alabama shows due to weather issues
- 05/26/20: Jackson announces drive-in shows
- 11/07/19: AJ announces '20 tour
- 09/13/18: Jackson son-in-law dies following boating accident
CD reviews for Alan Jackson
Tim O'Brien
"Pompadour"
Howdy Skies Records
Reviewed by Donald Teplyske
It is difficult to tally exactly how many albums of new material Tim O'Brien has released since first appearing as part of Hot Rize, the venerable bluegrass band experiencing a well-received resurgence. More than 20 by any count, 30-plus when one considers solo, duet and group offerings, including his most recent success as part of the Earls of Leicester.
Aside from a brief flirtation with the ...
Alan Jackson, circa 2015, now might be, unfortunately, considered a retro artist. Jackson, thankfully, does not veer from his traditional country beat on his first new studio disc in three years. It's the traditional sound that makes him a throwback today.
In an age of rock and rap meshing with country, Jackson will have none of that on this meat-and-potatoes rendering. Jackson's viewpoint has always been about the simple truths of life. He makes that clear in the leadoff track, ...
Alan Jackson makes his statement crystal clear with the title - "The Bluegrass Album." The traditional country singer has "gone bluegrass," although the idea of a bluegrass disc should not come off as all that far fetched. Yes, there's no pedal steel here, but the sounds, subject and voice are not very different from a typical AJ disc.
And this is not the first time that Jackson has veered off the straight and narrow path as his gospel albums indicated. ...
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