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*Jack Ingram recently taped an installment of AOL Sessions set to premiere April 20th. Pictured at the Los Angeles taping above are (l-r): John Zarling, Director/National Promotion & New Media, Big Machine Records; Shauna O’Brien, Executive Producer, AOL Sessions; Jack; Beville Darden, Senior Program Manager, AOL Music/Spinner.com.
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This Week’s Highlights
*Jack Ingram Album Debuts Top 5 On Country Sales Chart
*Taylor Swift Crosses 12 Million Plays On Her MySpace Page
*On Deck Next: Jack Ingram “Measure Of A Man”
ARTIST NEWSFLASH
*Jack Ingram earns his highest debut as his breakthrough album, THIS IS IT, lands at #4 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, with first week sales of 26,425 units, sliding in right behind multi-platinum artists Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood, and coming up just short of Alabama’s QVC-driven gospel project with only 55 less albums sold. THIS IS IT’s first single, Ingram’s rendition of “Lips of an Angel,” has found a home high on the radio charts and amongst the most-played videos with a #1 ranking on CMT. As the riveting live entertainer with a “rocking-raconteur stage presence” (Billboard), prepares to hit the road with superstar Brad Paisley on the Bonfires & Amplifiers Tour in late April, a slew of appearances will be keeping him busy, including a live performance on the CBS Saturday Early Show on April 14th. The singer-songwriter will also attend the CMT Awards on April 16th where he’s nominated in the Wide Open Country category alongside legends Johnny Cash, Jimmy Buffett and Sheryl Crow. And Jack will release the next single from THIS IS IT, the Radney Foster & Gordie Sampson-penned “Measure Of A Man” on April 23rd. For more information on Jack’s upcoming appearances, visit www.jackingram.net.
*Although she is maintaining a schedule busier than most people twice her age, 17-year-old singer-songwriter Taylor Swift says she is finding a way to successfully balance both school and work: “I’m still a junior in high school, and, yes, I’m home schooled. I actually call it bus-schooling or road-schooling. Haha! I’ve actually finished all of my Math credits, so now I’m just doing my Science, English, and History credits. It’s been pretty productive so far. I had to write an English term paper recently about something that interested me, so I picked the group Little Big Town. I wrote this ten page paper about them. When it came time to get a gift for them for their platinum album party, I just printed out my report and gave it to them!” Taylor will continue her studies on the road this spring as she kicks off her opening spot on Brad Paisley’s Bonfires & Amplifiers Tour. Taylor has also just been confirmed to appear at Chely Wright’s 7th Annual Benefit Concert for the Reading, Writing & Rhythm foundation on June 5th during CMA Music Fest week.
*Jimmy Wayne, who is gearing up for the May release of his new self-penned single “I’ll Never Leave You” on Big Machine, just bought his first home this week outside of Nashville. After spending his formative years in and out of foster homes, the North Carolina-native finds this moment extra special. “I tell you, I did go upstairs and say a short prayer,” recalls Jimmy after he finally signed the papers. “I thanked God for allowing me to finally having a home of my own. I remember when I was a homeless kid and all these memories came to me. I can‘t believe it…I finally have a home of my own. Now I can have people over, maybe hang up a few awards from the past and be proud that I‘ve got a home to do that in.”
*“They love Texas!” proudly proclaims Austin-based singer-songwriter Sunny Sweeney of European country music fans. Sunny, who just released her Big Machine debut Heartbreaker’s Hall Of Fame to critical acclaim, will be embarking on a European tour this summer. “The knowledge that Europeans have about country, real old school country, amazes me. I have had many conversations about some of my heroes with people from different countries, and they just respect the real stuff. One guy knew more about Merle Haggard than I did and I thought I knew everything about Merle,” notes Sunny. To check out Sunny’s international itinerary, visit her tour date section below.
*RANDOM NOTES: Taylor Swift has just been added as performer during CMA Music Fest in Nashville; Taylor will perform Sunday evening during the stadium show…Jimmy Wayne recently played a North Carolina homecoming show with all proceeds benefiting the Cleveland Rutherford Kidney Association. Jimmy’s fans supported a project entitled “Cheeks In Seats” which sponsored children from local foster and group homes to attend the concert…Dusty Drake will perform the national anthem during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series O’Reilly Auto Parts 250 race on April 28th in Kansas City. Dusty’s performance will air live on Speed-TV…Jack Ingram will appear on GAC’s My Music Mix airing April 9th at 9PM ET. Jack is GAC’s April Artist Of The Month, and as part of the feature, he is answering a different fan question every day this month. Check out his blog and other features at http://www.gactv.com/gac/pac_ctnt/text/0,,GAC_26058_59991,0.html.
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JACK INGRAM
THIS IS IT
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JACK INGRAM
“Lips Of An Angel”
FROM THE ALBUM: THIS IS IT
Mediabase/Country Aircheck 15* / R&R/Billboard 16* / R&R/Billboard Indicator 16 / Mediabase/CA Indicator 13* / Music Row 7* / Texas Music Chart 1* (11 weeks)
THE AUDIENCE: 15 million impressions
ALBUM DEBUTS TOP 5 ON THE COUNTRY SALES CHART!!!
>JUST IN: “Lips Of An Angel” is this week’s #1 most-played country song on XM RADIO HIGHWAY 16!
>#2 MOST STREAMED ALBUM @ CMT.com!
Critics echo the general consensus that, indeed, THIS IS IT for Jack Ingram:
ESQUIRE - names Jack this year’s “Best Country Artist,” says THIS IS IT is “loaded with smartly spun sing-along anthems.”
USA TODAY - “the songs you haven’t heard are every bit as good, or better, than the ones you have.”
BILLBOARD - “While his last album went a long way in making Jack Ingram a star outside his native Texas, “This Is It” will likely advance his rise even further.”
ASSOCIATED PRESS - “Jack Ingram has finally crossed over, and deservedly so, from alt-country to mainstream Nashville.”
NEWSDAY - “If you can’t find something to like on Jack Ingram’s new “This Is It” album, you don’t like country music.”
RETAIL SALES WEEKLY RECAP
Highlights this week…
Jack Ingram makes a TOP 5 debut at #4 on the SoundScan Top Country Albums chart this, scanning over 26K units in his first week!!! As you know, the road to mainstream success has been a long one for Jack, but the past 16 months have ignited new interest in the singer-songwriter with major tours, national press, a string of radio and video hits–”Wherever You Are”, “Love You” & “Lips Of An Angel”–all contained on THIS IS IT…and now, with a TOP 5 sales debut, the last piece of the puzzle is in place!
“So much in my career has led up to this next chapter of my career,” says Jack. “Now, I’m just feeling like, well…THIS IS IT.“
Thank you for your continued support of Jack Ingram and the entire Big Machine roster of artists! We couldn’t be celebrating this week without you…
DIGITAL SALES WEEKLY RECAP
Highlights this week…
CURRENT SINGLE
*Jack Ingram “Lips Of An Angel” is up 61% this week @ iTunes
*Jack Ingram “Lips Of An Angel” is up 1% this week @ Walmart.com
*Jack Ingram “Lips Of An Angel” is up 17% this week @ Napster
*Jack Ingram “Lips Of An Angel” is up 175% this week @ SonyConnect
*Jack Ingram “Lips Of An Angel” is up 225% this week @ Rhapsody
CATCH JACK ON THE ROAD THIS SUMMER ON THE BONFIRES AND AMPLIFIERS TOUR OPENING FOR BRAD PAISLEY!
Visit Jack Ingram online at: www.jackingram.net
Check out Jack Ingram’s online community at: www.myspace.com/jackingram
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TAYLOR SWIFT
FROM THE ALBUM: TAYLOR SWIFT (GOLD)
Mediabase/Country Aircheck 26* / R&R/Billboard 26* / Mediabase/Country Aircheck Indicator 25* / R&R/BB Indicator 27* / Music Row 22*
EARLY ADDS: WWGR-Ft. Myers, KFKF-Kansas City, KUPL-Portland, KIIM-Tucson, KUSS-San Diego, KXKC-Lafayette, WKHX-Atlanta, WSSL-Greenville, WCTO-Allentown, KBKO-Bakersfield, KBRJ-Anchorage, WSJR-Wilkes Barre, KIAI-Mason City IA, KKIX-Fayetteville, KLLL-Lubbock, WLWI-Montgomery, WYCT-Pensacola, WILQ-Williamsport, KYKR-Beaumont, WBTU-Ft. Wayne, WYGY-Cincinnati, WBUL-Lexington, WPAW-Greenville, KITX-Hugo OK, Shane Media
THE AUDIENCE: 7 million impressions
JUST SURPASSED 12 MILLION PLAYS ON HER MYSPACE PAGE!!!
[#2 country artist - #20 artist/all genres]
#3 MOST REQUESTED @ JONES US COUNTRY!
RETAIL SALES WEEKLY RECAP
Highlights this week…
TOP 5 ON COUNTRY ALBUMS CHART!
UP 12% THIS WEEK!
DIGITAL SALES WEEKLY RECAP
Highlights this week…
TOP 5 COUNTRY ALBUM @ GRACENOTE!!!
FULL ALBUM SALES
*Taylor Swift is up 21% this week at iTunes
*Taylor Swift is up 13% this week at Napster
CURRENT SINGLE
*Taylor Swift “Teardrops On My Guitar” is up 8% this week at iTunes
*Taylor Swift “Teardrops On My Guitar” is up 11% this week at Walmart.com
*Taylor Swift “Teardrops On My Guitar” is up 36% this week at Rhapsody
*Taylor Swift “Teardrops On My Guitar” is up 18% this week at MusicMatch
*Taylor Swift “Teardrops On My Guitar” is up 50% this week at BuyMusic
*Taylor Swift “Teardrops On My Guitar” is up 25% this week at Napster
*Taylor Swift “Teardrops On My Guitar” is up 22% this week at SonyConnect
#7 ARTIST THIS WEEK @ CMT.com! / TOP 10 MOST-STREAMED VIDEO @ CMT.com!
CATCH TAYOR ON THE BONFIRES AND AMPHIFIERS TOURS THIS SUMMER OPENING FOR BRAD PAISLEY!
Visit Taylor Swift online at TaylorSwift.com
Check out Taylor Swift’s online community at: myspace.com/taylorswift
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DUSTY DRAKE
“Say Yes”
FROM THE UPCOMING ALBUM
Mediabase/Country Aircheck 36* / R&R/Billboard 37* / Mediabase/Country Aircheck Indicator 32* / R&R/Billboard Indicator 38 / Music Row 34*
THE ADDS: KCYE-Las Vegas, WAMZ-Louisville, KDXY- Jonesboro AR, KTCS-Ft Smith AR, WAAG- Galesburg IL, WOOZ - Carterville IL, WYVY-Union City TN
THE AUDIENCE: 2 million impressions
PICKED BY 75% THIS WEEK @ AFTER MIDNITE!
Phones at WIRK/West Palm Beach, WPCV/Lakeland, WBVR/Bowling Green & KRYS/Corpus Christi!
CHECK IT OUT: Fans can buy the physical single plus karaoke track and lyrics!
http://www.richardsandsouthern.com/bigmachine/
DIGITAL SALES WEEKLY RECAP
Highlights this week…
CURRENT SINGLE
*Dusty Drake “Say Yes” is up 5% this week at Walmart.com
*Dusty Drake “Say Yes” is up 67% this week at Rhapsody
*Dusty Drake “Say Yes” is up 200% this week at SonyConnect
TOUR DATES
April 28: Kansas City, MO - Kansas City Speedway
April 29: Harrisburg, PA - WCAT Acoustic Performance
May 18: Detroit, MI - WYCD Hoedown
May 19: Knoxville, TN - Strawberry Festival
June 6: Atlanta, GA - Chastain Amphitheater (Reba McEntire)
June 8: Nashville, TN - CMA Music Fest (Riverfront Stage)
August 4: Portsmouth, NH - Country Fest
Visit Dusty Drake online at: www.dustydrake.com
Check out Dusty Drake’s online community at: www.myspace.com/dustydrake
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Check out Big Machine’s online store at: www.burnlounge.com/bigmachine
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THANKS FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT!!!
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very good!