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List Of Number-one Country Singles Of 2014 (U.S.)
Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay are charts that rank the top-performing country music songs in the United States, published by ''Billboard'' magazine. Hot Country Songs ranks songs based on digital downloads, streaming, and airplay not only from country stations but from stations of all formats, a methodology introduced in 2012. Country Airplay, which was published for the first time in 2012, is based solely on country radio airplay, a methodology which had previously been used for several decades for Hot Country Songs. In 2014, 13 different songs topped the Hot Country Songs chart and 35 different songs topped Country Airplay in 52 issues of the magazine. Jason Aldean had the longest unbroken run at number one on the Hot Country Songs, spending 14 consecutive weeks in the top spot with " Burnin' It Down". Luke Bryan spent the most total weeks at number one during the year, however. His songs " Drink a Beer" and "Play It Again" totaled 14 weeks atop the chart and he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maddie %26 Tae In 2014 (cropped)
Maddy or Maddie is a shortened form of the feminine given names Madeleine, Madelyn, Madison, etc. People * Maddy Crippen (born 1980), American medley swimmer * Maddy English (1925–2004), American professional baseball player * Maddy Evans (born 1991), American soccer player * Maddy Hill (born 1990), English actress * Maddie Moate (born 1988), English TV presenter and YouTube filmmaker * Maddie Poppe (born 1997), American singer-songwriter, 16th winner of ''American Idol'' (2018) * Maddy Prior (born 1947), English folk singer * Maddie Rooney (ice hockey) (born 1997), American ice hockey player * Maddy Rosenberg (born 1956), American artist and curator * Maddy Scott (born 1991), Canadian person who has been missing since 2011 * Maddie Ziegler (born 2002), American dancer Fictional characters * Madalyn "Maddie" Bishop, main character of the 2018 show '' Siren'' * Madeline "Maddie" Kendall-Buckley, a 9-1-1 dispatcher on American television series ''9-1-1'' * Maddie Fenton ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stay (Black Stone Cherry Song)
"Stay" is a song by American rock band Black Stone Cherry, written by the band along with Joey Moi. Black Stone Cherry recorded it on their 2011 album '' Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea'', produced by Howard Benson. The song was covered by Florida Georgia Line in 2012 and released as a single in 2013. This version has been certified double Platinum by the RIAA. Florida Georgia Line version American country music duo Florida Georgia Line covered the song on their 2012 album '' Here's to the Good Times''. It was released in October 2013 as the album's fourth single. Critical reception In his review of ''Here's to the Good Times'', Billy Dukes of ''Taste of Country'' called it "the biggest dud on the album" and wrote that "it’s a clumsy beginner’s effort that only shows off FGL’s vocal flaws when they stray from the party jams." Matt Bjorke of ''Roughstock'' was more favorable, writing that "despite being a cover of a Black Stone Cherry song, it suits Florida Geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USA Today
''USA Today'' (stylized in all uppercase) is an American daily middle-market newspaper and news broadcasting company. Founded by Al Neuharth on September 15, 1982, the newspaper operates from Gannett's corporate headquarters in Tysons, Virginia. Its newspaper is printed at 37 sites across the United States and at five additional sites internationally. The paper's dynamic design influenced the style of local, regional, and national newspapers worldwide through its use of concise reports, colorized images, informational graphics, and inclusion of popular culture stories, among other distinct features. With an average print circulation of 159,233 as of 2022, a digital-only subscriber base of 504,000 as of 2019, and an approximate daily readership of 2.6 million, ''USA Today'' is ranked as the first by circulation on the list of newspapers in the United States. It has been shown to maintain a generally center-left audience, in regards to political persuasion. ''USA Today ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chillin' It
"Chillin' It" is the debut single by American country music artist Cole Swindell. Swindell co-wrote the song with Shane Minor. Swindell released the song independently in March 2013 as a digital download. In July 2013, Swindell signed a record deal with Warner Bros. Records. Warner Bros. assumed promotion of the single and released it to country radio in August 2013. It is included on Swindell's self-titled debut album, which was released on February 18, 2014. History The song was produced by Jody Stevens, the son of songwriter and producer Jeff Stevens, and formerly one-half of the duo Fast Ryde. According to ''The Tennessean'', the recording was a demo made by Jody Stevens, with him playing all of the instruments. Content The song is in the key of A major with a moderate tempo in 4/4 time signature, and a main chord pattern of D-A-E-F7. Critical reception Billy Dukes of ''Taste of Country'' gave the song three and a half stars out of five, writing that it "isn't about the w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cole Swindell
Colden Rainey Swindell (born June 30, 1983) is an American rock music singer and songwriter. He has written singles for Craig Campbell, Thomas Rhett, Scotty McCreery, and Luke Bryan, and has released four albums for Warner Bros. Records Nashville. He has released thirteen singles, eight of which have reached number one on the Hot Country Songs and/or Country Airplay charts. Three more singles have reached the Top 10. Early life Swindell was born on June 30, 1983 to William Keith Swindell and Betty Carol Rainey. His father died on September 2, 2013, at 65. His mother died in September 2021. He grew up in Bronwood, Georgia, and has two brothers and a stepbrother. Swindell attended Terrell Academy in Dawson, Georgia. Swindell attended Georgia Southern University, where he majored in marketing. He met Luke Bryan, who attended the same university some years earlier and was also a fellow Sigma Chi member, at the fraternity house when Bryan came back to Statesboro to do a show. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leave The Night On
"Leave the Night On" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Sam Hunt. It was released to country radio, by MCA Nashville on June 16, 2014 as the lead single from his debut studio album ''Montevallo'' (2014). The song was written by Hunt, Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne. Critical reception Matt Bjorke of ''Roughstock'' reviewed the single favorably, saying that "There will be some who see 'Leave The Night On' as nothing but another ' Bro' song but to me, it feels much different. Yes, it's about hanging out and having a good time with a girl you like under the moonlight, but it uses that theme as a vehicle to deliver a seriously strong debut single". '' Taste of Country'' also reviewed the song favorably, with their review saying that "Lyrically 'Leave the Night On' is thematically similar to some of the most popular country songs but that doesn't mean Hunt has stopped pushing the boundaries of traditional country music just yet. Perhaps the most unique ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Townsquare Media
Townsquare Media, Inc. (formerly Regent Communications until 2010) is an American radio network and media company based in Purchase, New York. The company started in radio and expanded into digital media toward the end of the 2000s, starting with the acquisition of the MOG Music Network. As of 2019, Townsquare was the third-largest AM–FM operator in the country, owning over 321 radio stations in 67 markets. History As Regent Communications Townsquare Media was established as Regent Communications by Terry Jacobs in 1994. Jacobs was formerly the CEO of Jacor, Jacor Communications, a radio broadcasting company which he created in 1979. Bill Stakelin later shared chief status in the company with Jacobs, and the two established JS Communications, later selling Regent to Jacor in 1997. Stakelin and Jacobs resurrected the Regent name to replace JS, with approval by Jacor. Jacobs left the company in 2005. On October 27, 2008, Regent Broadcasting joined Radiolicious and began stream ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Hunt
Sam Lowry Hunt (born December 8, 1984) is an American singer and songwriter. Born in Cedartown, Georgia, Hunt played American football, football in his high school and college years and once attempted to pursue a professional sports career before signing with Universal Music Group Nashville#MCA Nashville, MCA Nashville in 2014. Prior to his successful solo career, Hunt was credited for writing singles for Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Billy Currington, and Reba McEntire. His debut studio album, ''Montevallo (album), Montevallo'', broke several chart records with five singles spawned from the record, including three consecutive Hot Country Songs chart and four Country Airplay chart number ones. The lead single from the album, "Leave the Night On", peaked concurrently on the Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts, making Hunt the first country artist in 22 years, since Billy Ray Cyrus, to reach the top of three country charts simultaneously in the Nielsen SoundScan-era. He is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Eyes (Blake Shelton Song)
"My Eyes" is a song recorded by American country music artist Blake Shelton featuring Gwen Sebastian. It was released in April 2014 as the fifth single from his seventh studio album, '' Based on a True Story...''. The song was written by Andrew Dorff, Tommy Lee James and Josh Osborne. Critical reception Billy Dukes of ''Taste of Country'' gave the song a positive review, saying that "‘My Eyes’ is a sexy love song that heats the sheets to a melting point hotter than his previous two lovers." Chuck Dauphin of ''Billboard'' praised "My Eyes", writing, "The melody knocks this one out of the ballpark. It’s cute, seductive, sly, and romantic all at once. And, former 'Voice' star Gwen Sebastian’s harmonies add a layer of dreaminess to this, as well." Commercial performance "My Eyes" debuted at number 39 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Country Airplay Country Airplay is a chart published weekly by ''Billboard'' magazine in the United States since January 20, 1990. This chart lists t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neon Light (Blake Shelton Song)
"Neon Light" is a song written by Andrew Dorff, Mark Irwin (songwriter), Mark Irwin and Josh Kear and recorded by American country music artist Blake Shelton. It was released to country radio on August 18, 2014, as the lead single to his eighth studio album ''Bringing Back the Sunshine''. The album was released on September 30, 2014. Content The song is a mid-tempo with a "pulsing drum loop" and "banjo, acoustic guitar, and Telecaster piling on layer by layer". It is about a man who heads to a bar after a breakup and states that "there's a neon light at the end of the tunnel". Critical reception Jon Freeman of ''Country Weekly'' gave the song a "B". He called the song "a move back toward center and the more traditional country fare that launched his career" but criticized the repetition of the lyrics on the verses. Commercial performance The song was certified Gold by the RIAA on January 5, 2015. It has sold 526,000 copies in the US as of January 2015. Sales figure givehere/ref> ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doin' What She Likes
"Doin' What She Likes" is a song recorded by American country music artist Blake Shelton. It was released in January 2014 as the fourth single from his seventh studio album, '' Based on a True Story...''. The song was written by Wade Kirby and Phil O'Donnell. Critical reception Billy Dukes of ''Taste of Country'' gave the song a favorable review, writing that "this song isn’t as vocally impressive as some of Shelton’s best ballads, but not every song needs to be 'She Wouldn't Be Gone.' There’s a warmth to the production that complements his genuine intentions." Dukes felt that "some will say the synthesized guitars go a little too far, but most will argue he pushes this moment just far enough." Commercial performance "Doin' What She Likes" debuted at number 47 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Country Airplay chart for the week of January 4, 2014. It also debuted at number 47 on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs chart for the week of April 13, 2013. It also debuted at number 8 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blake Shelton
Blake Tollison Shelton (born June 18, 1976) is an American country music singer and television personality. In 2001, he made his debut with the single " Austin". The lead-off single from his self-titled debut album, "Austin" spent five weeks at number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs chart. The now Platinum-certified debut album also produced two more top 20 entries ("All Over Me" and "Ol' Red"). His second and third albums, 2003's ''The Dreamer'' and 2004's '' Blake Shelton's Barn & Grill'', are gold and platinum, respectively. His fourth album, '' Pure BS'' (2007), was re-issued in 2008 with a cover of Michael Bublé's pop hit "Home" as one of the bonus tracks. His fifth album, '' Startin' Fires'' was released in November 2008. It was followed by the extended plays '' Hillbilly Bone'' and '' All About Tonight'' in 2010, and the albums '' Red River Blue'' in 2011, '' Based on a True Story...'' in 2013, '' Bringing Back the Sunshine'' in 2014, '' If I'm Honest'' in 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
