BBR “Feels Like a Party,” the latest top-thirty single from LOCASH, is on track to join the duo’s most-loved hits, judging from the impact it’s having on Chris Lucas‘ eight-year-old son, Caden. “His favorite, obviously, has always been ‘I Love This Life,’” the LOCASH singer says of the gold-certified, #2 hit from 2015. “He puts …
Mar 05
Iowa farmer seeks reforms & fewer consolidations
An Iowa farmer says small farms and communities need fewer ag consolidations and less farm program money going into large corporate farm accounts. Jerry Rosman from southwestern Iowa is a farmer and a feed commodities hauler. He’s concerned about the disappearance of rural farms and communities because of consolidation. Rosman says, “As agriculture consolidates down …
Mar 04
Secretary of State Pompeo discusses trade issues during Iowa visit
Photo courtesy Iowa Farm Bureau U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was in Iowa Monday, assuring farmers there’s been “real progress” in trade negotiations with China. “I’m very, very hopeful we’ll be able to wrap up and get a truly successful outcome for the United States and for American ag,” Pompeo said. Pompeo said he …
Mar 04
Thomas Rhett immediately hits the top 20 with his new song, “Look What God Gave Her”
The Valory Music Co. Just days after performing his new single on Saturday Night Live, Thomas Rhett now has the highest debut of his career so far with “Look What God Gave Her.” The lead release from his forthcoming Center Point Road album is already at #20 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, even though it only came out last Friday. If …
Mar 04
Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Tim McGraw and more to headline CMA Fest 2019 in Nashville this summer
Country Music AssociationThe star-studded list of talent for CMA Fest 2019 is out now, as the 48th annual gathering gets set to take over downtown Nashville from June 6-9 this summer. CMA Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban will headline the main stage at Nissan Stadium, along with Luke Bryan, Tim McGraw, Florida Georgia Line, Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett, and Dierks Bentley. Old …
Mar 04
Hurst liked soybean prices better before trade war
Brooks Hurst, Missouri Soybean Association President, says the trade war with China needs to end as soon as possible, “We understand what (President Trump) is doing but as a soybean producer I liked the soybean prices before this a lot better than I do the prices currently.” Hurst told Brownfield at Commodity Classic his organization …
Mar 04
Missouri Soybean President on China and biodiesel issues
Missouri Soybean Association President Brooks Hurst says the trade war with China needs to end as soon as possible, “We understand what (Trump) is doing but as a soybean producer I liked the soybean prices before this a lot better than I do the prices currently.” Hurst told Brownfield at Commodity Classic his organization is …
Mar 04
IRS removes a penalty for farmers
The IRS says it will waive the estimated tax penalty for any qualifying farmer or fisherman who files 2018 federal income tax returns and pays any taxes due by Monday, April 15th. The IRS says it’s taking this action because of certain rule changes that affect many farmers and fishermen who might have had difficulty …
Mar 04
Watch now: Chris Janson keeps the “Good Vibes” going in new music video
ABC/Image Group LAChris Janson continues spreading the “Good Vibes” with the new music video for his latest single of the same name. “Good Vibes” is the lead release from the “Fix a Drink” hitmaker’s forthcoming third album. “I’m extraordinarily happy that we picked this for the first single because it sort of set the tone for the rest …
Mar 04
Dan + Shay dominate four different charts with three current hits
ABC/Image Group LADan + Shay are dominating the radio airwaves these days, with three different songs making their way up four different charts this week. Their smash “Tequila” is currently at #17 on both the Top 40 and Adult Contemporary tallies, while “Speechless” is #23 on the Hot Adult Contemporary chart. Both songs have already hit …