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The 9513 Last.fm Chart Update (10-18-09)
Last.fm Top Artists
The margin was a little closer this week, but Miranda Lambert is the Artist of the Week for the third straight week, with 28 listeners. Apparently, three weeks of listening to her pretty consistently required some people to take a little break and try out the rest of their music collection. George Strait [...] -
Win Ricky Skaggs’ Songs My Dad Loved
Courtesy of our friends at Skaggs Family Records and Shore Fire Media, The 9513 has a few copies of Ricky Skaggs latest to give away. Songs My Dad Loved, Skaggs’ 16th solo album and his first since 2002, is available today.
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The 9513 Last.fm Chart Update (9-6-09)
Since most weeks have either George Strait or Sugarland as the top artist, this week we’ve reached a nice compromise. Both artists tied for the #1 spot, with 24 listeners. Right behind them was Reba McEntire (23) and Trisha Yearwood (22), with the Dixie Chicks, Alan Jackson and Kenny Chesney rounding out the Top 5. [...]
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Free Music: Willie and The Wheel
The free music keeps on rolling here at The 9513 with Willie and the Wheel, the brand new collaboration between Willie Nelson and Western Swing icon Asleep at the Wheel.
Today you have a chance to win the album that earned The 9513’s first 5-star review of 2009.
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Exclusive Contest: Win Hand-Written Lyrics From Zac Brown Band
For our first giveaway of the new year, we’re offering you a chance to score a one-of-a-kind piece of country music memorabilia.
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Free DVD: Merle Haggard – Legendary Performances
We’re thankful for a lot of things here at The 9513, but most of all, we’re thankful for you, our readers. That’s why we’re always looking for opportunities to offer you a chance to pick up some kick-ass free stuff–it’s one way we know to show you how much we appreciate your support. [...]
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Free Music: Joey + Rory – The Life of a Song Autographed Copy
Courtesy of Sugar Hill Records, we have five signed copies of Joey + Rory’s stellar debut CD to give away. The Life of a Song features the duo’s current single “Cheater Cheater,” and is available in stores and online now.
Haven’t heard the single yet? No worries, we’ve got you covered.
Free Download: Joey + [...]Continue reading "Free Music: Joey + Rory – The Life of a Song Autographed Copy"
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Free Music Downloads: Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson – Rattlin’ Bones
Here at The 9513, we know how you like your country music–free. So just think of our Free Music series as our contribution to the economic bailout.
Today’s relief comes courtesy of Australian songstress Kasey Chambers, who joins forces with musician/husband Shane Nicholson for the rousing rootsgrass collection that is Rattlin’ Bones.
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Free Music: Autographed Copy of Toby Keith’s That Don’t Make Me A Bad Guy
Available in record stores tomorrow (October 28), That Don’t Make Me A Bad Guy is the 12th studio release from country music’s self-proclaimed “Big Dog Daddy.” The album, which comes on the heels of the outspoken superstar’s most recent #1 single “She Never Cried In Front Of Me,” finds Keith asserting his artistic independence; Keith [...]
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Free Music: Lee Ann Womack – Call Me Crazy
Due to be released on October 21, Call Me Crazy, is Lee Ann Womack’s highly anticipated seventh album, following the release of 2005’s There’s More Where That Came From. The new album was produced by Tony Brown and features four co-writes by Womack, along with a duet with George Strait. Read on to find out [...]
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