Comments on: Age Ain’t Nothin’ But a Number

By: Kevin John Coyne

Kevin John Coyne — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:06:42 +0000

I dunno. There was a big drop-off with 5th Gear from Time Well Wasted, too. Part of it is the marketplace – even Carrie’s new album opened with about 200k less than her previous – and it’s been a while since he’s released a real ‘career record’, even if radio airplay has been steady.

By: Dan Milliken

Dan Milliken — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:41:50 +0000

Paisley’s sluggish sales are interesting. I’ve been wondering how much of it may have to do with some of his casual fanbase not liking the sentiment of “Welcome to the Future” for (silly) political reasons.

By: Kevin John Coyne

Kevin John Coyne — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:59:58 +0000

George Strait’s new album has already outsold Brad Paisley’s new album, despite Paisley’s being released weeks earlier, and Strait’s set is on track to pass Urban’s latest as well.

By: Cory DeStein

Cory DeStein — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:57:43 +0000

Im still holding out to see if Trisha Yearwood could pull off one more top 10 single, but if her labels keep picking the types off recent albums, I will just call “I Would’ve Loved You Anyway” her last. Some great songs have been overlooked on her albums that i feel would have stood a decent shot at radio.

By: Claudia

Claudia — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:44:46 +0000

George seems to get airplay no matter what he puts out. It’s just a given, and has been for some time. Reba had a dry spell, and I sometimes think that was a backlash over her inroads into different entertainment areas. As if Broadway & TV was “gettin’ above your raisin”. I think Dolly may have suffered from this. Reba has busted her butt to get back on the radio and be relevant again, in Country Music. It’s paid off. If I can get a ticket, I’ll be flying to a nearby city to see the King & Queen in concert. What a treat!

By: Erik

Erik — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:34:47 +0000

It’s sad to think that if Martina or Faith had another top ten, they would bump some of the people on this down.

By: sheldon

sheldon — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:53:47 +0000

I agree 100% with Carson – I read somewhere where 98% of the world loves Dolly Parton – the other 2% are radio programmers.

Reba does have a knack for picking catchy, radio-friendly songs, but Dolly can also crank out a song that would fit on today’s radio playlists.

Youtube Dolly’s “Honky Tonk Songs” video for proof that radio wants nothing to do with the woman. Then listen to “Better Get to Livin’” and you’ll come to the same conclusion. Radio is missing a big boat by not playing Dolly.

Also interesting to note that so many of the younger artists list Dolly as their idol…Kelly, Carrie, Jessica, etc, but it’s no thanks to radio…Lord knows they didn’t become familliar with her on the radio

By: Cory DeStein

Cory DeStein — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:37:52 +0000

Yea I figured but any chance to mention KT I gotta take it!

By: Razor X

Razor X — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:21:19 +0000

I don’t think it’s meant to be a comprehensive list.

By: Cory DeStein

Cory DeStein — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:05:32 +0000

Oh and also Dottie West? Her most recent top 10 was “Are You Happy Baby” and she was also 48