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Rising Star – The Top 13 – Live Blog and Videos

08/03/2014 mj santilli 89

Tonight, the Rising Star Top 13 take the stage for your votes. Only 8 contestants will survive. Get set for a 2 hour show! Recap and Videos inside.

The Country Radio Climb: How Are Major Labels Serving New Acts, Male & Female?

07/31/2014 Deb B 45

A deep dive into how solo acts, female & male, introduced to country radio since 2008 by Nashville’s biggest labels, have fared. Are labels bringing a lot more new guys to country radio? What are the success rates for new females and new males getting hits, and then backing them up with more? Check out data and analysis, after the jump!

Rising Star Ratings Hit a New Low

07/28/2014 mj santilli 8

Rising Star ratings are totally NOT rising. The singing competitions hit another series low this week, dipping below 1.0 in the demo.

Rising Star – The Duels Part 3 – Live Blog and Videos (UPDATED)

07/27/2014 mj santilli 47

Tonight, it’s the third and final week of the “Duels” on Rising Star. The last 4 sets of contestants will compete, Live blog, Recap and Performance Videos inside.

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