Eli Young Band - Even If It Breaks Your Heart

I love this song. I especially like it even more now that I know the history of this group. The Eli Young Band is based in Denton, Texas. The band is composed of Mike Eli (vocals, guitar), James Young (guitar), Jon Jones (bass guitar), and Chris Thompson (drums). They released their self-titled debut album in 2002, followed by the Carnival records release Level in 2005. Their third album, Jet Black & Jealous, was released in 2008 by Universal South Records. A second major-label album, Life at Best, was released in 2011 by Republic Nashville; it includes their first #1 hit, "Crazy Girl". (Source) That is a long time to stick it out to finally have made it in the country music world. I think this song expresses it's not easy but to keep dreaming even it if breaks your heart.

Kevin Fowler - "That Girl" Official Music Video

Kevin Fowler is an American Texas Country artist. He has released five studio albums, and has charted three singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including the top 40 hit "Pound Sign (#?*!)". In addition, he wrote Sammy Kershaw's 2003 single "Beer, Bait & Ammo", Mark Chesnutt's 2004 single "The Lord Loves the Drinkin' Man" and Montgomery Gentry's 2009 single "Long Line of Losers". "That Girl" has peaked at #45 on the US Country Charts. (Source)

Randy Travis - Forever And Ever, Amen (Official Video)

"Forever and Ever, Amen" is a single released in 1987 by country music artist Randy Travis, written by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz. It was Travis's third No. 1 single on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles charts. In 1987, "Forever and Ever, Amen" won a Grammy for Best Country & Western Song and a Academy of Country Music award for Song of the Year. (Source) 

Travis broke through in the mid-1980s with the release of his album Storms of Life, which sold more than three million copies. The album established him as a major force in the Neotraditional country movement. Travis followed up his successful debut with a string of platinum and multi-platinum albums. By the mid-1990s, Travis saw a decline in his chart success. In 1997, he left Warner Bros. Records for DreamWorks Records and changed his musical focus to gospel music. (Source)
Travis has sold over 25 million records, and has earned 22 number one hits, 6 number one albums, 6 Grammy awards, 6 CMA awards, 9 ACM awards, 10 AMA awards, 7 Dove awards, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. (Source)

Brantley Gilbert - You Don't Know Her Like I Do

Brantley Gilbert has recently hit the country music scene. He is an American country rock music singer-songwriter. Songs he has written have been record by Jason Aldean and Colt Ford. The album Halfway To Heaven which was released on March 16, 2010 peaked at #2 on the US Country Charts and is certified US Gold. This single, "You Don't Know Her Like I DO" peaked at #13 on the US Country Charts. This single was released in 2011. I have heard it on the radio more and more lately. I hope you like this single from Brantley Gilbert. (Source)

Easton Corbin - Lovin' You Is Fun

Easton Corbin has seen quite a bit of success since he signed to Mercury Records in 2009. In March of 2012 he released his self titled debut album, which features two #1 hits, "A Little More Country Than That" and "Roll With It". This song "Loving' You Is Fun peaked at 34 on the US Country Charts.  (Source) He is currently on tour. You see tour date please visit this site http://www.eastoncorbin.com/events/default.aspx
 
I don't think we have seen all there is too see with this single. It was released on March 13, 2012. He still has time to make this a top hit for summer.

Eric Church - Springsteen

Eric Church is an American country music singer-songwriter. He signed to Capitol Records in 2006 and his debut album Sinners Like Me produced four singles on the Billboard country chart, including the Top 20 hits "How 'Bout You", "Two Pink Lines", and "Guys Like Me". His second album, 2009's Carolina, produced three more singles: "Smoke a Little Smoke" and his first Top 10 hits, "Love Your Love the Most" and "Hell on the Heart". 2011's Chief, his first #1 album, includes the singles "Homeboy" and "Drink in My Hand", which became his first #1 single in January 2012. (Source) “Springsteen” is a gorgeous, bittersweet anthem-to-be that will likely leave even some more hardened hearts simultaneously smile and cry listening. As Church’s best single to date, it will all but certainly take his career to the next level, even as he’s already selling out venues left and right at the dawn of his “Blood, Sweat & Beers” tour as we speak. (Source)
For more information on his tour Blood, Sweat & Beers please visit ericchurch.com/tour

Jason Aldean - Laughed Until We Cried

Since graduation was this last weekend, I wanted to take a moment and share a song that I think is great for the little things in life. It was a great weekend and a wonderful four years at SUU. I hope you enjoy this song called "Laughed Until We Cried" by Jason Aldean.

This is me and my friend Sam. This song really made me think of him and all the memories the last ten years!

Zac Brown Band - Keep Me In Mind

This song has been stuck in my head lately. I took it as a sign it needed to be on the blog. So I hope you like "Keep Me In Mind" by the Zac Brown Band. Zac Brown Band is an American country music band based in Atlanta, Georgia. They have recorded four studio albums, and charted eight Number One singles on the Billboard country charts: "Chicken Fried", "Toes", "Highway 20 Ride", "Free", "As She's Walking Away", "Colder Weather", "Knee Deep" and "Keep Me In Mind", in addition to the single "Whatever It Is," which peaked at number 2 on the same chart. (Source)

After an eventful year on the charts and on the road, GRAMMY-Award winning Zac Brown Band has proven that “overnight success” can be years in the making. New fans drawn by the irresistible hit singles, the awe-inspiring musicianship and dynamic live shows might have thought the Zac Brown Band emerged from nowhere. In fact, the band has paid its dues for years and put in its time for just this moment. It may have happened quickly, but it’s definitely built to last. (Source)