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Post by Ten Pound Hammer on May 25, 2014 17:14:41 GMT -5
This song might take a bit for me to get into. I think I'm not used to it because it's not as "deep" as Kacey's previous three singles. It just sounds kinda boring on first listen.
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Post by .indulgecountry on May 25, 2014 19:36:00 GMT -5
I heard this for the first time on radio the other day and couldn't have been more excited to come across it. It was a glorious moment and I'm optimistic it won't be the last.
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Post by kanimal on May 26, 2014 12:33:30 GMT -5
This song might take a bit for me to get into. I think I'm not used to it because it's not as "deep" as Kacey's previous three singles. It just sounds kinda boring on first listen. Which, interestingly enough, is exactly why it has a chance -- at least in comparison to Follow Your Arrow. The stuff country radio apparently hates about Kacey is absent from this song. It's just Need You Now: The Response. And it does look like the song is making a nice climb. The audience has almost doubled in a week, and the spins are starting to grow as well.
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2014 15:24:35 GMT -5
This song might take a bit for me to get into. I think I'm not used to it because it's not as "deep" as Kacey's previous three singles. It just sounds kinda boring on first listen. Which, interestingly enough, is exactly why it has a chance -- at least in comparison to Follow Your Arrow. The stuff country radio apparently hates about Kacey is absent from this song. It's just Need You Now: The Response. And it does look like the song is making a nice climb. The audience has almost doubled in a week, and the spins are starting to grow as well A large chunk of her audience gain this week (probably 80% or so of her gain) came from a single station, Westwood One's Mainstream Country, which is on satellite radio and owned by Cumulus. Both of the Westwood One stations are on the Mediabase panel but they don't report to Billboard. So those big gains won't translate over to Billboard (although she'll still have a decent gain there too). Still, it's nice to have that extra exposure, even though it doesn't affect the chart that I care about. She's also gotten a good deal of airplay at terrestrial Cumulus stations this week, where KITY is mostly in light rotation.
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Post by Libra on May 26, 2014 16:07:10 GMT -5
I must say I wasn't quite expecting to hear a lower-tempo when I finally tuned in to this song. (Held off on it for a while cause I'd just gotten into FYA.)
Kind of funny to see the analogy of Need You Now: The Response, only because that was my second-favorite song for all of 2010 (behind only Daughtry's "Life After You").
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Post by Kentucky25 on May 27, 2014 10:16:28 GMT -5
I've heard "Silver Lining" a couple times on local radio stations, any idea on what this means? I wouldn't think of that song getting unsolicited airplay while this is on it's rise up the charts and the album is winding down.
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Post by countrygirl918 on May 27, 2014 14:02:15 GMT -5
Kacey is set to perform at the CMT Awards June 4th. Not sure if it will be this song or the nominated "Follow Your Arrow", but considering how many times she's already performed the latter at award shows it would make more sense to give this one some exposure.
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Post by ant on May 31, 2014 12:20:49 GMT -5
Here's her singing "Roar" with Katy Perry from their upcoming CMT Crossroads episode.
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Post by Tylerjamesnerd on Jun 1, 2014 18:11:15 GMT -5
i love that this song is gaining speed! hope the updates keep up like that! i really want this to be a top 20 hit! :)
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2014 23:21:01 GMT -5
This could come in as high as #31 on tomorrow's Billboard chart or as low as #35, based on my projections. She was #36 last week and a few songs will go recurrent. Kacey might be able to pass Easton, but the Miranda/Carrie and Eric songs are coming up fast, as is Dan + Shay (although to a lesser extent). The handful of them are all projecting to around 3.9 to 4.2 million in BB audience, but of course that's just an estimate. It should be interesting to see the chart tomorrow. I am hoping to see Kacey at #31...only a couple more weeks and she might have enough audience to be a serious top 30 contender.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2014 22:50:42 GMT -5
Some photos of Kacey from her recent Billboard cover story/photo shoot with Katy Perry: Billboard Cover Story and 6-image slideshow can be found here. "Keep It To Yourself" advances 36-32 on Billboard with a gain of almost 800k. She just missed the #31 spot, as "Somethin' Bad" finished about 100k higher. The bad news is that Eric Church will jump ahead next week, and possibly Dan + Shay too, while it doesn't appear that anyone from up ahead will go recurrent. Thus, KITY could get knocked back a couple spots. But I do think this will be able to challenge for the top 30 in 2-3 weeks.
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Post by sabre14 on Jun 3, 2014 13:59:44 GMT -5
I'm glad to see this song starting to pick up the pace lately (some house cleaning certainly helped though). I always thought this was the most radio friendly song on the album and it just had a feel of a decent sized hit. It remains to be seen how this will fair come the middle of the summer and if it will be a good contrast to the upbeat singles on the chart or of it will get lost in the shuffle come the top 25 or so.
I do think "Keep It To Yourself's" success is pretty crucial for Kacey's momentum. It would be a good opportunity for her to increase her chances with that lead single for her sophomore album. This is why I wanted one more single from Same Trailer Different Park. Normally I would have agreed on not absolutely destroying what sliver of momentum she had with a fourth single after the under performing of "Follow Your Arrow", but with the popularity she had garnered along with her critical acclaim from her peers and her industry, I felt one more single (as long as it was radio friendly) was OK here. It does look like she would have fared much better without sending "Follow Your Arrow" to radio but hind sight is 20/20 now, and I am glad that Mercury took that risk.
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Post by kanimal on Jun 4, 2014 2:16:26 GMT -5
I'm glad to see this song starting to pick up the pace lately (some house cleaning certainly helped though). I always thought this was the most radio friendly song on the album and it just had a feel of a decent sized hit. It remains to be seen how this will fair come the middle of the summer and if it will be a good contrast to the upbeat singles on the chart or of it will get lost in the shuffle come the top 25 or so. I do think "Keep It To Yourself's" success is pretty crucial for Kacey's momentum. It would be a good opportunity for her to increase her chances with that lead single for her sophomore album. This is why I wanted one more single from Same Trailer Different Park. Normally I would have agreed on not absolutely destroying what sliver of momentum she had with a fourth single after the under performing of "Follow Your Arrow", but with the popularity she had garnered along with her critical acclaim from her peers and her industry, I felt one more single (as long as it was radio friendly) was OK here. It does look like she would have fared much better without sending "Follow Your Arrow" to radio but hind sight is 20/20 now, and I am glad that Mercury took that risk. I completely agree with the first part, but I don't know so much about the second paragraph (at least the first sentence). The media remains obsessed with her, key pop vocalists like Katy Perry and Kelly Clarkson can't stop talking about her, and she will always get opportunities to perform at awards shows. I expect massive buzz around the second album and lead single regardless of what happens with KITY. That said, I'm glad the song is moving - as it is radio-friendly. Regarding Follow Your Arrow, I can't imagine anyone actually believed that February 2013 Billboard report about radio programmers refusing to play the song, and I think the label especially felt confident that they would play it AFTER that article came out -- especially since Musgraves had won Grammys and other key awards in the interim. But even though it flopped at radio, it became her signature song (I feel like many Musgraves fans know Follow better than the superior--and more successful--Merry Go Round) AND garnered press for her progressiveness. So, it wasn't a total loss.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2014 12:37:27 GMT -5
I love FYA, but damn this ranking is way too premature. Kacey is a critical darling and she may very well be remembered years from now, but she hasn't earned a place on a list like this. Her current single has quickly become my favorite song of hers, and it's nice to see a woman get so much support, despite lack of radio support. Up yours, Country radio...
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Post by sabre14 on Jun 4, 2014 13:39:42 GMT -5
I'm glad to see this song starting to pick up the pace lately (some house cleaning certainly helped though). I always thought this was the most radio friendly song on the album and it just had a feel of a decent sized hit. It remains to be seen how this will fair come the middle of the summer and if it will be a good contrast to the upbeat singles on the chart or of it will get lost in the shuffle come the top 25 or so. I do think "Keep It To Yourself's" success is pretty crucial for Kacey's momentum. It would be a good opportunity for her to increase her chances with that lead single for her sophomore album. This is why I wanted one more single from Same Trailer Different Park. Normally I would have agreed on not absolutely destroying what sliver of momentum she had with a fourth single after the under performing of "Follow Your Arrow", but with the popularity she had garnered along with her critical acclaim from her peers and her industry, I felt one more single (as long as it was radio friendly) was OK here. It does look like she would have fared much better without sending "Follow Your Arrow" to radio but hind sight is 20/20 now, and I am glad that Mercury took that risk. I completely agree with the first part, but I don't know so much about the second paragraph (at least the first sentence). The media remains obsessed with her, key pop vocalists like Katy Perry and Kelly Clarkson can't stop talking about her, and she will always get opportunities to perform at awards shows. I expect massive buzz around the second album and lead single regardless of what happens with KITY. That said, I'm glad the song is moving - as it is radio-friendly. Regarding Follow Your Arrow, I can't imagine anyone actually believed that February 2013 Billboard report about radio programmers refusing to play the song, and I think the label especially felt confident that they would play it AFTER that article came out -- especially since Musgraves had won Grammys and other key awards in the interim. But even though it flopped at radio, it became her signature song (I feel like many Musgraves fans know Follow better than the superior--and more successful--Merry Go Round) AND garnered press for her progressiveness. So, it wasn't a total loss. I do feel it's important to sustain her radio momentum. She's already won the hearts of her peers and the industry, but that doesn't always equate to radio success. It all depends on what people deem a successful lead single for a sophomore album. If it simply means let's say reaching a peak of "Blowin Smoke" then sure, it's probable IMO. But if it's reaching the top 10, then I would at least stay cautiously optimistic. I feel I should have said that in that initial post, in regards to sustaining her radio momentum. Even though I'm glad she's gained so many fans and accolades from one album with one top 20 or top 10 single, I do want her to stay relevant at country radio. I don't know where Mercury will turn for the style of lead single she will send to country radio after "Keep It To Yourself" peaks (hopefully that won't be for a little while), but either way having another hit at radio, especially with a radio friendly tune, will only win over PD's around the country who might have let her get lost in the shuffle over the past 10-12 months since "Blowin Smoke" leveled off.
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Post by countrygirl918 on Jun 4, 2014 23:33:00 GMT -5
Speaking of the next album's lead single, it sounds like it could potentially be "Biscuits" based on the Billboard article linked above:
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Post by rjz on Jun 5, 2014 6:54:00 GMT -5
Speaking of the next album's lead single, it sounds like it could potentially be "Biscuits" based on the Billboard article linked above: I heard Biscuits at a Kacey headlining concert last fall. Didn't like it as much as the other new song she sang but it was 'cute'. Kind of a benign 'Follow Your Arrow' lyrically. My friend (not familiar with Kacey but wound up really liking the show) said that it had a 'Dolly Parton' like sound to her in theme and sound. The song seemed a little lightweight to me to be a lead single, but who knows what will hit with radio these days. So looking forward to new Kacey music!
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Post by countrygirl918 on Jun 5, 2014 7:14:20 GMT -5
Speaking of the next album's lead single, it sounds like it could potentially be "Biscuits" based on the Billboard article linked above: I heard Biscuits at a Kacey headlining concert last fall. Didn't like it as much as the other new song she sang but it was 'cute'. Kind of a benign 'Follow Your Arrow' lyrically. My friend (not familiar with Kacey but wound up really liking the show) said that it had a 'Dolly Parton' like sound to her in theme and sound. The song seemed a little lightweight to me to be a lead single, but who knows what will hit with radio these days. So looking forward to new Kacey music! I agree, I enjoy "Biscuits" but it doesn't particularly stand out to me amongst the rest of her catalog. Plus, for a new album I'd rather the lead single be a brand new song that she hasn't already been playing in concert for a couple of years.
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Post by rsmatto on Jun 5, 2014 7:35:25 GMT -5
I heard Biscuits at a Kacey headlining concert last fall. Didn't like it as much as the other new song she sang but it was 'cute'. Kind of a benign 'Follow Your Arrow' lyrically. My friend (not familiar with Kacey but wound up really liking the show) said that it had a 'Dolly Parton' like sound to her in theme and sound. The song seemed a little lightweight to me to be a lead single, but who knows what will hit with radio these days. So looking forward to new Kacey music! I agree, I enjoy "Biscuits" but it doesn't particularly stand out to me amongst the rest of her catalog. Plus, for a new album I'd rather the lead single be a brand new song that she hasn't already been playing in concert for a couple of years. Just because she's been playing the song live for 'a couple of years' doesn't mean the song is anything but new to 99% of the Country music audience.
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Post by countrygirl918 on Jun 5, 2014 8:47:01 GMT -5
I agree, I enjoy "Biscuits" but it doesn't particularly stand out to me amongst the rest of her catalog. Plus, for a new album I'd rather the lead single be a brand new song that she hasn't already been playing in concert for a couple of years. Just because she's been playing the song live for 'a couple of years' doesn't mean the song is anything but new to 99% of the Country music audience. I didn't say it wouldn't be. It's just not new to her existing fan base, and personally I would prefer a brand new song as the lead single. You're free to disagree. :)
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Post by kanimal on Jun 5, 2014 9:03:13 GMT -5
I agree, I enjoy "Biscuits" but it doesn't particularly stand out to me amongst the rest of her catalog. Plus, for a new album I'd rather the lead single be a brand new song that she hasn't already been playing in concert for a couple of years. Just because she's been playing the song live for 'a couple of years' doesn't mean the song is anything but new to 99% of the Country music audience. That doesn't really seem relevant, though. It's not about whether we've heard the song before -- virtually every artist has plenty of songs sitting in the can that could potentially be released -- it's wanting to experience the next phase in Musgraves' songwriting and performing career. Now that she knows a little bit more about what works and what doesn't as far as winning over critics and radio audiences, plus has the evolution (or, potentially, de-evolution) that comes with real fame, I'd like to see how she puts it all together in new songwriting sessions.
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Post by onebuffalo on Jun 5, 2014 18:07:29 GMT -5
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Post by rsmatto on Jun 5, 2014 23:08:37 GMT -5
Just because she's been playing the song live for 'a couple of years' doesn't mean the song is anything but new to 99% of the Country music audience. That doesn't really seem relevant, though. It's not about whether we've heard the song before -- virtually every artist has plenty of songs sitting in the can that could potentially be released -- it's wanting to experience the next phase in Musgraves' songwriting and performing career. Now that she knows a little bit more about what works and what doesn't as far as winning over critics and radio audiences, plus has the evolution (or, potentially, de-evolution) that comes with real fame, I'd like to see how she puts it all together in new songwriting sessions. Yes, she's played that song for a while but why would somebody bypass a potential hit just because it wasn't the most-recently written song. By that token, Brett Eldredge should've never put "One Mississippi" or "Signs" on his debut since he pulled all but those and "Raymond" from the unreleased "One Way Ticket" album. The whole 'next phase' of an artist's career usually includes stuff they've written or recorded in the 'first phase'.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2014 17:13:17 GMT -5
This one took a pretty nasty hit on Billboard last night, which surprised me, considering that it had posted a net gain for the week on Mediabase. But it was not so on Billboard, as KITY lost over 600k and fell from 32-37. She got re-passed by Easton, Cassadee, and Dan + Shay, and then of course Eric Church and Little Big Town zoomed ahead. Nobody went recurrent so this one was going to slip back a few spots no matter what, but it would've been nice to see it at least hold steady or remain in front of the songs that she had just passed, rather than getting re-passed by them. I'm rooting for Cassadee, Easton, David, and Jon as well, but the top 30 just looks almost impenetrable right now, and I think Kacey and a lot of the others in this section of the chart would benefit more from another house-cleaning. FGL will go recurrent next week but aside from them it's hard to see anybody else leaving...Billy Currington is suddenly looking a bit wobbly, as is The Band Perry, but I don't think either is in immediate danger of going recurrent. George's song is the oldest one but of course I'd rather see that one keep climbing as well. Luke and Miranda are both on their way down but it'll be a couple weeks before they drop off. Maybe Craig Campbell and Tyler Farr are almost ready to throw in the towel? Brett and Justin have both taken a long time to climb and neither song is selling well, but it appears that both are going to hit #1, so no help from them...
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Post by McCreerian on Jun 10, 2014 17:28:33 GMT -5
Ouch at the -84 bullet on Mediabase today! It would be a miracle to come back from that! At least she made the top 40!
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Post by sabre14 on Jun 10, 2014 17:29:30 GMT -5
This one took a pretty nasty hit on Billboard last night, which surprised me, considering that it had posted a net gain for the week on Mediabase. But it was not so on Billboard, as KITY lost over 600k and fell from 32-37. She got re-passed by Easton, Cassadee, and Dan + Shay, and then of course Eric Church and Little Big Town zoomed ahead. Nobody went recurrent so this one was going to slip back a few spots no matter what, but it would've been nice to see it at least hold steady or remain in front of the songs that she had just passed, rather than getting re-passed by them. I'm rooting for Cassadee, Easton, David, and Jon as well, but the top 30 just looks almost impenetrable right now, and I think Kacey and a lot of the others in this section of the chart would benefit more from another house-cleaning. FGL will go recurrent next week but aside from them it's hard to see anybody else leaving...Billy Currington is suddenly looking a bit wobbly, as is The Band Perry, but I don't think either is in immediate danger of going recurrent. George's song is the oldest one but of course I'd rather see that one keep climbing as well. Luke and Miranda are both on their way down but it'll be a couple weeks before they drop off. Maybe Craig Campbell and Tyler Farr are almost ready to throw in the towel? Brett and Justin have both taken a long time to climb and neither song is selling well, but it appears that both are going to hit #1, so no help from them... I was definitely surprised by the nasty update which was on MB today with a -84. In regards to who could leave other than the already peaked Luke, and Miranda, I would look hard at The Band Perry and Craig. As I suspected, Craig's song has slowed down since Sunday and I would think he could lose his bullet by the end of the week or next week at the latest. The Band Perry has been shaky for a week or so and in past years their chart run would indicate a peak of between 11-9 or so, but this is 2014, and they are under the umbrella of BMLG so never underestimate the manipulation of them . Kacey along with Parmalee, Jon, Easton and Cassadee need a house cleaning but I'm afraid it may be a gradual cleaning in the next couple weeks instead of a wholesale swoop which means one of those songs may not survive.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2014 17:33:01 GMT -5
Ouch at the -84 bullet on Mediabase today! It would be a miracle to come back from that! At least she made the top 40! Not really. Although I agree that this one is struggling, it was doing just fine as little as 3-4 days ago. Perhaps it's hit a wall and the label will give up but I think there's a pretty decent chance that this could rebound yet.
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