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Post by .indulgecountry on May 12, 2024 17:24:39 GMT -5
5. "Hits Home" - Walker County
Total: 153
{Spoiler}{Spoiler}{Spoiler}{Songs Remaining} Deeper Well Hits Home A Little Goes a Long Way Two Night Stands What I Couldn't Forget
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Post by .indulgecountry on May 12, 2024 17:26:26 GMT -5
Walker County secures a spot in the top 5, despite only having two actual top 5 ranks for "Hits Home." Still, this went over SO much better than their January entry as "Double-Wide World" contended for bottom 5 and just narrowly escaped that fate, but "Hits Home" was a home run here. Only four posters in total placed this in their bottom-half, and none of those were bottom 5s, either.
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Post by .indulgecountry on May 12, 2024 18:18:54 GMT -5
4. "Deeper Well" - Kacey Musgraves
Total: 153
{Spoiler}{Spoiler}{Spoiler}{Songs Remaining} Deeper Well Hits Home A Little Goes a Long Way Two Night Stands What I Couldn't Forget
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Post by .indulgecountry on May 12, 2024 18:20:38 GMT -5
In what may come as an upset to some, Kacey Musgraves only finishes in 4th place, and actually ties with Walker County, though "Deeper Well" has #1 ranks (4 of them to be exact), giving it the tiebreaker edge. Impressively, the spread for this ones ranks find all but kw9461 putting it either top 5 or bottom 5 6, indicating that this song was HIGHLY polarizing. You either seemed to absolutely love it, or not care for it much at all. Almost zero middle ground! Never quite seen a spread this extreme.
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Post by recordyear on May 12, 2024 18:41:37 GMT -5
Surprised GSJ is among the upper group rather than the lower group, but that's about expected participants boosting and tanking Deeper Well.
Hope Drake Milligan or The Castellows will win.
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Post by kamala 2024 truther on May 12, 2024 18:44:06 GMT -5
I’m TRYING! (Re: March)
What is not to absolutely love about “Deeper Well” ?!?! It’s one of the best songs on what is one of her best albums yet. Everything about is just spectacular and so gorgeous, and it served its purpose as a lead single SO well. I feel like it’s the best representation of what the album is about. (Hence it being the title track) Would’ve loved to see this make a run for #1.
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Post by .indulgecountry on May 12, 2024 20:04:58 GMT -5
3. "Two Night Stands" - Kylie Morgan
Total: 144
{Spoiler}{Spoiler}{Spoiler}{Songs Remaining} A Little Goes a Long Way What I Couldn't Forget
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Post by .indulgecountry on May 12, 2024 20:06:10 GMT -5
Kylie Morgan nabs the bronze with "Two Night Stands." When submissions began, there was a decent stretch of time where this was in the running for #1, but it fell back a bit as more lists came in, but it was no slouch by any means with only four ranks outside the top 10, none of which were bottom 5s! castleoblivion26 is the latest to lose their top rank.
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Post by .indulgecountry on May 12, 2024 20:19:07 GMT -5
1. "What I Couldn't Forget" - Drake Milligan
Total: 119 2. "A Little Goes a Long Way" - The Castellows
Total: 132
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Post by .indulgecountry on May 12, 2024 20:19:22 GMT -5
And thus concludes February! Drake Milligan's "What I Couldn't Forget" clinches the victory over The Castellows' "A Little Goes a Long Way." He's come close a few times, but he finally put up a song that ran away with the crown, whereas The Castellows had a strong top 3 showing in the final set of 2023 for "Hurricane." Drake's song secured three #1 ranks from kw9461, nuggie99, and 🌺CountryLineDancer, and four additional top three ranks. The Castellows didn't have any #1 ranks, but what they lacked in passion, they made up with by having one more top 10 rank and one less bottom half rank, though both songs each had a lone bottom 5 a piece.
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Post by recordyear on May 12, 2024 20:46:24 GMT -5
Good top two! Hope either artist have radio single soon.
Now onto the strongest month in this year so far...
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Post by .indulgecountry on May 12, 2024 20:48:31 GMT -5
Now that February is wrapped I need lists for this asap!
The Playlist: (Runtime 1 hr. 38 min.) 1. 28th of June - Megan Moroney 2. The Architect - Kacey Musgraves 3. Barely a Two Lane Road - Catie Offerman 4. Bodyguard - Beyoncé 5. Called Crazy - Kassi Ashton 6. Cardinal - Kacey Musgraves 7. Color up My World - Ben Rector, Hailey Whitters 8. Country Gold - Anne Wilson, Jordan Davis 9. Darlin' - Jenna Paulette 10. Fiddle in the Band - Kane Brown 11. Funny Girl - RaeLynn 12. The Georgia in Me - Cyndi Thomson 13. Highway Towns - Sykamore 14. If I Could Call - David Nail 15. If I Had a Lover - Dylan Gossett 16. I Like Trains - Ashley Monroe 17. I Went to College / I Went to Jail - ERNEST, Jelly Roll 18. Jolene - Beyoncé 19. Kiss My Boots - Brian Kelley 20. Locked Up - Sam Hunt 21. Messed up as Me - Keith Urban 22. Nicotine - Ella Langley 23. Pride - Sara Evans 24. Slow Dance - Scotty McCreery 25. Straight to My Heart - Graham Barham, Lauren Watkins 26. The Sun Don't Shine Anymore in Acapulco - William Michael Morgan 27. Tie Up - Zac Brown Band 28. What He'll Never Have - Dylan Scott 29. What She Sees in Me - Chris Young 30. Woman - Mickey Guyton
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Post by nuggie99 on May 13, 2024 16:02:06 GMT -5
Had It All-- Justin Moore's "We Didn't Have Much" mixed with Runaway June's "We Were Rich" with a splash of the House That Built Me. It was all right.
Hits Home-- Not too bad, but didn't do much for me.
Deeper Well-- To folky and breezy (probably not the right word... airy?) for me. Music, production, etc were all fine, just not my cup of tea.
Two Night Stands-- Still don't like Hylie's voice, but the Two Night Stand word play elevated this one to a good score.
A Little Goes a Long Way-- Big Castellow's fan and this was good.
What I Couldn't Forget-- A 90s ish Country song with fiddle and steel. As Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes (or Simply Red) said "If you don't know me by now..". This is my wheelhouse.
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Post by kw9461 on May 13, 2024 16:06:12 GMT -5
Really pleased to see Drake win one of these, although I think his song last month was superior to this one. Still a really fun jam that would sound great on the radio if they gave him another shot.
The Castellows song was a grower, but man it was stuck in my head for a week straight after I submitted my list. Probably should've had it a handful of spots higher.
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Post by .indulgecountry on May 13, 2024 21:15:35 GMT -5
Also, if you wanna get started on this sooner rather than later (preferably), I present April's list:
The Playlist: (Runtime 1 hr. 46 min.) 1. 21 Days - Sara Evans 2. Baby Daddy's Weekend - Elle King 3. A Bar Song (Tipsy) - Shaboozey 4. Country House - Sam Hunt 5. Drinkin' Buddies - Lee Brice, Nate Smith, Hailey Whitters 6. Everything I Need - Chayce Beckham 7. Forever to Me - Cole Swindell 8. Good Graces - Tyler Halverson 9. Have Your Beer - MacKenzie Porter 10. Heatin' Things Up - Josh Turner 11. Hollywood - Nate Smith 12. I Ain't a Cowgirl - Tiera Kennedy 13. I Ain't Crazy - Erin Kinsey 14. I'd Call Grandpa - Dillon Carmichael 15. I Know She Hung the Moon - Clay Walker 16. I Never Lie - Zach Top 17. Jesus Saves - Riley Green 18. Love You, Miss You, Mean It - Luke Bryan 19. Never Been Over - Darius Rucker, Jennifer Nettles 20. Out of the Bluegrass - Anne Wilson 21. Put It in a Song - Trisha Yearwood 22. Scary Love - Mickey Guyton 23. Settling's for Dust - Walker County 24. Seven Sisters - Ian Munsick 25. Southern Accents - Dolly Parton 26. Take Me Back - Tyler Hubbard 27. Uh-huh (Aja) - Frank Ray 28. When I'm Gone - Emily Ann Roberts 29. Whiskey Blues - Tanner Adell 30. Wind Up Missin' You - Tucker Wetmore 31. Woman Outta Love - Kylie Frey 32. Would If I Could - ERNEST, Lainey Wilson
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Post by recordyear on May 13, 2024 21:36:55 GMT -5
Inevitable Tucker Wetmore/definitely not Morgan Wallen listen, huh.
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Post by bboat11 on May 14, 2024 0:24:49 GMT -5
I'll get March to you ASAP! Just submitted The Judds, so March will be my next priority for tomorrow afternoon while I'm grading
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Post by 🌺CountryLineDancer on May 14, 2024 14:34:29 GMT -5
Great top 2, and pleasantly surprised that "What I Couldn't Forget" managed to win the game. It is another fantastic effort from Drake. As I have said a few times before, he needs to get another shot at radio, and "What I Couldn't Forget" would be the perfect one, given that it already has a music video.
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Post by recordyear on May 27, 2024 20:59:02 GMT -5
Looking forward to March reveals in June!
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Post by .indulgecountry on May 28, 2024 11:34:30 GMT -5
Looking forward to March reveals in June! I'm still waiting on one person's list and then reveals can begin.
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Post by .indulgecountry on May 28, 2024 11:35:05 GMT -5
In the meantime, while we wait for March reveals to get underway soon, do this:
The Playlist: (Runtime 1 hr. 46 min.) 1. 21 Days - Sara Evans 2. Baby Daddy's Weekend - Elle King 3. A Bar Song (Tipsy) - Shaboozey 4. Country House - Sam Hunt 5. Drinkin' Buddies - Lee Brice, Nate Smith, Hailey Whitters 6. Everything I Need - Chayce Beckham 7. Forever to Me - Cole Swindell 8. Good Graces - Tyler Halverson 9. Have Your Beer - MacKenzie Porter 10. Heatin' Things Up - Josh Turner 11. Hollywood - Nate Smith 12. I Ain't a Cowgirl - Tiera Kennedy 13. I Ain't Crazy - Erin Kinsey 14. I'd Call Grandpa - Dillon Carmichael 15. I Know She Hung the Moon - Clay Walker 16. I Never Lie - Zach Top 17. Jesus Saves - Riley Green 18. Love You, Miss You, Mean It - Luke Bryan 19. Never Been Over - Darius Rucker, Jennifer Nettles 20. Out of the Bluegrass - Anne Wilson 21. Put It in a Song - Trisha Yearwood 22. Scary Love - Mickey Guyton 23. Settling's for Dust - Walker County 24. Seven Sisters - Ian Munsick 25. Southern Accents - Dolly Parton 26. Take Me Back - Tyler Hubbard 27. Uh-huh (Aja) - Frank Ray 28. When I'm Gone - Emily Ann Roberts 29. Whiskey Blues - Tanner Adell 30. Wind Up Missin' You - Tucker Wetmore 31. Woman Outta Love - Kylie Frey 32. Would If I Could - ERNEST, Lainey Wilson
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Post by LBTrocks on May 28, 2024 13:49:42 GMT -5
Looking forward to March reveals in June! I'm still waiting on one person's list and then reveals can begin. proud to say it’s not me this time. I also already submitted for April lol
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Post by 🌺CountryLineDancer on May 28, 2024 14:08:02 GMT -5
I'm still waiting on one person's list and then reveals can begin. proud to say it’s not me this time. I also already submitted for April lol Canadian RD is still waiting for you btw
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Post by kamala 2024 truther on May 28, 2024 14:19:09 GMT -5
proud to say it’s not me this time. I also already submitted for April lol Canadian RD is still waiting for you btw the complete and utter SHADE!!!
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Post by austin on May 28, 2024 20:40:04 GMT -5
I will try and get April in here over the next 2 days! The list is very strong from the ones I already know.
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Post by bboat11 on May 29, 2024 2:02:39 GMT -5
THEY SAY IT TAKES 21 DAYS FOR ME TO DO A RANKDOWN!!! (My new motto tbh)
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Post by .indulgecountry on Jun 4, 2024 21:03:19 GMT -5
March reveals will begin asap. In the meantime though, I present May's list! Remember to submit for April's as well if you have not yet. Disclaimer: May had 5 Fridays, so the stuff that dropped at the end of the month will be in contention for June instead.
The Playlist: (Runtime 1 hr. 38 min.) 1. Ain't No Love in Oklahoma - Luke Combs 2. All This Could Be Yours - Tyler Booth 3. Bad Boy - HunterGirl 4. Beautiful as You - Thomas Rhett 5. Better Place - Jenny Tolman 6. Call Me Up - Dillon James 7. Dead Girl Walking - Lorrie Morgan 8. Fault Line - Carly Pearce 9. Go Home With U - Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson 10. Good Day to Have a Great Day - Russell Dickerson 11. Hang Tight Honey - Lainey Wilson 12. Hang Your Hat - Jenna Paulette 13. I Can't - Reba McEntire 14. I Had Some Help - Post Malone, Morgan Wallen 15. Indifferent - Megan Moroney 16. Leroy - Tigirlily Gold 17. MIA Down in MIA - George Strait 18. Miles On It - Kane Brown, Marshmellow 19. Nightmare - Laci Kaye Booth 20. Over and Over - Shelby Lynne 21. Pink Skies - Zach Bryan 22. Scratching the Surface (Mama's Song) - Kylie Morgan 23. Settling Things - Lauren Watkins 24. Sorry Now - Sara Evans 25. Stuck Behind a Tractor - Scotty McCreery 26. Want Her Back - Tenille Arts 27. What I Shoulda Done - Mae Estes 28. Where That Came From - Randy Travis 29. Why Do We Stay? - Stephanie Quayle 30. Wranglers - Miranda Lambert
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Post by kamala 2024 truther on Jun 4, 2024 21:22:53 GMT -5
Stoked for May’s list, there seems to be a number of heavy-hitters! I’ll do April’s tomorrow after work, but in the meantime for anyone who wants to get a head-start on May, I went ahead and took the reigns on creating an Apple Music playlist for the month for those of us who think Apple Music is far superior Here it is! music.apple.com/us/playlist/new-country-releases-may-2024/pl.u-JPAZDj9uLx3A5W1
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Post by .indulgecountry on Jun 5, 2024 18:12:49 GMT -5
Thanks to everyone who submitted for March!
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Post by .indulgecountry on Jun 5, 2024 18:37:58 GMT -5
30. "Tie Up" - Zac Brown Band
Total: 415
{Spoiler}{Spoiler}{Spoiler}{Songs Remaining} 28th of June The Architect Barely a Two Lane Road Bodyguard Called Crazy Cardinal Color up My World Country Gold Darlin' Fiddle in the Band Funny Girl The Georgia in Me Highway Towns If I Could Call If I Had a Lover I Like Trains I Went to College/I Went to Jail Jolene Kiss My Boots Locked Up Messed up as Me Nicotine Pride Slow Dance Straight to My Heart The Sun Don't Shine Anymore in Acapulco What He'll Never Have What She Sees in Me Woman
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