Weekly Chart Report (2/22/13)

Carnival Music’s Brent Cobb recently stopped by WEIO The Farm in Huntingdon, TN to promote his single, “Love On Me,” which takes our No. 46 position this week. Pictured (L-R): Kelly Green (WEIO GM), Brent Cobb

SPIN ZONE

Taylor Swift reigns at the top of this week’s Weekly Chart Report with “Begin Again.” It is a tight race, however. Only 42 spins separate the top two spots, with Kacey Musgraves‘ “Merry Go Round” at No. 2. Blake Shelton‘s “Sure Would Be Cool If You Did” is also a strong contender, jumping from No. 8 to No. 3 this week. Lee Brice continues his fast and steady climb with “I Drive Your Truck” at No. 4, while Toby Keith‘s “Hope On The Rocks” holds steady at No. 5 again this week.

Last week’s No. 1 hit, Carrie Underwood‘s “Two Black Cadillacs,” sits at No. 6, while Chris Young‘s “I Can Take It From There”  is at No. 7. Hunter Hayes‘ “Somebody’s Heartbreak” (No. 8), Miranda Lambert‘s “Mama’s Broken Heart” (No. 9) and new Top 10 entry George Strait‘s “Give it All We Got” at No. 10 round out the Top Ten this week.

The biggest gainers this week include Jason Aldean‘s “1994,” with an added 409 spins and Kenny Chesney‘s “Pirate Flag” increasing by 406 spins this week. Lady Antebellum‘s “Downtown” gained 348 spins, while Tim McGraw’s (w/ Taylor Swift) “Highway Don’t Care” added 319 spins.

The chart saw several debuts this week, with the highest being Jason Aldean‘s “1994” at No. 50, followed by Tim McGraw’s  (w/ Taylor Swift) “Highway Don’t Care” at No. 52, Randy Houser‘s “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight” at No. 57,  Gary Allan‘s “Pieces” at No. 70, Mumford & Sons‘ “I Will Wait” at No. 71, Kelly Parkes‘ “As Good As Me” at No. 76, John Karl‘s “That’s What I Believe” at No. 77,  Jaida Dreyer‘s “Half Broke Horses” at No. 79 and Stephanie Grace‘s “Would U Be Mine” at No. 80.

Frozen Playlists: KKAJ

Upcoming Singles

February 25
Zac Brown Band/Jump Right In/Atlantic-Southern Ground
Gary Allan/Pieces/MCA
Maggie Rose/Better/RPME
Tyler Farr/Redneck Crazy/Columbia
Jenna Jentry/Lovin’ Lazy/Circle 4-Nine North-Turnpike
Jason Charles Miller/The Way You Still Want Me/Render

March 4
Randy Houser/Runnin’ Outta Moonlight/Stoney Creek

March 11
Sheryl Crow/Easy/Old Green Barn-Sea Gayle-Warner Bros.-WMN
Tate Stevens/Power Of A Love Song/Syco Music-RCA
Billy Dean/I Can’t Leave A Good Thing/Rainman-Flying Island
Erica Nicole/Better Beer/Heaven-Nine North-Turnpike
Tobacco Rd. Band (Feat. Colt Ford)/That’s Country/Turnpike-Big Southern

New On The Chart—Debuting This Week
Artist/song/label — chart pos.
Jason Aldean/1994/Broken Bow – 50
Tim McGraw w/ Taylor Swift/Highway Don’t Care/Big Machine – 52
Randy Houser/Runnin’ Outta Moonlight/Stoney Creek Records – 57
Gary Allan/Pieces/MCA – 70
Mumford & Sons/I Will Wait/Glassnote – 71
Kelly Parkes/As Good As Me/Ocala Records – 76
John Karl/That’s What I Believe/Pourboy Records – 77
Jaida Dreyer/Half Broke Horses/Streamsound – 79
Stephanie Grace/Would U Be Mine/SMG – 80

Most Added
Artist/song/label — New Adds
Jason Aldean/1994/Broken Bow – 31
Tim McGraw w/ Taylor Swift/Highway Don’t Care/Big Machine – 22
Randy Houser/Runnin’ Outta Moonlight/Stoney Creek Records – 18
Gary Allan/Pieces/MCA – 16
Ash Bowers/Red/Wide Open Records – 14
Greg Bates/Fill In The Blank/Republic Nashville – 14
Lisa Matassa/Somebody’s Baby/It Is What It Is-9North – 12

Greatest Spin Increase
Artist/song/label — spin+
Jason Aldean/1994/Broken Bow – 409
Kenny Chesney/Pirate Flag/Blue Chair-Columbia Nashville – 406
Lady Antebellum/Downtown/Capitol Nashville – 348
Tim McGraw w/ Taylor Swift/Highway Don’t Care/Big Machine – 319
Jake Owen/Anywhere With You/RCA – 246

On Deck—Soon To Be Charting
Artist/song/label — spins
Jordan Anderson/Toxic/GTR – 168
Joe Bachman/Small Town Rock Stars/Joe Bachman – 163
Bobby Cyrus/Milkman’s Eyes/BGC-GMV Nashville – 158
Matt Farris/Redneck Radio/Skytone Records – 156
Craig Wayne Boyd/Learning To Dance/Big Ride – 155

Kristen Kelly recently spent time with WCOL APD/MD Dan E. Zuko at the Columbus, Ohio stop of Rascal Flatts’ 2013 “Changed” tour. Kelly lands at No. 59 with “He Loves To Make Me Cry.”

Randy Houser recently taped a St. Louis Country show at Wild Country in Missouri. Pictured with WIL’s Danny Montana, Houser’s “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight” claims our No. 57 spot.