News

MAY 30, 2008

Blacktop is off to great 2008. Since the last news posting the publishing company had two songs recorded by Billy Ray Cyrus for his upcoming album which will be released in conjunction with Miley Ray Cyrus motion picture, a song recorded by Kenny Chesney for his new life styles album and two songs recorded by The Coyotes in conjunction with the CMT show "The Ultimate Coyote" for Coyote Ugly Saloon. The two songs recorded by The Coyotes are available for downloads at www.coyoteuglysaloon.com.

Also, congratulations are in order for Julianne Hough, David Malloy and Universal records. Julianne's Universal Records album, produced by David Malloy, debuted this week (5/29/08) at number one on the Country Soundscan Charts as well as number three in all formats. Blacktop has two songs on this debut album.

Way to go everyone!

Best regards,

Michael Sebastian

March 6, 2008

"Our Luke Bryan single "All My Friends Say" went to # 5 in R&R and Billboard and our current Tracy Lawrence single "Til I Was A Daddy Too" is at # 40 in R&R and climbing. Our newest single "Broken In" by Trent Wilmon is at #45 in R&R's Country Indicator Chart and climbing.

Blacktop has recently had songs recorded by various artists including Universal Records George Strait, Julianne Hough (Dancing With The Stars winner), Midas Records Emerson Drive, Sony/BMG Records The Lost Trailers, Independent artist Daryl Worley, hit Australian artist Adam Harvey as well as the Davison Brothers.

July 1, 2007

Luke Bryan single "All My Friends Say" which is at 23 in R&R and climbing written by Lonnie Wilson, Luke Bryan and Jeff Stevens.

We have the new Tracy Lawrence single (congrats Tracy on your # 1 record "Find Out Who Your Friends Are") "Til I Was A Daddy Too" written by Larry Boone, Tracy Lawrence & Paul Nelson.

Marty Dodson was awarded the first Gold Ringtone plaque for "Must Be Doin' Somethin' Right" in Universal Music Group's history as well as a Platinum download and album plaque.

We've also recently had songs recorded by Brooks & Dunn, Clint Black, Sara Evans, Rodney Atkins, Little Texas & The Steel Drivers, Trace Adkins, Lila McCann and Van Z.

Little Texas BBQ and listening party for their new CD!

January 29, 2007

Blacktop Music Group has current releases on Rodney Atkin's new Curb album which has already sold 671,182 units, Billy Currington's current album (733,724 units), Steve Holy's new release (192,889 units) & Lonestar's new album (79,390 units).

Look for Blacktop writer Lonnie Wilson's upcoming new single "All My Friends Say" by Captial Records Group recording artist Luke Bryan. This one's sure to be a hit!

Blacktop Music Group has also had songs recently recorded by Trace Adkins, Van Zant, Jo Dee Messina, Tracy Lawrence, Little Texas and Bucky Covington for their upcoming new album releases. Blacktop also has two songs, "Mountains" & "Must Be Doin' Somethin' Right" , on the newly released Totally Country Vol 6 album. The Totally Country albums have consistently been selling Platinum.

Our single "Mountains" written by Blacktop writer Larry Boone and released by Lonestar peaked in R&R at # 10 in January of '07.

Our resident artist/writer, Rhean Boyer, of the group Carolina Rain on Equity Records, is excited to announce that the new Carolina Rain single "Isn't She" is at # 40 in R&R this week and climbing! Way to go guys!

Thanks to all the artists and labels for starting Blacktop Music Group, Inc. off to a great 2007!!

January 15, 2007

Lonestar single went to # 10. Carolina Rain's new single is "Isnt' She" and is at 46.

August 24, 2006

Jimmy Yeary has just signed to Blacktop Music Group.

Larry Boone has the current Lonestar single which is at #24 in R&R and climbing.

Carolina Rain also has a new single out “Get Outta My Way” which is at #34 in R&R and climbing.

June 15, 2006

Clint Black launches his new website. You can visit the website at www.clintblack.com

June 12, 2006

Marty Dodson and Randy Owen of Alabama at the Alabama's June Jam & Songwriter's Festival.

Writers night at the Bluebird in Nashville

March 1, 2006

Universal/Mercury Records A&R Brian Wright, Jason Mathews, Billy Currington & Marty Dodson.

Jason Mathews, Marty Dodson, Billy Currington and ASCAP's Connie Bradley

Blacktop Co-President Charles Sussman and Billy Currington

Jason Mathews, Billy Currington & Marty Dodson

February 14, 2006

Look for a new single by Rhean Boyer & Carolina Rain from Equity Records in March.

Congratulations to Marty Dodson on his recent two week #1 one song “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right” by Billy Currington. Billy Curringtons album was just certified Gold by the RIAA after the first single.

February 13, 2006

Blacktop celebrates it’s four week # 1 record “Some Beach”
with Blake Shelton, Bobby Braddock and Rory Lee.

"The Blacktop Crew"