Top 10 Country Singles
Joe Nichols knocked off Dierks Bentley this week so his song, "Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off," went to No. 1, while Dierks' "Come A Little Closer" hit No. 2. No. 3 finds Kenny Chesney with his song, "Who You'd Be Today," while Garth Brooks' "Good Ride Cowboy" stay in the No. 4 position. Jumping a single spot is Billy Currington's "Must Be Doin' Somethin' Right" at No. 5. "She Let Herself Go" (by George Strait) also jumped one spot to No. 6. Toby Keith dropped two spots to No. 7 with "Big Blue Note," No. 8 is occupied by Carrie Underwood's "Jesus, Take The Wheel," and Keith Urban's "Better Life" landed on No. 9. Faith Hill's "Like We Never Loved At All" remains in the No. 10 spot. My guess is that Joe Nichols will remain at No. 1 next week.
Moving Up at the Speed of Light
Three songs moved up the charts at a fast pace: Jason Aldean's "Why" jumped seven spaces to No. 37 and Bon Jovi's duet with Jennifer Nettles ("Who Says You Can't Go Home") also jumped seven spaces to land at No. 36. The biggest jump, however, was Jamie O'Neal's "I Love My Life," which moved nine spots to No. 47.
The Latest Tunes To Hit The Air Waves
"No Shame," by Jeff Bates, debuts at No. 60, Lonestar's "I'll Die Tryin' at No. 59, and LeAnn Rimes' "Something's Gotta Give" at No. 55 (making her song the biggest debut of the week).
Top 10 Country Album Charts
Carrie Underwood made it to No. 1 with Some Hearts, while Kenny Chesney's The Road & The Radio dropped a spot to No. 2. The Legend Of Jonny Cash, by Johnny Cash, jumped two spots to No. 3, Reba McEntire's Reba: #1s album hit No. 4, and Rascal Flatts' Feels Like Today jumped to No. 5. Martina McBride's Timeless jumped two spots to No. 6. At No. 7 is Faith Hill with Fireflies for the second week in a row, Big & Rich's Comin' To Your City dropped four spots landing on No. 8, and Trace Adkins' Songs About Me moved into the Top 10 making it to No. 9 from last week's No. 13 spot. Rounding out the Top 10 is Keith Urban's album, Be Here.
New Album Releases
The one and only album debut this week is the Oak Ridge Boys' latest, Christmas Cookies, debuting at No. 73.
NOTE: All chart rankings are based on the song or album's position on the Billboard Hot Country Singles Chart or Billboard Country Albums Chart for December 17, 2005.
Singles are linked to a page where you can download the song. Albums are linked to buying information, should you wish to purchase the album.
