“CRIMINAL” CLAIMS TOP SPOT ON CANADIAN COUNTRY RADIO THIS WEEK;
FIRST TIME A SOLO CANADIAN FEMALE HAS TOPPED CHARTS IN TEN YEARS
Following a spectacular performance at AOL BUILD and multiple appearances around New York City last week, including a sit down with CBS New York and a live showcase at Billboard, country music star LINDSAY ELL world premiered the music video for current single “Criminal” exclusively on Entertainment Tonight this past weekend (4/7). Watch the video available everywhere now HERE.
Additionally this week, “Criminal” has earned the top spot at both Mediabase and BDS Canadian country radio. This success makes her the first Canadian female artist to hit No. 1 on the Canadian Country airplay charts since 2008, a historic moment and celebration that has been years in the making. The single was the Most Added song at U.S. Country Radio on its impact date and continues to rise on the charts, fast-approaching Top 20 at on both Mediabase and Billboard Country Airplay (No. 21 on both charts).
“I am humbled and grateful to be the first female artist to have a #1 since 2008 on the Canadian country radio charts,” commented Ell. “Sometimes you work so hard for the things you want, they feel surreal when they happen. Thank you country radio for believing in me and making this possible. Thank you to each and every fan for never giving up on me. I will try my best to continue to make you proud.”
Hailed “Top Country Artist to Watch” by Huffington Post, LINDSAY ELL is a true triple threat; a multi-instrumentalist as well as a unique vocalist and songwriter. Lindsay played lead guitar on her August 2017 album, The Project, which debuted at No.1 on the Country Album Sales Charts. Lauded the ‘Best Country Album of 2017’ by Billboard, The Project is produced by GRAMMY-winner Kristian Bush, of Sugarland. Currently, Lindsay is trading guitar licks with Brad Paisley on his Weekend Warrior World Tour through April, This Summer, she will hit the road on Sugarland’s Still The Same Tour. Lindsay will also join select dates of superstar Keith Urban’s Graffiti U World Tour this Fall.