All it takes for a popular regional act to be catapulted into the national spotlight is one special song. Suddenly hometown heroes find themselves climbing the charts and enjoying that first brush of stardom. That is exactly what’s happening to Heartland, a talented band of Alabama musicians who are rapidly becoming the most talked about new act in country music.

The catalyst for the group’s current success is the poignant ballad "I Loved Her First," which is becoming one of the most added new songs at country radio. Though one hit song can serve as a launch pad, it takes talent, hard work and an arsenal of solid material to build a career. Heartland has those things in abundance.

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