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Lady A dives into ‘Ocean’ album with deluxe edition featuring Thomas Rhett

BMLG RecordsLady A is heading back into the Ocean. To celebrate the one-year anniversary of their chart-topping album, Lady A will release a deluxe edition featuring six new songs, including “Heroes,” a collaboration with Thomas Rhett.  The project also features the unreleased song “Underwater,” along with live versions of the number-one hit “What If I Never Get Over You,” recorded …

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Chris Young calls on one of his “Famous Friends,” Kane Brown, for new single

RCA NashvilleChris Young raises a glass to his hometown in his upcoming single, “Famous Friends,” featuring Kane Brown. Dropping on Friday, the two hitmakers trade vocals on the single that finds them celebrating their small Southern towns, with reference to three counties of significance: Rutherford County in Chris’ hometown of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; Kane’s native Hamilton County, on the …

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Thomas Rhett, Gabby Barrett among ‘CMA Country Christmas’ performers

CMAThomas Rhett, Dan + Shay and Lady A are among those decking the halls this year as performers on 2020 CMA Country Christmas.  The lineup for the CMA annual holiday show covers the country spectrum, with Kelsea Ballerini, Gabby Barrett, Florida Georgia Line, Tim McGraw and Little Big Town also slated to perform, along with a special performance by Darius Rucker and acclaimed violinist Lindsey Stirling.  Thomas and his wife Lauren Akins will host …

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Dolly Parton encourages carrying Christmas spirit to get through troubled times

Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist Dolly Parton is known for her many gifts, one of which being her innate ability to spread joy.    Sitting down for a virtual interview on Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist, the legendary artist rises above the noise to offer a heartfelt response about how to navigate politically divisive times.  “I think …

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Blake Shelton thanked his fans and fiancée Gwen Stefani in People’s Choice Award speech

Christopher Polk/E! EntertainmentBlake Shelton honored two of the most important aspects of his life when accepting the 2020 People’s Choice Award for Top Country Artist: his fans and his fiancée .  Blake appeared at the non-audience virtual awards show in Los Angeles Sunday night to accept the honor. “I love my fans and I love country music fans,” …

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Thomas Rhett offers a crash course in country music history — and your life — in latest hit

ABC“What’s Your Country Song?” That’s the question Thomas Rhett asks in the lead single from his forthcoming fifth album.  And the second generation singer/songwriter firmly believes you’ve got one — a song, that is. “You know, bottom line is that everybody in the world has that certain song that takes them back to an awesome moment in …

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Chase Rice partners with Jack Daniel’s for three-part livestream series

BBR Music Group/Jack Daniel’sAs the pandemic wears on, Chase Rice has come up with a creative way to help support his longtime band and crew. The “Lonely if You Are” singer announced this week that he’s teaming up with Jack Daniel’s for a three-part virtual concert called “Live From Twin Eagles Creek Farm.” The event …

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Thomas Rhett reaches back for childhood memories in “What’s Your Country Song” video

Courtesy of The Valory Music Co.In his new single, “What’s Your Country Song,” Thomas Rhett evokes cherished memories of growing up in a small town. Now, the singer’s giving his heartstrings-tugging “small town anthem” a visual treatment to match. The clip is all about family and growing up in the countryside, complete with images of …

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Lee Brice digs into his gospel roots for a holiday rendition of “Go Tell It on the Mountain

Curb RecordsAs the holiday season nears, Lee Brice has offered up his version of a cherished Christmas classic. That’s “Go Tell it on the Mountain,” in a rendition inspired by the gospel music Lee grew up singing in church. Along with his soaring rendition of the song, Lee shared a video giving fans a peek …

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Dan + Shay’s families co-star in cozy “Take Me Home for Christmas” music video

Warner Music NashvilleDan + Shay band mates Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney enlisted their families to make the music video for their holiday song, “Take Me Home for Christmas,” special. The adorable holiday cheer starts right away, with Shay’s older son, three-year-old Asher, appearing at the top of the video to say, “Ladies and gentlemen, …

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