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Nashville Notes: New music from Anne Wilson, Ryan Griffin, Jonathan Hutcherson & Carter Faith

Anne Wilson is celebrating her birthday with a social-only release of “23,” a heartfelt tribute to her late brother, Jacob. “Today is my 23rd birthday and I can’t help but think of my brother Jacob. He lived 23 beautiful years of life before the Lord called him home,” Anne captions her Instagram Reel. “He sure …

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Dance through heartbreak with Russell Dickerson’s ‘Happen to Me’

Courtesy of Triple Tigers Records Russell Dickerson‘s new track, “Happen to Me,” has dropped — and it’s one he wants you to dance to if you’re mending a broken heart. “‘Happen To Me’ is all about dancing through heartbreak. When we first started writing, I thought, ‘What’s a song that makes every girl want to …

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Lainey Wilson pens foreword for new Opry kids book

ABC Grand Ole Opry member Lainey Wilson has penned the foreword for an upcoming Opry kids book, Howdy: Welcome to the Grand Ole Opry, releasing Sept. 16. The news arrived via People on Friday, alongside an exclusive look at Lainey’s foreword. “I dreamed about making my debut and standing in the circle where all my heroes …

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‘3, 2, 1’: Tucker Wetmore announces debut album, ‘What Not To’

Courtesy of Tanner Johnson + Back Blocks Music A new single from Tucker Wetmore has dropped, and so has news about his debut album. While a full track list hasn’t been shared, we know the record’s called What Not To and is arriving on April 25. “I’ve spent my whole life learning what not to do, and …

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Ashley Cooke + Joe Jonas team on Charlie Puth-produced ‘All I Forgot’

Courtesy of Big Loud Records Ashley Cooke has collaborated with Jonas Brothers frontman Joe Jonas on “All I Forgot.” “Creating this song with Joe was an experience I’ll never forget,” says Ashley. “This one goes out to anyone who has felt the sting of heartbreak.” The country-pop breakup number was produced by Joey Moi and pop star Charlie Puth, and penned by …

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Carly Pearce announces deluxe ‘hummingbird’ with ‘No Rain’

Courtesy of Big Machine Records Carly Pearce is releasing a deluxe version of her latest album, hummingbird, on March 14. Titled hummingbird: no rain, no flowers, the 19-track record will feature five brand-new songs, including “No Rain,” which dropped on Friday. “‘hummingbird’ was my healing journey after ’29.’ I felt like there were a few more songs to …

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Ella Langley reflects on road to success + opening for Riley Green

Disney/Frank Micelotta “You Look Like You Love Me” may have elevated Ella Langley‘s career, but the big game-changers have been her milestone headlining shows. “The headlining tour — that’s changed everything for me. I think, you don’t just move [to Nashville] and you’re like, ‘Oh, I know how to be an artist now. I know what that feels …

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Nashville Notes: Eli Young Band on Today + Kashus Culpepper’s ‘Talk’

Eli Young Band appeared on NBC’s Today to perform their new song, “Nothing on the Wild,” before it hits digital platforms Friday. If you missed their performance, you can watch it now at today.com. Big Loud Records artist Kashus Culpepper will drop a new track, “Talk With Me,” on Feb. 26. While you wait for it, …

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‘Tears of joy’: Reba McEntire’s ‘Happy’s Place’ back for season 2

NBC NBC’s Happy’s Place has been renewed for a second season. Reba McEntire and NBC shared the news via an Instagram Reel on Thursday, which shows Reba sharing the good news with her cast mates, including Melissa Peterman, Belissa Escobedo, Pablo Castelblanco, Tokala Black Elk and her real-life boyfriend, Rex Linn. Holding hands in a circle, the actors erupted in excitement when they …

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Hear a snippet of Hailey Whitters’ upcoming duet

ABC We know that Hailey Whitters is dropping a collab on Friday, and now we have a snippet of it. Hailey hopped on Instagram to share a clip of her breezy, Molly Tuttle-assisted track, “Prodigal Daughter.” “Made me locomotive crazy/ Flying off the tracks/ Cutting deals at the crossroads/ Dying to get him back/ Yeah, …

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