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Riley Green drops new track, “Mississippi Or Me”

Courtesy of Big Machine Label Group Riley Green has released a brand new song, “Mississippi Or Me.” The midtempo track was penned by Riley, Josh Thompson and Tyler Reeve. “I ain’t gonna lie, when those headlights/ Pulled into my drive tonight/ It was a sight for sore eyes, last thing I thought I’d see/ And is somethin’ wrong? What brought you home?/ …

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Dan + Shay surprise Hailey Whitters with Platinum plaque

Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for ACM Hailey Whitters was recently surprised onstage by Dan + Shay with a plaque for the RIAA Platinum certification of her single, “Everything She Ain’t.” “WE PLATINUM BABY,” Hailey captions her Instagram reel of the onstage surprise. “thank you @danandshay for the best surprise ever, thank you to my label and team who’ve worked relentlessly on bringing …

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Luke Bryan is taking things “Southern and Slow”

Courtesy of Capitol Records Nashville Luke Bryan is taking a moment to enjoy the blessings in life on his new song, “Southern and Slow.” “‘Southern and Slow’ reflects on simple times,” says Luke. “Those picture-perfect moments like the sun setting behind a water tower, honey dripping off a spoon, well, it doesn’t get much country’er than that. Let’s slow it down …

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Carly Pearce drops autobiographical “Country Music Made Me Do It”

Courtesy of Big Machine Records Carly Pearce‘s “Country Music Made Me Do It” has arrived, and it’s a song that reflects her lifelong relationship with country music. “‘Country Music Made Me Do It’ is the essence of this next chapter for me,” shares Carly, who wrote the track with Josh Osborne and Shane McAnally. “I wrote this song as an autobiographical anthem, but …

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Old Dominion announces 18-song album, ‘Memory Lane’

Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville After releasing a four-song sampler and eight-song EP earlier this year, Old Dominion has announced their long-awaited full-length album, Memory Lane, slated to arrive October 6. “We always knew this was going to be a full album, but we wanted to give our fans the opportunity to absorb it completely,” says lead vocalist Matthew Ramsey. “Over the …

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“See You Next Summer” speaks to Brian Kelley on a personal level

Courtesy of Big Machine Records Brian Kelley‘s now on country radio with his first solo single, “See You Next Summer.”  In a recent interview with ABC Audio, Brian shared why he wanted to record the track and why its romantic narrative hit home. “One reason I fell in love with the song [is] it’s not just the summer love …

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Nashville notes: for KING & COUNTRY’s deluxe album + Mickey Guyton’s Maroon 5 collab

for KING & COUNTRY‘s What Are We Waiting For? will be getting the deluxe treatment on September 15. Featured on the expanded 17-song project are two new originals, as well as the Hillary Scott-assisted “For God Is With Us.” Fans can preorder and presave What Are We Waiting For? + now. Mickey Guyton has teamed up with Maroon 5 on their new song “Middle Ground.” “I am so, so grateful to @maroon5 for letting me …

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Jon Pardi + Texas Motor Speedway join for Pardi Batch BBQ Showdown

ABC/Larry McCormack Jon Pardi’s Pardi Batch Spirits is teaming up with Texas Motor Speedway to launch the Pardi Batch BBQ Showdown. Presented by Pit Boss Grills, the competition will take place during the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 NASCAR Playoffs weekend. Contestants will compete in three categories — brisket, pork spare ribs and half chicken — with cooking …

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Cody Johnson dedicates “The Painter” to wife Brandi

Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville Cody Johnson‘s highly anticipated new single, “The Painter,” has arrived. The romantic track was penned by Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins and Ryan Larkins, and will hit country radio on August 14. “I don’t remember/ Life before she came into the picture/ Brought the beauty I was missin’ with her/ Showed me colors I ain’t ever seen/ She took …

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Jordan Davis races against time in “Tucson Too Late” video

Nathan Congleton/NBC Jordan Davis has unveiled the music video for his new single, “Tucson Too Late.” The heartbreak visualizer follows Jordan as he chases after his ex, trying to save a relationship from dissolving. Despite his best efforts, he ends up being “too late” to stop her from leaving. “Tucson Too Late” was penned by Jordan with his brother, Jacob Davis, and brothers Josh and Matt Jenkins — the same songwriting …

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