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Dan + Shay announce new music, reveal they almost broke up

ABC/Larry McCormack New music’s on the horizon for award-winning country duo Dan + Shay. The pair recently announced that new music’s arriving on Friday, July 14, though it wasn’t confirmed if it’s a new song, EP or album. Coupled with the announcement is a video of Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney candidly conversing with each other about their journeys as individuals and as a duo. …

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Old Dominion on the success of “Memory Lane” + trusting their gut

Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville Old Dominion‘s “Memory Lane” is fast approaching the summit of the country charts. Releasing it as a single was a unanimous decision for the reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year, recalls the band’s Trevor Rosen.    “Man, I think that rose to the top of our minds just because it was all …

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Nashville notes: Dylan Marlowe’s EP + Jo Dee Messina’s “Just To Be Loved”

Dylan Marlowe has released his debut EP, Dirt Road When I Die. Out now via Sony Music Nashville, the eight-track set was entirely co-written by Dylan and includes the searing heartbreak number “Record High.” Jo Dee Messina‘s new song, “Just To Be Loved,” is out. The uplifting tune was written by Jo Dee alongside Jess Cates, Jordan Mohilowski and Tim Nichols.  Frank Ray‘s BBR Music Group/Stoney Creek …

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Grab new Reba by Justin Western boots

ABC/Michael Moriatis In need of a new pair of boots? Fret not, country icon Reba McEntire has you covered with her Reba by Justin collection. If you’re searching for comfortable Western boots, check out the Harlan 13-inch Western boot, Sandy 11-inch Western boot and two-step 12-inch Western boot. All three pairs are priced at $194.95 each. For more …

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Maddie & Tae’s Maddie enters third trimester, talks pregnancy + cravings

Danielle Del Valle/Getty Images Maddie & Tae‘s Maddie Font has entered the final trimester of her pregnancy and is excited about the impending arrival of her first child in September. So far, “pregnancy has been good” for the country singer, except for having to endure the summer heat “with a big belly.” “We are mostly prepped,” shares Maddie, …

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Lauren Alaina drops romantic “Just Wanna Know That You Love Me”

Courtesy of Big Loud Records Lauren Alaina has dropped new song “Just Wanna Know That You Love Me.” The romantic ode, which Brandy Clark, Joybeth Taylor and Sam Ellis wrote, arrives after Lauren premiered it on ABC’S The Bachelorette July 3. “I don’t need that house custom built, painted white/ With a wraparound porch and a swing/ I don’t need the riches that money can buy/ …

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Ashley McBryde dedicates “Made For This” to touring musicians, military members + more

ABC/Larry McCormack Ashley McBryde has released a rocking new song, “Made For This.” The anthemic track was penned by Ashley and hit songwriter Travis Meadows, and was inspired by Ashley’s life as a touring artist. “Travis Meadows and I wrote ‘Made For This,’ and at the time, I was still touring in a van and he was using his truck, …

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Miranda Lambert + Leon Bridges head to a dive bar for “If You Were Mine” video

Courtesy of Vanner Records Miranda Lambert and Leon Bridges have dropped the official music video for their duet, “If You Were Mine.” The visualizer opens with Miranda and Leon observing a lovey-dovey couple across the dive bar, before taking the stage to deliver their tune about one-sided romance.  “I’d make sure your stars are shining/ Sure as the Frio’s winding/ I’d …

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Tim McGraw + Sam Hunt to perform on ‘GMA’ Summer Concert Series

ABC/Connie Chornuk The performance lineup for Good Morning America‘s 2023 Summer Concert Series has been revealed. Among the artists performing are country music’s own Tim McGraw and Sam Hunt.  Tim and Sam will take the stage at New York City’s Central Park on August 25 and September 1, respectively. Tim’s new album, Standing Room Only, is slated to drop on the same day as well, so …

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Chayce Beckham recalls being mobbed by a bachelorette party in Nashville: “It was very traumatic”

ABC/Eric McCandless Bachelorette parties have become synonymous with Nashville’s Broadway scene. Every weekend, groups of bridesmaids land on the streets of Music City USA to enjoy the bars, party buses and infamous paddle taverns. Fortunately, or unfortunately, American Idol season 19 winner Chayce Beckham crossed paths with them when he arrived in town after the show, albeit unexpectedly. “I was in a hotel, The Graduate Hotel …

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