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Nashville notes: Marty Stuart’s ‘Space Junk’ + Russell Dickerson’s new single

Jake Worthington‘s new song, “I’m the One,” drops March 14 and features Country Music Hall of Famer Marty Stuart. Marty’s own album with the Fabulous Superlatives, titled Space Junk, will arrive April 12 as a Record Store Day exclusive. The double record is his first-ever collection of instrumental originals.  Russell Dickerson is releasing his new …

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‘Footprints’ bring Ingrid Andress back for another anthem performance

Warner Music Nashville Ingrid Andress is back, after a performance of the national anthem last July led her to go to rehab. She returned Friday to demonstrate she’s doing well, singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” at a Colorado Avalanche game in her home state. You can check out her appearance on her socials, as the crowd …

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Cole Swindell’s starting a family

Taylor Hill/WireImage If Cole Swindell continues chronicling his life through his music, his next hit may be about a baby.  The Georgia native’s currently in the top 10 with “Forever to Me,” which celebrates his June 2024 marriage to Courtney Little. On Monday, March 3, the couple revealed via Instagram that they’re expecting a little one. “Baby Swindell …

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Get ready for ‘Part V’ of Garth Brooks’ ‘Comeback’

Pearl Records, Inc. The fifth installment of Garth Brooks‘ career-spanning Anthology is set to arrive April 4.  Titled The Anthology Part V: The Comeback, The First Five Years, the book follows Garth as he launches his arena tour following his 14-year retirement. The collection comes with six CDs with 66 songs, including seven live recordings and …

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Brad Paisley’s ‘Truck Still Works’ and he’s taking it on tour

2024 NBCUniversal Media, LLC Brad Paisley‘s gearing up for the Truck Still Works World Tour, which kicks off May 21 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The 16-stop trek, named for his latest single, includes Brad’s first time playing both Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre and the Greek Theatre in L.A. Walker Hayes is booked for all the …

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Luke Bryan clocks in for the first of 2 ‘GMA’ appearances

ABC/Heidi Gutman The countdown is on to the 2025 premiere of American Idol on ABC, and Luke Bryan kicked off the week with Robin Roberts and Michael Strahan on Good Morning America. While Robin commented on Luke’s ever-present happy outlook, he and Michael bonded over their seemingly questionable golf games. Luke also previewed his new …

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‘Cowboy Songs’ 101: The philosophy behind Ashley McBryde’s latest ride

Disney/Larry McCormack As Ashley McBryde releases new music following 2023’s The Devil I Know, she’s feeling like there “Ain’t Enough Cowboy Songs.” The “One Night Standards” hitmaker explains exactly what she means. “I’m not saying we all need to be cowboys. I’m not saying we all need to own horses or anything like that,” she tells ABC …

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Nashville notes: Lily Rose’s inspiration + Kip Moore’s sixth album

Lily Rose‘s new track, “I Know What I Want,” was inspired by a night she opened up for Cole Swindell and Dylan Scott. Kip Moore‘s sixth album, Solitary Tracks, is out now, featuring 23 new songs. Newcomer Timothy Wayne co-wrote his latest release, “That’d Be You,” with Mark Collie, and Tim McGraw helped produce it. …

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It’s not the ‘End of the Road’ for Union Station: Alison Krauss is back with Arcadia

Down The Road Records What do Alison Krauss & Union Station sound like now that Dan Tyminski‘s not in the band? You can find out with the new track “Granite Mills,” featuring new member Russell Moore. “Jerry [Douglas], Ron [Block], Barry [Bales] and I all met when Dan Tyminski left the band,” Alison recalls, “and Jerry asked …

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‘Nothing Else’: Check out Thomas Rhett’s pick-me-up with Forrest Frank

Disney/Larry McCormack Thomas Rhett‘s showing off his spiritual side in a new collaboration with Christian artist Forrest Frank. Lest you think that means it’s a slow, sappy tune, be warned: it’s quite the opposite. “Nothing Else” is funky and upbeat, with lyrics like “I woke up to the birds singing/ hey look I’m alive/ I got …

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