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Ashley McBryde previews her forthcoming cowboy song

Disney/Larry McCormack Ashley McBryde‘s returning with new music on Dec. 6. The Arkansas native announced Monday that she’s dropping “Ain’t Enough Cowboy Songs” — and it’s been a long time coming for her. “I always wanted a cowboy song of my own. I’m so thankful for the ones that got us here,” Ashley says in …

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Beyoncé to perform ‘Cowboy Carter’ hits at halftime during NFL game on Christmas

Parkwood Entertainment Beyoncé fans are getting a huge Christmas gift this year: a live performance from Queen Bey herself. The singer will perform during halftime of the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans game on Christmas Day as part of Netflix’s first-ever NFL Christmas Gameday. The game kicks off at 4:30 p.m. ET from NRG Stadium in …

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Carly Pearce, Little Big Town, Jordan Davis + more presenting at CMA Awards

Disney/Tanner Yeager The presenters for the 2024 CMA Awards have been revealed. Country music’s Carly Pearce, Little Big Town, Jordan Davis, Dustin Lynch, New Artist of the Year nominees Nate Smith and Mitchell Tenpenny, Clint Black and Country Music Hall of Fame members The Oak Ridge Boys have been added to the star-studded bill of presenters. Also …

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Luke Bryan + Lainey Wilson on their rise to being CMA Awards hosts: ‘It’s an amazing hill to climb’

Disney/Brian Bowen Smith Just like most country artists, Luke Bryan and Lainey Wilson started watching the CMA Awards back in their hometowns before pursuing a singing career and, eventually, getting nominated and winning trophies. So to them, being invited to host Country Music’s Biggest Night is kind of a surreal moment. “The first time I got asked to …

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Nashville Notes: Dwight Yoakam’s ‘Brighter Days’ + new tunes from Restless Road and Payton Smith

Dwight Yoakam has returned with his first album in nine years, Brighter Days. The 14-track project features three covers, including The Carter Family‘s “Keeping On the Sunny Side.” Rising singer/songwriter Payton Smith has released a new track, “Camouflage Town.” Though he didn’t write it, Payton says its storyline is very much autobiographical. “When I listened to the …

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Thomas Rhett + Teddy Swims reunite on ‘Somethin’ ‘Bout a Woman’

Courtesy of The Valory Music Co. Longtime friends Thomas Rhett and Teddy Swims have reunited in the studio for a duet version of “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Woman.” “This collaboration has been something I’ve been wanting to do for a while now,” says Thomas. “Teddy and I first met through our producer Julian Bunetta back in …

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Blake Shelton drops music video for new single ‘Texas’

Courtesy of BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville Blake Shelton may be from Oklahoma, but it’s all about “Texas” for him in his new song. The music video for “Texas,” which dropped Friday, features Blake sitting in a bar and wondering where his ex has gone after she “disappeared quicker than this double shot of Jim” — but he …

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Shaboozey aims to deliver hope with ‘Good News’

Courtesy of American Dogwood/EMPIRE For anyone who’s feeling down and out, Shaboozey has a song for you. The “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” singer dropped “Good News” on Friday, and just as the title suggests, he hopes it delivers good news to listeners. “The response to this song the past 12 hours has been unreal! It’s telling …

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Brooks & Dunn ‘reinvent time-tested classics’ on ‘Reboot II’

Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville  Brooks & Dunn‘s long-awaited, star-studded Reboot II has finally arrived. The 18-track collection includes reimagined and rerecorded duet versions of your favorite Brooks & Dunn songs, including “Neon Moon” with Morgan Wallen, “She’s Not the Cheatin’ Kind” with Hailey Whitters and “Only in America” with Corey Kent. “18 Brooks & Dunn songs …

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Here’s what you can expect for 2024 CMA Awards week

Courtesy of Country Music Association The 2024 CMA Awards show is just days away, y’all. So what better way to saddle up for it than with six days of exciting programs? Happening Nov. 16-21, ABC will air several specials, interviews and previews, as well as performances on its morning news and night talk shows. This includes …

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