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Nashville notes: Hannah’s headed to the “Bank” + Lainey on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’

Hannah Dasher‘s new track, “Cryin’ All the Way to the Bank,” is set to arrive March 31. It’s the first new music from the Stand by Your Pan star since 2021’s The Half Record. You can presave Hannah’s new song now.  Lainey Wilson appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show Thursday, March 16. In case you missed it, watch her interview with Kelly and her …

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Walker Hayes reflects on fatherhood with two new songs

Monument Records “Fancy Like” hitmaker Walker Hayes reflects on fatherhood, loss, life and fame in his new songs “6 string american dream” and “if father time had a daughter.“ In “6 string american dream,” Walker takes a long, hard look at his life and the journey he’s trekked, with its highs and lows. “Yeah I’m a little bit …

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Here’s what you can expect for 2023 CMT Music Awards Week

Courtesy of CMT CMT has just announced the star-studded programming for this year’s CMT Music Awards Week.  Happening from March 27 to April 2, the network will air several original programs, including two new CMT Storytellers episodes featuring Dierks Bentley and CMT Music Awards co-host Kane Brown. It will also air CMT Defining, a new series of specials that will highlight the career of a featured female …

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Luke Combs is grateful for his “5 Leaf Clover”

River House Artists/Columbia Nashville Luke Combs is a lucky man, and he’s reflecting on that in his new song, “5 Leaf Clover.” Penned by Luke, Chase McGill and Jessi Alexander, the track finds the country star counting his blessings for the beautiful life he has. “I know I’m a lucky man, but I ain’t sure why I am/ ‘Cause it ain’t like anyone deserves the world …

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Carly Pearce drops new track ahead of live album

Big Machine Records Carly Pearce is giving fans a preview of her upcoming live album with a new song, “Should’ve Known Better (Live From Music City).” “I’m so excited to release my live album next week and just had to share another song with y’all before it comes out. So surprise!!! ‘Should’ve Known Better’ (Live From Music City) …

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The wait is over: Bailey Zimmerman’s debut album is coming

Warner Music Nashville/Elektra Fast-rising country newcomer Bailey Zimmerman has announced his highly anticipated debut album, Religiously. The Album. Dropping on May 12 via Warner Music Nashville/Elektra, the 16-track collection features Bailey as a co-writer on 11 of its songs. “The past two years of my life have been insane and the fact that I get to release my first ever album is so surreal,” …

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One thing that you won’t find Thomas Rhett doing? Listening to podcasts

ABC While many have jumped on the podcast train and admitted to bingeing their favorite shows for hours, Thomas Rhett hasn’t. In fact, the country star and father of four says it’s foreign territory and he doesn’t listen to any.  “I think I’m the last person in the world that has hopped on the podcast train,” Thomas says. “I’m also never …

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Nashville notes: Kassi Ashton’s Opry debut + Walker Hayes’ new songs

MCA Nashville/Interscope’s Kassi Ashton made her Grand Ole Opry debut March 15. The rising artist performed her new single “Drive You Out of My Mind” and a cover of Sammi Smith‘s “Help Me Make It Through the Night.” Walker Hayes has shared on Instagram that he’s dropping two new songs March 17: “If Father Time Had a Daughter” and “6 String American Dream.” Of …

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Listen to an acoustic version of Shania Twain’s “Queen of Me”

Todd Williamson/E! Entertainment/NBC Shania Twain has released three new songs as part of the Spotify Singles series, and they include an acoustic rendition of her song “Queen of Me,” as well as covers of Harry Styles‘ “Falling” and Howlin’ Wolf‘s “Spoonful.” Unlike its jaunty, synth-pop studio version, the reimagined “Queen of Me” features a sparse production and is primarily led by an acoustic guitar which, in turn, shines …

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A new Cole Swindell track is dropping Friday

ABC Get ready for new Cole Swindell music. The country star has shared on Instagram that a brand new song, “Broken,” is dropping March 17. While not much is revealed about the track, Cole teased a clip of the chorus, which goes, “‘Cause your heart wasn’t made to be broken/ Wasn’t meant to be in pieces/ It was made to be loved …

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