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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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Goodbye, Sony: A new chapter awaits Miranda Lambert

ABC Miranda Lambert has departed from Sony Music Nashville, the record label she’s been with for two decades. “Since I was 19-years-old, Sony has been my home in Nashville. Over the last 20 years Together we have released albums that allowed me to share my story with the world, and we’ve reached heights I’d never even dreamed were possible,” Miranda wrote …

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Jelly Roll’s new album will take you to ‘Whitsitt Chapel’

ABC Multi-genre superstar Jelly Roll has announced his new album, Whitsitt Chapel. Arriving on June 2 via BMG/Stoney Creek Records, the 13-song record marks Jelly’s debut full-length country album. “This album is about growth and gratitude happening in my life. I wanted to create a project that felt hopeful,” shares Jelly, who named the project after his hometown church. “I believe the worst …

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Swimming underwater in a wedding dress is no easy feat, just ask Carly Pearce

Trae Patton/NBC Carly Pearce delivered a stunning and cinematic music video for her single “What He Didn’t Do.” The visualizer captured her performing the song on a beach, before gradually walking toward and submerging herself underwater in a white wedding dress.  That had some fans wondering — was that really Carly swimming underwater, or was it a stunt …

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Nashville notes: Chase Matthew’s Opry debut + Terri Clark to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame

ABC Up-and-comer Chase Matthew made his Grand Ole Opry debut Wednesday, March 14. One of Warner Music Nashville’s newest artists, Chase performed his songs “Born for This” and “County Line.” Country music’s Little Big Town, Lady A and LeAnn Rimes join the lineup of artists honoring the Beach Boys in the upcoming CBS television special, A Grammy Salute To The Beach Boys. The two-hour tribute will also feature performances from John Legend, Brandi …

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