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Nashville notes: Peter McCann passes + MacKenzie Porter on ‘GMA’

Songwriter Peter McCann passed away January 26 in Nashville at the age of 74. He was best known for writing smash hits like Crystal Gayle‘s “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” and Jennifer Warnes‘ “Right Time of the Night.” You can check out MacKenzie Porter performing “One Night Left” with Cheat Codes on ABC’s Good Morning America online. Copyright © 2023, ABC Audio. All …

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Morgan Wallen’s 36-track ‘One Thing at a Time’ is coming March 3

Big Loud/Mercury Morgan Wallen‘s third album, One Thing at a Time, will arrive March 3, but you don’t have to wait that long for a preview. Three tracks — “Last Night,” “Everything I Love” and “I Wrote the Book” — will arrive Monday night.  Still, that’s barely a preview of the 36-song project that includes contributions from HARDY, Eric Church, Travis …

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Nate Smith’s having a “Whiskey on You” to celebrate his first #1

Arista Nashville “Whiskey on You” will forever be the song that made Nate Smith‘s country music dreams come true. “When I released ‘Whiskey On You’ I wasn’t sure what would happen. I just knew I loved it,” he tells Billboard. “First my fans were super encouraging on social media and then country radio welcomed the song with open …

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LOCASH plans a Super Bowl Sunday tailgate with Guy Fieri

ABC LOCASH has a Super Bowl date with Guy Fieri.  Preston Brust and Chris Lucas are set to play the big game’s edition of Guy’s Flavortown Tailgate Sunday, February 12. It’ll take place right across from State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Food Network star will bring together more than 20 restaurant pop-ups and interactive dining experiences, alongside plenty …

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Dolly Parton reveals the songs she’s recording for rock album with Stevie Nicks, Steve Perry and more

Katherine Bomboy/NBC Dolly Parton continues to share bits of information about her upcoming rock album, which is due out in the late spring/early fall. She tells USA Today it will feature 28 tracks, with a mix of covers and originals. She’s also revealed a bit more on who will be joining her on what songs. Among the originals …

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Lainey Wilson’s a Rulebreaker

ABC You can officially pencil Lainey Wilson into the rulebreaker category. The “Things a Man Oughta Know” hitmaker will be honored by Billboard with its Rulebreaker Award at the magazine’s annual Women in Music Awards. Quinta Brunson from ABC’s Abbott Elementary will host the March 1 event at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles. Lainey will be honored alongside “Big Energy” hitmaker Latto, Latin …

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Luke Bryan launches the Country On Tour this summer

ABC/Connie Chornuk Luke Bryan plans to “Country On” in 2023. The superstar’s summer tour will take its name from his 30th #1, kicking off a 36-city run July 15 in Syracuse, New York.  An impressive slate of newcomers will join him on the trek, including Jackson Dean, Chayce Beckham, Jon Langston, Conner Smith, Hailey Whitters, Tyler Braden, Ashley Cooke and Alana Springsteen. “Artists get into …

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From designing his dream album covers to hitting #1, Nate Smith is making his mark

ABC This week, newcomer Nate Smith scores his first #1 on the country chart as his debut single, “Whiskey on You,” takes its place at the top.  Next up, the Paradise, California native is set to release his self-titled debut album — something he’s been dreaming of for quite awhile. “It’s like one thing to put out singles, you …

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Nashville notes: Miranda’s lyrics + the return of Jason Michael Carroll

Miranda Lambert‘s signed, handwritten lyrics to “Bluebird” are just one of the items included in the MusiCares Charity Relief Auction, which will take place Sunday, February 5, leading up to the Grammys. You can find out more details at JuliensAuctions.com. “Alyssa Lies” hitmaker Jason Michael Carroll is back with the new track “Pass It On Around,” a prelude …

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Chase Rice tackles mental health struggles in dramatic “Bench Seat” video

Kaiser Cunningham Chase Rice‘s new song, “Bench Seat” — and its accompanying video — were inspired by a friend who was going through a tough time. “My buddy was in a really dark place, to the point where he was ready to end his own life,” he explains. “It took a lot for him to take me back …

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