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Nate Smith covers Snow Patrol’s “Chasing Cars”

Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville Nate Smith has put his spin on Snow Patrol‘s 2006 hit “Chasing Cars.” The cover arrives after Nate teased it on social media in July. As a response to fans’ demand, Nate decided to jump into the studio to officially record his rendition of the track and release it. According to a press release, “Nate’s …

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Dustin Lynch taps Jelly Roll for nostalgic “Chevrolet”

Courtesy of Broken Bow Records Dustin Lynch and Jelly Roll have released “Chevrolet,” and it’s a song that drips with nostalgia. The song, which is an interpolation of Dobie Gray‘s 1973 smash “Drift Away,” was authored by Chase McGill, Hunter Phelps and Jessi Alexander. Mentor Williams, who penned “Drift Away,” is also included as a songwriter. “There is something in the air in Nashville right now, where writers are on the …

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Jordan Davis loved celebrating the country music community at ACM Honors

Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM Get ready for another star-studded special: ACM Honors. The 16th annual Academy of Country Music Honors is airing on Fox September 18. This year’s ACM Special Awards honorees include Tim McGraw (ACM Icon Award), Chris Stapleton (ACM Triple Crown Award), Kane Brown (ACM International Award) and former Universal Music Group Nashville CEO Mike Dungan (ACM Icon Award). The show …

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Nashville notes: Charlie Worsham + Kip Moore’s collab, BRELAND’s ‘The Extra Mile’

Charlie Worsham has teamed up with Kip Moore for an infectious new collaboration, “Kiss Like You Dance.” Of the song, Charlie shares, “‘Kiss Like You Dance’ is irresistibly fun to play, it’s a fun singalong and it’s full of honkytonk guitar gold. I love playing it live. I’m especially excited that my buddy Kip is on this track.” “Kiss Like …

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Get fall-ready with Dierks Bentley’s Desert Son collection

ABC With fall right around the corner, it’s time to be cool-weather ready. If you’re in search of new flannel and Western shirts to add to your closet, look no further than Dierks Bentley‘s Desert Son. The lifestyle collection, which is Dierks’ line with Flag & Anthem, features various vintage and Western shirts, including the Parker Vintage Washed Western …

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Enjoy some of Darius Rucker’s “Southern Comfort”

Courtesy of Universal Music Group Nashville Darius Rucker has dropped a nostalgic new song, “Southern Comfort.” Chris LaCorte, Matt Rogers and Josh Osborne penned the track, and the breezy hometown ode finds Darius reliving heartwarming memories of life back home. “That gentle breeze makes me think I’m three sheets to the wind/ When the fireflies light me up right makes the whole world spin/ …

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Kelsea Ballerini surprises her high school with tickets to ‘The Homecoming Show’

ABC Kelsea Ballerini may be a superstar, but she’s not forgotten where she came from.  The “half of my hometown” singer recently announced her headlining The Homecoming Show, set to take place in her hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee. Just as the news rolled out on September 12, Kelsea returned to Central High School live via video to surprise everyone with tickets to …

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Maren Morris ushers in a new chapter with ‘The Bridge’

Courtesy of Columbia Records Maren Morris is starting afresh with a new two-pack, The Bridge. The project features the break-free anthem “The Tree” and the ruminative “Get The Hell Out Of Here.” Maren co-wrote both tracks with longtime collaborators Jimmy Robbins and Laura Veltz. “As I’ve been working on my record nonstop this year, I realized these two songs deserved a moment on their own …

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Dan + Shay are “really proud” of ‘Bigger Houses’

Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville Dan + Shay‘s new album, Bigger Houses, has finally arrived. The 12-track collection was co-produced by the duo’s Dan Smyers and Scott Hendricks and first previewed with the title track, “Heartbreak On The Map” and its lead single, “Save Me The Trouble.” Of the project, Dan shares, “Some of our records have been more pop or hip-hop/R&B-infused, but on this record, …

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Blake, Kane, Kelsea + more to perform on ‘People’s Choice Country Awards’

Trae Patton/NBC Get ready for a star-studded night of music at the People’s Choice Country Awards. Blake Shelton, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Dan + Shay, Carly Pearce, Little Big Town, Jelly Roll, HARDY, Toby Keith and Wynonna Judd have been announced as the show’s performers.  In addition to performing, Toby Keith and Wynonna will receive the Country Icon Award and Country Champion Award, respectively. Little Big Town will also …

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