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Stroll down “Memory Lane” with Old Dominion

ABC Old Dominion‘s hoping you’ll take a walk down “Memory Lane” with them on Thursday. That’s the title of the band’s new single, which arrives January 5.  “Sometimes, when I’m feeling overwhelmed, or missing someone, or maybe just feel a little nostalgic, there are places in my mind I can go that are full of …

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From Patsy Cline to Chris Stapleton, Rolling Stone weighs in on country’s best singers

ABC Who’s the best country singer of all time? According to Rolling Stone‘s new ranking of the 200 best singers across all genres, it’s Patsy Cline. She comes in at #13, just a dozen spaces behind Aretha Franklin, who lands on top.  Elvis Presley‘s at #17, just ahead of George Jones at #24, who’s often referred to as the greatest country …

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“Let it go”: Priscilla Block is ditching the things that “don’t serve” her in 2023

Mercury Nashville Priscilla Block is parting ways with bad habits and unhelpful hang-ups in 2023, and she’s encouraging fans to join her. In a video posted to TikTok, the breakout star reflected on her New Year’s goal of letting go of anything and everything that’s holding her back. “This is the time of year to let go …

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The Year in Music 2022: Country says goodbye to Loretta, Naomi, Alabama’s Jeff Cook and more

While there were plenty of happy moments in country music in 2022, we also collectively mourned some beloved artists. In October, the iconic Loretta Lynn passed away peacefully at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee at age 90. The Coal Miner’s Daughter helped pave the way for women in country music, writing and singing songs that tackled …

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The Year in Music 2022: Morgan Wallen bounces back big in 2022

2021 was a year filled with controversy for Morgan Wallen, after he was caught on video in February of that year using a racial slur, but the East Tennessee native bounced back in a big way in 2022.  Morgan took home the ACM Album of the Year trophy for his double set, Dangerous, and also picked up …

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Nashville’s Big Bash collabs revealed: Ashley McBryde + Sheryl Crow, Jimmie Allen + Flo Rida and more

ABC Music City’s New Year’s Eve party isn’t just a star-studded countdown to 2023, it’s also the scene of a whole lot of A-lister team-ups. The complete lineup of collaborations for New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash was revealed on Thursday, featuring several joint performances between some of the biggest stars in the country …

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“If I Didn’t Love You”: 2022 keeps it flowing for Jason Aldean

In 2019, the Academy of Country Music declared Jason Aldean one of its rare Artists of the Decade, perhaps a sign to some superstars that things might be slowing down. Close to four years later, that’s still not the case for the Peach State native.  2022 saw Jason release the remainder of his mammoth Macon, Georgia project, adding bonus …

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Jelly Roll is adopting a low-tech lifestyle for the new year: “I’m going into 2023 without a phone”

ABC Anyone with a busy schedule — and a smartphone — can attest to how difficult it is to clear your mind and be present in the moment, and Jelly Roll is no exception. But the rising country star is making a plan to combat distraction and added stress. He’s ditching his phone in 2023, …

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Lainey Wilson revisits a 2018 release + covers Rick Derringer with a new two-pack of songs

ABC/Randy Holmes Lainey Wilson is closing out the year with fresh recordings of two familiar songs via Spotify Singles. In one performance, Lainey breathes new life into an early career release with “Middle Finger,” a song originally recorded for a self-titled EP that she put out in 2018. Even though it’s a few years old, …

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No Bad Vibes for Old Dominion; who knows what’s ahead in 2023?

2022 will go down as the year that put Lainey Wilson on the map. The Country Music Association named her Female Vocalist of the Year the very first time she was nominated and crowned her New Artist of the Year, as well. Earlier, the Academy of Country Music agreed, bestowing both New Female Artist and Song of …

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