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Luke Combs says bringing “Fast Car” to a new generation is a “super unique” opportunity

ABC/Connie Chornuk Luke Combs‘ new version of Tracy Chapman‘s 1988 hit “Fast Car” is sitting at #1 on the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase Country charts. Luke says he’s thrilled he gets to be the one who introduces one of his favorite songs to a “whole generation” of new fans, even though he’s less than confident in his ability to perform …

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Nashville notes: Toby Keith’s upcoming award + Ashley McBryde’s signed guitar

Toby Keith will receive the Country Icon Award at the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards. Fellow country star Blake Shelton will present the award to him. Ashley McBryde is giving away a signed guitar. All you have to do is presave her forthcoming album The Devil I Know, and you’ll automatically be entered for a chance to win. RaeLynn‘s first children’s book, Raisin’ Me A Country Girl, …

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Dylan Scott is Jockey’s brand new ambassador

Danielle Del Valle/Getty Images Dylan Scott has joined Jockey as their newest ambassador.  The “My Girl” hitmaker will be the face of Jockey’s latest collections, Jockey Outdoors™ by Luke Bryan and Jockey® Made in America Collection. “I’m absolutely beside myself to be partnering with such a legendary brand like Jockey,” shares Dylan. “I’ve worn Jockey for so many years – …

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Hear a preview of Lady A’s new song, “Love You Back”

Amy Sussman/Getty Images for The Recording Academy New music’s on the horizon for Lady A. The group recently shared a clip of their as-yet-unreleased song “Love You Back.” “We just got a few mixes back on some new music that we’re pretty amped up about. This one is called ‘Love You Back,’” Lady A captions their …

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Dustin Lynch covers Toby Keith with young fan onstage

John Medina/Getty Images You just never know what to expect at a Dustin Lynch show. Recently, the “Ridin’ Roads” hitmaker brought up a young, country music-loving fan onstage to share the spotlight with him.  “Get on that stage, Nikko. You good? Nikko, I’ve got to see what’s under the cowboy hat, man. What kind of haircut are you rocking?” Dustin …

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Luke Combs’ “Fast Car” is now RIAA-certified Platinum

ABC Luke Combs‘ cover of Tracy Chapman‘s “Fast Car” has been certified Platinum by the RIAA. This milestone arrives as “Fast Car” sits atop both the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase Country charts this week. “That song’s just been a huge part of my life for a really long time,” Luke says of “Fast Car.” “It’s one of the first …

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Chayce Beckham spotlights pain and struggle in “23” video

ABC/Eric McCandless Chayce Beckham has dropped the music video for his autobiographical single, “23.” The movie-like visualizer follows the protagonist as he navigates his troubled life, which involves both relationship and alcohol struggles.  “Now I’m 23 and there ain’t nobody who can drink like me/ Soon I’ll be 24 and the Lord knows that I can’t drink no more/ I know I shoulda …

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Walker Hayes to drop two new songs soon

Jason Kempin/Getty Images “Fancy Like” hitmaker Walker Hayes will be releasing two new songs on Friday, July 28. The tracks, “Stetson” and “Show Me The Country,” will follow “if father time had a daughter” and “6 string american dream,” both of which arrived in March. Walker’s two new tracks are available for presave now.  While you wait, check out a preview of “Stetson” on …

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Performing on the CMA Fest main stage has been a dream come true for Jordan Davis

ABC/Connie Chornuk Jordan Davis recently experienced a “wild,” full-circle moment. After years of hard work, he finally got to perform at Nissan Stadium for this year’s CMA Fest. “This is my first time ever playing a stadium,” Jordan tells the press prior to his performance. “During soundcheck, I was thinking about how I used to drive past the stadium on the …

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Jason Aldean says “Try That In A Small Town” accusations are “not only meritless, but dangerous”

ABC/Larry McCormack Jason Aldean says online accusations his “Try That In A Small Town” video is “pro-lynching” are “not only meritless, but dangerous.”  The video shows the Georgia native performing the song in front of a courthouse with an American flag at the entrance, intercut with news footage of a burning flag, protesters clashing with police and a …

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