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There’s no slowing down Luke Combs’ “Fast Car”

ABC/Connie Chornuk Luke Combs‘ cover of Tracy Chapman‘s “Fast Car” is continuing to break records. The song is now a four-week #1 on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart, making it “the longest Country Airplay domination among remakes of pop hits,” according to Billboard. Prior to this, Brooks & Dunn and Alan Jackson tied with a three-week #1 for their covers of B.W. Stevenson‘s “My Maria” and Eddie Cochran‘s “Summertime Blues,” …

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Chris Janson talks “All I Need Is You,” ’80s country songs + Florida’s 30A

Courtesy of BMLG Records/Harpeth 60 Records If you’ve found yourself grooving along to Chris Janson‘s “All I Need Is You” midway through the song, you’re not alone. The song starts off unassumingly like a typical romantic ballad before the tempo kicks up a notch to give it a good groove. This melodic buildup and rhythm, as Chris shares, is every bit …

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Nashville notes: Kolby Cooper’s “Kill Me” + Niko Moon’s tour

Kolby Cooper has dropped his rocking new song, “Kill Me.” The track was written by Kolby alongside Michael Whitworth and producer Andrew Baylis.  Rising country duo Neon Union‘s debut EP, Double Wide Castle Sessions, is out now. The five-track set features the romantic tune “Country Radio Song.” Niko Moon has announced his BETTER WITH YOU TOUR with opening act Jordan Harvey. Tickets go on sale Friday, …

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Join Vince Gill and Paul Franklin at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum

ABC/Connie Chornuk Going to be in Nashville on Friday, August 4? Then, be sure to join country icon Vince Gill and acclaimed steel guitarist Paul Franklin at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum. The pair will join the museum’s Dave Paulson for a live conversation about their upcoming tribute album, Sweet Memories: The Music of Ray Price & The Cherokee Cowboys. …

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Corey Kent’s advice to his younger self? “Keep your priorities straight”

Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Stagecoach Corey Kent‘s 2023 has been nothing short of a record year. In May, his single “Wild as Her” hit #1 on the country charts, just before his debut album, Blacktop, dropped in June. With several firsts and career milestones achieved, Corey’s sharing the candid advice he’d give to his 15-year-old self. “Man, I think the …

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Morgan Evans extends headlining tour + announces new opener

ABC Morgan Evans has extended his Life Upside Down Tour.  The 23-date fall trek kicks off October 5 in Louisville, Kentucky, before wrapping up in Madison, Wisconsin, on December 16. Up-and-comer Erin Kinsey will serve as the opening act. Presale begins Tuesday, July 25, before the general sale on Thursday, July 27.  Check out Morgan’s announcement on Instagram, and visit his website to grab your tickets …

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Russell Dickerson taps Flo Rida for “Beauty and the Beach” remix

Courtesy of Triple Tigers Records Need a new summer jam? Fret not, Russell Dickerson has you covered with his new remix of “Beauty and the Beach” featuring Flo Rida.  “Country is definitely my first love, but I have always appreciated other genres as well. I’ve been a big fan of Flo Rida’s music for years and to have him …

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Hailey Whitters’ “Tie’r Down” was inspired by a Trisha Yearwood classic

Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BMI Hailey Whitters has dropped a breezy new song, “Tie’r Down.” Of the nostalgic track, Hailey shares, “It’s no secret I grew up a kid on ’90s country radio, and so when I went in one day to write with Rodney Clawson and Chris LaCorte, I was reminiscing about Trisha Yearwood‘s song ‘XXX’s & OOO’s.’” “I was thinking …

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Rock out to Chris Young’s nostalgic “Young Love & Saturday Nights”

Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville The wait is over: Chris Young‘s “Young Love & Saturday Nights” is finally out. After several teases of the song on social media, Chris has dropped the euphoric track, which he produced with Corey Crowder and Chris DeStefano.  “When I first heard this song, I immediately connected with the groove and the lyrics with nods to …

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Bailey Zimmerman takes you behind the scenes of Morgan Wallen’s tour

Jason Kempin/Getty Images There’s never a dull moment when you’re on tour with Morgan Wallen. Just ask his opening act, Bailey Zimmerman. “Man, the tour is just insane. It’s a family out there, really. We’re all hangin’. We got putting greens. We got ice baths and dirt bikes and hoverboards, and everybody’s constantly walking around,” Bailey tells …

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