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Michael Ray drops title track of upcoming EP

Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville Michael Ray‘s giving fans a preview of his Dive Bars & Broken Hearts EP with its title track. Out now, the song was penned by Jesse Frasure and Josh Thomson and arrived with a video by Cypress Hill/Good Charlotte director Spidey Smith. “I really wanted to pull the reality and the music together,” Michael says of the video. “I want people …

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Bailey Zimmerman plots 2024 headlining tour

ABC Burgeoning country star Bailey Zimmerman has announced his 2024 RELIGIOUSLY. THE TOUR.  The international trek kicks off stateside on February 1 in Los Angeles, with stops in cities such as Indianapolis, Salt Lake City, New York and Houston. Following his U.S. dates, Bailey will head across the pond for shows in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Belfast. The tour will …

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For Keith Urban, the “invigorating energy” is still alive, after 50 years of CMA Fest

Jason Kempin/Getty Images The 50th anniversary of the festival formerly known as Fan Fair came to a close Sunday night in Nashville, after four nights of concerts starring the biggest names in country music.  Even before he took the stage, Keith Urban was already feeling the vibe. “You KNOW people are out there that have never been to …

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Jimmie Allen sued by second woman for sexual assault, recording sex video

ABC/Michael Le Brecht II The sexual assault accusations continue for Jimmie Allen as a second woman, identified as Jane Doe 2, has come forward with assault claims.  A new lawsuit was filed on Friday, June 9, in Tennessee federal court, accusing Allen of sexual assault and secretly recording their sexual encounter. This arrives a month after news of Allen’s alleged rape and …

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Nashville notes: Chase Matthew’s ‘Come Get Your Memory’ + Brooke Eden’s ‘Outlaw Love’ EP

New Warner Music Nashville artist Chase Matthew has released his sophomore album, Come Get Your Memory. The 25-song record includes Chase’s chest-thumping single, “Love You Again.” Brooke Eden‘s new EP, Outlaw Love, has arrived. The autobiographical four-track set was co-written by Brooke and includes the empowering title track. Colbie Caillat is set to release her debut solo country album, Along the Way, on September 22. The 13-track …

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Here’s your final chance to visit Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival

NBC Haven’t stopped by Dollywood for their Flower & Food Festival yet? Then be sure to do so soon before its final day on Sunday, June 11. The springtime festival offers a stunning array of seasonal blossoms, scrumptious treats, massive mosaicultures, aerial performances and more. Visitors will also get the opportunity to take pictures under Dollywood’s signature Umbrella Sky. For …

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Parker McCollum lines up winter tour dates

ABC Parker McCollum‘s closing out 2023 with five headlining shows in December. The multiple-city trek includes stops in Las Vegas, Nevada; San Antonio, Texas; Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Fort Worth, Texas. Corey Kenty, Catie Offerman and Chancey Williams will open on select dates. Tickets for these newly announced dates go on sale Friday, June 16, at 10 a.m. local time. To purchase …

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Lauren Alaina’s ‘Unlocked’ features a playful duet with Lainey Wilson

Courtesy of Big Loud Records The wait for new Lauren Alaina music is finally over. Lauren’s brand new EP, Unlocked, has arrived. The six-song set includes the previously released “A Walk In The Bar” and “Hangovers,” as well as a sprightly and cheeky duet with Lainey Wilson (“Thicc As Thieves”). “I’m so proud to have Unlocked out in the world today,” shares Lauren. “Five years ago, I don’t know that …

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Gabby introduces next album with “Glory Days”

Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville Gabby Barrett has dropped her new single, “Glory Days.” Penned by Gabby, Emily Weisband, James McNair and Seth Mosley, the soaring track captures Gabby’s immense gratitude for all she has in her life. “This is as good as it gets, I don’t know what I would change/ I love this life that we live, I love …

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Preview Carrie’s ‘Denim & Rhinestones (Deluxe Edition)’ with “Take Me Out”

Courtesy of Capitol Records Nashville Carrie Underwood‘s set to release a deluxe version of her ninth studio album, Denim & Rhinestones, on September 22.  The expanded record adds six new songs, including Carrie’s latest single, “Out of That Truck,” and a brand new track, “Take Me Out,” which dropped Friday, June 9.  Denim & Rhinestones arrived in June 2022 and spawned the singles “Ghost Story” and “Hate My …

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