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Hop on a haunting trip to “Georgia” with Kane Brown

Sony Music Nashville Peek into Kane Brown‘s “last request” in his haunting new single, “Bury Me In Georgia.” Penned by Kane, Jordan Schmidt, Josh Hoge and Matt McGinn, the barn burner features a riveting storyline that centers around Kane’s final wish to be buried in his beloved home state of Georgia. “Bury me in Georgia/ Lemme rest in peace/ Underneath the pines/ …

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Parker McCollum announces additional tour dates

ABC Parker McCollum is giving you more opportunities to see him live this fall.  The Texas native has added six more dates to his headlining trek, with three stops in his home state, two in Alaska and one in Pennsylvania. His recent sold-out shows included stops in New York, Cincinnati and Detroit. On the music front, Parker’s slated to release his forthcoming …

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Just announced: 2023 Country Music Hall of Fame inductees

CMA The Country Music Association has announced the 2023 inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Bob McDill will be inducted in the Songwriter category. He’s penned some of country music’s biggest hits, such as Alabama‘s “Song of the South,” Alan Jackson‘s “Gone Country” and Keith Whitley‘s “Don’t Close Your Eyes.” “I am thrilled and honored to be included,” says Bob. Patty Loveless will …

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Ashley McBryde’s dropping a new song soon

ABC Ashley McBryde fans, get ready for new music.  The Arkansas native took to Instagram to share that her new song, “The Devil I Know,” is dropping on Friday, April 7. The announcement was accompanied by a visualizer of Ashley looking both serious and reflective with her hands clasped.    “Everybody’s got something to say/ About how I got to change …

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Backstage at the 2023 CMTs, it’s gratitude, disbelief, and plans to party

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for CMT Backstage at the 2023 CMT Music Awards in Austin, the theme seemed to be both gratitude and disbelief.  Newcomer Megan Moroney was so overcome she struggled to remember what month it is, after winning Breakthrough Female Video of the Year for her current hit, “Tennessee Orange.” Lainey Wilson was similarly perplexed, after taking home …

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CMT Music Awards 2023: Jelly Roll sweeps with 3 wins

Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for CMT The CMT Music Awards, which is country music’s only entirely fan-voted awards show, aired live Sunday night from Austin, Texas, hosted for the third time by Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown. Ballerini opened the show with an emotional tribute to the victims of the Nashville shooting, which occurred on March 27. “Tonight’s broadcast is …

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2023 CMT Music Awards: The winners

CMT The 2023 CMT Music Awards, co-hosted by Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown, aired live from Austin, Texas on CBS Sunday night. Here are the winners: VIDEO OF THE YEAR Kane Brown & Katelyn Brown, “Thank God” FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR Lainey Wilson, “Heart Like a Truck” MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR Jelly Roll, …

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Nashville notes: Parker McCollum on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ + Griffen Palmer’s “Unlearn”

Parker McCollum appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on March 30 to perform “Handle On You.” The single is currently number four and rising on the country charts. Watch Parker’s performance on YouTube and check out photos from his visit on Instagram.  Big Loud Records newcomer Griffen Palmer has announced his debut album with the release of its powerful title track, “Unlearn.” “I’ve …

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Charlie Puth enlists Dan + Shay for “That’s Not How This Works”

Atlantic Records Charlie Puth has tapped hit country duo Dan + Shay for his new song, “That’s Not How This Works.” Penned by Charlie, Jordan Reynolds and Dan Smyers of Dan + Shay, the searing heartbreak tune centers around a protagonist who struggles to heal from a breakup because of an ex who’s still leading him on. “Really proud of this song we created with our friend …

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Watch Kelsea Ballerini’s hilariously dramatic “IF YOU GO DOWN (I’M GOIN’ DOWN TOO)” video

Black River Entertainment Class, style, fashion, Southern charm and malice are humorously highlighted in Kelsea Ballerini‘s new music video for “IF YOU GO DOWN (I’M GOIN’ DOWN TOO).” Directed by Patrick Tracy, the cinematic visualizer features Kelsea as a happy-go-lucky woman who enjoys quality time with her tale-telling girlfriends in the neighborhood. What the public doesn’t know, however, is that this always-chirpy lady is also …

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