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Scotty McCreery to join the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame

Jason Kempin/Getty Images Country music’s own Scotty McCreery has been announced as a 2023 North Carolina Music Hall of Fame inductee.  This year’s class also includes Betty Davis, George Beverly Shea, Loudon Wainwright III, Fetchin Bones and Bill Curtis.  Of his honor, Scotty says, “I am honored to be announced today as a 2023 inductee into the North Carolina Music Hall Of Fame!!! Congrats …

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Morgan Wallen + Lil Durk reunite on “Stand By Me”

ABC Morgan Wallen has joined rapper Lil Durk on his song “Stand By Me.” Featured on Lil Durk’s new album, Almost Healed, the spirited country-trap tune opens with Morgan’s signature vocal delivery, before Lil Durk arrives in the first verse.  “If tomorrow I lost it all/ And everything that I have was gone/ When there’s nobody else to call/ Would you stand by me? Would you …

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Did Jelly Roll just say he’s more excited about his ABC documentary than his album?

ABC/Stewart Cook Jelly Roll‘s got two big projects rolling out soon: His debut country album, Whitsitt Chapel, and his ABC News Studio-produced documentary, Jelly Roll: Save Me. The documentary will offer fans an inside look at Jelly Roll’s life from his early years battling addiction and mental health struggles, to spending time behind bars to rising up to …

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Nashville notes: Darius Rucker’s vinyl + Craig Morgan’s tour

Darius Rucker is celebrating the 10th anniversary of True Believers by releasing the album on vinyl for the first time. Visit Darius’ merch store to preorder an exclusive signed copy. Tickets for Grand Ole Opry member Craig Morgan‘s upcoming God Family Country Tour 2023 are available now. Get yours at craigmorgan.com. Hannah Ellis is dropping a fun new song, “Wine Country,” on June 9. …

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Georgette Jones launches new Apple Sin Whiskey

Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images Country singer/songwriter Georgette Jones, daughter of country legends Tammy Wynette and George Jones, has launched the Georgette Jones Apple Sin Whiskey. The apple cinnamon-flavored whiskey is created by Kentucky Master Distiller and bottled at 72 proof. Praised as a “deliciously smooth drink,” the liquor can also be used as a baste for meats, apple pie filling or served as a …

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The military “hits close to home” for Jordan Davis

Nathan Congleton/NBC Jordan Davis has a great deal of gratitude for the men and women who serve our country. After all, he’s witnessed the selfless sacrifices made by some of his family members. “You know, both my grandparents were in the service; my cousin was also a Marine, so the military hits close to home,” shares Jordan. “I mean I can’t say …

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Dierks Bentley shares Memorial Day reflection: “We would not exist without those courageous men and women”

ABC Dierks Bentley may not be on the front line serving the country, but his life as a touring artist and time away from family has given him a deeper gratitude for the sacrifices U.S. servicemen and women make daily. “On the most basic level, I think, for me on the road, I just think about being gone two, three days at …

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Ashley McBryde embraces her rock side on new Halestorm collab

Todd Owyoung/NBC Ashley McBryde has joined rock group Halestorm for a duet of their song “Terrible Things.” The soaring ballad finds lead singer Lzzy Hale and Ashley trading verses before joining in the powerful chorus. “I’ve loved Halestorm for longer than I can remember,” says Ashley. “I thought my team was messing with me when they said Lzzy asked if I wanted to sing on ‘Terrible Things’ …

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Jackson Dean, Josh Ross cover Johnny Cash + Bob Dylan’s “Girl from the North Country”

Chad Wadsworth/CBS Jackson Dean and up-and-comer Josh Ross have teamed up to cover Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan‘s timeless duet, “Girl from the North Country.” Released via Spotify Singles, Jackson and Josh trade verses and harmonize on the reimagined track as they bring the romantic story to life. “It’s a damn good tune,” shares Jackson. “I hope we did it justice for Dylan and Cash. This …

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Michael Ray’s inviting you to his EP release party

Cindy Ord/Getty Images Michael Ray fans: If you’re going to be in Nashville for this year’s CMA Fest, you’re in luck. Michael’s throwing a party to celebrate his Dive Bars & Broken Hearts EP with you, the fans.  “I’m so excited to share that we’re throwing a #DiveBarsAndBrokenHearts EP release party June 8 at The 5 Spot in Nashville, and TICKETS …

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