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Tracy Chapman reacts to the success of Luke Combs’ version of “Fast Car”

ABC/Connie Chornuk Tracy Chapman’s debut single, “Fast Car,” has become an unlikely hit on the country charts thanks to Luke Combs‘ cover of the tune, and Chapman can’t quite believe it. “I never expected to find myself on the country charts, but I’m honored to be there,” Chapman tells Billboard. “I’m happy for Luke and his success and grateful that new …

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Star-studded CMA Fest documentary to air on ABC

Courtesy of CMA/ABC CMA Fest: 50 Years of Fan Fair is set to make its broadcast debut Tuesday, July 18, on ABC. The 75-minute documentary, which premiered on Hulu July 5, chronicles CMA Fest’s storied history and the road leading to its 50th anniversary. Featured in the film are exclusive archival footage of the festival’s early years as well as interviews …

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Miranda Lambert + Leon Bridges tease “If You Were Mine” video

Courtesy of Vanner Records Miranda Lambert and Leon Bridges are readying to drop the music video for their new duet, “If You Were Mine.” The breezy, romantic ode, which arrived in June, was penned by Miranda, Ashley Monroe and Jesse Frasure, and is Miranda’s first collaboration with Leon. “We’re on the set of our duet,” Miranda teased in an Instagram video with Leon. The post also featured …

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Hailey Whitters shares the backstory of her career-changing single, “Everything She Ain’t”

Theo Wargo/Getty Images Hailey Whitters‘ “Everything She Ain’t” is fast becoming a hit on country radio.  However, perhaps unbeknownst to many, the spirited track, which Hailey wrote with Bryan Simpson and Ryan Tyndell, almost never saw the light of day. “[‘Everything She Ain’t’] has been such an interesting song in my career in general. You know, I wrote that song. It literally came out …

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Nashville notes: Jo Dee Messina’s giveaway + Lauren Alaina on ‘The Bachelorette’

Jo Dee Messina‘s new song, “Just To Be Loved,” arrives Friday, July 7. Presave it now for a chance to win exclusive merch from Jo Dee. Watch her announcement on Instagram. Lauren Alaina recently performed a new, as-yet-unreleased tune, “Just Wanna Know That You Love Me,” on ABC’s The Bachelorette.  Ian Munsick‘s new EP, Me and a Fiddle, is out now. The project features acoustic …

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Make nature-inspired clay art at the Country Music Hall of Fame

Getty Images If you’re headed to Nashville this month, be sure to check out the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Clay Craft session. During the one-hour workshop, attendees will get to make a mini clay pinch pot or a plant pressing medallion, both of which can be taken home as souvenirs. Both nature and country music serve as inspiration …

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Morgan Wallen’s ‘One Thing at a Time’ continues to break records

Courtesy of Big Loud Records Morgan Wallen‘s One Thing at a Time is #1 on the Billboard 200 chart for its 15th non-consecutive week. With 110,500 units sold in the U.S. in the final week of June, the album also earned the record for the “most weeks any album has exceeded 100,000 units since the Billboard 200 began ranking titles by units in December …

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Luke Combs races to #1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart with “Fast Car”

ABC/Connie Chornuk Luke Combs‘ “Fast Car” is #1 on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart. The song, which is a cover of Tracy Chapman‘s 1988 pop hit, spent 11 weeks on the chart before ascending to the peak. Currently, it’s also #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, just behind Morgan Wallen‘s multi-week #1, “Last Night.” Luke’s latest success with “Fast Car” also marks the first time …

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Gabby Barrett’s family takes centerstage in “Glory Days” video

Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville Gabby Barrett has dropped a heartwarming music video for her new single, “Glory Days.” Directed by Alexa Campbell, the slice-of-life visualizer spotlights Gabby’s “glory days” as she spends family time with husband Cade Foehner and their two kids, 2-and-a-half-year-old Baylah May and 8-month-old Augustine Boone. “It was so fun filming this as a family. I hope you smile as much …

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Jordan Davis notches two-week #1 with “Next Thing You Know”

Courtesy of MCA Nashville   Jordan Davis‘ “Next Thing You Know” holds steady at #1 for two weeks on the Mediabase Country chart. The romantic ode, which was written with Greylan James, Chase McGill and Josh Osborne, is Jordan’s sixth career #1 single and third multi-week chart-topper.  “Next Thing You Know” is the latest single from Jordan’s album, Bluebird Days. The 17-song project also includes the previous #1 hits “What My World Spins Around” …

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