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“I’m really proud of this song”: Jake Owen releases new single, “Up There Down Here”

Big Loud Records Jake Owen‘s new single, “Up There Down Here” is a tribute to angels on earth.  Though the song’s leading man doesn’t frequent the church, he compares the love of his life to “a cross on a chain and red wine stain” and says he’s “more a backroad than a front pew.”  “I’m a …

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Ashley McBryde honors late songwriter Dennis Linde with ’Lindeville’ album

Warner Music Nashville Ashley McBryde has opened up about the creation process behind her new album, Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville, and how the fictional town and characters came to life while she and six writers were on a retreat. Brothers Osborne collaborated on the album, with John Osborne serving as co-producer while T.J. Osborne sings with Ashley on “Play Ball.” Brandy Clark, Caylee Hammack and Pillbox Patti appear as …

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Nashville notes: Martina McBride announces Christmas shows, Morgan Wade’s headlining tour & more

Martina McBride has announced dates for her 12th annual The Joy of Christmas Tour, kicking off on November 26 in Greensboro, North Carolina, and concluding on December 18 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Tickets go on sale Friday.  Morgan Wade has announced her headlining 2023 No Signs of Slowing Down Tour, beginning on February 24 in Louisville, Kentucky, and …

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“Over the moon”: Kane Brown reflects on performing in Australia and New Zealand for the first time

ABC/Randy Holmes Kane Brown traveled a long way from home to entertain his fans.  Following a four-day stint headlining arenas in Australia and New Zealand for the first time, Kane is flying high on the experience, recalling how he never imagined while growing up in the South that one day he’d be performing for fans across the globe.  “A Boy …

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Luke Combs sits at #1 for second week with “The Kind of Love We Make”

Sony Music Nashville Luke Combs is on top of the charts — again.  For the second week in a row, Luke is at #1 on country radio with “The Kind of Love We Make,” his 14th #1 hit. It’s also the second single off chart-topping studio album Growin’ Up, which was released in June. Luke serves as co-writer and …

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Lainey Wilson and Hailey Whitters prank expecting father Jon Pardi onstage

Capitol Records Nashville Jon Pardi is a soon-to-be father, and his tour openers Lainey Wilson and Hailey Whitters are celebrating the news in a humorous fashion.  At a recent show, Lainey and Hailey donned a pair of baby costumes complete with giant diapers, a bonnet and a bib that reads “cry baby.” They ventured out onstage to surprise Jon in …

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Wynonna Judd says it’s “important” to continue The Judds tour

ABC/Connie Chornuk Wynonna Judd has mixed emotions as she prepares to kick off The Judds: The Final Tour solo.  On April 30, one day before The Judds were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, matriarch Naomi Judd died by suicide. Two weeks prior, the legendary duo had announced a final reunion tour, taking them to 11 cities across …

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Kelsea Ballerini changes song lyrics to reflect divorce from Morgan Evans

Black River Entertainment Kelsea Ballerini is making sure her music reflects real life, by changing the lyrics to her songs. The 29-year-old country star performed in New York over the weekend and notably changed the lyrics to reflect her split from Morgan Evans, from whom she filed for divorce last month.  As seen in a video captured by The Sun reporter Rachael …

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No more ‘Madness’: Maddie & Tae’s album name just might have “manifested” some crazy life events

Mercury Nashville Maddie & Tae are completing their Through the Madness album cycle Friday, closing the chapter with its second and final installment, Through the Madness Vol. 2. “We’ll probably be done with Vol. 2. I don’t think anyone wants Vol. 100 of Madness,” jokes bandmate Maddie Font, pointing out that the album cycle’s title …

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Nashville notes: Tyler Hubbard’s new music video and Tanya Tucker’s ‘Monarch’ guest spot

Tyler Hubbard just shared the music video for “Inside and Out,” one of the songs off his Dancin’ in the Country EP. The clip was filmed in Nashville. Tanya Tucker is a featured guest star on next week’s episode of Monarch, which airs on Fox and co-stars Trace Adkins and Susan Sarandon. Copyright © 2022, …

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