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Nate Smith’s simply “telling the truth” with “Whiskey on You”

ABC Not that long ago, Nate Smith was a worship leader whose hometown of Paradise, California, had been devastated by a fire. Now he has his first top-five hit with “Whiskey on You,” which he recently found out has been certified Gold. “I got really surprised at the Opry the other night when they surprised me with that plaque, and …

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Nashville notes: Chase Hates Cowboys & OD gets lyrical

You can check out the lyric video for Old Dominion‘s new single, “Memory Lane,” now. Kelsea Ballerini guests on pop singer FLETCHER‘s new music video for “Better Version.” Chase Rice unveiled one of the title tracks off his new album, I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go to Hell, Friday morning on ABC’s Good Morning America. The full record comes out February 10.   Copyright © …

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Bailey Zimmerman heads into 2023 with a handful of Platinum

ABC 2022 was a good year to be Bailey Zimmerman. The newcomer grabbed two Platinum singles: one with his first #1, “Fall in Love,” and another with his current hit, “Rock and a Hard Place.”  That makes Bailey the reigning country king of RIAA’s Class of 2022, but not the only one who made an impressive showing. Avery …

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“Me for Me”: A glimpse inside the friendship of Tyler Hubbard, TR and Russell Dickerson

ABC How well do Thomas Rhett and Russell Dickerson know their longtime friend Tyler Hubbard? Well, you’ll find some of the answers in Tyler’s new track “Me for Me.” “We weren’t even planning on writing that day but it just kinda happened,” Tyler explains on social media. “It quickly became one of my favorite songs on the album. We know …

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LOCASH books a Monster gig this summer in Music City

ABC What goes together better than monster trucks and country music? How about monster trucks and LOCASH? Preston Brust and Chris Lucas are set to play the halftime show at the Monster Jam World Finals XXII Saturday, July 1, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. You can get all the ticket info at MonsterJam.com. The “One Big Country Song” hitmakers have …

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You’ll never think of “Tulsa” the same way again after you hear Elle King’s new track

ABC/Connie Chornuk What is “Tulsa” spelled backward? Well, that’s a revelation Elle King delivers in the latest track from her first full-length country album.  “Tulsa is a song about doing someone wrong,” the “Drunk (And I Don’t Want to Go Home)” hitmaker explains.  “This is not about tearing women down but it’s about putting the blame on the wrongdoer,” …

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Party in Texas! Luke Bryan saddles up for Houston Rodeo

ABC Luke Bryan‘s ready to saddle up for one of country music’s biggest events of the entire year. He’ll play the finals of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Sunday, March 19, at NRG Stadium.  As usual, the lineup is three weeks of the biggest names in music, with a particular emphasis on country. Parker McCollum kicks …

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With a second album on the way, ‘Gold Chain Cowboy’ Parker McCollum has a “Handle” on being humble

ABC Parker McCollum‘s “Handle on You” is now in the top fifteen, and shortly before November’s CMA Awards, he revealed he’s also got a handle on his sophomore album.  “I’ll sing vocals on the last three or four songs Friday and Saturday, and it’ll be done,” he told ABC Audio, “so it’ll be out sometime …

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What are Jimmie Allen and Callista Clark up to?

Chelsea Thompson Lately, Jimmie Allen and Callista Clark have been teasing “you think they’re ready for this?” on their socials. The posts include a photo of the two of them, back to back, with Jimmie looking off into the distance and Callista looking toward the camera.  Of course, Jimmie’s currently at #1 on the country charts with “down home,” and …

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Carly Pearce, Chris Young and more help Opry head home to the Ryman

Raymond Boyd/Getty Images) Country music gets just a little bit more intimate during the month of January, as the Grand Ole Opry moves back to its former home at the historic Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville.  Country Music Hall of Famers Connie Smith and Vince Gill kick off opening weekend on Friday, January 6, with Carly Pearce, Chris Young, Lauren Alaina and many …

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