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From designing his dream album covers to hitting #1, Nate Smith is making his mark

ABC This week, newcomer Nate Smith scores his first #1 on the country chart as his debut single, “Whiskey on You,” takes its place at the top.  Next up, the Paradise, California native is set to release his self-titled debut album — something he’s been dreaming of for quite awhile. “It’s like one thing to put out singles, you …

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Nashville notes: Miranda’s lyrics + the return of Jason Michael Carroll

Miranda Lambert‘s signed, handwritten lyrics to “Bluebird” are just one of the items included in the MusiCares Charity Relief Auction, which will take place Sunday, February 5, leading up to the Grammys. You can find out more details at JuliensAuctions.com. “Alyssa Lies” hitmaker Jason Michael Carroll is back with the new track “Pass It On Around,” a prelude …

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Chase Rice tackles mental health struggles in dramatic “Bench Seat” video

Kaiser Cunningham Chase Rice‘s new song, “Bench Seat” — and its accompanying video — were inspired by a friend who was going through a tough time. “My buddy was in a really dark place, to the point where he was ready to end his own life,” he explains. “It took a lot for him to take me back …

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Chris Janson’s “All I Need Is You” is a tribute to wife Kelly

BMLG/Harpeth 60 Records Chris Janson‘s first new music on Big Machine has finally arrived. Just like his chart-topping hit “Done,” the new single, “All I Need Is You,” is a tribute to his wife, Kelly. “There are so many things we all want,” Chris says, before quoting a couple things mentioned in the song’s beginning lyric. “We’ve all …

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Jake Owen’s “Boots Miss Yours”

ABC Jake Owen‘s ushering in 2023 with a brand new track called “My Boots Miss Yours.” “My boots miss yours/ What ya say we get ’em back together/ Make a little trail of clothes and leather/ Let ’em hang out on the bedroom floor/ My boots miss yours,” the Florida native sings in the uptempo two-step. “It’s a new year, so …

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Luke, Cody and Keith have a Watershed moment

ABC Luke Bryan, Cody Johnson and Keith Urban will headline this year’s Watershed Music and Camping Festival August 4, 5, 6 at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington. Carly Pearce, Lainey Wilson, Travis Denning, Ernest, Kameron Marlowe, Parker McCollum, Niko Moon, Kylie Morgan, Conner Smith, Tenille Townes and more will also perform that weekend. Newcomers Avery Anna, Chayce Beckham, Pillbox Patti, MacKenzie Porter, Aaron Raitiere and others will play the Next From Nashville stage, as …

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Cole Swindell’s stereotype is broken

Warner Nashville Cole Swindell‘s new single, “Drinkaby” — which rhymes with lullaby — is out now, and his new deluxe album will be out soon. Stereotype Broken comes out April 28 and adds a track called “Broken,” a remix of his smash “She Had Me at Heads Carolina,” as well as “Sad A** Country Songs” and the new single. “Drinkaby” …

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Tyler Hubbard channels a dance party with his kids into his latest hit

EMI Nashville Tyler Hubbard‘s put out five albums as part of Florida Georgia Line, but now he steps into the spotlight by himself as his self-titled debut solo album arrives. Among the mammoth record’s 18 tracks are his first solo #1, “5 Foot 9,” and his latest hit, “Dancin’ in the Country.” He wrote it with recent tour mate Keith Urban and …

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Nashville notes: Kelly loves Hailey + Conner’s gettin’ romantic

You can check out Hailey Whitters making her late-night TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! as she performs her hit “Everything She Ain’t.” You can also count Kelly Clarkson as a fan, since she recently covered the song on Kellyoke. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will unveil the latest edition of its American Currents: State of the Music exhibit March 8, …

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Four years in, “Settling Down” never looked better for Miranda Lambert

ABC Miranda Lambert marks four years of wedded bliss on January 26. “Celebrating 4 years married today with my main squeeze @brendanjmcloughlin,” she shared on her socials Thursday. “Happy anniversary babe! You are the best.” In the accompanying photos, Miranda and Brendan McLoughlin are standing on a balcony overlooking the beach. In the first picture, she’s beaming, wearing pink shorts …

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