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For Luke Combs, the right riff at the right time equals “Going, Going, Gone”

ABC Luke Combs is in the middle of an incomparable career streak: Last year, “The Kind of Love We Make” became his 14th consecutive #1 song.  Even more incredible, that means every single the CMA Entertainer of the Year has ever released has gone all the way to the top of the chart.  The song that’s likely …

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Nashville notes: ERNEST’s new Cadillac + Corey Kent’s Opry debut

“Wild as Her” hitmaker Corey Kent is set to make his Grand Ole Opry debut this Saturday at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. “Flower Shops” hitmaker and eight-time chart-topping songwriter ERNEST is starting his own publishing company, known as ERN’s Cadillac Music. Copyright © 2023, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

Jon Pardi reveals daughter’s name

ABC Jon Pardi‘s first child will be a daughter named Presley Fawn Pardi. Jon and his wife, Summer, revealed their baby’s name on social media over the weekend. “Presley Fawn Pardi, we’re counting down the days till we get to meet you baby girl!” Summer posted on Instagram, along with a photo of herself decked out in a hot …

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Old Dominion offers an extended trip down ‘Memory Lane’

ABC It turns out “Memory Lane” goes a little farther than it first appeared. Last week, Old Dominion released their new single, titled “Memory Lane.” On Monday they revealed it’s actually the title track from a new, surprise EP. “Why release one new song when you can release four?” the band posted on social media. “Easier Said with Rum,” “Ain’t Got a Worry” and “Freedom …

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Jelly Roll rises to #1 with “Son of a Sinner”

After finding massive success in the rock world with “Dead Man Walking,” Jelly Roll officially has his first #1 country hit, as “Son of a Sinner” tops the chart this week. “My first number 1 on country radio is official,” he tweeted. “Words can’t even begin to describe my gratitude. Thank y’all for changing my life.” It’s a …

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From “Sin Wagon” to Sin City: Chicks line up Vegas dates

NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images The Chicks are the latest country artists headed to Vegas. Martie Maguire, Natalie Maines and Emily Strayer will play six dates at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas starting May 3.  “Finally getting to play live in 2022 left us hungry to continue our tour,” the Chicks said in a statement. “After so many …

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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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