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Hardy will welcome the new year with release of sophomore album, ‘the Mockingbird & THE CROW’

Big Loud Records Hardy is blending all of his musical influences on his new album, the mockingbird & THE CROW.  The two-part sophomore album, set for release on January 20, features 17 tracks that marry Hardy’s passion for country and rock music, including three new songs that dropped simultaneously with the new album announcement. “Here lies country music,” …

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Brett Young’s third album, ‘Weekends Look a Little Different These Days’, “stretched” him as a songwriter

Courtesy of BMLG Records Brett Young noticed a big shift in his songwriting process when he went in to create his third album, Weekends Look a Little Different These Days, in 2021: Instead of writing songs about what he was going through at that moment, he started drawing from the past. “This album was all …

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Loretta Lynn never stopped singing: “She was and always will be Loretta Lynn”

Russ Harrington Imagine being treated to a surprise one-on-one Loretta Lynn concert. That’s exactly what many of her caretakers got during the last years of the country legend’s life. According to a lengthy, emotional Facebook post from Loretta’s daughter Peggy Lynn Marchetti, Loretta never stopped missing life on the road after a stroke kept her from …

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Jimmie Allen hosts the PBA Challenge tournament to celebrate his love of bowling

ABC/Eric McCandless Jimmie Allen’s quickly working his way into multiple hyphenate status as a singer, Dancing With the Stars contestant and children’s book author — and now he’s adding “pro bowler” to his resume. The singer hosted his own Jimmie Allen PBA Challenge Presented by Bowlero earlier this week in North Carolina, bringing together some …

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Ingrid Andress’ siblings used to try to “booby trap” her to keep her from sneaking out of the house

ABC/Randy Holmes The lyrics of Ingrid Andress’ hit “More Hearts Than Mine” describe the close relationship she has with her family — but just because they’re a tight-knit group now doesn’t mean they always got along. In fact, Ingrid’s parents were strict, and when she snuck out of the house in defiance of their rules, her …

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Nashville notes: New music from Mickey Guyton + more

Mickey Guyton’s new song, “How You Love Someone,” is coming out Friday. She teased the single art for the new track on Twitter. Toby Keith is this year’s BMI Icon Award recipient. The award is in recognition of his lengthy career in country music, dating back to his hit debut single from 1993, “Should’ve Been a …

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Darius Rucker, Lyle Lovett are making guest appearances on this season of ABC’s ‘Big Sky’

ABC/Connie Chornuk By now fans know that Reba McEntire and her boyfriend, Rex Linn, play recurring characters on season 3 of ABC drama Big Sky, but they’re not the only ones repping the country format this season. Darius Rucker and Lyle Lovett have been tapped to make cameos in an upcoming episode, according to a report …

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Lainey Wilson says her dad taught her to have a “Heart Like a Truck”

Jason Kempin/Getty Images Lainey Wilson’s new single, “Heart Like a Truck,” is all about finding strength through tough times — a familiar subject matter to the singer. While her career’s been reaching new heights, Lainey has been grappling with some difficult family issues: Her dad was hospitalized this summer, and she even canceled a couple …

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Kenny Chesney, Old Dominion take fans inside life on tour with “Beer with My Friends” video

Warner Music Nashville Kenny Chesney is popping the top on a “Beer with My Friends” — and that includes everyone from his tour pals Old Dominion to all the fans who came out to see them on tour. The singer and the guys of Old Dominion shared a music video for their duet rendition of …

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“Not bad for a girl goin’ nowhere”: Ashley McBryde invited to join the Grand Ole Opry

Jason Kempin/Getty Images Ashley McBryde is set to become the next member of the Grand Ole Opry. She got a surprise invitation to join the hallowed institution from Garth Brooks in the middle of an in-studio appearance on CBS Mornings. Ashley was in the studio to promote her new album, Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville, when Garth …

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