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Thomas Rhett’s all smiles at tour rehearsals

ABC Wondering what Thomas Rhett‘s been up to lately? Well, he’s letting you in via his latest Instagram carousel. The slideshow features photos and videos of Thomas all smiles at tour rehearsals in his vintage Randy Travis T-shirt, some nature shots and a picture of him sound asleep on a plane. “the other side of life lately… …

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Cody Johnson recalls wife Brandi’s reaction to “The Painter”

Disney/Scott Kirkland Cody Johnson‘s wife, Brandi, played a big part in his recording of “The Painter.” Hot on the heels of it hitting #1, Cody recounts Brandi’s initial reaction when she heard the romantic ode. “She loved it. She was very adamant about keeping it organic. She was like, ‘You know, this sounds like a song …

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Nashville notes: Mickey Guyton, Dolly Parton have new songs coming

Mickey Guyton‘s celebrating International Women’s Day with the release of a new song, “Woman,” on Friday. A preview clip of it is up now on Mickey’s Instagram. Dolly Parton and Christian artist Zach Williams are joining forces once again for a new duet, “Lookin’ For You.” While you wait for its Friday release, hear a snippet of it on …

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Blake Shelton to perform at Ole Red Las Vegas grand opening

Jason Kempin/Getty Images Blake Shelton will perform two concerts at the grand opening of his Ole Red Las Vegas restaurant, bar and music venue. Set for April 15-20, the weeklong celebration will feature special giveaways, contests and performances from past The Voice Team Blake contestants. Blake’s set to take the stage for back-to-back concerts on April …

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Warren Zeiders follows his gut when recording songs

Jason Davis/Getty Images for SiriusXM Changing parts of a new, unrecorded song is inevitable in the music creation process, but how does one know when to stop and deem it release-ready? For Warren Zeiders, it’s all about following his gut and trusting that feeling. “I think a song for me is done when I feel that I’ve tested …

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Gear up for a new track from Michael Ray

Terry Wyatt/Getty Images Michael Ray is set to release a new track, “Nothin’ Else,” on Friday, March 8. The announcement arrived via a Reel on Michael’s Instagram. “Hey, what’s up guys? I’m at my house, just chilling by a fire. Wanted to hop on here and remind y’all that my new song, ‘Nothin’ Else,’ the presave link is …

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Lainey thanks Kelly Clarkson for covering “Heart Like a Truck”: “That means so much to me”

Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal Lainey Wilson recently stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show to chat with Kelly about her upcoming Country’s Cool Again Tour and playing international shows. While on the talk show, Lainey thanked Kelly for covering “Heart Like a Truck” at her 2023 Vegas residency.  “I just want to tell you this, and this is coming straight …

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Cody Johnson takes “The Painter” to #1

Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville Cody Johnson has earned his second career chart-topper with “The Painter.” Though he didn’t write his latest #1 hit, he says it’s one he relates to, thanks to his loving wife. “My favorite lyric in ‘The Painter’ is ‘for every wall I built, she saw a canvas,’” Cody says of the Ryan Larkins, Benjy Davis and Kat Higgins-penned track. “If there’s anything that …

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Chris Young’s dropping “What She Sees in Me” on Friday

Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville Eager for one more preview of Chris Young‘s Young Love & Saturday Nights? Well, you’re in luck. Chris has announced that he’ll be releasing a new song, “What She Sees in Me,” on Friday, March 8. The news arrived via an Instagram post, which featured the country star seated by a piano in a white shirt. …

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Keith Urban says “Messed Up as Me” is extremely relatable: “I’ve had these relationships”

ABC If you’ve been in a dysfunctional relationship before, you might relate to Keith Urban‘s “Messed Up as Me.” The new track, as Keith explains, highlights the realities of a broken relationship and how staying’s easier than leaving. “This is an extremely relatable song for me,” Keith says. “I mean, here’s a dysfunctional relationship — and …

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