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Thomas Rhett passes on love of music to daughter Willa Gray

Thomas Rhett, center, with daughters Lennon Love, left, and Willa Gray; Disney At least one of Thomas Rhett‘s daughters seems interested in following in her father’s footsteps. Thomas and Lauren Akins‘ oldest daughter, five-year-old Willa Gray, is already joining her father in the studio, and seems to have a natural knack for all things musical. “Every time I …

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Elvie Shane looks ahead with ambitious new album, ‘Backslider’

Broken Bow Records Elvie Shane‘s debut album, Backslider, will be out this month. The rising star announced the release of his 15-track freshman record, which will drop on October 29. The project, co-written by Elvie, includes his current top-five single, “My Boy.” “It’s about more than just me,” Elvie say of Backslider. “Whether you’re from the United States …

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Dustin Lynch sets sights on new music with “Huntin’ Land” featuring Riley Green

Cooper Smith Dustin Lynch just dropped a brand-new song, “Huntin’ Land,” featuring Riley Green — and a video. The new song appears to be from an upcoming album. “‘Huntin’ Land’ is one of those fun songs that we can listen to and have a laugh at while hanging with our buddies,” Dustin says of the song. “I’ve been …

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Country star trivia

On this day in 2005, this country star became a member of the Grand Ole Opry, a little more than two years after he made his Opry debut — and several years after he used to try to sneak in as a fan. Who is it? ANSWER: Dierks Bentley. Copyright © 2021, ABC Audio. All rights …

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Justin Moore celebrates romance with “With a Woman You Love”

Valory Music Co. Justin Moore is showing off his romantic side with his new single, “With a Woman You Love.” Written by Justin alongside Paul DiGiovanni, Chase McGill and Jeremy Stover, it’ll be available on Justin’s next record. “I think this song speaks to guys like me, or even my buddies, who used to have a wild side and said …

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Ryan Hurd admits to “Chasing After…” his first top ten, and making one important change

Nicki Fletcher Ryan Hurd‘s enjoying his first top-ten song as an artist right now, duetting with his wife Maren Morris on “Chasing After You.” Of course, Ryan’s already been to the top of the chart as a writer, having co-written “What If I Never Get Over You” for Lady A, Luke Bryan‘s “Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset,” and Blake Shelton‘s “Lonely Tonight.”  Ironically, …

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Blake Shelton drops new country music anthem, “Come Back As a Country Boy”

Todd Stefani Blake Shelton‘s new single is out! The Oklahoma native just dropped “Come Back As a Country Boy,” celebrating everything that is right about country music. The song, written by Michael Hardy, Jordan Schmidt and Josh Thompson, is from Blake’s upcoming Body Language Deluxe album, out on December 3. “I think this song is an anthem for everyday hardworking country …

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Nashville notes

Dolly Parton will headline the inaugural Kiss Breast Cancer Goodbye concert, benefiting the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The concert will be held on October 24 at the CMA Theater inside the Country Music Hall of Fame. The lineup of performers also includes Dennis Quaid, Linda Davis and Collin Raye, among others. Randy Travis will receive the Artist of a Lifetime Award …

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Dan + Shay’s Dan Smyers says his mental health can be in “shambles”

Amy Sussman/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Dan + Shay might have one of the most successful careers in country music, but that doesn’t mean they are immune to struggles just like everyone else. The duo’s Dan Smyers admits that, like many others, he has struggled with his mental health. “Full disclosure, my mental health lives in a …

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Lady A’s Dave Haywood was “wrecked” by lawsuit over name chang

Image Group LA/ABC via Getty Images Lady A never imagined the backlash that would follow from changing their name, from Lady Antebellum to Lady A. The trio, who made the decision when they realized the negative connotations associated with the world “antebellum,” were soon after faced with a lawsuit by blues singer Anita White, who also goes by Lady …

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