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Thomas Rhett follows the autobiographical “Life Changes” with the contemplative “Sixteen”

ABC/Image Group LAThomas Rhett got autobiographical on his most recent #1, “Life Changes,” but now he’s getting philosophical with his latest single, “Sixteen.” “You know, that song is the epitome of ‘the grass is always greener,’” he tells ABC Radio. “We’ve all been sixteen. If we haven’t been sixteen yet, we can’t wait to be sixteen.” “And …

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Why Keith and Nicole couldn’t be “Happier”: “There’s a lot of boys in this world, but Keith is a man”

ABC/Image Group LAKeith Urban has recorded an alternate take on his latest hit, “Never Comin’ Down,” for Spotify Singles, but he’s also covered the platinum-selling smash “Happier” by EDM producer/DJ Marshmello and the British band Bastille. “The first time I heard ‘Happier’ it spoke to me lyrically,” Keith explains. “Underneath that bad a** track there’s an incredible story of …

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Pop star Charlie Puth loves his first taste of Dan + Shay’s “Tequila,” gets invitation to write with them

ABC/Image Group LA; ABC/Randy HolmesDan + Shay can now count pop star Charlie Puth among their fans. “Wow I hate being late on songs because I just heard tequila by dan & shay for the first time…” Puth tweeted on Wednesday, adding, “this is absolutely incredible.” Dan + Shay responded, writing, “dude, means a lot coming from you! thank you for the …

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Watch now: Brad Paisley’s fans get “Bucked Off” — and he shares it with the world

ABC/Image Group LABrad Paisley thinks of his new single, “Bucked Off,” as “turbo twang retro-futuristic rockin’ hi-fidelity country music” — and he’s made a video to match. The song equates finding out your significant other is breaking up with you to a cowboy being “Bucked Off” at the rodeo. So the premise of the new clip …

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Carly Pearce gets “Closer to…” finishing her second album

ABC/Image Group LACarly Pearce is getting closer to finishing her sophomore album. With its debut single, “Closer to You,” catching on at country radio, the “Every Little Thing” hitmaker is hard at work on the rest of her record. “Last day of writing this week then studio to work on CP2 tomorrow,” she tweeted on Wednesday. “If y’all only knew …

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See all the “Stages” of Cassadee Pope on her new album coming February 1

Awake MusicCassadee Pope’s new album, Stages, will arrive February 1, and it was produced by Corey Crowder, who-co-wrote her #1 with Chris Young, “Think of You.” The eleven original songs — including the singles “Take You Home” and “One More Red Light” — follow Cassadee’s journey as she rebuilds after heartbreak. “It’s a validating feeling to look back …

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Wonder why you love “Down to the Honkytonk?” Jake Owen says it’s simple: It’s an “earworm”

ABC/Randy HolmesJake Owen admits when he picked his latest hit, “Down to the Honkytonk,” he was hoping it would get stuck in your head. “It’s a special kinda song. I think when people hear that song, it’s one of those that’s just like an earworm,” he explains. “It’s something that connects, and I feel like in …

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Florida Georgia Line announce Can’t Say I Ain’t Country tour with Dan + Shay, Morgan Wallen

ABC/Image Group LAFlorida Georgia Line have announced they’re hitting the road this summer in support of their new album Can’t Say I Ain’t Country, which arrives February 15. Billboard reports that the trek will kick off June 13 in Rogers, Arkansas and is right now scheduled to wrap up in Irving, California on September 28.  …

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“Alcohol You Later”: Mitchell Tenpenny’s busy celebrating the platinum certification of “Drunk Me”

Nathan Congleton/NBCNewcomer Mitchell Tenpenny not only made his national TV debut Tuesday on NBC’s Today show, the hosts also surprised him with a plaque commemorating the platinum certification of his debut single, “Drunk Me.” In fact, the #1 hit remains at the top of Nielsen’s most-streamed country songs chart. You can check out Mitchell’s Today show performance of “Drunk Me” online now. Mitchell’s …

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Kenny Chesney adds a second show in D.C. after his Songs for the Saints stop sells out

Allister AnnKenny Chesney’s Washington, D.C. stop on his Songs for the Saints Tour is sold out, so the country superstar is adding another date. The “Better Boat” hitmaker initially only planned to play the nation’s capital on Thursday, April 18; now, he’ll take the stage at The Anthem that Friday as well. Pre-sales for the …

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