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Nashville notes: New album from Kacey Musgraves + Warren Zeiders’ “Heartbreaker”

Kacey Musgraves teased her forthcoming new album on Sunday, February 4. While a release date for the as-yet-untitled project hasn’t been announced, its trailer and preorder links are now up on Kacey’s website. Warren Zeiders has dropped a new song, “Heartbreaker.” The track, which Warren penned with Mags Duval and Julian Bunetta, arrives as his debut single, “Pretty Little Poison,” continues its ascent to the top …

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Craig Morgan joins US Army Reserve as warrant officer

Jason Davis/Getty Images Craig Morgan was sworn in as Warrant Officer 1 in the U.S. Army Reserve on February 3. The ceremony took place at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, with Craig’s family and friends in attendance. “Amazing day with my Army reserve unit 313th United States Army Band for my pinning ceremony. Special thanks to everyone who came,” the …

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Chris Janson, Dolly Parton, Michael Ray + more cover Lynyrd Skynyrd on new tribute album

Get Joe Records Some of your favorite country singers are paying tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd on a new album, Anthems – Honoring The Music Of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Assembled by former Skynyrd drummer Artimus Pyle, the 13-song project features covers of Skynyrd classics by Dolly Parton (“Freebird”), Chris Janson (“The Ballad of Curtis Loew”), Lee Brice (“Workin’ for MCA”), Brooks & Dunn‘s Ronnie Dunn (“Sweet Home Alabama”), Michael Ray (“I Know a Little”), Shenandoah‘s Marty Raybon (“Gimme Three Steps”) and more.  “This project …

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Cody Johnson breaks record with sold-out Nashville show

ABC “If you got a dream, chase it,” Cody Johnson sings in “‘Til You Can’t” — and that dream-chasing attitude sure’s been paying off. While making his headlining debut at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena February 2, Cody broke the venue’s ticket sales record. “Thanks y’all for a sold out show at @bridgestonearenaofficial that set a record for the most tickets …

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Lauren Alaina marries Cam Arnold in “very heartfelt ceremony”

Terry Wyatt/Getty Images Lauren Alaina is officially off the market. The “Road Less Traveled” singer married her husband, Cam Arnold, on Sunday, February 4, at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center. The ceremony, which Lauren described as “very emotional” and “very heartfelt,” hosted 450 guests, including Jason and Brittany Aldean, Dan + Shay‘s Shay Mooney and HARDY and his wife, Caleigh Ryan. “Here’s the funny thing: I wanted a small wedding …

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“Double Down” on a good time with Chris Young

Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville Chris Young has rolled out a new track, “Double Down.” The uptempo, feel-good track arrives as Chris’ thank you to fans for their support when he was charged for allegedly assaulting a Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission agent. Those charges are now dismissed. “It’s not something I wish anybody has to go through ever. But, like I said, the …

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Lainey is speechless after first Grammy win

Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Lainey Wilson earned her first Grammy for Best Country Album at the 66th annual Grammy Awards Sunday in Los Angeles. Reflecting on her win, Lainey shared on Instagram, “Best Country Album. As someone whose whole career is based off of putting my feelings into words, it’s …

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Grammys 2024: The winners

Courtesy CBS/The Recording Academy The 66th annual Grammy Awards, hosted by Trevor Noah, aired live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on CBS Sunday, February 4. Here’s the complete list of winners: Record of the Year “Flowers,” Miley Cyrus Album of the YearMidnights, Taylor Swift Song of the Year “What Was I Made For?” …

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Grammys 2024: Finally, Luke Combs sings with Tracy Chapman, as Stapleton and Lainey win big

Getty Images for The Recording Academy There was no shortage of grins as Luke Combs and Tracy Chapman performed “Fast Car” for the first time together at the 66th annual Grammy Awards Sunday in Los Angeles. Taylor Swift, notably, was on her feet the entire time for the monster hit. “So surreal getting to perform ‘Fast Car’ with Tracy Chapman …

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Nashville notes: Fresh tracks from Anne Wilson, Dylan Marlowe + Tyler Braden

Country and Christian artist Anne Wilson has dropped “God & Country” ahead of the April 19 arrival of her forthcoming genre-melding album, REBEL. “I’ve been working so hard over the past 15 months to write these songs, record them and get them into the world! I was raised on two things: the love of God and the love of all things Country. That’s what …

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