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‘HIXTAPE: Vol. 3: DIFFTAPE’ to feature Blake Shelton, Chris Young, Nate Smith + more

Courtesy of Big Loud Records HIXTAPE: Vol. 3: DIFFTAPE arrives Friday, and the first half of its collaborators have been revealed.  Led by HARDY and serving as a tribute to the late Joe Diffie, HIXTAPE: Vol. 3: DIFFTAPE will feature a slew of country stars, including Blake Shelton, Chris Young, Nate Smith, Brooks & Dunn, ERNEST, Clint …

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Ashley McBryde is dedicated to hand-signing merch

ABC Ever wondered how Ashley McBryde spends her mornings on tour? Well, you’re in luck, because she’s giving you a glimpse via a newly shared Instagram Reel. The video opens with a fresh-faced Ashley describing how her mornings start, before getting to the task at hand: signing posters. “Hi, I just woke up. I know you can see …

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George Birge reflects on his career-launching song and Nashville journey

Disney/Scott Kirkland George Birge may have a #1 hit, debut album and forthcoming EP under his belt, but, did you know all of that wouldn’t have been possible without his viral debut track, “Beer Beer, Truck Truck”? “I wrote that song in defense of country music,” George recalls to ABC Audio. “I saw somebody making …

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Nashville notes: Willie’s 4th of July Picnic + Riley Green’s Busch Light shows

Willie Nelson‘s annual 4th of July Picnic will take place at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, New Jersey, on July 4. The event features a star-studded performance lineup that includes Maren Morris, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Mavis Staples and Celisse. “It’s an honor to host such an extraordinary lineup of talent in the …

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Dan + Shay are grateful to be living out “Bigger Houses”

Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville It’s not every day you get to live out the words of your song, but Dan + Shay are doing just that with their gratitude-centered single “Bigger Houses.” “We’re living out this song, ‘Bigger Houses.’ We know that all of this stuff that you can have doesn’t matter. What matters is …

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HARDY takes his “TRUCK BED” to #1

ABC HARDY has earned him his third #1 with “TRUCK BED.” The song, which HARDY co-wrote with Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson and Hunter Phelps, is also his 12th chart-topper as a songwriter. “I’m so thankful,” Hardy tells Billboard of his latest Country Airplay achievement. “I know my music is a little left of center, so thank you, country …

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Riley Green’s new EP will feature a Bruce Springsteen cover

Courtesy of Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment Riley Green has announced his new EP, Way Out Here. Arriving April 12, the seven-track set includes a cover of Bruce Springsteen‘s “Atlantic City,” a staple at Riley’s live shows, and the previously released “Way Out Here.” “We’ve been playing these new songs on the road and wanted to …

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Meet The Voice’s new mega mentor: Keith Urban

ABC Keith Urban has been tapped as The Voice‘s season 25 mega mentor. Kicking off April 8, Keith will join the show to mentor the contestants who have made it through the battle rounds as each team readies for the upcoming knockouts. Previous mega mentors include Wynonna Judd and Reba McEntire, who’s now a coach alongside Dan + Shay, John Legend and Chance …

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Cody, Parker, Old Dominion, Megan + more join 2024 CMT Music Awards lineup

ABC Cody Johnson, Old Dominion, Megan Moroney, Parker McCollum and Brittney Spencer have been added as performers for the 2024 CMT Music Awards. Cody, who’s up for Video of the Year, Male Video of the Year and CMT Performance of the Year, will perform “That’s Texas” from his latest album, Leather. Old Dominion will team with Megan …

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Dylan Marlowe recalls Dylan Scott’s reaction when he first heard “Boys Back Home”

Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville Dylan Marlowe is taking you into the songwriting room of his latest single, “Boys Back Home.” The song, which is now approaching the top 40 of the country charts, came as an answer to something Marlowe and his co-writers noticed in country music. “Me and my buddy Joe [Fox] and Seth …

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