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Old Dominion started recording ‘Memory Lane’ on an island

Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville The recording of Old Dominion‘s Memory Lane didn’t begin in a typical location like a recording studio or somewhere on Nashville’s Music Row. Instead, it all started on the sunny island of Key West, Florida. “That’s where it started. That’s where we recorded the first four songs. You know, every time …

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Nashville notes: Anne Wilson’s ‘REBEL’ track list + Opry NextStage’s 2024 class

Country and Christian artist Anne Wilson has unveiled the track list for her new album, REBEL. Arriving April 19, the 16-song project features Anne’s current single, “Rain in the Rearview,” and includes collabs with Lainey Wilson, Jordan Davis and Christian music hitmaker Chris Tomlin. To view the full track list, head to Anne’s Instagram. REBEL is available for …

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Ashley McBryde, Wynonna + more to honor Patsy Cline

ABC Some of your favorite country stars are headed to Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium to honor the legacy of Patsy Cline‘s legacy at an upcoming tribute in Nashville. Walkin’ After Midnight: The Music of Patsy Cline is set to take place April 22. Joining the multigenre lineup are Ashley McBryde, Wynonna Judd, Mickey Guyton, Tanya Tucker, Pam Tillis,  …

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Darius Rucker may have been “a little too honest” in his memoir

ABC Honesty takes center stage in Darius Rucker‘s upcoming memoir, Life’s Too Short. Arriving May 28, the book will detail Darius’ growing-up years, success in Hootie & the Blowfish and as a solo artist in country music, and the highs and lows experienced in between.  “I was pretty honest in this book, maybe a little too honest,” Darius says of his …

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Lee Brice’s all smiles teasing new song, “Drinkin’ Buddies”

Jason Kempin/Getty Images If you’ve been waiting on new Lee Brice music, good news: It’s coming. Lee recently took to Instagram to tease a new song, “Drinkin’ Buddies.” The unreleased track boasts an uptempo, drum-heavy production with a spirited singalong chorus that includes the lyric, “Thank God for drinkin’ buddies.” “Here’s to all my drinkin buddies.. can’t wait …

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Kenny Chesney wants to record music that encourages fans

Disney/Frank Micelotta When it comes to recording new songs, Kenny Chesney says the ones that stand out usually have a message that emboldens the listener. “When I look for songs, obviously [I] feel like I’ve got to have a little bit of me in it, but that’s not always the case,” shares Kenny. “I look for …

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“God Gave Me a Girl” hitting #1 was “a very surreal milestone” for Russell Dickerson

ABC Hitting pause to celebrate milestones is important to Russell Dickerson — and that’s what he recently did in Nashville. Russell and various industry members gathered for a party celebrating three of his chart-toppers: “Every Little Thing,” “Love You Like I Used To” and “God Gave Me a Girl,” his latest and fifth career #1. “I always get so pumped with …

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Parker McCollum loves seeing you sing back his songs

ABC If you’ve sung Parker McCollum‘s songs back to him at shows, you’ve put a smile on his face. The “Pretty Heart” hitmaker, who’s currently on his Burn It Down Tour, says seeing fans know his songs and sing them back to him makes him feel fulfilled as a songwriter. “It is the gratification of knowing that you’re …

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Cody Johnson’s all about connecting personally with fans at shows

ABC If you’re headed to a Cody Johnson show, don’t expect big production elements like pyrotechnics, aerialists or hydraulic lifts. The “‘Til You Can’t” singer prefers keeping things simple, and there’s a reason for that. “I mean, listen, some people do this stuff. But for me, we don’t need pyro. We don’t need all this extra stage plot …

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Nashville notes: Randy Travis on ‘The Price Is Right’ + Kassi Ashton’s teaser

A special episode of The Price Is Right featuring country icon Randy Travis and his wife, Mary, airs Tuesday on CBS. A recap video and photos from Randy’s guest appearance are also up now on Instagram. The Outlaw Music Festival kicks off this summer with a star-studded multigenre lineup featuring Willie Nelson & Family, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Bob Dylan, Brittney Spencer …

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