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Megan Moroney shares how interning for Kristian Bush led to him producing her debut album, ‘Lucky’

David McClister/Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville It’s not every day that an undergraduate gets to intern for a Grammy winner. But that was certainly the case for rising country artist Megan Moroney. While studying at the University of Georgia, Megan did an internship with Sugarland‘s Kristian Bush and his brother, Brandon. Speaking to ABC Audio recently, Megan recounted how that exciting opportunity happened and how it led …

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Nashville notes: Debut projects from Restless Road, Luke Grimes + Colin Stough

Country group Restless Road has dropped their long-awaited debut album, Last Rodeo. The 18-track record includes “On My Way,” a motivational anthem about not giving up on one’s dreams. “We’ve been through so many ups and downs as a band, and that’s what this is about. Never giving up and always keeping your eyes on the road,” Restless Road shares. Yellowstone actor …

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Experience Dollywood’s Harvest Festival before it ends

Katherine Bomboy/NBC If you haven’t checked out Dollywood’s Harvest Festival yet, here’s your last chance. Open now through October 30, the fall event takes place at Dollywood’s location at the foothills of Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains and offers many family-friendly activities. Visitors will be treated to the autumn-colored trees; delectable fall treats, such as bean pumpkin chili, …

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Sam Hunt gets personal in “Came the Closest”

Courtesy of MCA Nashville Sam Hunt has released his new song, “Came the Closest.” Penned by Sam, Josh Osborne and Shane McAnally, the introspective number has Sam pondering how he’s failed to be the man his romantic partner wanted. “‘Cause I always gotta know what’s behind the other door/ I’m never gonna be that straight-laced Sunday morning man you were lookin’ …

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Scotty McCreery kicks off Christmastime with “Feel Like the Holidays”

Courtesy of Triple Tigers Records Scotty McCreery is kicking off the festive season with his new song, “Feel Like the Holidays.” The track was written by Bobby Hamrick, Derek George, Frank Rogers, Jeremy Bussey and Monty Criswell, and it captures the sights and sounds of Christmas through nostalgic storytelling. “They’re hanging up tinsel in the windows on Michigan Avenue/ And ice is freezing …

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Lainey Wilson plots 2024 Country’s Cool Again Tour

Todd Owyoung/NBC Lainey Wilson has announced her headlining Country’s Cool Again Tour. The 2024 trek kicks off in Nashville on May 31, with stops in New York, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Raleigh, Pittsburgh, Omaha and more cities. She’ll wrap things up in Monroe, Louisiana, on November 15.  Jackson Dean, Ian Munsick and Zach Top will open for Lainey on select dates. “Nothing …

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Dolly Parton releases “Wrecking Ball” cover with Miley Cyrus

Butterfly Records/Big Machine Label Group Dolly Parton has released a new duet with her goddaughter Miley Cyrus. The two teamed up for a cover of Miley’s 2013 chart-topping hit “Wrecking Ball.” It’s the seventh single from Dolly’s forthcoming 30-track Rockstar album, the singer’s first rock album, out November 17. “When I heard ‘Wrecking Ball’ I almost …

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Riley Green performs “My Last Rodeo” on ‘GMA’

Courtesy of BMLG Records Riley Green joined ABC’s Good Morning America on Friday, October 20, to perform his self-penned “My Last Rodeo.” Donning a grey short-sleeve shirt and jeans, Riley delivered the sentimental ode seated down while strumming his acoustic guitar. “This ain’t my last rodeo/ No, it’s just time for this old man to get this show on the road/ When …

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Hannah Dasher proves what “Country Do” with ‘The Other Damn Half’

Hannah Dasher More than two years after The Half Record, Hannah Dasher‘s keeping her promise to fans by delivering The Other Damn Half.  The new EP adds four new tracks to the previously released “Cryin’ All the Way to the Bank,” “Ugly Houses” and “(I’m The One That Taught Him) That Thing You Like,” including Hannah’s version of her biggest cut as a …

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Nashville notes: Mickey Guyton’s festive duet + Kelleigh Bannen’s surprise news

Mickey Guyton is teaming up with Michael Bolton for his new yuletide tune, “Christmas Isn’t Christmas.” The track arrives Friday, October 20, and is available for presave now. Kelleigh Bannen has announced her pregnancy with a touching music video for “I Know Better Now.” “In a million years I would have never been able to predict that we’d be expecting our first baby within a …

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