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Darius Rucker honors his mom with ‘Carolyn’s Boy’

Courtesy of UMG Nashville Darius Rucker has released his new album, Carolyn’s Boy. The record serves as Darius’ tribute to his late mom, Carolyn, who he says had an unwavering belief in him and his dreams. “She believed in me more than I believed in myself. She’d tell me all the time, ‘You’re gonna make it; you’re gonna live your dream. I know …

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Take a trip down ‘Memory Lane’ with Old Dominion

Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville Old Dominion‘s hotly anticipated new album, Memory Lane, has arrived. The expansive 18-track project follows their EP of the same title and includes collaborations with Megan Moroney (“Can’t Break Up Now”) and Blake Shelton (“Ain’t Got a Worry”). “We always knew this was going to be a full album, but we wanted to give our fans …

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Chayce Beckham talks “23” + reflects on post-‘American Idol’ journey

ABC/Eric McCandless “Two years and ’23’ has finally made its way to country radio,” Chayce Beckham notes with a laugh. His self-penned “23” helped catapult him to being crowned the winner of American Idol’s 19th season. Beyond that, the reflective, autobiographical track is rooted in real-life events he had faced. “It’s a song about my life and it’s just something that I wrote just trying …

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Nashville notes: Carly Pearce’s new merch + Jelly Roll’s upcoming collab

To celebrate the start of her Country Music Made Me Do It Tour, Carly Pearce has released brand new merch items. Fresh drops include a tour hoodie, T-shirt and “Country Music Made Me Do It” pennant. Check them out now at Carly’s merch store. Jelly Roll and pop artist Jessie Murph are releasing a new song, “Wild Ones,” on Friday, October 6. …

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2023 Record Store Day Black Friday: Exclusive vinyl from Dierks, Willie + more

Courtesy of Capitol Nashville Get ready, vinyl collectors. Record Store Day has unveiled the list of exclusive releases for its 2023 Black Friday event, which will take place at independent record stores on November 24. The upcoming releases include Dierks Bentley‘s Up On The Ridge (10th Anniversary Edition), Willie Nelson‘s Shotgun Willie (50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition), Jerry Lee Lewis‘ At The Palomino Club and Billy Strings‘ two-track 12-inch LP release of “California …

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Keith Urban says Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame invitation is one of the “highest honors” of his life

ABC/Eric McCandless As Keith Urban readies for his upcoming induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, he’s taking time to reflect on what this recognition means to him. “Being invited into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame is hands down one of the highest honors that’s ever happened to me,” shares Keith. “I’ve always loved writing songs. I’ve always …

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CMT Music Awards returns to Austin in 2024

CMT The CMT Music Awards is returning to Austin, Texas’ Moody Center for its 2024 event. The 2023 CMT Music Awards was the first time the award show was held outside of Nashville, and 2024 will mark the second consecutive year it takes place in Austin. “We couldn’t be more excited to bring the CMT MUSIC AWARDS on CBS back to Austin in …

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Morgan Evans’ new song will interpolate John Denver’s hit

ABC Morgan Evans is set to drop his new song, “Thank God She’s a Country Girl,” on Friday, October 6. The track, which Morgan wrote with Jesse Frasure, puts a fresh spin on John Denver‘s 1975 hit “Thank God I’m a Country Boy.” “Making this song has just been pure fun from start to finish. It was an absolute …

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Darius Rucker gets his star on the Music City Walk of Fame

Terry Wyatt/Getty Images Darius Rucker was inducted into Nashville’s Music City Walk of Fame on Wednesday, October 4.  Darius’ favorite wrestler and longtime friend, Ric Flair, helped unveil his star in the presence of the country singer’s family and friends. “American Pie” hitmaker Don McLean, rock ‘n’ roll guitarist Duane Eddy and former record label executive Joe Galante were also inducted at the ceremony. “I’m just a kid from South …

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Carly Pearce displays her “Country Music” love on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’

Courtesy of Big Machine Records Carly Pearce took The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon‘s performance stage on October 4 to perform her latest song, “Country Music Made Me Do It.” Carly donned a black top and leopard print skirt as she jubilantly performed the track alongside her band. “Country music made me do it/ Got me drunk and …

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