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Chris Stapleton announces surprise new album + drops “White Horse”

Courtesy of Mercury Nashville It’s a great day for Chris Stapleton fans.  The Grammy-winning country superstar has surprised announced his new album, Higher, and dropped his rocking new single, “White Horse.” Due out November 10, the record features 14 tracks and is produced by Chris, Morgane Stapleton and Dave Cobb. Higher follows Chris’ award-winning 2020 album, Starting Over. The project spawned the singles “You Should Probably Leave,” …

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Riley Green on touring + collaborating with Luke Combs: “I’m such a big fan of him”

Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Stagecoach The opportunity to tour with Luke Combs and sing in stadiums is one Riley Green doesn’t take lightly.  “Stadium shows are great. It’s such a big deal to go out there and be in front of 50 [thousand], 60,000 people,” Riley tells ABC Audio. “[It’s] something I never thought I’d be doing, but it’s great to …

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Nashville notes: Dolly’s merch sale + Travis Tritt’s ‘Country Gospel’

Dolly Parton‘s merch store is having a summer sale, with select items going at 20% off. Shop your favorite Dolly items at shop.dollyparton.com. Travis Tritt has announced his first gospel project, Country Chapel. Preorders go live Friday, July 21, along with the release of “When God Dips His Love in My Heart.” While you wait, sneak a peek at the album cover …

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Shop the new Tecovas x Thomas Rhett collection

ABC Global country star Thomas Rhett and cowboy boots and Western-style apparel retailer Tecovas have teamed up to launch The Thomas Rhett Collection. Available now, the limited-edition product line features six new pairs of boots — each named after a member of Thomas’ family — two hats and a signature T-shirt. “I remember when Tecovas first came on the …

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Morgan Wallen earns two new RIAA certifications

Courtesy of Big Loud Records Morgan Wallen‘s “Thought You Should Know” and “Don’t Think Jesus” are now RIAA-certified double-Platinum and Platinum, respectively. Both songs are off Morgan’s latest album, One Thing At A Time. The expansive 36-track collection also features the chart-topping singles “Last Night,” “You Proof” and the title track as well as Morgan’s new single, “Everything I Love.” Currently, the …

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Is new music on the horizon for Chris Stapleton?

Jason Kempin/Getty Images for CMT Could a new era of Chris Stapleton music be approaching? The Grammy-winning country star recently posted a monochrome photo of him in front of a microphone and holding an electric guitar at a recording studio. While the Instagram post was caption-less, Chris’ wife, Morgane, commented with three emojis: white hearts and a headphone. His tour photographer, Andy Barron, also …

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Carly Pearce shows flight attendants her ‘CMA Fest’ performance, but they weren’t quite starstruck

ABC/Larry McCormack Carly Pearce had a hilarious moment happen to her this week. While her CMA Fest performance was aired on television, Carly streamed it from the plane and went around in excitement to show the flight attendants she was performing on TV.  “This is me on TV tonight, right? Yes! That’s why I’m yelling! Right now! Right?” Carly told an air stewardess in the …

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Kelsea Ballerini’s ‘Rolling Up The Welcome Mat’ with fans in three cities

ABC Kelsea Ballerini is honoring the music, inspiration and acclaim of her latest EP with an exclusive trio of events titled Under The Welcome Mat: Exclusive Rolling Up The Welcome Mat Short Film Screening & Conversation with Kelsea Ballerini. Fans can expect a screening of her short film, Rolling Up The Welcome Mat, and an up-close-and-personal discussion by …

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HARDY rocks out in “TRUCK BED” video

ABC/Connie Chornuk HARDY has dropped a fiery music video for his new single, “TRUCK BED.” Filmed in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and directed by Justin Clough, the visualizer opens with HARDY waking up on a truck bed before deciding to throw a celebratory breakup party right outside his ex’s home. Actor King Bach and former Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan make cameos. “We just wanted it to be a …

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Luke Combs says bringing “Fast Car” to a new generation is a “super unique” opportunity

ABC/Connie Chornuk Luke Combs‘ new version of Tracy Chapman‘s 1988 hit “Fast Car” is sitting at #1 on the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase Country charts. Luke says he’s thrilled he gets to be the one who introduces one of his favorite songs to a “whole generation” of new fans, even though he’s less than confident in his ability to perform …

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