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For Brad Tursi, it’s ‘Hard to Get High’ with his second solo album on the horizon

Brad Tursi’s ‘Colorado’ (Universal Music Corp./Turs and Chorus) “Hard to Get High” is the newest preview of Brad Tursi’s second solo album, Colorado, which comes out June 12.  “‘Hard to Get High’ is a song about the slippery slope of excess,” the Old Dominion guitarist says. “The stuff that feels good in life is, unfortunately, …

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‘Smoky Mountain Mama’: How you can hear Dolly Parton’s mother’s record

Avie Lee Parton’s ‘Smoky Mountain Mama’ (Owepar Entertainment) It’s well known that Dolly Parton traces her musical talent to her mother’s side of the family, but did you know her mom actually recorded an album? Avie Lee Parton’s Smoky Mountain Mama record has now been remastered and is available to stream.  The collection of mountain ballads …

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Bailey Zimmerman’s Miley Cyrus moment was such a hit, it’s now part of his catalog

Bailey Zimmerman’s “The Climb” (Atlantic Records) Bailey Zimmerman’s cover of Miley Cyrus’ “The Climb” was such a hit on his Different Night Same Rodeo Tour, he went into the studio to record it.  “I haven’t covered many songs in my career but over the last few months of playing this night after night and seeing all …

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Reba McEntire’s ‘Hurt Like That’ is just the beginning of the pain

Reba McEntire’s ‘Hurt Like That’ (MCA) Reba McEntire’s leaning into the heartbreak with her new Hurt Like That music capsule and its title track. “It’s a cold, cold rain, it’s a bitter kind of pain/ It’ll leave a stain on your past,” she sings on the ballad. “It’ll haunt your sleep, it will cut you …

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Kenny Chesney’s ‘Carry On’ visual is a crash course in Key West

Kenny Chesney’s “Carry On” (HEY NOW Records) If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring Key West with Kenny Chesney, his new music video for “Carry On” may be just about as close as you’ll come.  “Key West isn’t about who you are, but what’s in your soul,” he says of the Florida town that’s the setting …

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‘Dad, will you play something else?’: Why Jason Aldean’s kids are ‘over’ ‘Songs About Us’

Jason Aldean’s ‘Songs About Us’ (BBR/BMG) Jason Aldean’s new album, Songs About Us, already boasts a #1 hit with “How Far Does a Goodbye Go,” plus “Don’t Tell On Me,” which just made its way into the top 10.  Even though it’s been out less than a month, Jason’s pretty confident his younger kids, 8-year-old …

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Nashville notes: Canaan Smith’s ‘Throw’n Darts’ + Maren Morris’ AMC theaters show

Canaan Smith’s new song, “Throw’n Darts,” drops Friday, June 5, ahead of his Sunday, June 7, appearance on the Dr. Pepper Amp Stage at CMA Fest.  Maren Morris will do a “real-time, interactive live concert” you can watch exclusively at AMC theaters on Saturday, June 20. You can buy tickets and find out more online.  …

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Come check out ‘Every Little Thing’ from Carly [Pearce]’s Closet during CMA Fest

Carly’s Closet (Courtesy Carly Pearce/full coverage communications) If you’ve spotted Carly Pearce wearing something you like onstage this year, there’s a good chance you might be able to buy it from her during CMA Fest.  As fans who’ve been around for a while can attest, that’s typically how it works as the “Every Little Thing” …

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‘What Kinda Man’ wears Under Armour? Parker McCollum, of course

Parker McCollum (Under Armour) Parker McCollum is the new face of Under Armour.  The “Killin’ Me” hitmaker has just signed a multiyear deal with the athletic brand to be an “official ambassador for footwear and apparel.” “I grew up wearing the brand as an athlete, so getting the chance to partner with them now honestly …

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Tyler Hubbard’s new track is about to ‘Land’

Tyler Hubbard’s “Land” (MCA) Tyler Hubbard recently had a top-25 song with Nate Smith and “After Midnight,” but he hasn’t enjoyed a solo radio hit since “Park” topped the chart in August.  That may be about to change, however, as he drops new music on Friday.  “My new song, ‘Land,’ is about overcoming the hurdles …

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