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An unintended delay resulted in Tyler Hubbard recording ‘After Midnight’ with Nate Smith

Nate Smith & Tyler Hubbard’s “After Midnight” (Sony) After Tyler Hubbard co-wrote “After Midnight,” he thought of Nate Smith. “Tyler sent me the song and I freaked out,” Nate recalls. “I loved it so much. And I thought about cutting it, and then I never cut it. And eventually I was like, ‘Okay, I do …

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Nashville notes: Ashley Monroe’s surprise record + Ian Munsick’s ‘Love Is Blind’

The debut radio single from Graham Barham is “Breakup (Down).” Graham wrote Blake Shelton’s latest #1, “Stay Country or Die Tryin’.”  Ashley Monroe’s surprise album, Dear Nashville, is out now. In the eight-song concept record, she confronts her conflicted feelings about Music City. You can check out the video for “I Hate Nashville” on YouTube. Ian Munsick’s new …

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Tigirlily Gold offers a crash course in North Dakota culture in ‘Country & Midwestern’

Tigirlily Gold’s “Country & Midwestern” (Sony) Much like 2025’s “Call It Home (A Song for North Dakota),” Tigirlily Gold’s new track, “Country & Midwestern,” shines the spotlight on the duo’s home state.  “We grew up in North Dakota and when we moved to Nashville about nine years ago, people would always say ‘Wow, I’ve never …

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ERNEST dives into the ‘Deep Blue’ with third album

ERNEST’s ‘Deep Blue’ (Big Loud) ERNEST’s third studio album, Deep Blue, will be here May 1, featuring the title track and “End of the Night,” which are both out now.  Like his debut album from 2019, Deep Blue draws inspiration from the U.S. Virgin Islands.  “I want to say thank you to the fans that …

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Ashley Cooke has something to say about breakups in her new track, ‘xs’

Ashley Cooke’s “xs” (Big Loud) Ashley Cooke’s latest era of music is here, with the arrival of her new track, “xs.” The “your place” hitmaker co-wrote the fresh take on a breakup anthem with Ashley Gorley, Emily Weisband and Will Weatherly.  “Oh don’t deny I know you did it/ Oh doesn’t matter how you spin …

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Brantley Gilbert opens a new musical chapter with ‘Good Damn’

Brantley Gilbert’s “Good Damn” (BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville) Brantley Gilbert’s first new music since changing record labels is here, and it’s his radio single “Good Damn.” Though it may have a bit of an unusual title, its inspiration is something much more familiar: Brantley’s love story with his wife of 11 years, Amber Cochran Gilbert.  “This …

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Luke Bryan’s ‘Country and She Knows It” is tailor-made for the concert crowd

Luke Bryan’s “Country and She Knows It” (MCA) Luke Bryan’s long-awaited new radio single, “Country and She Knows It,” has finally arrived. It’s the follow-up to “Country Song Came On,” which topped the chart in August 2025. “As I gear up for touring season and summer, I really wanted to focus on releasing a song …

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How Teddy Swims challenged Mitchell Tenpenny to deliver ‘Speed of Life’ performance on their song

Mitchell Tenpenny’s Speed of Light Tour (Courtesy Mitchell Tenpenny/Schmidt Relations) Mitchell Tenpenny’s new song, “Speed of Life,” was written with eyes toward it going on Teddy Swims’ album. Typically, when the “Drunk Me” hitmaker and the pop star write together, they each sing a verse on the demo. But since this song was supposed to …

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Nashville notes: Brantley Gilbert’s ‘Good Damn’ + Shenandoah’s 40th Anniversary Tour

Brantley Gilbert’s debut single for his new record label, BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, is titled “Good Damn” and is the first taste of his ninth studio album, which he’s working on now.  Legendary country band Shenandoah is embarking on their 40th Anniversary Tour in 2026, playing Flying E Ranch in Wickenburg, Arizona, on Friday. The …

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Both ‘Billboard’ and Mediabase say ‘Amen’ to Shaboozey + Jelly Roll’s hit

Shaboozey & Jelly Roll (Disney/Larry McCormack) Shaboozey and Jelly Roll have officially gotten an “Amen,” as their collab conquers both the Mediabase and Billboard Radio Airplay charts.  This is Shaboozey’s third #1, following his most recent, “Good News,” which spent two weeks at the top of the Billboard chart in September. “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” …

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