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Lainey Wilson’s not lost in the ‘Whirlwind’ of life, thanks to loved ones who keep her “humble”

Disney/Larry McCormack It’s no secret that Lainey Wilson‘s life has been a Whirlwind. Yes, that’s the title of Lainey’s forthcoming album, but she’s well aware that “whirlwind” is more than a project name — it’s a word that encapsulates her life and career right now. “It’s hard to get caught up in a whirlwind and not let it blow …

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Nashville notes: Fresh tracks from Kameron Marlowe, Reba McEntire + Mickey Guyton

Lee Ann Womack will join Alan Jackson for his Last Call: One More for the Road Tour stops on Aug. 24 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Sept. 28 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Tickets are available now at Alan’s website. Kameron Marlowe has enlisted Marcus King for a soaring and soulful duet rendition of “High Hopes.” “It’s an absolute honor to …

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Maddie & Tae say recording “I Do” with Andy Grammer “was a no-brainer”

Courtesy of S-Curve/Hollywood Records Pop artist Andy Grammer and country music’s Maddie & Tae have teamed for a genre-blending duet, “I Do.” The infectious pop-country tune centers around one’s unwavering commitment to love their partner through life’s ups and downs. “We get mad at/ The things that just don’t matter/ And then our laughter/ Erases everything, yeah/ And we …

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Conner Smith recorded ‘Smoky Mountains Sessions’ “as real as possible”

Courtesy of The Valory Music Co. Conner Smith has released his four-track project, Smoky Mountains Sessions. Recorded at Echo Mountain Studios in Asheville, North Carolina, the new collection contains a newly recorded version of his Hailey Whitters-assisted single, “Roulette on the Heart,” as well as three tracks he wrote or co-wrote. “These songs came from a real place and were …

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Jelly Roll’s done with his deceiving “Liar”

Disney/Tanner Yeager Jelly Roll‘s new track, “Liar,” is finally out. The track, which Jelly co-wrote with Ben Johnson, Ashley Gorley and Taylor Phillips, chronicles Jelly’s resolve to walk away from his inner demons and the empty lies they promise. “I, I let you drive around my mind/ I can’t count the times you made me feel like I’m nothin’/ …

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Lainey + Miranda’s “Good Horses” has left the saddle

Disney/Larry McCormack Lainey Wilson and Miranda Lambert‘s long-awaited duet, “Good Horses,” has arrived. “I am so excited for everyone to finally be able to have their hands on this song,” says Lainey. “Writing with Miranda and Luke (Dick) feels like home, and I will forever cherish the day we wrote this song. ‘Good Horses’ is …

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Keith Urban’s got a “Heart Like a Hometown”

Courtesy of Capitol Nashville Keith Urban has dropped a new track, “Heart Like a Hometown.” Though the Australia-born country star didn’t write it, he says the song has a storyline that resonates with him and his childhood. “When I was a kid, our family moved around a lot. By the 5th grade I’d been in four schools and lived in …

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Carrie Underwood reveals what kind of judge she’ll be on ‘American Idol’

Debra L Rothenberg/WireImage Carrie Underwood is opening up about her return to American Idol as the show’s newest judge, telling Good Morning America it “feels like going home.” “There’s so many people that even still work on the show that were there from when I was a contestant,” she said Friday. Underwood famously competed on …

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Kelsea Ballerini on balancing life, new album + ‘The Voice’: “I feel like I’m in a good season”

Disney/Tanner Yeager Recording a new album, taping The Voice and balancing life outside work is no easy feat. But Kelsea Ballerini‘s found her groove, and she’s enjoying the ride. “I feel hyper-eager right now, but not eager in a way of, like, more. Just eager in a way of really sustaining the songwriting and making sure that I’m digging my heels into …

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Nashville notes: Post Malone doubles Texas shows + Chase Rice’s “Haw River”

Post Malone has doubled his Texas dates for his upcoming F-1 Trillion Tour. He’ll now play shows in Houston on Oct. 22 and Oct. 23, and Austin on Oct. 26 and Oct. 27. For tickets and a full list of dates, head to livenation.com. Chase Rice will drop a new song, “Haw River,” “in a couple of weeks.” …

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