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Heartbreak sends Eric Church to “Crazyland,” where he finds a cast of lovelorn characters

UMG Nashville“Crazyland” is a bar populated by the lost, lonely and heartbroken, and in Eric Church’s new tune, he joins that mournful group. “That’s Sad in the corner with his heart on his sleeve / Talking to Regret, who’s never gonna leave / Over there playing pool is Fool and Lost / And tending bar …

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Keith Urban bounces through a budding romance like a “Tumbleweed” in his new song

Capitol Records NashvilleBetween a rollicking banjo line and a chorus fast-paced enough to cause whiplash, Keith Urban’s “Tumbleweed” is a giddy and upbeat ride from start to finish. In the song, a free-spirited girl catches Keith’s eye. He’s not looking to change her carefree, wandering ways: He’s just hoping to tag along, learn a little …

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Ashley McBryde’s “a little lighter,” as she raises the “One Night Standards”

Daniel MeigsAshley McBryde famously dubbed herself a “Girl Goin’ Nowhere” after a high school teacher predicted her musical dreams would never come true. Now, with widespread acclaim and multiple awards to her credit — including the CMA New Artist of the Year trophy — the hard-working troubadour is learning to enjoy some of her success. “I’m a …

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Russell Dickerson is “freaking out in the best way” about becoming a first-time dad

ABC/Image Group LARussell Dickerson and his wife, Kailey, are counting down the months until they welcome their baby boy this fall. And though the singer says he’s “freaking out in the best way” about the new addition to the family, Russell says that he’s already a hands-on dad when it comes to baby prep. “We …

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“7 Summers”: Morgan Wallen’s new tune went from the “maybe” pile to a number-one songwriters chart hit

Big Loud RecordsIt’s been an unconventional journey for Morgan Wallen’s “7 Summers,” a song that the singer didn’t always know if he was going to release. After he tested it on social media and realized what an impact it was having on fans, he decided to put out the studio version. That song has now …

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Ingrid Andress, Jordan Davis and Steve Wariner on deck to perform at the Grand Ole Opry

ABC/Image Group LAIngrid Andress, Jordan Davis and Steve Wariner will share the Grand Ole Opry’s Saturday night bill this weekend. It’ll be the second time in recent weeks that Ingrid and Jordan have appeared in the spotlight together. As 2020 ACM New Artist of the Year nominees, they both lent their voices to a recent …

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Chris Stapleton is “Starting Over” with a new song and plans for his next full-length album

Mercury NashvilleIt’s been a while since Chris Stapleton fans got new music from the singer, but that all changed this week when he dropped “Starting Over.” An upbeat, acoustic guitar-heavy ode to optimism and new beginnings, it was a fitting first glimpse into the next album cycle that lies ahead. Chris didn’t leave fans in …

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Ashley McBryde’s “One Night Standards” goes gold in US and Canada

ABC/Image Group LAAshley McBryde’s recent single has earned her a new piece of hardware. “One Night Standards,” off of her sophomore album, Never Will, earned RIAA Gold certification in the U.S. and Canada this week. The achievement comes as “One Night Standards” sits atop the Canadian country charts, a huge milestone for the rising country …

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‘My Gift’: Carrie Underwood’s holiday album will feature guest appearances from John Legend and her son

Capitol Records NashvilleWe may still be in the middle of a heatwave, but Carrie Underwood got fans in the holiday spirit this week when she revealed the track list for her upcoming Christmas album, My Gift. The 11-track project — the country superstar’s first-ever Christmas album — is a treasure trove of seasonal classics, including  …

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Dierks Bentley, Morgan Wallen sign on to Tito’s Made to Order Music Festival

ABC/Chris HolloDierks Bentley, Morgan Wallen and rapper Bun B are joining the “South” quadrant of Tito’s virtual Made to Order Music Festival, an event taking place across four dates throughout the fall with names corresponding to the four directional points. The “South” section of the event takes place on September 10 at 8PM ET. All …

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