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Chris Young helps David Bowie land his first country #1

Sony Music Nashville Chris Young has made it to the top of the country chart with “Young Love & Saturday Nights.” Since the song is based on David Bowie‘s 1974 hit “Rebel Rebel,” it also gives the late rock legend his first country #1 as a writer. “Every number one is special, but this one — …

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Morgan Wallen, Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton are top nominees at the 2024 CMA Awards

Country Music Association Morgan Wallen leads the nominations for The 58th Annual CMA Awards with seven nods, followed closely behind by Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton, who each have five. Post Malone and Lainey Wilson grabbed four apiece. The trophies will be handed out Wednesday, Nov. 20 live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on ABC.  Here’s …

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Jackson Dean endeavored to paint life-inspired pictures with his new album

Courtesy of Big Machine Records Jackson Dean‘s On The Back Of My Dreams is not just another album. Carefully constructed by Jackson, the 13-track record is intended to take you on a contemplative journey through life, love, joy, comfort, death and everything in between. “Some of [the tracks] are like [a] rhythm and blues/folk song kind of situation. A couple …

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Nashville notes: BRELAND’s project + Wynonna, Dwight, Joe’s new releases

“Praise the Lord” singer BRELAND has announced that his “first project in a long time,” PROJECT 2024, will drop Oct. 18. The first track off the release, “Icing,” drops Sept. 13 and is available for presave now. You can also hear a snippet of it on BRELAND’s Instagram. Wynonna Judd has dropped a double album, Back To …

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George Strait + Chris Stapleton ready for “Honky Tonk Hall of Fame” induction

Courtesy of MCA Nashville George Strait‘s 31st studio album, Cowboys And Dreamers, has arrived, and it features a fun collab with Chris Stapleton on a song called “Honky Tonk Hall of Fame.” Co-written by Chris, the jaunty neotraditional tune details the life of a “world-class fool” who loves spending his time at a honky-tonk, so much so …

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Corey Kent hopes ‘Black Bandana’ inspires you to never give up

Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville If you’re searching for an album to motivate you in life, Corey Kent‘s Black Bandana might be the record for you. Out now, the project is one that Corey says encapsulates his approach to life, especially in the face of seemingly insurmountable hardships.  “There are a few virtues that I live my life by. …

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Surprises unfold in Luke Bryan’s “Country Song Came On”

ABC Luke Bryan has dropped a new song, “Country Song Came On.” The song finds Luke recounting a string of events that unfold as he takes a surprising route through town in his truck. One thing leads to another and, bam, a country song comes on and Luke’s staying put in a bar. “I was gonna …

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Riley Green + Ella Langley reunite for duet #2

Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Universal Music Group “Excuse me,” did Riley Green and Ella Langley reunite for a second duet? They sure did, and it’s on a song called “Don’t Mind If I Do,” which is the title track of Riley’s forthcoming new album. Unlike their bouncy first collab, “You Look Like You Love Me,” “Don’t Mind If I Do” …

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Meet Jon Pardi’s “Friday Night Heartbreaker”

Courtesy of Capitol Records Nashville Jon Pardi‘s arrived with a new single, “Friday Night Heartbreaker.” The spirited romantic track arrived Friday with a premiere on country radio, and it’s the first preview of Jon’s forthcoming Mr. Saturday Night follow-up. “‘Friday Night Heartbreaker’ kicks down the door of this next musical chapter. I challenged myself to elevate in every aspect, …

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Kane Brown’s going to receive a special award

ABC Kane Brown is set to receive the Country Champion Award at the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards.  The special nod will recognize his “passion for service and groundbreaking contributions to the country music industry and beyond,” according to a press release. Wynonna Judd was the Country Champion Award recipient at the PCCAs in 2023. The …

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