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Lauren Alaina is ‘Getting Over Him’ with the release of her brand-new EP

UMG NashvilleLauren Alaina released her six-song Getting Over Him collection this week. She co-wrote every track on the project, which is the follow-up to March’s Getting Good EP. Over the past couple of years, Lauren has established herself as one of country music’s most in-demand collaborators, serving as featured guest alongside the likes of Dustin …

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Jason Aldean and wife Brittany are living their best quarantine lives with “wild” date days

ABC/Image Group LAJason Aldean may be one of country’s biggest superstars, but his date nights — or days) — out of the house are actually pretty low-key. The singer’s wife, Brittany, recently posted a selfie showing how the couple takes advantage of quality time together. In the snapshot, Jason and Brittany are smiling from the …

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“I truly believe there is a song for everyone on this record”: Hardy drops long-awaited debut, ‘A Rock’

Big Loud RecordsNewcomer Hardy has already made a name for himself in country music, penning hits like Blake Shelton’s “God’s Country” and Morgan Wallen’s “Up Down.” Now, he’s issuing his first major statement as an an artist with his debut album, A Rock. “I am overwhelmed with excitement to share the next chapter of myself …

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Carly Pearce’s ‘90s-laced new single gives a heads up to the “Next Girl”

Big Machine RecordsCarly Pearce made her official return today with “Next Girl,” an up-tempo power anthem that walks another woman through how to avoid the same love trap that once got the best of her. “I bet you probably met him at a bar / Let him walk you to your car / I bet …

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Put down your phone and get off social media: Kenny Chesney says that’s what “Happy Does”

Warner Music NashvilleNo doubt Kenny Chesney is something of a guru to the multitude of fans that are a part of his No Shoes Nation. And with his latest hit, he’s taking it one step further, putting forward a philosophy that can likely benefit us all. “‘Happy Does’ is a song that truly, when I heard it, it reminded …

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In her new single, Carly Pearce helps the “Next Girl” through love gone bad

ABC/Image Group LAAfter several weeks of teasing new music on social media, Carly Pearce is finally ready to let fans in on her next musical chapter. She’s dropping a new single, “Next Girl,” on Friday. Carly tells American Songwriter that her new song taps into the energy of ‘80s and ‘90s country, which was centered around …

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Maren Morris brings home new accolades as “The Bones” tops Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart

ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris continues to set records both in the country genre and on out-of-genre charts. The singer’s hit “The Bones” has reached the top spot on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart after a 40-week climb. According to Billboard, “The Bones” now holds the record for taking the longest of any single by a woman …

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Scotty McCreery will be chasing a little “You Time” in his flirty next single

Triple TigersScotty McCreery is gearing up to release a new single called “You Time,” which he’ll debut live at the Ryman on Friday. It’s the first single to be shared off a forthcoming, as-yet-unannounced new album. The singer says it’s also special because it reminds him of his wife, Gabi. “I am so excited about …

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“Marriage is a business, too”: Dolly Parton offers Gabby Barrett advice for lasting love

ABC/Image Group LAIn conjunction with the release of her cover of “I Will Always Love You,” Gabby Barrett hopped on a video chat with Dolly Parton recently to talk life, love and all things music with the legendary performer. When she wasn’t picking Dolly’s brain for tips on managing a successful career in country music, …

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Blanco Brown hospitalized after being seriously injured in a head-on collision

ABC/Image Group LABlanco Brown, the singer behind 2019’s viral “TrailerTrap” anthem “The Git Up,” suffered serious injuries in a head-on collision on Monday night. The news came in a statement from his label, BBR Music Group, which added that the crash occurred near the singer’s home in Atlanta. Brown was transported to a nearby hospital …

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