Category: Country

Sony Music NashvilleKane Brown is racking up the numbers with his new EP, Mixtape Vol. 1. The platinum-selling singer’s latest project has debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, marking the highest-selling country EP debut so far this year, with 22,000 units. On the streaming front, it’s bested only by Sam Hunt‘s sophomore album, Southside, which achieved 36.8 million on-demand …

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Cody VillalobosJustin Moore has a reason to raise a glass. The singer has scored his ninth number-one single with “Why We Drink.” It’s the second chart-topper off his latest album, Late Nights and Long Necks, following “The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home.” Justin co-wrote the song with “Dust on the Bottle” singer David Lee Murphy, along with Casey Beathard and Jeremy …

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ABC/Image Group LAMorgan Wallen has created a mini-Hallmark movie in the video for his new single, “More Than My Hometown.” Released today, the clip tells the classic tale of a small-town couple as one goes off to follow her dreams in the city while her lover remains in the only life he’s ever known. The story begins at the woman’s going away …

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Jason Kempin/Getty Images for CMTWhile touring the world with Carrie Underwood on her Cry Pretty Tour 360 last year, opening act Maddie & Tae picked up some valuable lessons from their superstar mentor.  Maddie Marlow reveals that she’s gained confidence over the past few years that’s allowed her to challenge herself as vocalist, a tip she picked up from Carrie.  “I think …

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Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyGarth Brooks has an innovative idea for his post-pandemic live shows.  In a recent Facebook video, Garth revealed he has big plans for when it’s safe to return to hosting his stadium shows, which involves adding a virtual component for fans who aren’t in the stands. The singer says that he hopes to …

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ABC/Image Group LAThomas Rhett heads to “Mamaw’s House” in a new song co-written with Morgan Wallen.  Over the past several months, Thomas has made a habit of sharing unreleased songs via acoustic performances on Instagram.  Over the weekend, he debuted another new song that he recently co-wrote with his “good buddy” Morgan, called “Mamaw’s House,” which takes listeners down a …

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ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris and Ryan Hurd welcomed their first child, a son named Hayes Andrew, near the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March.  Though Maren’s been candid about her postpartum depression and the struggles of having a baby during one of the most difficult times in recent memory, all-in-all, she’s loving being a mother. “I feel like we …

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ABC/Image Group LAAfter the birth of her son, Maren Morris struggled with postpartum depression. Now, she’s opening up about that experience as part of Little Spoon’s “Is This Normal?” campaign. “Postpartum depression is REAL, and I had it,” Maren shared on Twitter. “I am so proud to be involved in [Little Spoon]’s ‘Is This Normal?’ …

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Paso Fino RecordsIt may not pay to be a nice guy, but at least you can count on your friends. Brad Paisley, Maddie & Tae and Charles Esten are just a few of the stars who make appearances in the music video for Eric Paslay’s “Nice Guy,” a song that wonders if it’s possible to …

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Mercury NashvilleLauren Alaina recruits Jon Pardi to join her on “Getting Over Him,” the just-released title track off her new EP. Fun-loving and full of swagger, the tune is all about how a fling can ease post-breakup pain. While Lauren’s part of the song mourns the loss of a relationship and an unfaithful partner, Jon …

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