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A billion streams? ‘Ain’t Nothin’ to It’ for Cody Johnson

COJO Music/Warner Music NashvilleCody Johnson’s music has now been streamed more than a billion times. That’s particularly impressive since the Texas native has spent most of his career as an independent artist. It was only a year ago that his major label debut, Ain’t Nothin’ to It, was released by Warner Music Nashville, emerging at number …

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Carly Pearce and Michael Ray are definitely “Happy Now,” on the Valentine’s Day cover of ‘Nashville Lifestyles’

Nashville LifestylesCarly Pearce has never been shy about sharing the details of her romance with Michael Ray, even admitting to sometimes oversharing on social media. But you can find out even more about the pair in the new issue of Nashville Lifestyles. The now-married country super-couple embraces on the magazine’s black-and-white Valentine’s Day cover, which is accompanied by …

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‘Here on Earth,’ it’s almost time to get your tickets for Tim McGraw’s stadium shows with Luke Combs

ABC/Mark LevineIf you’re planning to go see either of Tim McGraw’s massive stadium shows this fall with Luke Combs, you’ll need to be ready to buy your tickets in the next few days. Pre-sales for the September 4 concert in Los Angeles and the September 12 show in Philadelphia start next Tuesday, February 11, before tickets become …

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Kenny Chesney previews new album, which is likely to arrive in late spring

Jill TrunnellWhile details are few at this point, it looks like Kenny Chesney’s new record is on track for a late spring release, according to his label. Kenny is giving his fans some insight into the making of the album, however. “We have songs with the most rocking guitars and massive drums,” he reveals, “but I have a …

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Sam Hunt heads to the ‘Southside’ for much-anticipated sophomore album and tour

MCA NashvilleSam Hunt’s long-awaited sophomore album will arrive April 3 and be titled Southside. It’s the follow-up to his triple-platinum debut, Montevallo, which came out in October of 2014. The new album will feature the Georgia native’s current top-five hit, “Kinfolks,” as well as the subsequently-released track, “Sinning with You.” It’s also likely the set will include Sam’s …

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Dustin Lynch will make some ‘Front & Center’ memories later this month in Nashville

Connor DwyerDustin Lynch fans will get an unexpected chance to see the “Small Town Boy” in his home state later this month, as he performs a special concert February 18 for the tenth season of public television’s Front and Center. The “Ridin’ Roads” hitmaker will do an intimate show at Analog at Hutton Hotel in Nashville, one …

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Tortuga Music Festival unveils “Next from Nashville” lineup

Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesTenille Arts, Cale Dodds, Brandon Ratcliff and Hailey Whitters are among the up-and-coming country acts slated to appear at 2020 Tortuga Music Festival.  The Florida-based festival has announced the lineup for the second annual “Next from Nashville” stage that offers a platform to several rising country stars.  Chris Stapleton collaborator Kendell Marvel, new trio Avenue Beat, Niko Moon and many others have also been tapped …

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“Make It Sweet”: Old Dominion achieves multiple RIAA certifications

ABC/Image Group LAOld Dominion has gone platinum.  The group revealed on Instagram that five of their hits have received certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. “Hotel Key” has been certified platinum, while both “Written in the Sand” and their 2015 breakthrough single, “Break Up with Him,” have gone two times platinum. Meanwhile, “Make It Sweet” and …

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Ingrid Andress is “Lady Like” with debut album

Warner Music NashvilleIngrid Andress is gearing up to make her grand debut.  The hit songwriter-turned-country star has announced that her debut album, Lady Like, will be released on March 27 via Warner Music Nashville. The album will feature Ingrid’s hit single “More Hearts Than Mine,” which made her the only debut solo female artist to reach the top 20 …

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Maddie & Tae announce sophomore album, “The Way It Feels”

UMG NashvilleMaddie & Tae have unveiled the details of their sophomore album.  The duo of Maddie Marlow and Taylor Dye is set to release The Way It Feels on April 10. The 15-track project features all of the songs off their two 2019 EPs, One Heart to Another and Everywhere I’m Goin,’ in addition to a handful of additional titles including “Water in His Wine Glass,” “Drunk …

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