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Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ was inspired by Miranda Lambert’s pet kangaroo

Ella Langley & Miranda Lambert (John Shearer/Getty Images for ACM) It’s one of the most unexpected stories you’re likely to hear today: Ella Langley’s smash hit “Choosin’ Texas” owes its existence to Miranda Lambert’s pet kangaroo.  The two helped author the #1 song during a writers retreat, which turned out to be Ella’s chance to …

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Nashville notes: Maddox Batson’s ‘If I See Her Again’ + Rodney Foster & Kelly Willis’ duet

Radney Foster and Kelly Willis’ new duet, “The One They Call,” is out now. Written at a SongwritingWith:Soldiers retreat, it was inspired by the love story of Army Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Chapman and his wife, Debbi Chapman.  Maddox Batson’s new song, “If I See Her Again,” is the latest in a stream of new …

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Megan Moroney plans a 9 Cities. 9 Days. ride on ‘Cloud 9’ to introduce new album

Megan Moroney’s 9 Cities. 9 Days. (Sony Music Nashville/Columbia Records) Megan Moroney will set out on a 9 Cities. 9 Days. promotional tour to celebrate her new album. “When I thought about the release of Cloud 9, I knew I wanted to spend it with my fans,” Megan says. “They’re the reason I get to …

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The Band Perry gets ‘Psychological’ with new music

The Band Perry’s Psycho Rodeo Tour (Courtesy The Band Perry) The first new music from The Band Perry in nine years is here, with the arrival of their new radio single, “Psychological.” It’s also their first release since returning to country music as a duo that now consists of Kimberly Perry and her husband, Johnny Costello. …

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How HARDY helped Ella Langley ‘Be Her’

Ella Langley’s “Be Her” (SAWGOD/Columbia Records) Ella Langley’s new Dandelion cut, “Be Her,” is out now, along with its music video, which Ella helped direct.  “She don’t need validation or much of anything,” Ella sings on the track, co-written with HARDY. “I knew ‘Be Her’ was a hit the second we started writing it,” HARDY says. …

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Jackson Dean explores two different worlds on third album, ‘Magnolia Sage’

Jackson Dean’s ‘Magnolia Sage’ (Big Machine Label Group) Jackson Dean’s third studio album, Magnolia Sage, will arrive April 24, featuring 11 songs that fit into two worlds, Magnolia or Sage. “Magnolia is soulful. Magnolia is the soft touch of someone else’s hand on yours. Magnolia is a Maryland beach. Magnolia is something easy,” Jackson explained …

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Nashville notes: Ray Steven’s ‘Savannah’ + Craig Campbell’s ‘Drink for That’

Craig Campbell’s new track, “Drink for That,” is set to arrive Feb. 20 as the first in a series of new songs.  Clint Black, Wynonna Judd, Joe Nichols, The Bellamy Brothers and Neal McCoy will headline the 2027 Country Music Cruise, set to take place Feb. 7-14. Tickets are on sale now.  “Savannah” is the …

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‘From LBT With Love’ comes a new EP & the promise of something more

Little Big Town’s ‘From LBT With Love’ (MCA) Little Big Town’s sending fans a valentine and promising there’s more on the way in the days to come.  “We wanted to celebrate Valentine’s Day a little early,” they posted on socials, announcing their new EP. “This is a collection of some of our favorite songs for …

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For Jason Aldean, ‘Songs About Us’ started with ‘Goodbye’

Jason Aldean’s ‘Songs About Us’ (BBR/BMG) When Jason Aldean heard “How Far Does a Goodbye Go,” he knew it was the beginning of his 12th studio album. “I knew this was the first one we had to put out there,” he wrote on Instagram, sharing more in a “Story Behind the Song” video with the …

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Chris Janson & ERNEST say ‘cheers’ to a ‘memory’ of Merle Haggard

Chris Janson (Catherine Powell/Getty Images for ABA) Chris Janson and ERNEST stopped to pay tribute to Merle Haggard after getting together to do some writing.  “Post write Hag jam session with @ernest615,” Chris posted, along with a video of the two playing guitar and singing the Country Music Hall of Famer’s “My Favorite Memory.” The …

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