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Kenny Chesney’s long-awaited, perspective-finding new single is out ‘Here and Now”

Warner Music Nashville After teasing new music for several weeks and even sharing the title of his next single, Kenny Chesney’s next tune is finally available for us to hear. “Here and Now” is the name of the song, which serves as an uptempo reminder of the importance of staying present in the moment. Kenny and …

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28 songs in 28 days: Eric Church’s new album is “as far out there as I’ve gotten”

ABC AudioEric Church doesn’t do things like everyone else, and nothing underscores that like the way he created the songs for his new album. Wearing regular glasses instead of his signature shades, The Chief gave the keynote address at Country Radio Seminar in Nashville on Thursday. The theme was “Chasing Creativity,” and he certainly did that …

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Carrie, Keith, Luke, Reba & more rock Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium at CRS Event

ABC AudioCarrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Luke Bryan and Reba McEntire, all on the same bill?  That’s what fans got to enjoy Thursday during Country Radio Seminar, as the UMG record label group hosted its 11th annual luncheon and performance event at Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium. Each year, the label group takes over the venue to showcase its …

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Reba McEntire signs to UMG Nashville, readies first arena tour in nine years

Chris HolloReba McEntire dropped a huge surprise on fans today: She is returning to Universal Music Group Nashville, her original label home, which is where she spent the first 32 years of her career.  Reba spent time with both Mercury and MCA Records, two of the four labels that form UMG. It’s been over a decade …

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“I Hope”: Gabby Barrett crosses 200 million on-demand streams with rising new single

Robby Klein/Sweet Talk PublicityGabby Barrett’s star continues to rise as her soulful new single, “I Hope,” eclipses 200 million on-demand streams. The song ranks in the top five of all on-demand country streams, clocking in at the No. 3 spot in Country song sales. Moreover, “I Hope” is sitting at the top of the Apple …

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New Amazon mini-documentary, ‘Velocity,’ offers a behind-the-scenes look at Kane Brown’s career

ABC/Image Group LAAmazon Music has released a new exclusive mini-documentary, called Velocity, about the rise and reign of country superstar Kane Brown.  The short film follows Kane’s journey from a budding artist who gained his first fans through social media covers of artists like Randy Travis, to becoming one of the genre’s top three most-streamed artists in the …

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Maren Morris, Jason Isbell to headline 2020 Railbird Festival

ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris and Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit have been named as headliners for this year’s Railbird Festival, which will take place in August in Lexington, Kentucky.  The festival’s roster skews towards Americana and indie rock, with acts like the Head and the Heart, the Decemberists and Shovels and Rope taking the stage. However, mainstream country is well represented at this …

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Kelsea Ballerini previews her next record with new live song at CRS in Nashville

John Shearer/Getty Images for Amazon MusicKelsea Ballerini headlined the Amazon Country Heat showcase at Nashville’s Country Radio Seminar on Wednesday night, and she took the opportunity to share a bit more of her just-announced third album, kelsea.  Kelsea treated the audience to the previously-shared song “club,” as well as her current top-twenty single, “homecoming queen?” She also …

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Luke Combs adds new, in-the-round dates to 2020 What You See is What You Get Tour

ABC/Todd WawrychukLuke Combs just launched his 2020 What You Get Tour earlier this month, but the country superstar is already making big plans for later in the year: He’s extending the run to include several more dates this fall and winter.  For the newly-confirmed dates, Luke will mount a new, in-the-round style stage design. Joining him …

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“It was so much bigger than us”: Rascal Flatts discuss their 20-year career and farewell tour

ABC AudioWednesday at Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, Rascal Flatts came together for a retrospective look at their 20-year career, which will come to a close in October when they wrap up their farewell tour. The chart-topping trio discussed their many achievements, such as winning the CMA’s Horizon Award, becoming members of the Grand Ole Opry and …

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