‘Liberty’ has Sam Hunt reflecting on family life

Courtesy of MCA Nashville Sam Hunt has released a new track, “Liberty.” The reflective number finds Sam, a dad of two, thinking about family life and purpose on his journey. “Baby, give me liberty or give me death/ Forty hours and a day of rest/ Autumn leaves on these county roads/ Grab a hand, y’all, …

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Don’t miss Jelly Roll’s ‘Austin City Limits’ debut

Disney/Tanner Yeager Jelly Roll is making his debut performance on PBS’ Austin City Limits on Saturday. The Tennessee native will perform six songs, including his latest single, “I Am Not Okay,” and the chart-topping hits “Save Me” and “Need a Favor.” Also performing on ACL is CMA Vocal Duo of the Year nominee The War And Treaty. …

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Nashville Notes: New tunes from Bella Frantz, Kassi Ashton, Vincent Mason + Runaway June

Newcomer Belle Frantz has dropped her debut project, Why I Sing This Way. The Universal Music Group Nashville-issued three-song covers set features Belle’s soul-stirring renditions of Reba McEntire‘s “The Last One to Know,” George Jones‘ “The Grand Tour” and Conway Twitty‘s “Hello Darlin’.” “I am so excited about this. Thank y’all for the love you’ve already given me. …

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Lee Brice’s ‘Single Bells’ is a twist on a Christmas classic

Courtesy of Curb Records Lee Brice has dropped “Single Bells” — and yes, it’s a spin on the yuletide classic “Jingle Bells.” The tongue-in-cheek tune finds Lee playing a forever-alone guy who’s got no one to spend the festive season. “Everybody’s got somebody this time of year/ To curl up by the fire with/ I just got me, myself, and …

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Megan Moroney’s ready to sleigh this holiday season ‘…duh’

Cece Dawson + Sony Music Nashville/Columbia Records Megan Moroney has dropped her first-ever holiday project, titled Blue Christmas …duh. The three-track set contains two brand-new originals — which Megan co-wrote — and an equal parts twangy and moody cover of Elvis Presley‘s “Blue Christmas.” “sleigh i guess,” Megan captions an Instagram carousel with photos capturing her release-day and festive …

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‘Liberty’ has Sam Hunt reflecting on family life

Courtesy of MCA Nashville Sam Hunt has released a new track, “Liberty.” The reflective number finds Sam, a dad of two, thinking about family life and purpose on his journey. “Baby, give me liberty or give me death/ Forty hours and a day of rest/ Autumn leaves on these county roads/ Grab a hand, y’all, …

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Don’t miss Jelly Roll’s ‘Austin City Limits’ debut

Disney/Tanner Yeager Jelly Roll is making his debut performance on PBS’ Austin City Limits on Saturday. The Tennessee native will perform six songs, including his latest single, “I Am Not Okay,” and the chart-topping hits “Save Me” and “Need a Favor.” Also performing on ACL is CMA Vocal Duo of the Year nominee The War And Treaty. …

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Ella Langley’s honestly ‘still hungover’

Courtesy of SAWGOD/Columbia Records Ella Langley‘s closing her hungover era while still hungover. Still hungover — the deluxe version of August’s hungover — includes four new songs and a reflective monologue on life. Writing in an Instagram post, Ella says the project’s “honest” and “a culmination of songs i needed to write.” “I hope through listening to these, y’all find …

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It’s shined and polished: Hear Cody Johnson’s ‘Leather Deluxe Edition’

Courtesy of Chris Douglas + Warner Music Nashville It’s shined and polished: Cody Johnson‘s Leather Deluxe Edition has hit the shelves. Out now, the 25-track collection includes the original 12 songs and 13 new ones, including his Carrie Underwood-assisted duet, “I’m Gonna Love You.” Cody shares on Instagram, “I am so fortunate to be sharing my …

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Kelsea Ballerini, Chase Stokes go Grease in epic Halloween couples costume

Noam Galai/Getty Images Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes are giving us chills — and they’re multiplying — with their Grease-inspired Halloween couples costume. The lovebirds attended Heidi Klum‘s annual Halloween bash in New York City on Oct. 31 dressed as John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John‘s characters from the 1978 film, Danny and Sandy. The “Cowboys Cry Too” singer and …

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