From “WildHorse” to the throne: RaeLynn releases “Queens Don’t”

Warner Music Nashville“All my Queens now get in formation,” RaeLynn tweeted on Friday. [“Queen’s Don’t”] is OUT,” she added, along with the cover of her new single, showing her sitting on a throne with a crown and a scepter. “Queen don’t hate / Queens don’t fight / Queens don’t stay unless their king treats ‘em …

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“8Tracks” are back: Walker Hayes revisits early versions of his tunes

ABC/Image Group LA You can hear an early version of Walker Hayes’ first top ten hit, “You Broke Up with Me,” on his new digital re-release of two volumes titled 8Tracks. The cleverly-named 8Tracks has very little to do with the popular audio format from the sixties and seventies. Instead, both of Walker’s albums are …

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“See You Try”: Craig Campbell’s wife stars in new video for Tyler-Hubbard-penned single

ABC/Image Group LA Craig Campbell’s wife Mindy stars in the new lyric video for his single, “See You Try.” It’s the first new music from the Georgia native since 2016’s “Outskirts of Heaven.” “I feel like it was well worth the wait on my end, and I’m hoping the fans will feel the same way,” Craig says. …

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Listen now: Chris Stapleton covers Elton John’s “I Want Love”

ABC/Image Group LA Chris Stapleton’s cover of “I Want Love” is your first taste of music from Restoration, the country-themed album celebrating the music of Elton John and Bernie Taupin. Elton originally recorded the Grammy-nominated song on his 2001 album, Songs from the West Coast. Now, the Kentucky-born Stapleton says Elton’s music is simply woven …

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Jason Aldean “Drowns the Whiskey” with Miranda Lambert on “Rearview Town”

BBR Music Group Miranda Lambert teams with Jason Aldean for “Drowns the Whiskey,” a track on Rearview Town, the new album by the two-time ACM Entertainer of the Year. Rearview Town also includes another song written by Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard and newcomer Morgan Wallen, titled “Love Me or Don’t.” Tyler and Morgan are …

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“Seasons Change”: The aural autobiography of Scotty McCreery

Triple Tigers Records / Sony Music Seasons have changed for Scotty McCreery. The 2011 American Idol went from having #1 albums to parting ways with his record label in early 2016. Thankfully, things changed again for the North Carolina native, and last year, he signed a new deal, launched on the strength of “Five More …

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More Blake, more often: “The Voice” star sets out to own the NBC schedule

Trae Patton/NBCIf you’re not getting enough Blake Shelton Mondays and Tuesdays on The Voice, the Texoma Shore hitmaker is ready to do everything he can to help you out. The perpetual prankster is going for an all-out takeover of the NBC schedule the beginning of next week. On Monday, Blake will stay up late to perform his latest single on The Tonight …

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“Every Mile a Memory”: Dierks recalls a crazy ride with Tim McGraw, as he joins Walk of Champions

ABC RadioOn Thursday, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt honored Dierks Bentley with the inaugural star on its new Walk of Champions. The “Woman, Amen” hitmaker has raised millions of dollars for the Nashville hospital through his Miles and Music for Kids motorcycle rides and concerts. Just as in his 2006 chart topper “Every …

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ACM After-Party for a Cause: The scoop on where to celebrate after the awards

Academy of Country MusicWe know the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards will be Sunday, April 15 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas — but where’s the after-party? This year, the official event will be at The Joint at nearby Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, and you’re invited. Luke Combs, Lauren Alaina, Lee Brice, High Valley, Tracy Lawrence, Jerrod Niemann, Eric …

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Daryle Singletary’s friends will remember him by Keepin’ It Country

Absolute PublicityThe late Daryle Singletary will be remembered at a special concert Tuesday, March 27 at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium The Keepin’ It Country Tribute Show will start at 7 p.m. CT, and be free and open to the public. Chris Young, Josh Turner, Alison Krauss, Rhett Akins, Darryl Worley, Andy Griggs, Jamey Johnson, Rhonda …

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