Eric Church is “Hangin’ Around,” previewing new tunes from “Desperate Man”

ABC/Image Group LA Eric Church‘s Desperate Man album won’t be out until October 5, but the North Carolina native is keeping his fans satisfied by supplying a steady stream of previews from the new record. Eric proves he’s ready to rock on the latest one, “Hangin’ Around,” a rhythm-and-blues infused jam that’s the record’s second cut. As …

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LOCASH gets the “Party” started with new single on new label

BBR Music Group On the heels of signing a new record deal with BBR Music Group, it already “Feels Like a Party” for LOCASH. Preston Brust and Chris Lucas co-wrote their new single with Florida Georgia Line‘s Tyler Hubbard and writer/producer Corey Crowder.  “It was so great to team up with Cory and Tyler on this song,” Chris says. “Those guys are unbelievably …

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Maren Morris spills the tea on her new album, her Broadway dreams and motherhood

ABC/Image Group LA Maren Morris dreams of playing Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway, and the best advice she ever got was “Wear underwear at all times.” Those are just two of the tidbits the “Rich” hitmaker revealed in a Twitter question-and-answer session with her fans. While passing the time on a long flight, Maren also shared a significant amount of …

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“Day Drunk”: Morgan Evans treats fans to a round of shots to celebrate his surprise EP

Warner NashvilleMorgan Evans‘ surprise self-titled EP is available to stream or download now, as his debut single, “Kiss Somebody,” continues its climb in country’s top five. The Aussie stopped by Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge on Thursday to announce the surprise release, treating fans to a round of shots to celebrate. The famed Nashville honky tonk is …

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“Safety concern” stops Rascal Flatts’ Thursday show in Indianapolis prior to the encore

ABC/Image Group LA Rascal Flatts was forced to end the Indianapolis-area stop on their Back to Us Tour before the encore on Thursday night, due to a safety issue. “Last night a safety concern presented itself during the Rascal Flatts’ concert in Indianapolis,” the Hamilton Country Sheriff’s Office tells ABC Radio in a statement. “Venue staff …

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“Dream Chasers” The Judds offer complicated country comedy as their new exhibit opens at the Hall of Fame

Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum The Judds‘ complicated relationship was on full display earlier this week, as Wynonna and Naomi traded one liners at the party celebrating their new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. The comedy started soon after Naomi brought her …

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Brad Paisley offers a twisted take on “first” love on ‘The Tonight Show’

Andrew Lipovsky/NBCBrad Paisley was Jimmy Fallon‘s musical guest on Thursday’s The Tonight Show, and also sat down with Fallon to talk about his current your, and he and Carrie Underwood co-hosting their 11th straight CMA Awards show. Another highlight: Brad treated fans to a previously unreleased song — a twisted take on first romance.  “First …

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“You Make It Easy” to collaborate: Jason Aldean and FGL reveal they’ve recorded a new duet

ABC RadioJason Aldean celebrated the #1 success of “You Make It Easy” Thursday at his Kitchen + Rooftop Bar in downtown Nashville, alongside the song’s co-writers, Florida Georgia Line and Morgan Wallen.  Talking to reporters before the party started, FGL revealed they’ve recorded a new song with Jason for their next album. “I just think it can’t come out …

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Just like pop star Halsey, Old Dominion is “Bad at Love” — but in a different way

ABC/Mark LevineOld Dominion recently spent some time at Sound Stage Studios Nashville recording a new version of their current hit, “Hotel Key,” for Spotify. The ACM Vocal Group of the Year wanted to capture a take of the song that was closer to what they do in concert. At the same time, they decided to cover Halsey’s …

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Keith Urban puts a new spin on “Graffiti U,” as his entire catalog becomes available on vinyl

Capitol NashvilleAs Keith Urban’s latest hit, “Coming Home,” reigns at the top of the country chart this week, the Aussie superstar’s entire catalog is now available on vinyl for the first time ever. Keith’s current album, Graffiti U, is one of three records that have just become available. 2004’s Be Here and 2006’s Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing are …

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