Hank Williams Jr. inspired Chris Janson’s ‘Stay Rowdy’

Courtesy of Harpeth 60 Records/Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment Chris Janson took a little inspiration from Hank Williams Jr. when he co-wrote “Stay Rowdy.” “Simply put, I wanted to write something that reminded me of Hank Jr in the 80’s [sic], Country Music that makes me want to have a good time,” Chris says of …

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‘I Dare You’ to listen to Rascal Flatts + Jonas Brothers’ new song

Courtesy of Big Machine Records Rascal Flatts and Jonas Brothers have landed on country radio and digital platforms with their new single, “I Dare You.” Written by Nick Jonas, Dan + Shay‘s Shay Mooney and others, the upbeat number implores a heartbroken person to give love a second chance and knock down the walls around their heart — to …

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Lainey Wilson’s rolling in with her Whirlwind World Tour

Disney/Larry McCormack Hang tight honey, Lainey Wilson‘s rolling in with her Whirlwind World Tour. Kicking off March 4 in Zurich, Lainey will hit various European and U.K. cities before beginning her U.S. trek Aug. 14 in Phoenix. Among the cities on her stateside run are Denver, Los Angeles, Austin, Nashville, New York and her wrap-up show in Orlando on Nov. 8. …

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Hear the title track of Morgan Wallen’s upcoming album

Courtesy of Big Loud / Mercury Records / Republic Morgan Wallen‘s dropped “I’m the Problem,” the title track of his forthcoming album. Morgan wrote the song with ERNEST and others, and it chronicles a guy’s declaration that he’s “the problem” in his past relationship, albeit with a sting of bitterness. “I guess I’m the problem/ …

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Post Malone, Shane Gillis (and Huey Lewis) show the power of beer in Super Bowl Bud Light ad

Photo courtesy of Bud Light Post Malone‘s Super Bowl ad — his fourth big game spot with Bud Light — is now available for your viewing pleasure. The spot, set to Huey Lewis & The News‘ #1 hit “The Power of Love,” is called “Big Men on Cul-De-Sac,” and features Posty and comedian Shane Gillis …

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Nate Smith says ‘Fix What You Didn’t Break’ is a song ‘America needs to hear’

Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville If you’ve heard Nate Smith‘s songs like “Fix What You Didn’t Break,” you can probably hear some country, pop and rock influences. That’s because the California native grew up listening to more than just country and loving genres outside of country. “I love 2000s pop-rock music. I love alternative like Goo Goo …

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Nashville Notes: New Randy Travis song coming + Craig Morgan previews ‘American Soundtrack’

Randy Travis is dropping a new song, “Horses in Heaven,” on Friday and you can hear a snippet now on Instagram. “This song is a special one, and I can’t wait for all of you to hear it,” Randy says.  Craig Morgan has hopped on social platform X to share a clip of “American Soundtrack,” the title …

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Jelly Roll, Post Malone & more book ‘SNL50: The Homecoming Concert’

NBC Universal Many of the biggest names in music were featured in video form on the recent NBC special Ladies & Gentleman … 50 Years of SNL Music, which debuted Monday night. Now some of those same artists will be appearing in person at a star-studded event called SNL50: The Homecoming Concert. The lineup for …

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Cole Swindell calls Luke Bryan his ‘biggest influence’

ABC If there’s a fellow Georgia boy that Cole Swindell looks up to in country music, it’s Luke Bryan. “[Luke] has to be my biggest influence, I mean, not just his music — he has great songs and he’s a great entertainer — but also the way he treats people,” Cole shares in a press …

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Hear a snippet of Lee Brice’s ‘Cry’

Erika Goldring/Getty Images Lee Brice‘s “Cry” drops Friday, but you won’t have to wait to sneak a peek. Lee recently shared a clip of the unreleased track on social media. While, yes, it is a sad song, it isn’t a ballad, as some might’ve thought. Instead, “Cry” is an uptempo romantic tune with groovy rhythms accompanying Lee’s delivery of a post-breakup reflection. …

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