Luke Bryan’s family has heard his new album and wife Caroline has two favorites

Disney/Larry McCormack Luke Bryan‘s family has already heard his upcoming new album, even though not much is known about it yet. “What’s interesting is that, you know, everybody in my family gets to hear my whole album that I’m working on. So people put in their votes for the songs, and Caroline loved (‘Love You, Miss You, Mean It’) …

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Nashville notes: Garth Brooks’ new box set + Conner Smith’s Born Free collection

Garth Brooks has dropped a new 777 Jackpot Boxed Set, which includes seven CDs, 77 songs and a custom 88-page photo book. “When you think about Vegas, you think about getting lucky, nothin’ is better than 777! This boxed set has stuff you can’t get anywhere else,” says Garth. “When you think about the Stadium Tour, when …

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HARDY’s letting you hear ‘Quit!!’ before it drops

Disney/Tanner Yeager Eager to hear HARDY‘s new album, Quit!!, before it arrives July 12? You’re in luck. The country rocker has announced eight album-listening events happening across the country on July 7 and July 10. It’ll take place at various record stores in Chicago, Nashville, Orlando, Portland, Seattle and more, and you’ll get to hear the …

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Russell Dickerson’s dropping his romantic “Bones” soon

Scott Eisen/Getty Images for SiriusXM After weeks of teasing snippets on social media, Russell Dickerson has finally announced the release date of “Bones.” The new track’s set to arrive July 12 and it’s all about love that stands the test of time. “Saying I’ll love ya ’til the stars up above ya ain’t shining in the sky …

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Hop on a “Train” ride with Jackson Dean

Courtesy of Big Machine Records Jackson Dean‘s drawing from a pre-Nashville life experience in his new song, “Train.” The track, which Jackson co-wrote, was inspired by a routine voyage he took in his hometown of Maryland. “Before I made my way to Nashville, I was posted up in an old cinder block shack on the back of my grandfather’s …

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Lainey Wilson says she “could barely sell a ticket” after “Things a Man Oughta Know” hit #1

Disney/Larry McCormack Even with a #1 hit in 2021 with “Things a Man Oughta Know,” country superstar Lainey Wilson struggled to sell show tickets. In a recent interview on NBC News’ Sunday TODAY, Lainey reflected on her career journey and the surprising fact unbeknownst to some. “Well, even after ‘Things a Man Oughta Know’ with our first hit, …

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Bailey Zimmerman’s not “New to Country,” but his song is

Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville Bailey Zimmerman‘s country and rock roots shine in “New to Country.” The anthemic track, which Bailey co-wrote, features lyrics that show Bailey’s upbringing and how he’s, in fact, “anything but new to country.” “He’s got tattoos, he’s bad news/ Yeah, that’s all anybody’s ever said about me/ And yeah I like to cut loose …

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Ashley Cooke’s finding HER place, as her career takes off

Disney/Scott Kirkland It’s been a whirlwind year for newcomer Ashley Cooke, and so far, it shows no signs of slowing down. Just last week, she notched her first #1 on the country chart with “your place,” after kicking off the year with Luke Bryan south of the border. “It’s been a very busy year already,” …

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Carly Pearce and Scotty McCreery take All for the Hall to Dallas

Disney/Larry McCormack Scotty McCreery, Carly Pearce, Clint Black and Robert Earl Keen will play the second All for the Hall Dallas benefit on Tuesday, September 10, at Gilley’s Dallas. The Nashville-style guitar pull will raise money for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The first Dallas, Texas-based edition of the show — which is …

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“Dammit Randy,” Miranda Lambert’s got a new song

Republic Records From its title, you might not guess that Miranda Lambert‘s “Dammit Randy” is actually an empowerment anthem. The superstar’s latest new music is the follow-up to her current single, “Wranglers,” and the second taste of her forthcoming tenth album. “This song came out of a conversation the night before Jon Randall and I went …

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