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Chris Young Says New Album Is “Gonna Freak People Out in the Best Way Possible”

Chris Young Says New Album Is “Gonna Freak People Out in the Best Way Possible”

With lead single, “Raised On Country,” climbing the charts (currently No. 9 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart), Chris Young is gaining momentum as he prepares to release his upcoming eighth studio album. Although no release date has been announced for the new album, Chris has kept his fans appeased—and on the edges of their seats—in…MORE

Miranda Lambert’s New Single, “It All Comes Out in the Wash,” Debuts in Top 20

Miranda Lambert’s New Single, “It All Comes Out in the Wash,” Debuts in Top 20

Miranda Lambert is feeling fresh. The Texas native’s new single, “It All Comes Out in the Wash,” debuted at No. 19 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart after being released to country radio on July 18. The feat marks Miranda’s second-highest debut on the Airplay chart, following 2016’s “Vice,” which launched at No. 18. The…MORE

Listen to Blair Garner’s Interview with Presidential Candidate Pete Buttigieg

Listen to Blair Garner’s Interview with Presidential Candidate Pete Buttigieg

Country Radio Hall of Fame member Blair Garner sat down with Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg for a 20-minute interview on July 17 that covered a variety of topics, including his political platforms, reaching conservative-leaning audiences via country radio, meeting country stars Tim McGraw and Brad Paisley and more. “I think that our base tends…MORE

Eric Church Tops Country Charts With “Some of It”

Eric Church Tops Country Charts With “Some of It”

Eric Church’s current single, “Some of It,” reached No. 1 on both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase chart this week. Co-penned by Eric, Jeff Hyde, Clint Daniels and Bobby Pinson, “Some of It” finds Eric dispensing “some” fatherly advice during the chorus: “Some of it you learn the hard way / Some of…MORE

Old Crow Medicine Show to Release “Live at the Ryman” Album on Sept. 20

Old Crow Medicine Show to Release “Live at the Ryman” Album on Sept. 20

After more than 40 performances on the Ryman Auditorium stage—including 20 headlining gigs—Old Crow Medicine Show will release a new album commemorating their time at the iconic Nashville venue. The Grammy-winning roots band will release Live at the Ryman on Sept. 20. The 11-track album, which was recorded during various headlining performances, features fan-favorties like…MORE

Kip Moore Announces Six-Date “Dive Bar Tour” & New Leg of “Acoustic Tour”

Kip Moore Announces Six-Date “Dive Bar Tour” & New Leg of “Acoustic Tour”

Kip Moore is ramping up his summer and fall schedule with the announcement of two new touring stints. Kip will embark on a six-date Dive Bar Tour in August, with stops in Detroit, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and more. Tickets for the Dive Bar Tour are available via an online contest. Kip also announced the third…MORE

Sturgill Simpson Announces New Album & Film, “Sound & Fury” [Watch Trailer]

Sturgill Simpson Announces New Album & Film, “Sound & Fury” [Watch Trailer]

Sturgill Simpson announced he will release his fourth studio album, Sound & Fury, this fall. The new album will be released in conjunction with an anime film of the same name that will be available via Netflix. Sturgill revealed the news at San Diego’s Comic-Con over the weekend. The new Sturgill-produced album will be his…MORE

Midland’s Mark Wystrach and Fiancée Ty Haney Expecting First Child

Midland’s Mark Wystrach and Fiancée Ty Haney Expecting First Child

Midland frontman Mark Wystrach and fiancée Ty Haney are expecting their first child—a baby girl due in November. Ty, who is the CEO of active-wear apparel company Outdoor Voices, shared the news on Instagram on July 19 with a topless photo and two strategically positioned flowers. “I am beyond thrilled to be welcoming a girl,…MORE

Alabama Cancels Two Shows as Randy Owen Deals With Illness

Alabama Cancels Two Shows as Randy Owen Deals With Illness

Alabama was forced to cancel two dates on their 50th Anniversary Tour as frontman Randy Owen deals with vertigo and migraines. The Hall of Fame group of Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry and Jeff Cook cancelled their shows at TD Place Stadium in Ottawa, ON, on July 19 and at the Big Sky Music Festival in…MORE

Listen to Billy Currington’s Easygoing New Single, “Details”

Listen to Billy Currington’s Easygoing New Single, “Details”

Billy Currington will return to country radio on Aug. 5 with the release of his new single, “Details.” The easygoing jam revolves around a man who is focused on the little “details” that make his girlfriend special. Penned by Mark Trussell, Nicolle Galyon and Stephen Lee Olsen, “Details” will most likely be featured on Billy’s…MORE

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