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When John Morgan wrote his latest hit, “Kid Myself,” he already had plenty of songs for his debut album, Carolina Blue.  But thanks to an already-scheduled writing appointment with Tyler Hubbard, he was compelled to write one more.  “When we were putting the album together, we had probably 12, 15 songs already kinda laid out for what I… Continue reading John Morgan has ‘Kid Myself’ because he wouldn’t cancel on this superstar

There are a couple of wardrobe changes and a horse, but other than that, George Birge and Luke Bryan simply rely on the strength of their performance in the new music video for “Ride, Ride, Ride.” The duo delivers a high-intensity version of the song as the sun streams into an enormous barn in the new… Continue reading George Birge & Luke Bryan bring the intensity in ‘Ride, Ride, Ride’ video

When Luke Combs gets together to write with Cody Johnson, it’s not exactly surprising it’s a cowboy song they come up with.  What is a bit surprising, however, is that “I Ain’t No Cowboy” is love song laced with longing, as Luke revealed by sharing a minute of the song on his socials.  “I knew the… Continue reading Hear a snippet of Luke Combs’ writing collab with Cody Johnson

Newcomer Shane Profitt’s already scored a top-20 hit with 2022’s “How It Oughta Be.” Now he’s on track to repeat that success with his latest single, “Long Live Country,” which just cracked country’s top-40.  “I always say before I’m an artist, I’m a songwriter,” he tells ABC Audio. “And I take pride in writing my songs, and… Continue reading Shane Profitt’s anthem is ‘Long Live Country’ — and Joe Diffie

The Song Suffragettes will give Carly Pearce their Yellow Rose of Inspiration Award March 30 at their 12th Anniversary Show.  Carly will deliver an intimate performance and participate in a question and answer session as well. There’ll also be two writers’ rounds that night at The Listening Room, with Elizabeth Nichols, Belle Frantz, Abby Anderson, Chanel… Continue reading Carly Pearce is the Song Suffragettes’ Yellow Rose of Inspiration

Ella Langley and Megan Moroney have teamed up to accomplish an impressive first for women in country music: This week, the two each sit atop one of Billboard‘s all-genre charts for the first time in history.  Ella returns to the Hot 100 for a second time with “Choosin’ Texas,” after previously topping the tally three weeks… Continue reading Ella Langley & Megan Moroney team up for a country music first, with an assist from Miranda Lambert

Josh Ross says the sly undertone of his top-30 hit “Hate How You Look” draws from his real-life experience. “I call it like my cheeky song in the sense that, like, I’ve been in the situation where I’ve broken up with somebody, then I like see them down the road and I’m like, ‘Gosh, she looks so… Continue reading Josh Ross’ ‘Hate How You Look’ is a throwback to past relationships & his parents’ music

Lone Star State native Cody Johnson released his new song, “Blame Texas,” on Monday to coincide with Texas Independence Day. Drake Milligan’s added fall dates in Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden and the United Kingdom to his Tumbleweed World Tour. His new album, also named Tumbleweed, drops March 13.  Morgan Wallen’s follow-up radio single to his current #1,… Continue reading Nashville notes: Cody Johnson says ‘Blame Texas’ + Morgan Wallen’s new radio single

(NOTE LANGUAGE) Koe Wetzel got a big surprise Saturday, as his hometown of Pittsburg, Texas, declared Feb. 28 Koe Wetzel Day.  The “High Road” hitmaker also picked up a key to the city during a celebration that included a marching band, cheerleaders and the unveiling of his own mural.  “My family sitting here – my mom,… Continue reading Koe Wetzel’s hometown surprises him with a key to the city, a mural & his own day

LOCASH’s latest top-30 hit, “Wrong Hearts,” is a tip of the hat to classics by Garth Brooks and Rascal Flatts, according to Preston Brust and Chris Lucas, who helped co-write the tune.  “This song is basically a journey to find the right one. I mean, you’re gonna go through lots of stuff,” Chris says, as… Continue reading Why LOCASH’s ‘Wrong Hearts’ walks Rascal Flatts’ ‘Broken Road’