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What do gold stars, a glass of wine, California, Florida, hotel keys, acoustic guitars, a journal, a pen and Geminis have to do with Ashley Cooke’s self-titled sophomore album?  Well, you’ll mostly have to wait until it drops Aug. 14 to find out. But the track listing should give you some clues. The “your place” hitmaker… Continue reading Ashley Cooke drops song titles, even more clues about album #2

The Eric Church Band continues its tradition of giving back with Music Row for MusiCares, set to take place Sunday, Aug. 9, at Chief’s on Broadway. Band members Jeff Hyde and Driver Williams will be joined by songwriters Casey Beathard, Luke Dick, Jonathan Singleton and Dan Isbell for a Nashville evening of stories and songs.  Since they’re… Continue reading Move over, Chief: Eric Church’s Band takes center stage for charity

What if you made Carly Pearce a member of Alison Krauss & Union Station? It’s something you’ll likely be able to envision once you hear Carly’s new Honest Woman preview. “Bluegrass has always been part of who I am,” Carly writes on her socials. “I can’t wait for y’all to hear ‘What If You Loved Me’ with Molly Tuttle… Continue reading ‘What If’ you put an Honest Woman in bluegrass’s most famous band?

Mitchell Tenpenny will continue touring at the Speed of Light this fall.  The “Drunk Me” hitmaker’s adding 14 dates to his schedule, starting Sept. 18 in Des Moines, Iowa. He’ll wrap Nov. 21 in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. Presales for Mitchell’s Night Owl fan club are underway now, with tickets becoming available to the public… Continue reading Mitchell Tenpenny will be traveling at the Speed of Light when he meets his daughter

The colorful bus from Kenny Chesney’s “American Kids” video and the cover of The Big Revival album will be on display in Nashville the opening weekend of his new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.  The “American Kids” Bus Pop-Up Experience will take place in Walk of Fame Park, right across from the Hall, from Wednesday,… Continue reading The Kenny Chesney artifact that’s too big for the Country Music Hall of Fame

Drew Baldridge is serving “Maker’s Mark” as he releases the first song from the FAITH chapter of his upcoming album.  The “She’s Somebody’s Daughter” hitmaker co-wrote the new song that features Anne Wilson.  “‘Maker’s Mark’ is one of my favorite songs on the record,” Drew says. “At its core, it’s about the legacy a person leaves behind.… Continue reading Drew Baldridge mixes ‘Maker’s Mark’ and Jesus

There’s new music on the way from Brothers Osborne, and it has something to do with their hometown.  “1,030 days since our last full body of work. The wait is almost over,” the duo wrote on Instagram Sunday. The post includes a montage of John Osborne and TJ Osborne exploring the place they grew up, with an atmospheric… Continue reading It’s time to Deale with new music from Brothers Osborne

Shania Twain returns to country music July 24 with the autobiographical Little Miss Twain, but in the meantime, she’s sizing up the competition — and she likes what she sees.  Take for instance the “Choosin’ Texas” phenomenon who’s found massive crossover success on the pop chart, much like Shania did in the late ’90s. “You’ve got… Continue reading The two country artists Little Miss [Shania] Twain believes are ready for the world

Hudson Westbrook is heartbroken and lonely in his new song, “Hits Me.”  “That’s when it hits me/ Lonely with a side of misery/ I’m laying in bed and I’m up in my head with the words that you said on repeat,” he sings on the track he co-wrote. “On repeat like an old sad song/… Continue reading ‘Hits Me’: Hudson Westbrook’s new track may be as sad as ‘House Again’