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Rebecca has been working in the country music industry since 2011, starting out in SEO and marketing for country artists. She launched Country Evolution in 2019 to spotlight rising stars and celebrate legends of the genre. Beyond writing, she brings stories to life through her photography, capturing the heart of country music both on stage and behind the scenes.

Mary Chapin Carpenter and The Mountain Goats Share Two-Song Covers Collaboration

Mary Chapin Carpenter and The Mountain Goats Share Two-Song Covers Collaboration

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Five-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and performer Mary Chapin Carpenter has released a new two-song collaboration with acclaimed indie folk band The Mountain Goats, led by John Darnielle. The project arrives via Cadmean Dawn and features covers of two well-known songs. The release includes “Put the Message in the Box,” originally recorded by World Party, […]

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Travis Tritt

Travis Tritt Announces 2026 U.S. Tour Dates

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Multi-platinum country entertainer Travis Tritt has unveiled his 2026 touring plans, extending his longstanding run as one of country music’s most consistent live performers. The upcoming year will find Tritt and his band traveling coast to coast with appearances scheduled at theaters, casinos, fairs, festivals and major venues across the United States. Additional dates are

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George Strait and Miranda Lambert

George Strait, Miranda Lambert Inducted Into Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame

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On Saturday evening, the Texas Heritage Songwriters Association inducted four iconic songwriters into the Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame during a celebration at ACL Live in Austin, Texas. The ceremony was hosted by Texas native and legendary singer-songwriter Ronnie Dunn and paid tribute to the remarkable careers of Don Cook, Keith Gattis, Miranda Lambert, and

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Luke Bryan Word on the Street

Luke Bryan Debuts “Word On The Street” and Announces 2026 Headlining Tour

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Five-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan has released his brand-new song, “Word On The Street,” the title track of his upcoming 2026 tour. The single marks the first taste of additional new music expected from Bryan this year and follows his 32nd No. 1 hit, “Country Song Came On,” which topped the charts last

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Joe Nichols Shares Autobiographical New Song “Fighting the Good Fight”

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Joe Nichols has unveiled his latest track, “Fighting the Good Fight,” through Quartz Hill Records. The neo-traditional standout delivers an understated but impactful performance on the new song, which reflects on navigating both hardship and hope. Nichols co-wrote and co-produced the track with Jason Sellers and Paul Jenkins, the same collaborators behind his Platinum-certified No.

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Billy Currington and Kip Moore Announce 2026 Live In Concert Tour

Billy Currington and Kip Moore Announce 2026 Live In Concert Tour

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Billy Currington and Kip Moore are hitting the road together in 2026. The multi-platinum stars have revealed plans for the Billy Currington and Kip Moore: Live In Concert Tour, a 16-city run produced by Live Nation. The tour launches June 5 at Hinckley Amphitheater and will make stops in major markets including New York, Chicago,

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Luke Grimes

Luke Grimes Announces Sophomore Album Redbird Arriving April 3

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Luke Grimes is set to release his second studio album, Redbird, on April 3 through Range Music and MCA Nashville. The 10-track project is produced by GRAMMY-winning producer Dave Cobb and represents Grimes’ most personal musical effort so far. The first preview of the album, “Love You Now,” is available today across streaming platforms. “Making

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