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Wade Bowen and Cody Johnson Release Acoustic Version of “Hidin Behind This Microphone”

Red Dirt country mainstay Wade Bowen has released an acoustic version of his heartfelt track “Hidin Behind This Microphone,” joined by the powerful voice of multi-platinum artist Cody Johnson. The new version is available to stream and download now, along with an official video that highlights the raw vulnerability shared between the two artists. Originally […]

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Flat River Band and The Oak Ridge Boys Revive a Classic Country Hit

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Flat River Band has released a brand-new version of the beloved No. 1 hit “Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight,” now available on all major streaming platforms. This new take on the Rodney Crowell and Donovan Cowart-penned song features none other than legendary country group The Oak Ridge Boys. Produced by Tre Corley and Flat

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Chancey Williams Honors Cowboy Faith in New Single “Pearl Snap Preacher”

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Neo-traditional country artist Chancey Williams returns with his fourth single of 2025, “Pearl Snap Preacher,” now available on all digital streaming platforms. The reflective ballad paints a vivid picture of cowboy spirituality, capturing the kind of quiet faith practiced in open fields rather than church pews. Written by Cody Robbins, Kayley Bishop, and Nick Deleo,

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Hailey Whitters Embraces Her Roots with Bold New Album ‘Corn Queen’

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Today, Hailey Whitters, the Iowa native and Nashville-based singer/songwriter, unveiled her deeply personal new album Corn Queen via Pigasus Records / Big Loud Records / Songs & Daughters. Produced by longtime collaborator and now-husband Jake Gear, the 16-song collection is a rich tapestry of Whitters’ life, capturing the soul of small-town America with a blend

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Jesse Daniel Releases ‘Son of the San Lorenzo’ with Global Tour and Deeply Personal Sound

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Out today, June 5, Son of the San Lorenzo marks a bold new chapter for rising country artist Jesse Daniel, whose life story and musical evolution are laid bare across 11 gripping tracks. Released via Lightning Rod Records, the album was recorded live to tape at The Bomb Shelter in Nashville and includes a moving

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Walker Montgomery Releases Romantic New Single “Nothing Like You Nowhere”

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Country singer Walker Montgomery returns with a swoon-worthy new single, “Nothing Like You Nowhere,” a heartfelt ballad that beautifully captures the awe of true love. Written by Mitch Oglesby and Phil O’Donnell, the song highlights Montgomery’s smooth, warm vocals and reinforces his reputation as a modern-day country romantic. A Love Letter Through Song “Nothing Like

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Tayla Lynn Releases ‘Singin’ Loretta’: A Heartfelt Tribute to Her Grandmother

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Tayla Lynn, granddaughter of country music icon Loretta Lynn, has released her deeply personal tribute album Singin’ Loretta, available now via Heart of Texas Records in partnership with StarVista Music. This special project is more than just a collection of covers. It’s a heartfelt homage to one of the most influential voices in country music

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Lainey Wilson Releases Heartfelt New Single “Somewhere Over Laredo”

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Sixteen-time ACM, nine-time CMA, and Grammy Award-winning artist Lainey Wilson continues her remarkable rise with the release of her latest single, “Somewhere Over Laredo,” out today via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Co-written by Wilson, Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson, and Andy Albert, the new track tips its hat to the classic “Somewhere Over The Rainbow.” It

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[Premiere] Tori Martin Celebrates the Strength of Women in “Cowgirls Ride”

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LuckySky Music recording artist Tori Martin returns with a bold, empowering anthem in her new single, “Cowgirls Ride,” releasing to streaming and Texas radio this Friday, May 23. The track serves as the follow-up to her recent Texas Regional Radio Report #1 hit, “Abilene,” and continues to carve her path as a rising force in

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The Castellows Release “Broke” Ahead of Homecoming EP, Announce Fall Tour

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Neo-traditional country trio The Castellows surprised fans Friday with the release of a new track, “Broke,” from their forthcoming EP, Homecoming. The song, written by the three sisters—Ellie, Powell, and Lily Balkcom—alongside Erik Dylan, draws deeply from classic country roots, telling a story from the perspective of a coal miner’s wife. “’Broke’ was one of

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