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Ella Langley’s country hit “Choosin’ Texas” continues to rise in popularity in the United Kingdom, reaching a new peak at No. 3 on the Official Singles chart after 30 weeks. Despite facing tough competition from Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s long-running No. 1 hit “Rein Me In,” Langley’s track is …
Read More »Russell Dickerson Admits This Mount Rushmore of Country Music Pick Is ‘Controversial’
Country artist Russell Dickerson recently shared his picks for the Mount Rushmore of Country Music, naming Garth Brooks, George Strait, Shania Twain, and Tim McGraw as his top choices. Dickerson’s selection of Twain was considered controversial due to her fewer number of No. 1 hits compared to the other artists.
Read More »Why Stella Lefty Dreams of Hearing Chris Stapleton Sing ‘Boston’
Stella Lefty, a country artist, revealed that she would love to hear Chris Stapleton cover her song “Boston.” She also mentioned that Luke Combs would sound great singing the track. Both Stapleton and Combs have powerful and unique voices that could bring a new perspective to the song. Lefty, who …
Read More »EXCLUSIVE: LoCash Reveals How They Lost ‘The House That Built Me’ to Miranda Lambert
Miranda Lambert’s hit song “The House That Built Me” was originally pitched to LoCash before Lambert recorded it in 2009. The song reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 2010 and won a Grammy Award. LoCash claimed they had the song first but ultimately lost it …
Read More »Tyler Hubbard Releases ‘902180’ Single Ahead of Dan + Shay Tour
Tyler Hubbard has released a new single titled “902180” through MCA Nashville, which tells the story of a relationship falling apart as one partner decides to head back west, disrupting the future they once imagined together. The title of the song, a play on the Beverly Hills ZIP code 90210, …
Read More »Born in Florida 86 Years Ago, the Songwriter Who Discovered Blake Shelton and Wrote Signature Hits for Tammy Wynette and George Jones
Bobby Braddock, born on August 5, 1940, in Lakeland, Florida, is a renowned songwriter who penned classics like “D-I-V-O-R-C-E” and “He Stopped Loving Her Today.” He also played a key role in discovering Blake Shelton and shaping his career. Braddock’s influence on country music spans five decades, with his work …
Read More »Stephen Wilson Jr. Partners with Miranda Lambert for ‘Hardwired’
Stephen Wilson Jr. collaborates with Miranda Lambert on the emotionally charged anthem “Hardwired,” celebrating the resilience of the American working class. Co-written by Wilson Jr., Lambert, Frasure, and Hood, the song blends Wilson Jr.’s genre-bending style with Lambert’s country vocals. The track vividly portrays the relentless nature of working-class life …
Read More »Lee Brice, Kane Brown, Brantley Gilbert, Brandon Lake and Stephen Wilson Jr. Headline Audacy’s 11th Annual Stars and Strings, Presented by Xfinity, in South Florida
Audacy has announced the lineup for its 11th annual Stars and Strings concert, featuring Lee Brice, Kane Brown, Brantley Gilbert, and more. The event will take place on November 12th at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL, and will benefit Folds of Honor. The concert, hosted by KISS Country 99.9, …
Read More »Gabby Barrett Teases New Music During ‘Backstage Country’ Co-Hosting Stint
Gabby Barrett shared exciting news with fans while co-hosting Backstage Country, revealing that new music is in the works. The country star has been working on fresh material and hopes to release it soon. Barrett expressed her approach to songwriting, mentioning that she prefers to have pockets of inspiration rather …
Read More »New Music Friday: Ariana Grande, Cardi B, Shaboozey, and More!
New Music Friday is packed with major releases as July comes to a close, with Ariana Grande, Cardi B, Shaboozey, and several other artists set to kick off the weekend with highly anticipated new music. Ariana Grande leads this week’s lineup with her eighth studio album, “petal,” described as her …
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