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New Music from Zachary Williams (Of The Lone Bellow) Out October 22nd

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Zachary Williams Dirty Camaro Album Release

Zachary Williams (The Lone Bellow) has announced his debut solo record, Dirty Camaro out October 22nd on Dualtone Records. The album was produced by Robert Ellis and Josh Block at Niles City Sound in Fort Worth, TX and features Anderson East and Ashley Monroe, singer-songwriters John Paul White and Thad Cockrell and the gospel group Settles Connection. Today, Williams shares the first single, “Game For Guessing” which includes an appearance from the album’s producer, Texas singer-songwriter Robert Ellis. Its companion music video was directed by Debbie Ewing. Fans can pre-order Dirty Camaro today and limited edition vinyl, CD, and merch available via Dualtone.

Jake Owen Closes Out the Summer with “Drunk On A Boat” Single

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Jake Owen Drunk on a Boat

Big Loud Records’ MULTI-PLATINUM entertainer Jake Owen drops anchor on a good time with his new track “Drunk On A Boat,” letting worries float away today (10/8). Out now as a choose-happiness themed anthem, it’s all about riding the waves of a carefree day on the water – instead of a dull day back on land. Featuring a breezy melody and a weekend-anytime singalong, it’s the perfect vessel for Owen’s easy-going Country style.

Muscadine Bloodline Releases New Single “Dispatch To 16th Ave.”

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Muscadine Bloodline Releases "Dispatch To 16th Ave.” Official Video

Muscadine Bloodline dropped their latest single today and announced that their sophomore album is due out February 4, 2022. The single “Dispatch to 16th Ave.” – also the title track to the album – tells the story of the Nashville music industry from the eyes of two proudly independent artists. The single can be heard and the album can be pre-saved here.

Star-studded list of performers revealed for 2021 “CMT Artists of the Year” airing LIVE from Nashville on Wednesday, October 13th at 9p/8c

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2021 “CMT Artists of the Year”

CMT today revealed its all-star lineup of performers for the 2021 “CMT Artists of the Year” special, airing LIVE from Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Wednesday, October 13th at 9p/8c on CMT. The celebration promises to be an unforgettable night, with a stacked lineup of solo performances from 2021 honorees Gabby Barrett, Kane Brown and Luke Combs plus four can’t-miss world premieres. This year’s “Breakout Artist of the Year” Mickey Guyton will take the stage alongside fellow GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Yola; Boyz II Men will team up with Kevin Olusola of Pentatonix for a never-before-seen collaboration to honor Chris Stapleton; Kelsea Ballerini will welcome her fellow tourmates Jonas Brothers for a special remote performance straight from their “The Remember This Tour”; and Walker Hayes will make his CMT “Artists of the Year” debut with the first-ever award show performance of his smash hit “Fancy Like.”

Brandi Carlile Steps up to the SNL Plate

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Brandi Carlile on Country Music News Blog

Mainstream music fans may not know her name (yet) but that doesn’t mean Brandi Carlile isn’t a powerhouse in the country scene. The 39 year old singer-songwriter has been slowly building a solid foundation of fans and fanfare, including 7… that’s right SEVEN Grammy wins over the course of her career. Her authentic down-to-earth style and no-bullshit approach to lyrics has made her one of the hottest tickets in the industry, and this weekend she’ll be sharing her skills with a much more pop-minded audience as the special musical guest on Saturday Night Live. Her appearance on the time-honored stage is in support of Carlile’s new album “In These Silent Days” available on streaming services everywhere.

Amazon Music Celebrates Country Music Month

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Walker Hayes on Country Music News Blog

Amazon Music Celebrates Country Music Month With New Music and Livestreaming Events Featuring Reba McEntire, Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde, Reyna Roberts, and More Walker Hayes and Carin Leon collaborate on a brand-new Amazon Original song, out today on Amazon Music New data reveals Country Heat, the global country music brand for Amazon Music, has surpassed 13 billion streams in the U.S. since its first station launched in October 2016

Alan Jackson Reveals Degenerative Nerve Condition During ‘Today’ Interview

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Alan Jackson revealed in an interview on NBC’s “TODAY” show this morning that he is battling a degenerative nerve condition known as Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease. The hereditary condition, which he was diagnosed with a decade ago but kept private, affects his ability to walk and keep his balance. JACKSON, who is 62, said his grandmother, father and oldest sister also had the condition, which damages limb muscles.