“There’s a million ways to make grave, but nobody dies from weed,” sing Hayes Carll and the Band of Heathens in multi-part harmony on their new song, “Nobody Dies From Weed.” Just in time for 4/20, the honky-tonk tune continues a strong country family tradition of songs about the virtues …
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Justin Townes Earle’s widow, Jenn Marie Earle, excoriated Jason Isbell for his song about his friendship with the late musician, “When We Were Close,” and the “strong, visceral, and extremely painful reaction” the Earle family has had to it. “When We Were Close” appears on Isbell’s 2023 album, Weathervanes, and …
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When Slash was putting together the track list for his upcoming blues album, Orgy of the Damned, he had a very distinct voice in mind for his version of Fleetwood Mac’s “Oh Well”: Chris Stapleton. “His singing cadence and that drawl that he has for this particular song, in my …
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Back in 2022, Rolling Stone called 49 Winchester the “buzziest of buzz bands.” The Virginia group has made good on that moniker with their breakout album Fortune Favors the Bold and a string of high-profile gigs, culminating with the opening slot on Tyler Childers’ arena tour. On Tuesday, April 9 …
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With eight nods, Luke Combs is the most nominated artist at the 59th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. The unveiling of this year’s nominations revealed that the musician is up for Song of the Year — presented to songwriters, publishers, and artists — for “Fast Car,” which also earns …
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The 2024 CMT Music Awards were held in Austin on Sunday night. Hosted by Kelsea Ballerini, the annual celebration of country music and its music videos gave out trophies in categories like Collaborative Video of the Year, CMT Performance of the Year, and the top prize, Video of the Year. …
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Parker McCollum and Brittney Spencer delivered the hard-hearted breakup anthem “Burn It Down” to the 2024 CMT Music Awards stage on Sunday. The “Compassion” singer appeared in an embellished red dress, while McCollum took the stage in a fitted black t-shirt and cap as the pair performed against a backdrop …
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Lainey Wilson delivered a fun and easygoing rendition of her recent single “Country’s Cool Again” at the 2024 CMT Awards this Sunday. Dressed in fringe pants and a matching vest, and with her hair in long braids beneath her cowboy hat, Wilson twirled and spun her way through the audience, …
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Brooks & Dunn, Sammy Hagar, and Lainey Wilson performed a tribute to Toby Keith at the 2024 CMT Music Awards on Sunday, backed by members of Keith’s longtime band. Keith died in February at 62 after a long battle with stomach cancer. Brooks & Dunn kicked it off with a …
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Trisha Yearwood debuted her new song titled “Put It in a Song” during the 2024 CMT Music Awards in Austin on Sunday, marking the country vet’s first new single since 2020. The Grammy winner took the stage under a lone spotlight as she delivered the cathartic lyrics: “If it’s too …
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