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Brantley Gilbert’s “Bottoms Up” Remix With T.I. Is As Good As It Gets
Some people are going to hate this version – that’s fine. For me, you want a remix to do a couple things. One, you want it to feel like you’re hearing a new song. And two, you want the remix to make...
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Keith Urban’s New Single ‘John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16’ Will Wear Out...
Ironically enough, Aussie Keith Urban has captured over 100 years of American culture in his latest single ‘John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16.’ Written by Shane McAnally, Ross Copperman and Josh...
View ArticleRay Scott’s “Ain’t Always Thirsty” Is Raw Country, Heart, And Grit
We hear “this isn’t country” quite often these days with all the new artists and genre bending songs. What’s great is that you can love it all. You can love the old stuff, the new stuff, and everything...
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Corey Smith’s ‘Feet Wet’ Is The Perfect Summer Groove With A Deeper Meaning
Corey Smith just released his latest album While The Gettin’ Is Good. The current single, ‘Feet Wet,’ initially hits you as a perfect summer groove – one that will wear out that repeat button. As you...
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57 Thoughts I Had The First Time I Listened To Kacey Musgraves’‘Pageant...
Kacey Musgraves is as talented as they come when it comes to country music. Her second major-label album, Pageant Material, was released on Tuesday and I got to work on it right away. I started at...
View ArticleI Can’t Get “Dance With Ya” By Drew Baldridge Out Of My Head
We saw Drew Baldridge at Windy City Smokeout this year and I’ll tell ya, the dude brings it. Since then, I haven’t been able to get his new single “Dance With Ya” out of my head. It’s totally unique,...
View ArticleKip Moore’s ‘Wild Ones’ Is A Country Party Anthem Unlike Any You’ve Heard
It’s no secret me n’ Wes are huge supporters of Kip Moore. Been so before day one. When we saw Kip at Joe’s Bar in Chicago this past October he opened the show with a new song called “Wild Ones” – a...
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Single Review: Blake Shelton’s New Single ‘Gonna’ Is Gonna Be A Hit
Blake Shelton is arguably the most recognized face in country music these days. All three of his singles from his latest album Bringing Back The Sunshine have gone number one and I’m betting he’s about...
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‘Kill The Lights’ Is Exactly What You’d Expect From Luke Bryan….Only Better
Love him or hate him, Luke Bryan is often in a category of his own when it comes to country music entertainment. From his huge album sales and number one songs, to sold-out stadium tours, Luke has...
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Michael Ray’s Debut Album Paves The Way To Superstardom
Country music is in a great place. Even more so, it’s in an interesting place. When it comes to the music, the most saturated subset would be the solo male artists. There’s a lot of them and more...
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Kip Moore’s Sophomore Smash ‘Wild Ones’ Is The One Album You NEED To Own
What a ride it’s been for Kip Moore over the last few years. After the release of his debut album, Up All Night, Kip has faced a myriad of battles with his label and failed singles spanning a lengthily...
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Joe Nichols Tells It Like It Is With New Single ‘Freaks Like Me’
It’s funny how something so familiar can feel so new. With Nichols’ latest single, ‘Freaks Like Me,’ country fans are reminded of why they fell in love with Joe in the first place. There’s no...
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Track By Track Review: Thomas Rhett’s ‘Tangled Up’ Pushes The Boundaries Of...
If country music was a cliff, Thomas Rhett walked to the edge and jumped off. Country has been running headlong into progressive sounds for awhile now, but Rhett, aside from Taylor Swift, is the first...
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Lindsay Ell Leaves Her Ex In The Dirt With Brand New Single ‘By The Way’
Lindsay Ell is a crazy-talented, beautiful, pop-country, guitar shredding rockstar so, although I’ve never lost a girl like that myself, I have lost some pretty awesome girls and they sure aren’t...
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Jana Kramer Swings For The Fences With Sophomore Album, Hits Home Run
Given that we’re in the midst of the MLB Playoffs, there was only one way to describe Jana Kramer’s sophomore album, thirty one – a home run. It’s been about three years since Jana’s self-titled debut...
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Dierks Bentley Is One Of The Best In The Business, From Every Standpoint
Genuine. Kind-hearted. Badass. Family man. Riser. Performer. Generous. These are just a few of many words that can be used to describe the one and only Dierks Bentley. He not only has paved his path in...
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Chris Janson’s Debut Album Balances Traditional And Modern Flawlessly
If you like a little old school with the new school, Chris Janson is your guy. Janson is one to stick to his guns, and after years of grinding, he finally had a song take the country music world by...
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I Want You To Listen To 4 Songs Today. The 4 Songs On Ryan Hurd’s Debut EP.
There are some new artists we are really, really, excited about. One is Maren Morris. The other is Ryan Hurd. We got a chance to see Ryan at a CMA Songwriters series here in Chicago a couple months...
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Josh Abbot Band Gives A ‘Front Row Seat’ To Love’s Journey And Heartbreak
When you talk about an album telling a story, it doesn’t get much better than Josh Abbot Band’s Front Row Seat. We’ve been living in the era of singles and quick hits, so to see something this unique,...
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Old Dominion’s Debut, “Meat And Candy,” Is A Steady Diet Of Wit, Depth & Fun
It’s rare that a country artist’s debut album has such a veteran sound to it. Make no mistake the guys of Old Dominion have been on the Nashville scene for years, penning a collection of songs that...
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