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Nashville notes: Kip Moore parts from MCA, Dylan Marlowe's "Bat Outta Hell"

Kip Moore has parted ways with his longtime label home, MCA Nashville. "I’m not sure where I’ll end up (currently having those discussions), but in the meantime, doing a record completely independent for the first time in my career has been something [I] can’t put into words," Kip wrote after thanking the team at MCA. You can read Kip's announcement in full on Instagram.

Dylan Marlowe's new track, "Bat Outta Hell - With a Boat on the Back," has arrived. The heartbreak number, which chronicles a guy's desperate attempt at saving a relationship, was penned by Dylan, Jessie Jo Dillon and Kyle Fishman.

Warren Zeiders has dropped a piano version of his latest song, "Heartbreaker." It follows the February deluxe release of Warren's debut album, Pretty Little Poison.

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Lainey Wilson grateful for Australia shows: "I was just a little redneck from Baskin"

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Lainey Wilson's beaming with gratitude as she wraps up headlining Australia's CMC Rocks festival.

The "Heart Like a Truck" singer took to Instagram Sunday to reflect on the surreal opportunity and dream come true.

"Australia, thank y’all taking me down under with y’all," says Lainey. "When I decided to write songs as a little girl, I never thought somebody on the other side of the world would be able to relate to my story. I was just a little redneck from Baskin… man was I wrong?!"

"We are all a lot more alike than you think," she shares. "We all just wanna feel something."

Lainey's Instagram post included photos of her performing onstage and a group shot offstage with fellow artists Tyler Hubbard, Ian Munsick and Bryan Martin.

Lainey's set to play four headlining concerts in Melbourne and Sydney before heading back stateside for her next shows in Florida, Minnesota and Arizona.

For Lainey's full tour schedule, head to laineywilson.com.

"Wildflowers and Wild Horses," the latest single from Lainey's Grammy-winning Bell Bottom Country, is approaching the top 10 of the country charts.

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Riley Green drops cover of Josh Thompson's "Way Out Here"

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Riley Green has released his cover of Josh Thompson's "Way Out Here."

The heartfelt ode, which pays tribute to small-town America and country upbringing, is Riley's first new release since 2023's Ain't My Last Rodeo.

"I’ve always loved this song. 'Way Out Here' is out everywhere now. Hope y’all like it!" Riley shares on Instagram.

Penned by Josh, David Lee Murphy and Casey Beathard, it was originally released in 2010 as the second single from Josh's debut album, Way Out Here.

To see Riley on his ongoing headlining Ain't My Last Rodeo Tour, visit rileygreenmusic.com.

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Here's what you can expect during 'CMT Music Awards Weekend'

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CMT has announced its star-packed program schedule for this year's CMT Music Awards Weekend.

Kicking off April 5 and leading up to the 2024 CMT Music Awards on April 7, the network will air several original programs, headlined by Little Big Town, HARDY and more, as well as a special sneak peek of the awards show on the weekly CMT Hot 20 Countdown.

Here's the full programming for CMT Music Awards Weekend:

Friday, April 5, at 8 p.m. ET: CMT Storytellers: Little Big Town
Saturday, April 6, at 9 a.m. ET: CMT Hot 20 Countdown: CMT Music Awards Preview
Saturday, April 6, at 8 p.m. ET: CMT Crossroads: Nickelback & HARDY
Sunday, April 7, at 7 p.m. ET: CMT Music Awards Red Carpet

For more information, head over to cmt.com.

The 2024 CMT Music Awards air live from Austin, Texas, on April 7 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+.

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Toby Keith, John Anderson, James Burton announced as 2024 Country Music Hall of Fame inductees

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The Country Music Association has announced the 2024 inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Toby Keith, born Toby Keith Covel, will be inducted into the Modern Era Artist category. Among his chart-topping hits are "Should've Been a Cowboy," "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry Man)," "As Good as I Once Was" and "How Do You Like Me Now?!"

"Toby’s passing left our hearts broken," the Covel family says of Toby, who passed away February 5 after a two-year battle with stomach cancer. "We miss him so much, but we take comfort that his music and legacy will live forever. Thank you, Country Music Hall of Fame, for helping keep it alive."

John Anderson will be inducted into the Veteran's Era Artist category. His multiple-decade career has spawned songs like "Seminole Wind," "Straight Tequila Night" and the CMA Award-winning "Swingin.'"

"It is one of the greatest honors I could ever receive," John says. "My love and heartfelt gratitude goes out to the fans who have supported me through the years, everyone at the Country Music Hall of Fame and all of those who made this possible. I am proud and honored beyond words."

James Burton will be inducted in the Recording and/or Touring Musician Category. He's played on records by Merle HaggardJohnny CashHank Williams Jr. and Glen Campbell, and toured with Elvis Presley.

"I am so humbled and excited to be recognized in this way," shares James. "So much of my career was spent playing for incredible Country artists and to now be going up on that wall with all those innovators and industry greats is just incredible."

Toby, John and James will be formally inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame this October.

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Hailey Whitters joins Ben Rector on "Color Up My World"

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Hailey Whitters has teamed up with Nashville-based singer/songwriter Ben Rector for a new collab, "Color Up My World."

The banjo-driven song is the first time the singers have teamed up in the studio, outside of the opening slots on Dan + Shay's ongoing Heartbreak On The Map Tour.

"The minute I heard this song I was instantly sold. It just makes me feel good," says Hailey. "Ben is insanely talented and I was honored he asked me to be a part of it. Every time we sing it, it makes me smile and it's been fun watching the audience respond in a similar way on tour."

Ben says, "When Dan + Shay asked me to go on tour this spring it was an easy yes. I've known them for a long time and have immense respect for their music and careers, and when I learned Hailey Whitters would also be on the bill I was ecstatic."

Of the genesis of "Color Up My World," he shares, "It was one of those special songs that came together really quickly and felt like it could be an authentic fit for both Hailey and me, and something that would be a ton of fun to play together. I'm really proud of how it came together and am so excited to release it into the world."

You can catch Hailey and Ben on the Heartbreak On The Map Tour's upcoming stops in Savannah, Georgia, Nashville and Chicago, on March 20, March 21 and March 22, respectively.

For tickets and Hailey's full tour schedule, visit haileywhitters.com.

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Tigirlily Gold on the success of their "Shoot Tequila" video

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Rising duo Tigirlily Gold recently earned their career-first nominations at the 2024 CMT Music Awards in the Duo/Group Video of the Year and Breakthrough Female Video of the Year categories for "Shoot Tequila." 

The success their debut single is something sisters Kendra and Krista Slaubaugh don't take for granted, especially after years of hard work.  

"You know, it just makes the success all that much sweeter," Krista tells ABC Audio. "We've been a band for over 11 years. We moved to Nashville with a dream. We played on Lower Broadway, playing cover gigs for three years, just trying to get discovered down there and pay our bills and pay our dues."

"It's a hard industry to be in," she continues, adding how grateful she is for how "country radio [has opened] their arms to us." "We are so thankful for it and we worked really hard to get to this point and we're happy 'Shoot Tequila' was a song that did it for us."

While not shying away from their countless tequila shots since, Kendra adds that "Shoot Tequila" has also been a great show-closer for the sisters.

"It's fun because we always put it as our last song, and so fans know, [and] before we start playing that song, they'll bring the shots up to the stage," Kendra shares. "It's a fun way for us to cheers with our fans and share a little toast and a celebration."

The 2024 CMT Music Awards air live from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, on April 7 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+. Voting for the fan-based award show is open now at CMT.com.

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Nashville notes: Kameron Marlowe's 'Keepin' The Lights On' + Kylie Morgan's Gold

Kameron Marlowe has announced his sophomore album, Keepin' The Lights On, with the release of its title track. "I feel like I discovered a lot about myself while making this record. I got to reflect on a lot of life from when I was a kid to life today. This album explores everything from loss to love, depression to joy, and overcoming the voices in your head telling you you're not good enough," shares Kameron. Keepin' The Lights On drops May 31 and can be preordered now.

Kylie Morgan recently celebrated the RIAA Gold certification of "If He Wanted to He Would." "I have no words," Kylie says on Instagram. "When I contain myself I will have more to say but for right now..WE’RE FREAKIN GOLD BABY!!!!!" "If He Wanted to He Would" can be found on Kylie's debut album, Making It Up As I Go.

"Red Light" hitmaker David Nail is paying homage to his late grandfather with "If I Could Call." Of his new song, David shares, "My Grandaddy was my hero and having a son, who I could name after him, was something I dreamed of my entire adult life. This is a tribute to him as a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a wonderful man!"

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Step into a 'Deeper Well' with Kacey Musgraves

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Kacey Musgraves's long-awaited fifth album, Deeper Well, has arrived.

The 14-track collection features the previously released title track and "Too Good to Be True," as well as "The Architect," which Kacey performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday.

"Grateful to be alive and continuously inspired by life’s little mysteries and pleasures. Massive thanks to my team and trusted collaborators," says Kacey, who produced Deeper Well with her longtime collaborators Daniel Tashian and Ian Fitchuk.

Kacey's upcoming Deeper Well World Tour kicks off April 28 in Dublin, Ireland, with shows in Europe and the U.K., before the stateside leg begins September 4 in State College, Pennsylvania. The tour will wrap in Nashville on December 7.

For the full Deeper Well World Tour schedule and tickets, visit Kacey's website.

Here's the track list for Deeper Well:

"Cardinal"
"Deeper Well"
"Too Good to be True"
"Moving Out"
"Giver / Taker"
"Sway"
"Dinner with Friends"
"Heart of the Woods"
"Jade Green"
"The Architect"
"Lonely Millionaire"
"Heaven Is"
"Anime Eyes"
"Nothing to be Scared Of"

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Kenny Chesney reflects on losing loved ones in "Wherever You Are Tonight"

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Kenny Chesney is pulling back the curtains on grief in his new song, "Wherever You Are Tonight."

Out now, the pensive ballad, which hit songwriters Mike Reid and Gary Burr penned, chronicles one's perspective on loss and the permanent absence of a loved one by their side. 

"Hearts will break, we cry, we grieve/ We die, we go, but never leave/ We linger in the lives of those wе love/ We’re flеsh and bone in beams of light/ A body breaks, a soul takes flight/ And faith is left to heal what tears can’t touch/ You’re not gone, just out of sight/ You’re here with me, wherever you are tonight," Kenny sings in the chorus.

"The thing about this song that struck me is that idea people we love never truly leave us. We can’t see them, or know where they go after they pass on, but everything we shared remains," Kenny shares. "Who we are because of them, that doesn’t change. But this song suggests that beyond the grief, the pain and the memories, wherever the people we love are, they’re not so far away."

"Wherever You Are Tonight" is the latest preview of Kenny's forthcoming new album, BORN. Arriving March 22, the project also features its lead single, "Take Her Home." 

BORN is available for preorder and presave now.

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Thomas Rhett recounts failed attempt at public disguise with wife Lauren

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How do the stars go incognito in public? Sometimes with a cowboy hat — which is what Thomas Rhett did recently.

Thomas, who typically doesn't sport a hat onstage, recently recounted his hilarious failed attempt at not being publicly recognized thanks to his wife, Lauren Akins.

"Lauren: why are you wearing a cowboy hat at the beach? Me: cause I never wear one, I’ll fly right under the radar," Thomas captioned his Instagram post while recalling what happened.

"Lauren: you are literally the only person down here wearing one *5 seconds later* Random stranger from the sidewalk: hey is that thomas rhett wearing a cowboy hat," he recounted. "As always, @laur_akins was right. Love you honey."

The "Die a Happy Man" singer also added a fun fact in the comments, "Best part… when we said hi I said how did you know it was me they said 'we didn’t. we noticed your wife.'"

You can check out Thomas' post in full on Instagram.

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Take a trip to "Vegas" with Tyler Hubbard

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Tyler Hubbard has rolled out a new track, "Vegas."

Authored by Tyler, Jordan Schmidt and Andy Albert, the upbeat tune finds a guy confessing his desire to elope with a girl he's head over heels with.

"I would've took you to Vegas, right then and there/ Found us a chapel and somethin' to wear/ Just me, you, and Elvis, sayin', 'I do'/ Yeah, it would've been crazy but I would've with you, woah, woah/ Even though I know your daddy would've killed me/ I'da bought a couple tickets in a heartbeat/ Hindsight, baby, all I can say is/ First night, no lie, I'da took you to Vegas/ I'da took you to Vegas, yeah," Tyler sings in the spirited chorus.

"'Vegas' is a wild-at-heart take on the ever-familiar love-at-first-sight story," Tyler shares in a press release. "Written on the road with his live show in mind, the song is perhaps one of the most energetic interpretations of vulnerability — and the most memorable 'I Do.'"

"Vegas" is the latest preview of Tyler's upcoming album, Strong, and follows the previously released "Turn," "Wish You Would," "A Lot With a Little" and lead single "Back Then Right Now," which is approaching the top 10 of the country charts.

Strong drops April 12 and is available for preorder and presave now.

Here's the track list for Strong:

"Wish You Would"
"Park"
"A Lot With a Little"
"Night Like That"
"Take Me Back"
"Back Then Right Now"
"Vegas"
"Turn"
"American Mellencamp"
"BNA"
"Summer Talkin'"
"'73 Beetle"
"Strong"

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ERNEST's new album will feature collabs with Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll + more

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ERNEST has announced his sophomore album, Nashville, Tennessee.

Arriving April 12, the expansive 26-song collection features collabs with Morgan Wallen ("Hangin' On"), Lainey Wilson ("Would If I Could"), HARDY ("Creep"), Jelly Roll ("I Went To College/I Went To Jail") and Lukas Nelson ("Why Dallas"). The latter two duets, alongside three additional advance tracks, are out now.

"I Went To College/I Went To Jail" was written by ERNEST, Luke Bryan, Rivers Rutherford and Chandler Paul Walters, and it celebrates both ERNEST and Jelly's unorthodox schooling journeys — one as a college drop-out and one as an ex-prisoner.

"Well, I was supposеd to go four years and quit after one/ I was sеntenced to seven, but after four, I was done/ Well, I burned all my books, I stayed up and read/ I could've been a doctor, I should've been dead," ERNEST and Jelly recount in a verse, before beaming with pride in the chorus.

"And I went to college, and I went to jail/ One was a dorm room, one was a cell/ Who came out on top? Hell, it's hard to tell/ I went to college, and I went to jail," they declare.

Nashville, Tennessee is the follow-up to ERNEST's 2021 debut album, FLOWER SHOPS (THE ALBUM)

Nashville, Tennessee is available for preorder and presave now. You can also order a signed three-disc LP while supplies last at ERNEST's merch store.

Here's the full track list for Nashville, Tennessee:

"I Went to College / I Went to Jail (feat. Jelly Roll)"
"Ain't as Easy"
"Why Dallas (feat. Lukas Nelson)"
"One More Heartache"
"Hangin' On (feat. Morgan Wallen)"
"Did It for The Story"
"How'd We Get Here"
"Never Said I Love You"
"Would If I Could (feat. Lainey Wilson)"
"Honkytonk Fairytale"
"Smokin' Gun"
"Twinkle Twinkle (Live At Fenway Park) [feat. Ryman Saint]"
"Life Goes On"
"If You Don't Know By Now"
"You Don't Have to Die"
"Redneck Sh*ttt"
"Small Town Goes"
"Kiss of Death"
"Slow Dancing in a Burning Room"
"Ain't Too Late"
"Sayin' You Love Me"
"Summertime Flies"
"Ain't Right Ain't Wrong"
"Creep (feat. HARDY)"
"Bars on My Heart"
"Dollar to Cash"

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Darius Rucker talks playing detective in CMT Video of the Year-nominated "Fires Don't Start Themselves" video

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Darius Rucker is up for CMT Video of the Year with his cinematic music video for "Fires Don't Start Themselves." 

If you've seen it, you know it's not like your typical music video. Instead of singing his tune to the camera, Darius is tapped to play a detective in an under-five-minute-long crime movie.

While a departure from music video formats, Darius welcomed his acting duties with open arms.

"When they told me I wasn't going to do any performance, I was so happy because that's so the cliché [for music videos]. You know, you have other people acting and then you do the performance," Darius shares. "But when they told me I was going to play a detective, I put on my inner Stabler because I'm such a Law & Order and CSI fan. So I put on my inner Stabler and went out and did it."

A scene that cracked Darius up? When his co-star and detective partner snagged a bunch of donuts while he was piecing clues together.

"That donut scene, when I see it, there's no words and it still makes me laugh every time I see it," he says, before reflecting on future acting opportunities. "That was a lot of fun and I'd love to do a lot more of that. But, yeah, we'll see if it comes."

"If it comes, I'll take it. If not, I'll keep doing this music thing and be happy about that," Darius adds.

The 2024 CMT Music Awards airs live from Austin, Texas' Moody Center on Sunday, April 7, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+. Voting for the fan-based award show is open now at CMT.com.

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Nashville notes: ERNEST's 'Nashville,' Dolly's cast iron skillets + more

"Flower Shops" hitmaker ERNEST has announced the April 12 release of his new album, Nashville, Tennessee. Five advance tracks, including the Jelly Roll-assisted "I Went To College / I Went To Jail," will be out Friday. You can watch his politics-inspired announcement video now on Instagram.

Dolly Parton has teamed with Lodge Cast Iron to drop The Dolly Parton Cast Iron Collection. "I am excited to share these new kitchenware collections inspired by my childhood memories. While we didn’t have much that money could buy growing up, spending time with family over a meal created priceless moments that have lasted me a lifetime," Dolly says of the new cast iron skillets and other items from her multi-category home collection. You can check them out now at lodgecastiron.com.

Trisha Yearwood celebrated her 25th anniversary as an Opry member on Wednesday. "This is a family. To be a member you have to understand what came before you and to also have a love and appreciation of what came before you," said Trisha. You can check out photos of Trisha's special night, including a group shot with Terri Clark, Pam Tillis and Suzy Bogguss, on the Opry's Instagram.

Carly Pearce has rolled out new merch. The collection, which includes a tote bag, T-shirt and koozie, can be purchased now at Carly's merch store.

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