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The connection between country music and the military runs deep – but that connection has no closer tie than Craig Morgan. Craig is a Army veteran who served nearly a decade in the 101st, and 82nd, Airborne Divisions, and then spent time in the reserves as well for a total of 15 year career. Sunday, May 29th, Craig will proudly take the stage as a part of the 33rd Annual National Memorial Day Concert that will air on PBS and stream on YouTube.

by jwills  |  May 27, 2022 Jimmie Allen‘s out with a new collaboration with Jennifer Lopez called “On My Way.” Jimmie shares “I meet Jennifer for the first time In 2010 as a contestant on American Idol. Soon as I heard ‘I’m Real’, I told myself one day we would do a song together and It happened.

by jwills  |  May 27, 2022 Brandon Davis is giving fans a new take on his music with the Hearts Don’t Rust – Acoustic EP – which is out now! The 5-track EP features 4 songs from from his album Hearts Don’t Rust, and one new track. Talking about the project, Brandon says, “I spent the first two years of my music career traveling this country with just my guitar and beautiful family by my side. So to me, an acoustic EP just made sense.

by jwills  |  May 27, 2022 Dillon Carmichael‘s getting ready to set off on a tour schedule that will see him playing shows all over the nation through mid-September. Along with his own shows, Dillon will be out with Brothers Osborne, Brooks & Dunn, Kip Moore, and Cody Johnson.

This past weekend Eric Church‘s 9-month 51-city Gather Again tour wrapped up in New York City at the word famous Madison Square Garden. The Chief in charge is sharing a video thank you to the fans that came out for the shows from the crew that made it happen. Watch it here… Photo Credit: Anthony D’Angio

Lainey Wilson stopped by The Today Show this week to chat with Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager about her career, including her start as a “Hannah Montana” impersonator when she was a teenager. Lainey then performed her new single at country radio, “Heart Like A Truck.” Watch the conversation and performance here… Photo Courtesy of Lainey Wilson

by jwills  |  May 24, 2022 Cole Swindell just released a fun video for his song “Down To The Bar” – one of the 13 tracks on his recently released album Stereotype. Earlier this year Cole’s Down To The Bar tour featured Travis Denning and Ashley Cooke – so when it came time to film the video for the song of the same name, Cole knew Travis, Ashley and also the track’s co-writer and guest vocalist HARDY had to be a part of it.

Kane Brown recently released his latest single to country radio, “Like I Love Country Music.” Now if you thought the song was fun – you ain’t seen nothing yet! Check out the music video for Kane Brown’s “Like I Love Country Music” in all of its boot scootin’ boogieing glory. VIDEO Photo Courtesy of Kane Brown

by jwills  |  May 24, 2022 Earlier this month Priscilla Block wrapped up the first leg of her Welcome To The Block Party tour. Now Priscilla is taking the party overseas! Priscilla shared, “The US Tour was such a success, we’ve decided to take this thing overseas!! I had the opportunity to play C2C Festival this year and it was unreal.

by jwills  |  May 23, 2022 Eric Church ended his massive Gather Again tour this past weekend in New York City at the world famous Madison Square Garden. Fans know that along with Eric, singer Joanna Cotten, has been a major part of Eric’s music and tour, so when Joanna was under the weather, you can’t just hand those duties off to anyone. That’s why Eric called Ashley McBryde to fill in.