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Recording new music in Key West was a breath of fresh air for Old Dominion

It’s not every day that country artists get to record their music outside of Nashville. But Old Dominion got the opportunity to do that in Key West, Florida, while soaking in the sun and saltwater air. 

This change of scenery, as Old Dominion recalls, helped shape what went on in the recording studio.

“I think when you ride your bike to the studio, you’re bound to be influenced by something along the way,” shares the group’s Brad Tursi. “Maybe just your general demeanor and vibe that gets put in differently.”

This isn’t the first time Old Dominion recorded music outside of Nashville. Their 2021 album, Time, Tequila & Therapy, was written and recorded in Asheville, North Carolina.

“I think when we made Time, Tequila & Therapy in Asheville, we learned that being outside of Nashville could help us focus a little bit more,” notes lead vocalist Matthew Ramsey. “We have tons of responsibilities [in Nashville], things you got to go do when you’re watching the clock. And so when we’re in another location, that helps us take the pressure off.”

The silver lining of it all? Being in one of their “favorite places on the planet.” “Key West [is] very fun and we come in with smiles on our faces every day,” says Matthew.

Old Dominion’s Memory Lane EP is out June 23. The title track is currently in the top five and ascending the country charts.

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Carrie Underwood shares ‘Denim & Rhinestones Deluxe’ tracklist

Carrie Underwood has shared the tracklist for the deluxe edition of Denim & Rhinestones, posting on social media with the caption: “Don’t forget to pre-order the Denim & Rhinestones (Deluxe Edition) including 6 new tracks, and you can listen to 2 of them now! #DenimAndRhinestones 💜💎

The forthcoming project, which is due out September 22, will feature six new tracks, in addition to the 12 on the original version. Underwood first teased the deluxe edition when she released the tracks “Out of that Truck” and “Take Me Out.”

Underwood is gearing up for a busy summer; her Reflection: The Las Vegas Residency resumes this month at Resorts World Las Vegas, and she will accompany Guns N’ Roses this summer on three stadium dates on the North American leg of their 2023 world tour: Croix-Bieue Medavie Stadium in Moncton, NB; Parc Jean Drapeau in Montreal QE; and Geodis Park in Nashville, TN.

Limited edition packages of Denim & Rhinestones (Deluxe Edition) will be available, including a double picture disc vinyl version, CD, poster, and more. To pre-order Denim & Rhinestones (Deluxe Edition) – head here.

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Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit announce 2023 Ryman residency

Singer-songwriter Jason Isbell returns this October to the Ryman Auditorium for his annual residency at the music hall. Isbell and his band The 400 Unit will play an eight-show run at the Ryman on Oct. 12-15 and 19-22nd.

Isbell is no stranger to the Ryman; he performed eight shows in 2021 and 2022, respectively, and released “Live From the Ryman (2018)” a 13-track album capturing his 2017 residency.

As with previous years, Isbell will have a host of artists serving as support at his 2023 residency. Opening acts include: Izzy Heltai, Amanda Shires, Satya, S.G. Goodman, Lawrence Rothman, Autumn Nicholas, Adeem the Artist, and Quinn Christopherson.

Tickets to see Isbell and The 400 Unit at the Ryman start at $57.75 before fees, and go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. via ryman.com.

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Pop Daypop

Taylor Swift releases “Cruel Summer” off her ‘Lover’ album

Taylor Swift’s seventh album, Lover, was released in 2019, and included four hit: “Me,” “You Need to Calm Down,” “Lover,” and “The Man.”  Swift had also intended to release the single “Cruel Summer,” which she wrote with Anne Clark (St. Vincent) and co-producer Jack Antonoff; and now she’s finally dropped the track.

Swift revealed her “new” single during her Eras Tour performance in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and explained to the sold-out crowd that the coronavirus pandemic prevented her from releasing “Cruel Summer” in 2020: “‘Cruel Summer — that song was my pride and joy on that album. That was my favorite song. You have conversations before the album comes out and everyone around weighs in on what they think should be singles and I was finally about to have my favorite song become the single off of ‘Lover’ … And I’m not trying to blame the global pandemic that we had, but that is something that happened that stopped ‘Cruel Summer’ from ever being a single.”

“Cruel Summer” was somewhat of a sleeper hit until it began climbing up the streaming charts in 2023. The fan favorite was also featured in the 2022 Amazon Prime series The Summer I Turned Pretty, contributing to streams of the song jumping 120%.  Swift thanked fans for making the song so popular on streaming services:  “So what’s happening right now, thanks to you, and honestly, no one understands how this is happening, but you guys have streamed ‘Cruel Summer’ so much right now in 2023 that it’s at the top. It’s rising on the streaming charts so crazy. My label just decided to make it the next single. It’s truly, truly perplexing to me because I just haven’t had something like this happen in my career.”

Take a listen to “Cruel Summer” – here.

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Bruno Mars adds more 2023 Las Vegas Residency dates

Bruno Mars has announced additional dates for his Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas. Following a successful run of shows, Mars has added two performances on Friday, Aug. 25 and Saturday, Aug. 26.

Tickets can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com.

Mars will head to Asia for four performances in late June, before returning to the U.S. on September 17 for the Bourbon & Beyond music festival in Louisville, Kentucky.

Bruno Mars announces August 2023 Park MGM Vegas dates

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Nashville notes: Mackenzie Carpenter's Opry debut + Jordan Davis' new merch

Country newcomer Mackenzie Carpenter made her Grand Ole Opry debut on Tuesday, June 20. Check out photos from this special night on Mackenzie’s Instagram.

Jordan Davis has teamed up with Seager Co. to launch brand new T-shirts, hats and hoodies. Shop the collection at Jordan’s merch store. 

Niko Moon‘s new song, “BETTER WITH YOU,” drops Friday, June 23. Presave the song now to be the first to hear it.

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Shop the new Lucchese x Chris Stapleton collection

If you need a new pair of boots, you’re in luck.

Texas-based Lucchese Bootmaker has teamed up with global country superstar Chris Stapleton to launch its brand new Lucchese x Chris Stapleton collection. 

Available now, the line features three different boots: The Original, Old Friend and San Antonio. Prices range from $695 to $1,195. 

Of his new collaboration, Chris shares, “Everything can be refined to an art and that’s what I love about Lucchese boots – they’ve taken boot making and refined it to an art.”

Proceeds from every Lucchese x Chris Stapleton collection purchase will also benefit Chris and Morgane Stapleton‘s Outlaw State of Kind charitable fund.

So what are you waiting for? Check out the Lucchese x Chris Stapleton collection now at lucchese.com.

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Darius Rucker shares his favorite summer activities, calls bonfires “lame”

Darius Rucker recently played a game of Flame or Lame on Instagram – summer activities style.

In the new Instagram Reel, Darius did a rapid-fire round of his favorite summer activities. Some of the things Darius weighed in on are fishing, being out on a pontoon boat, lighting a bonfire and summer school.  

So what does Darius enjoy doing the most in the summertime? Watch his Instagram Reel to find out.

Darius’ latest single, “Fires Don’t Start Themselves,” is currently ascending the country charts.

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'The Voice' enlists Dan + Shay as first coaching duo

NBC’s The Voice will soon have its first-ever coaching duo. 

The network has announced Grammy-winning country duo Dan + Shay as the newest coaches for season 25, which is set to air in spring 2024.

The “Tequila” hitmakers join returning coaches Reba McEntireJohn Legend and Chance the Rapper

This won’t be the first time Dan + Shay appear on The Voice. The pair’s Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney previously joined longtime coach Blake Shelton as Battle Advisors for Team Blake in season 20.

While you wait for next year’s 25th season, be sure to watch season 24 of The Voice with coaches Reba, John, Niall Horan and Gwen Stefani this fall.

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Carrie Underwood kicks off first night of 2023 Vegas residency: “We're back, baby!”

Carrie Underwood‘s 2023 REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency at Resorts World Theatre has officially begun. 

“We're back, baby!” Carrie captioned an Instagram Carousel post of photos from her debut night. “Our first show back @resortsworldlv was SO much FUN!!! Vegas crowds are always amazing! Thanks for having some fun with us on a Wednesday night!”

During her sold-out first show on Wednesday, June 21, Carrie performed 21 of her biggest songs and hits, including “Before He Cheats,” “Blown Away,” “Cry Pretty” and show closer “Something in the Water.” Fans were also treated to a newly added performance of “Denim & Rhinestones,” the title track of Carrie’s latest album.

To grab tickets to Carrie’s ongoing REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency, visit rwlasvegas.com.

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