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Keith + Lainey are ready to “GO HOME W U”

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The highly anticipated Keith Urban and Lainey Wilson collaboration, “GO HOME W U,” has arrived.

Of the track’s songwriting genesis, Keith shares in a press release, “I wrote ‘GO HOME W U’ in 2020 with BRELAND, Sam (Sumser) and Sean (Small). We had a blast writing it. It started out as a late-night drum loop, I grabbed a bass guitar and started playing a simple recurring bass line.”

“Before we knew it, we were writing a chorus that could be sung by any drunk person in any bar anywhere in the world,” he recalls. “A friend of mine suggested the idea of making the song a duet and I immediately thought of Lainey. Besides the fact that I love her voice, she's got the swagger and attitude that fit so well with the song.”

Lainey adds, “Keith has been someone in the industry I've taken notes from for a while now. From watching him at CMA Fest every year growing up to hearing the way he treats people up and down music row, he has taught me a lot.”

“He's a genuine supporter of mine and I am honored I get to continue to learn from one of the best,” says the “Heart Like a Truck” singer. “Getting to do a song with Keith is a notch on my belt I am very proud of.”

“GO HOME W U” is the latest preview of Keith’s upcoming new album, slated for the fall. His recent releases include “Straight Line” and “Messed Up as Me,” which is now #28 and ascending the country charts.

To see Keith live at a tour stop near you, visit his website.



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Go Country 105

Miranda Lambert says she's proud to sing “Wranglers”

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Miranda Lambert is kicking off a new career chapter with “Wranglers.”

Arriving as the first release via her joint recording contract with Republic Records and Big Loud Records, the female empowerment anthem showcases a side of Miranda fans have known her for: feisty, tough and strong.

“Wranglers’ is a classic tale of a woman taking her power back. I think we can all identify with the character in this song, because we have all had a time in our life where we needed to find our strength, and also get a little revenge on someone who did us wrong or hurt us,” Miranda shares.

“I am so proud to sing this song. It feels like it could have been on the same record as ‘Gunpowder & Lead’ in a lot of ways,” she says. “‘Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned’ is a pretty powerful statement, and the way it's written, you can tell, we're not kidding.”

“Wranglers” is the first preview of a new album Miranda’s been working on.

“All I know is I've got a lot more to say, and a lot more music coming soon. So for anyone who's ever seen themselves in one of my songs, especially the rowdy ones, get ready!” the Texas native teases.

You can catch Miranda performing at the upcoming ACM Awards, streaming live May 16 at 8 p.m. ET on Prime Video.

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Go Country 105

Morgan Wallen + Post Malone share title + release date of collab

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We knew Morgan Wallen and Post Malone recently collaborated on a song, but now, we officially have a title and release date.

The song’s called “I Had Some Help,” and it’s dropping on Friday, May 10.

Posty shared the news via a joint Instagram post featuring a playful photo of Morgan and him making a heart with their hands.

Fans got a snippet of “I Had Some Help” in March via Posty’s Instagram Reel, which showed him listening to the unreleased collab in the studio.

You can presave “I Had Some Help” now to hear it as soon as it arrives. 

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News Daypop

Over 16k pounds of ground beef sold at Walmart stores recalled for possible E. coli

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More than 16,000 pounds of ground beef sold at Walmart stores nationwide were recalled due to potential E. coli contamination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the recall on Wednesday; according to the release, approximately 16,342 pounds of six different types of raw ground beef products sold by Cargill Meat Solutions were recalled. The products were produced April 26-27, 2o24 under a variety of different labels, the release said (see HERE for labels.). Consumers are urged to check their fridge or freezer and immediately dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.

According to the agency, the ground beef may have been contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, a “bacterial strain that is an important food and a waterborne pathogen that causes diarrhea, hemorrhagic colitis, and hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) in humans,” according to StatPearls, an online library published in the National Library of Medicine.

All products contained the establishment umber “EST. 86P” printed on the back of the label, and the products were then shipped to Walmart retail locations nationwide. According to the release, the producer flagged the issue after it was discovered that the impacted products, which had previously been segregated, have been “inadvertently utilized in the production of ground beef.”

No confirmed reports of adverse reaction has been reported, the release added. For more information about the recall, head here.

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News Daypop

Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy stepping down, to cut 15% of workforce

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Peloton announced on Thursday that CEO Barry McCarthy will be stepping down as the company, and that it is also cutting 15% of its staff worldwide (or about 400 employees).  Karen Boone and Chis Bruzzo, Peloton’s current board chair and director, respectively, will temporarily handle the CEO duties until a new leader is chosen. Another board director, Jay Hoag, has been named the new chair, and McCarthy will stay with Peloton as a strategic advisor for the rest of 2024.

The announcement was made ahead of revealing its 2024 third-quarter financial report Thursday morning, after which shares slid 12%, to $2.81. The job cuts are just the latest round for the company, which announced in October 2022 that it was cutting about 500 jobs on top of the nearly 800 layoffs it made in August of that year. Peloton also said it will also close some retail showrooms while it consolidates resources.

Peloton said in a letter to shareholders: “Today we are announcing a new restructuring program to reduce annual expenses by more than $200 million. The objective of the cost reductions is to align our cost structure with the current size of our business and position Peloton to generate sustained and meaningful positive free cash flow, which is a top priority for us.”

In a message to employees, McCarthy said the layoffs were unavoidable in streamlining costs and making Peloton profitable again. The statement said in part: “Hard as the decision has been to make additional headcount cuts, Peloton simply had no other way to bring its spending in line with its revenue. The company had to do that in order to generate sustainable positive [free cash flow]. Achieving positive FCF makes Peloton a more attractive borrower, which is important as the company turns its attention to the necessary task of successfully refinancing its debt.”

The New York-based fitness company experienced incredible sales growth during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, with shares multiplying by more than five times in 2020 amid lockdowns. However, sales began to slow in 2021 as vaccines allowed people to come out of quarantine and begin to visit gyms and exercise establishments outside of the home.

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Go Country 105

Brothers Osborne are ready to have their heart broken with “Break Mine”

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As “Break Mine” descends upon country radio, Brothers Osborne are breaking down the meaning behind their half-romantic and half-aching new single.

“It’s a song about relationships that are kind of on the rocks and you’re telling someone, ‘Look, if you just want to have [a] one-night stand and you want to break my heart, that’s fine. Bring it,'” John explains. “That’s the general crux of the song.”

“Yeah, like I’m not afraid of this,” TJ adds. “Whether this goes on forever, good. If it doesn’t, then if you’re looking for a heart to break, then break mine. Let’s do this.” 

Ready to have your heart broken? Then check out “Break Mine” on their Break Mine EP, out now wherever you listen to music.

To see Brothers Osborne on their ongoing Might As Well Be Me Tour, visit brothersosborne.com.

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Country Daypop

Wynonna Judd to perform National Anthem at 150th Kentucky Derby

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Churchill Downs Racetrack announced that Wynonna Judd will perform the national anthem at this year’s Kentucky Derby, taking place on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The Kentucky native will help kick off the historic 150th Run for the Roses® at Churchill Downs with her National Anthem performance set to take place just after 5:00 p.m. EDT, and broadcast live as part of NBC’s Kentucky Derby coverage. Martha Stewart will serve as the Riders Up announcer.

The 59-year-old Judd, who was born in Ashland, Kentucky, said in a statement: “I am so proud to represent my home state, taking part in one of the most storied and iconic traditions. The Kentucky Derby is something I look forward to every year and being able to perform this year makes the momentous event even more special.”

Mike Anderson, President of Churchill Downs Racetrack, added: “Wynonna Judd is a multigenerational talent who has helped shape country music over the years, and a Kentucky native, making her the perfect artist to set the stage for this once-in-a-lifetime Kentucky Derby. We’re excited for Wynonna to bring her powerful voice back to Louisville to convey the wide range of emotion for which this landmark occasion calls.”

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Lainey Wilson to share life on the road in new Hulu documentary

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ABC News Studios and Hulu has announced the documentary “Lainey Wilson: Bell Bottom Country” will debut May 29th on Hulu. Wilson will reveal a glimpse of her life on the road in the documentary special, which is the latest in a partnership between ABC News Studios and ‘Good Morning America’ co-host, Robin Roberts. A post on social media read: “From dreamer to Grammy winner, @laineywilson’s story is one of resilience and passion. Join us as we explore her incredible journey together through ‘Lainey Wilson: Bell Bottom Country’ streaming on @Hulu beginning Wednesday, May 29.”

Wilson shared that Roberts “ran the roads with me, going from concerts to interviews and everything in between, to get a sneak peek into this wild ride I’ve been on. Y’all buckle up.” 

Roberts is producing the special via her ABC News Studios production unit, and shared in a statement: “I look forward to telling stories about talented women who are strong and authentic. Lainey is definitely one of those women, and I can’t wait to share her uplifting story with audiences around the world.”

Wilson added: “It’s such an honor to be a part of this project. Thank you to Robin and ABC News Studios for helping bring light to my story throughout the past year. I can’t wait for everyone to watch.”

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Pop Daypop

Blink-182 to launch final North American leg of 2024 tour

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Blink-182 are hitting the road for the very last American leg of their massive 2024 tour. The new announcement comes just weeks after the band wrapped their Australian and New Zealand leg of the One More Time Tour.

The band has announced a new run of dates with original Blink-182 co-founder Tom DeLonge, featuring support from Pierce The Veil, Hot Milk, jxdn, Live Without, Drain, Landon Barker, Astronoid, and EKKSTACY for select dates.

The 30-date trek gets underway June 20 at Orlando’s Kia Center wrapping around the U.S. and Canada until an Aug. 15 finale in Toronto. There are a variety of VIP packages available via vipnation.com; further ticket details can be found through the band’s website.

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Charli XCX and Troye Sivan teaming up for co-headlining tour

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Charli XCX and Troye Sivan are teaming up for their 2024 co-headlining arena tour, Charli XCX & Troye Sivan Present: Sweat with special guest Shygirl. Troye Sivan and Charli XCX have previously worked together on the singles “1999” and “2099.

The 21-city tour kicks off on September 14th at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, making stops across North America including Toronto, New York City, Boston, Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and more before wrapping up in Seattle at Climate Pledge Arena on October 23rd. Tickets are on sale via  sweat-tour.com.

Charli is also gearing up for the release of her sixth solo album, BRAT, set to arrive June 7.  Charli shared the 15-song tracklist for the LP which includes her hit single ‘Von Dutch,’ and also dropped another pair of songs from the album: “Club Classics” and “B2b”.

To pre-order ‘BRAT’, head here.

Listen to “Club Classics” – here.
check out “B2b“ – here.

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