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Lady A's locking down some new music

It looks like Lady A is busy working on new music. 

Both Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott shared a photo of themselves on their socials, pictured with bandmate Dave Haywood, singer/songwriter Foy Vance and writer/producer Jon Green

“Getting some new stuff brewing,” Charles captioned his post, though it’s unclear whether the trio is writing or recording. 

Whatever the case, Hillary says it went well: “Creating with this crew today was…” she says, ending her sentence with the sparkles emoji. 

Lady A’s last full-length album was 2021’s What a Song Can Do. They put out the new track, “Summer State of Mind,” last June. 

After a trip overseas for the C2C festival next month, they’ll kick off their Request Line Tour April 14 at the Ryman in Nashville.

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Together again: Reba returns to 'The Voice' for Blake Shelton's final season

As Blake Shelton wraps up his final season of The VoiceReba McEntire‘s giving him a send-off. 

Reba will be the show’s Mega Mentor during season 23, helping the artists who make it through the Battle Rounds in preparation for the Knockouts. The show premieres Monday, March 6, at 8 p.m. ET, with the Knockouts set to start April 17. 

In addition to her pal Blake, Reba’s former daughter-in-law Kelly Clarkson‘s on this season, along with pop star Niall Horan and Chance the Rapper

Reba’s return during Blake’s final stand is fitting, since she served as his Battle Advisor during the show’s first season.

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“Joe” is coming as Luke Combs prepares for 'Gettin' Old'

The arrival of Luke Combs‘ fourth album is still a little more than a month away, but the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year is keeping fans satisfied by releasing plenty of new music in the meantime.

The latest track from Gettin’ Old, titled “Joe,” will arrive on Friday. 

Meanwhile, the most recent preview track, “Love You Anyway,” debuted at #3 on Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs chart, having been streamed nearly 18 million times and selling 9,000 downloads. 

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Morgan Wallen dominates Billboard's country charts

This week, Morgan Wallen not only climbs to #1 with “Thought You Should Know,” he also tops every country chart Billboard publishes. The track from his forthcoming One Night at a Time album is his eighth career #1.

Meanwhile, “Last Night,” another cut from the record, lands at the top of three other charts: Hot Country Songs, Country Digital Song Sales and Country Streaming Songs. Simultaneously, Morgan’s current record, Dangerous: The Double Album, continues its reign on the Top Country Albums tally. 

Most recently, Luke Combs topped all five charts in 2019. Kane Brown was the first to accomplish the feat in 2017.

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Brad Paisley returns with new music and a new deal

Brad Paisley‘s hard at work on a new album, with a new track titled “Same Here” set to arrive on Friday. This time though, he’s recording for Universal Music Group, after spending his entire career on Arista. 

His new record deal reunites him with Mike Dungan and Cindy Mabe, the label executives who were with him at the first.

“I ran into Mike at the fishing department at Walmart after having met with several labels and he talked me into signing my first deal with Arista,” Brad recalls. “They assigned this woman named Cindy Mabe to me — we graduated the same day at Belmont. I got to work with her on my first few albums and now I get to work with her at UMG.”

Expect Brad’s full Universal debut to arrive later this year. His most recent album was 2017’s Love and War. He released his debut on Arista, Who Needs Pictures, back in 1999.

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Kelsea Ballerini's ex Morgan Evans makes statement amid divorce drama: “Life's too short”

Morgan Evans is speaking out amid his divorce drama with ex Kelsea Ballerini

Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, the country singer seemingly issued a response to Ballerini’s latest project — Rolling Up The Welcome Mat, a six-track EP that seemingly references their uncoupling. 

“It’s really sad for me to see this person, who I spent so much of my life with, and love with all my heart, saying things that aren’t reality and that leave out what really happened,” he wrote. “She knows I’m not the type of guy to speak on those things publicly.”

Evans added, “If this is what she needs to hear, I hope it helps,” before concluding with a message to fans. 

“All I ask is that if you’re on my pages, please don’t be mean,” he said. “Don’t be mean to Kelsea, don’t be mean to each other. Life’s too short.”

The post comes a week after the February 14 release of Ballerini’s Rolling Up The Mat and just hours before her episode on the popular podcast Call Her Daddy dropped.

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From Tammy Wynette to Adele, Carly Pearce's influences are 'Written in Stone'

Now that Carly Pearce is drawing the 29: Written in Stone chapter of her career to a close, she’s tipping her proverbial hat to the women who inspired her.

“Sonically, it was Patty LovelessThe JuddsLee Ann Womack,” the Kentucky native reveals. “Lyrically, I think it was AdeleLoretta. I think I pulled from Tammy Wynette in the way that she sang in some of her songs and just the tear in her voice.”

Alison Krauss & Union Station, sonically. Sonya Isaacs, musically, vocally, the way that she does all that stuff that I try really hard to do,” Carly laughs.

Of course, Sonya performed with Carly and Ricky Skaggs during November’s CMA Awards, as they sang “Dear Miss Loretta,” her tribute to the Coal Miner’s Daughter. 

Currently, Carly’s “What He Didn’t Do” is just one spot away from country’s top five. Her concert album, 29: Written in Stone (Live from Music City), is set to arrive March 24.

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Nashville notes: Lauren Alaina tours with Pentatonix + LBT celebrates Ronnie Milsap

Lauren Alaina will open the summer tour for pop/vocal group Pentatonix. The dates kick off August 9 in Jacksonville, Florida, and wraps September 16 in Puyallup, Washington.

Little Big TownTrace AdkinsMark Wills and more will celebrate the 80th birthday of Ronnie Milsap with a special Opry show on Saturday, March 25. 

“For What It’s Worth” is the new single by BRELAND and newcomer Alana Springsteen.

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Travis Denning teases a “bada**” new tune

We’re just a couple weeks away from new music from Travis Denning.

The Georgia native previewed what’s next on his socials on Monday.

“Been in the studio a lot this year, and I can honestly say it's been the most fun I've ever had making music,” Travis posted on Instagram. “I feel like I've leaned in on the guitar more than I ever have with these songs. And I got 8 of them recorded.”

“First one is comin' out March 3rd, and i think it's bada**,” he continues. “Can't wait for y'all to hear it.”

So far, we don’t know the title of Travis’ new song. 

His most recent release was the Might As Well Be Me EP, which came out in August. Travis last topped the chart with “After a Few” back in 2020.

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Luke Combs picks a “5 Leaf Clover” for St. Patty's Day

One of Luke Combs‘ most-anticipated songs ever is finally set to arrive.

“Know y'all are ready for ‘5 Leaf Clover,'” he posted on his socials, “so going ahead and releasing it… on March 17!”

“March 17 is St. Patrick's Day for those who didn't catch that,” he added in the comments. 

“I make it home every evening to an angel god sent from above,” Luke sings in the accompanying clip. “I’ve got an eight point on camera from last year that this season looks like a ten. I got a barn with a fridge full of cold beer, and on the weekend it’s full of good friends.

“I know I’m a lucky man, but I ain’t sure why I am,” the chorus continues. “‘Cause it ain’t like anyone deserves the world in the palm of their hand. I’ve hit my knees thankful as can be, but the one thing I can’t get over, Is how’d a guy like me who’da been fine with three wind up with a five-leaf clover?”

“5 Leaf Clover” will arrive one week before the release of Luke’s fourth album, Gettin’ Old, on March 24.

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