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Miranda Lambert joins Lone River for new partnership

Miranda Lambert and Lone River Beverage Company have teamed up for a multiple-year partnership. 

The foundation of Lone River’s premium brewed drinks, which were inspired by traditional tequila cocktails, was established by Katie Beal Brown, an entrepreneurial fourth-generation Texan.

“I don't do a ton of partnerships, but I was drawn to Katie's story, and found so many similarities with my own, so working with Lone River is really special for me,” Miranda shares. “I'm a storyteller first and foremost, and that's exactly what Katie set out to do with this brand. Lone River was built on honoring her family's roots and sharing an authentic way of life in West Texas. I'm excited to see what kind of noise us Texas women can make together!”

“Miranda Lambert is the kind of person that makes me proud to be a Texan and I am so honored to have her as a partner on this journey as we continue to grow Lone River,” adds Katie. “She is the embodiment of the trailblazing spirit that built our business, and it is a dream to have the opportunity to see our brand through her eyes. Through her iconic career in country music and beyond she's played such an important part in modernizing the ideals of the American West. I am so grateful to be a small part of this through Lone River.”

Through a series of upcoming luncheons, networking events and other activities during the course of the collaboration, Miranda and Katie will work together to inspire and support like-minded businesswomen (aged 21 and up) in different cities. More information will be shared in the coming months.

Watch an ad for this partnership on Miranda’s Instagram and visit loneriverbevco.com for more information.

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Parker McCollum's got a “Handle” on a Gold certification

Parker McCollum‘s “Handle On You” has been certified Gold by the RIAA. 

“Another Gold record – what an awesome thing to be able to say,” Parker shares. “I can't thank the fans enough for always showing up. Y'all keep this whole thing going and I couldn't do it without you.”

“Parker McCollum is a redefining, culture shaping artist,” adds UMG Nashville President Cindy Mabe. “At a time when star power is being undervalued and streaming metrics are crowned king, Parker proves that you can have, and be, both. Parker is a very important artist for the future of country music and we are beyond blessed that he is helping define our next era of country music at Universal Music Group Nashville.”

Cindy and RIAA SVP of Artist & Industry Relations Jackie Jones also presented Parker and his management team with a plaque on March 28 to celebrate this accomplishment. A picture of this milestone moment is on Parker’s website.

“Handle On You” is currently top five and rising on the country charts. It also serves as the lead single from Parker’s forthcoming album, Never Enough, which arrives on May 12.

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You can “Bank” on it: Hannah Dasher's back with new music

Hot off her latest appearance on the Rachael Ray ShowHannah Dasher‘s premiering her new track, “Cryin’ All the Way to the Bank,” exclusively with ABC Audio.

With her first new music since 2021’s The Half Record, the Georgia-born force of nature tells a classic country cheatin’ story of marriage gone wrong and divorce gone right. She jokes it’s loosely based on her own family. 

“It was one of those hooks that kinda fell out of the sky, and it was too obvious,” she tells ABC Audio. “I can’t believe no one else had ever written it before.”

“And my father’s been married three times,” Hannah continues, “and let’s just say he’s done well for himself. But my stepmother is also on her third husband, and she took the last two for all they were worth.”

“Anyhow, she and Daddy didn’t sign a prenup, so I just knew that I had to put those fears into song,” she laughs.

The Stand By Your Pan viral phenomenon adds the new track’s definitely one for the ladies.

“I felt like there were women out there who have been done wrong and I’ve been cheated on,” Hannah confesses, “and I always fall for the poor boys. But in this case, he’s a rich boy.”

“It was kinda my ‘Buy Me a Boat’ or my ‘Beer Never Broke My Heart’,” she reflects. “It had that kind of an energy to it as we were writing it.”  

You can listen to “Cryin’ All the Way to the Bank” exclusively via ABC Audio now, before it’s officially available to stream or download Friday.

You can also check out Hannah’s Wednesday appearance with Rachael Ray, discussing her weight loss journey and making her biscuits that became a TikTok sensation. 

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Nashville notes: Lily's married + Justin and Riley's collab

Congratulations are in order for rising artist Lily Rose, who married her longtime partner Daira Eamon on Saturday, March 25. “We are just excited to start this next chapter and to call each other ‘my wife!'” Lily and Daira told People. View photos from the wedding on Lily’s Instagram.

Justin Moore will release “Everybody Get Along” with Riley Green on Friday, March 31. “We're pretty much the same height.. Lol. Everybody Get Along with my buddy @rileyduckman out Friday [handshake emoji],” Justin announced on Instagram.

Newcomer Avery Anna is set to appear on TODAY with Hoda & Jenna on Tuesday, April 4, to perform her as-yet-unreleased song “Self Love.” “To me, ‘Self Love’ is about the struggle of giving so much love to everyone in your life but yourself, and what the journey of learning to love yourself is really like,” Avery shares. The track will drop following her television performance.

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For Thomas Rhett, family's always first

Thomas Rhett loves writing songs, recording music and performing for fans onstage. There’s no doubt about that. But at his core, Thomas, who turns 32 on March 30, also knows what’s of utmost importance, and that’s his family.

“The last couple years to me was more of a rearranging of priority, if you will. Not that certain things aren't still important, but I think I put so much stock in just winning at all costs,” shares the “Die A Happy Man” singer. “And when you look back at what it did cost you, it cost you time away. Now that my family is so big, that is the number one. There is nothing that trumps that.”

“And so, I think for me it was like, how can I be excellent at this, and excellent at this, and excellent at this.” Thomas adds. “And to me it's just like finding those moments of like, okay, today I'm in a music brain and today I will give music everything that I have. Today I'm in dad brain and I will give dadding everything that I have. If it weren't for the last couple years, I don't know how long it would've taken me to realize some of that stuff.”

Thomas is currently climbing up the country charts with his single “Angels (Don’t Always Have Wings).”

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Cody Johnson + Carrie Underwood have recorded a duet

Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood have just recorded a duet. That’s right, two powerhouse vocalists are going to be on a song together.

This news was casually shared by Cody on the CMT Music Awards Nominee Special on March 27. 

“I actually just recorded a duet with her yesterday for my new album coming out,” the “‘Til You Can’t” hitmaker revealed.

“Getting to know her, man, she’s such a pro,” he added. “Everybody that she surrounds herself with are all very professional, as well. I don’t mean this to sound bad, but it’s kind of hard to compete with that.”

Cody, of course, is competing with Carrie for the Video of the Year award at the 2023 CMT Music Awards. The six finalists are Cody’s “Human,” Carrie’s “Hate My Heart,” Blake Shelton‘s “No Body,” HARDY and Lainey Wilson‘s “wait in the truck,” Kane Brown and Katelyn Brown‘s “Thank God,” and Morgan Wallen‘s “You Proof.”

To view the full list of nominations and to vote for your Video of the Year nominees, visit the 2023 CMT Music Awards website.

The 2023 CMT Music Awards air live on CBS April 2 at 8 p.m. ET. Livestreaming and on-demand streaming options will also be available via Paramount+.

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Dolly Parton + Garth Brooks to host the 2023 ACM Awards

Global country superstars Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks have been announced as hosts for the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. The event will take place on Thursday, May 11, at The Star in Frisco, Texas, and will stream worldwide exclusively on Prime Video.

“I am thrilled to return to host the ACM Awards, this time with my friend Garth,” says Dolly, who co-hosted last year with Gabby Barrett and Jimmie Allen. “While I've had the pleasure of spending time with him throughout the years, I can't believe we've never had the chance to work together. In addition to getting to see all this great new talent in country music, I am excited to have the chance to premiere the lead single from my upcoming rock album on the show!”

“Anyone with Dolly Parton makes a fantastic couple,” adds Garth.

“We couldn't be more excited to bring this legendary pair together for the first time ever as ‘Country Music's Party of the Year’ heads to the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters,” shares Academy of Country Music CEO and ACM Awards executive producer Damon Whiteside. “From exclusive superstar performances to unexpected collaborations to the industry's most exciting emerging talent, fans are in for an unforgettable night that can only be seen on the ACM Awards stage!”

The 2023 ACM Awards streams live on Prime Video on Thursday, May 11 at 8 p.m. ET, with a full rebroadcast available for streaming for free the next day on Amazon Freevee.

A limited number of show tickets are still available for purchase on SEATGEEK.

View the full list of nominations at ACMcountry.com.

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Megan Moroney's mom was shocked after hearing “Tennessee Orange”

Fans may have fallen in love with Megan Moroney‘s debut single, “Tennessee Orange,” but the song was not one her mom loved the first time she heard it.

“Mama” was shocked that her Georgia daughter actually wore a T-shirt representing another state.

“I wrote the song. I sent it to my mom and she immediately called me and was like, ‘What’s going on? Tell me, tell me the story is not true.’ But yeah, Georgia girl and wearing Tennessee. Disappointing a little bit,” Megan recalls with a laugh.

Her mom’s reaction, however, did not surprise her. In fact, it served as the inspiration for “Tennessee Orange.”

“I had on a Tennessee shirt and when I put it on, I had not – I’m a Georgia girl, so I’ve never worn an Alabama shirt. I’ve never worn a Florida Gators shirt, Tennessee shirt, never put any of those on,” Megan recalls. “And I had a Tennessee shirt on and … I looked in the mirror and I was like, ‘My mother would be very disappointed in me right now.’ And I knew since it evoked such a strong emotion for me that I could write a song about it.” 

“Tennessee Orange” is currently number 16 and rising on the country charts.

Megan’s debut album, Lucky, arrives on May 5.

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Nashville notes: Billy's tour + Vince and Amy's Christmas plans

Billy Currington announced a new tour on Facebook. The multiple-city trek will kick off in Santa Barbara, California, on May 6 before concluding in Mankato, Minnesota, on September 23. Special guests include Eli Young BandChris JansonJessie James DeckerMorgan Evans and Hannah Ellis. For a full list of dates and tickets, visit Billy’s website.

Amy Grant and Vince Gill will return to the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville this December for their annual Christmas at the Ryman residency. Tickets go on sale March 31 at 10 a.m. CT. For dates and more information, visit the Ryman’s page.

Hailey Whitters performed her infectious single “Everything She Ain’t” on NBC’s Today on March 28. In case you missed it, watch the performance on Today‘s website.

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Hannah Dasher's “Cryin'” & cooking with Rachael Ray

Hannah Dasher‘s “Cryin’ All the Way …” to Rachael Ray

The Stand by Your Pan viral cooking phenomenon returns to the Rachael Ray Show Wednesday, March 29, ahead of the release of her new track, “Cryin’ All the Way to the Bank” on Friday. It’s the first new music from the Georgia native since 2021’s The Half Record.

This time Hannah’s amping up her signature Southern biscuits with some chicken and honey butter. Previously, she showed Rachael how to make her Old-Fashioned Beef Pot Roast from her kitchen in Nashville.

You can check the Rachael Ray Show‘s website to see when the show airs in your area. 

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