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Maren Morris To Release Deluxe Edition of HERO + Announces UK and Ireland Tour Dates

March 14, 2017 by Country Music Rocks

Columbia Nashville GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter Maren Morris is set to release the deluxe edition of her critically acclaimed, ACM, CMA and GRAMMYAward nominated debut album HERO this Friday, March 17, to all digital service providers. HERO Deluxe features three songs that did not appear on the standard version of HERO, which released June 2016. The songs that are new for HERO Deluxe, “Bummin’ Cigarettes,” “Space” …

Brad Paisley Notches 24th No.1 Single with “Today”

March 13, 2017 by Country Music Rocks

Country superstar Brad Paisley’s smash single “Today” jumps to the top slot on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart and increases his tally of #1 hits to 24! This powerful love song, co-written with Chris DuBois and Ashley Gorley, becomes Paisley’s 21st #1 hit as a songwriter! Produced by Paisley and Luke Wooten, …

Jon Pardi Tops The Billboard Country Chart with “Dirt On My Boots”

March 13, 2017 by Country Music Rocks

Having some dirt on his boots is a good thing for Jon Pardi as he just scored his second No. 1 single with “Dirt On My Boots.” The hit track tops the Billboard Country Chart this week and is featured on his sophomore album, California Sunrise. Written by Rhett Akins, …

Old Dominion Releases New Single “No Such Thing As A Broken Heart”

March 13, 2017 by Country Music Rocks

RCA Nashville’s Old Dominion is back with brand new music! Serving as the lead single from the band’s highly anticipated sophomore album, the group has released “No Such Thing as a Broken Heart .” Written by band members Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen and Brad Tursi, and songwriter Jesse Frasure, “No Such Thing …

CMR Exclusive: Getting To Know… Carly Pearce

March 13, 2017 by Country Music Rocks

Rising country artist Carly Pearce is gearing up for the release of her debut single, “Every Little Thing,” to country radio on March 20. The singer/songwriter brings a refreshing vibe to the genre and makes for a wonderful addition to the country music platform. We caught up with the Pearce to learn …

Frankie Ballard Ties The Knot

March 13, 2017 by Country Music Rocks

Did it all start with a beer? We don’t know, but what we do know is that Frankie Ballard got married over the weekend! The “It All Started With A Beer” singer tied the knot with his gorgeous bride, Christina Murphy, this past weekend at the Star Hill Ranch in …

Brad Paisley Reveals Track Listing and Collaborations on Forthcoming Album ‘Love And War’

March 10, 2017 by Country Music Rocks

Country superstar Brad Paisley announced the track listing of his forthcoming Arista Nashville album, LOVE AND WAR, which streets April 21. Fans can download the first single and Top 5 hit “Today” HERE and stream it HERE. Special vocal and songwriter guests on Paisley’s new album include Rock & Roll …

Ryan Griffin Releases Sake Of The Summer EP

March 10, 2017 by Country Music Rocks

Ryan Griffin released his debut EP, Sake Of The Summer, today on all streaming services and digital retailers. Check it out here and here. Ryan’s debut single, “Back Seats and Burnt CDs” is currently spinning on Sirius XM and is part of their Highway Finds program. Armed with the success …

Josh Turner Readies March 10 Release Of New Album Deep South

March 9, 2017 by Country Music Rocks

Josh Turner’s highly-anticipated new album, Deep South, releases everywhere this Friday, March 10th on MCA Nashville. This is the multi-platinum-selling, award-winning country star’s sixth studio album and the excitement is clear. “I learned a lot through that process, and I think I grew as a writer and as an artist. …

Rory Feek Celebrates Gold Status of Joey + Rory’s “Hymns That Are Important To Us” with Cracker Barrel

March 9, 2017 by Country Music Rocks

Last year on March 4, the country music community mourned the loss of sweet Joey Feek. Within days of the one year mark of Joey’s passing, Rory was honored with Gold Status of Joey + Rory’s album, “Hymns That Are Important to Us.” “Hymns That Are Important to Us” sold …

Kalie Shorr Makes Big Impact With Release Of Slingshot EP

March 9, 2017 by Country Music Rocks

Last Friday (March 3), singer/songwriter Kalie Shorr released her new EP, Slingshot, capping off a remarkable year wherein she was named a “Highway Find” by Sirius XM’s The Highway, an “Artist Discovery” by CMT, a 2017 “Artist You Need To Know” by Rolling Stone Country and one of only seven …