Jason Aldean; Photo by Joseph Llanes

The Profile: Jason Aldean’s 10th Album, ‘Macon,’ Revisits His Roots and Charts His Career to Date

Posted on November 17, 2021

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Carena Liptak

When Jason Aldean put out his 9 album back in 2019, he explained that the title’s significance was about more…

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Deana Carter; Photo by Jamie Schramm, CMA

25 Years Later, Deana Carter Still Never Gets Tired of Singing ‘Strawberry Wine’

Posted on November 16, 2021

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Carena Liptak

“It’s just such a blessing. It never gets old. Never, never gets old,” Carter says of the iconic country hit.

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Reba McEntire; Photo by Donn Jones/CMA

Reba McEntire Almost Quit Making Music — Here’s Why

Posted on November 5, 2021

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Carena Liptak

Reba McEntire’s Remixed Revised Revisited box set is a three-disc testament to her storied career, not only looking back at…

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Elvie Shane; Jeremy Cowart

If ‘My Boy’ Is One Part of Elvie Shane’s Story, ‘Backslider’ Fills Out the Bigger Picture

Posted on November 3, 2021

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Carena Liptak

Elvie Shane’s first taste of mainstream country success came from his No. 1 hit “My Boy,” a heartstring-tugging, country-rocking ode…

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Brett Young; Photo Courtesy BMLG Records

Brett Young & Friends Sing the Classics is an Album Full of Holiday Standards, Done Young’s Way

Posted on October 29, 2021

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Carena Liptak

“We didn’t know it was gonna be an ‘& Friends’ until everybody started signing on,” he reveals.

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Reba McEntire, Rex Linn; Photo via Instagram

Reba McEntire’s Boyfriend, Rex Linn, Played a Wild Halloween Prank on Her

Posted on October 29, 2021

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Carena Liptak

Halloween looks a little different for Reba McEntire ever since she started dating actor Rex Linn, who’s a superfan of…

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The Profile: As She Re-Recorded Her Older Hits, Reba McEntire Found Strength in Subtlety

Posted on October 18, 2021

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Carena Liptak

Reba McEntire’s Revived Remixed Revisited box set arrived on October 8, containing a whopping 30 tracks across three discs. More…

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Tenille Townes; Photo by John Shearer

Tenille Townes’ Next Musical Chapter Will Focus on ‘The Way the Light Gets Through the Cracks’

Posted on September 21, 2021

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Carena Liptak

“It feels like the songs are coming out a lot more personal, this time around,” she shares.

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Flatland Cavalry; Photo by Fernando Garcia

Flatland Cavalry Send Postcards From ‘Countryland’ in Their Diverse, Rootsy New Album

Posted on September 1, 2021

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Carena Liptak

Along the fringes of the country format, there are those genre-blending artists who draw in listeners of all demographics —…

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Justin Moore; Photo by Cody Villalobos

How Justin Moore’s ‘We Didn’t Have Much’ Proves His Staying Power, Even in Unpredictable Times

Posted on August 27, 2021

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Carena Liptak

“I related to it simply because it took me back to my childhood,” Moore shares of his latest chart-topper.

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