Essex County; Photo by Taylor Kelly

Country Next: Essex County

Posted on July 7, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

We take pride in introducing fans to country music’s brightest new stars through our Country Next series. Here, we chat with Essex County.

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Chris Young; Photo by Matthew Berinato

The Profile: Chris Young Reflects on His Own ‘If That Ain’t God’ Moments and the Message Behind His New Single

Posted on July 6, 2020

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Carena Liptak

“If That Ain’t God” will be featured on Young’s new album, which he promises will be “worth the wait.”

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Charlie Daniels, Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean and More Remember Charlie Daniels

Posted on July 6, 2020

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Lauren Jo Black

The country music community is reeling over the loss of the legendary singer/songwriter/musician Charlie Daniels. Daniels passed away on Monday…

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Charlie Daniels; Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Kicker Country Stampede

Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie Daniels Dead at 83

Posted on July 6, 2020

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Lauren Jo Black

Country music icon Charlie Daniels has died. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member passed away…

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Trisha Yearwood, Garth Brooks; Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood Postpone Facebook Concert Due To Possible COVID-19 Exposure

Posted on July 6, 2020

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Lauren Jo Black

Members of Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood’s teams are self-quarantining for two weeks after a possible exposure to the novel…

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Gabby Barrett; Photo by Robby Klein; Carrie Underwood; Photo Courtesy of Facebook

Gabby Barrett Opens Up About Her Newfound Friendship With Carrie Underwood

Posted on July 5, 2020

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Andrew Wendowski

Gabby Barrett has been breaking records and spiraling in success with her debut single “I Hope” that went No. 1…

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Lauren Alaina; Photo Courtesy of PBS Special

Lauren Alaina Sings Woody Guthrie’s ‘This Land Is Your Land’ on ‘A Capitol Fourth!’ PBS Special

Posted on July 5, 2020

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Andrew Wendowski

Lauren Alaina performed “This Land Is Your Land” on Saturday (July 4) during the 90-minute, 40th anniversary presentation of PBS…

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Trace Adkins; Photo Courtesy of PBS

Trace Adkins Sings Classic Patriotic Song Under Vibrant Firework Display During ‘A Capitol Fourth!’ PBS Special

Posted on July 5, 2020

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Andrew Wendowski

Trace Adkins performed “America (My Country, ‘Tis of Thee)” on Saturday (July 4) during the 90-minute, 40th anniversary presentation of…

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Brantley Gilbert; Photo Courtesy of PBS

Brantley Gilbert Honors The Military and Veterans With ‘Hard Days’ Performance On ‘A Capitol Fourth!’ PBS Special

Posted on July 5, 2020

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Andrew Wendowski

Country superstar, Brantley Gilbert performed his latest single “Hard Days” on Saturday (July 4) during the 40th anniversary presentation of…

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Home Free And Lee Greenwood Join Forces With The United States Air Force Band For New Rendition of ‘God Bless The U.S.A.’

Posted on July 4, 2020

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Andrew Wendowski

Just in time for the Fourth of July, Home Free and GRAMMY-winning country icon Lee Greenwood joined forces with The…

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