BigXthaPlug, Bailey Zimmerman; Photo Courtesy of @respectivecollective

    BigXthaPlug And Bailey Zimmerman Drop Long-Awaited Collaboration, “All The Way”

    Posted on April 4, 2025

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    Melinda Lorge

    “All The Way” is expected to appear on BigXthaPlug’s upcoming, yet-to-be announced country-inspired project.

    ERNEST, Chandler Walters, Cody Lohden, Rhys Rutherford; Photo Courtesy of Delaney Royer

    ERNEST Launches DeVille Records, Signs Chandler Walters, Cody Lohden, and Rhys Rutherford As First Artists

    Posted on April 4, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    The label’s first-ever release, Cadillac Sessions, will arrive on May 9 and feature a mix of original and cover songs by ERNEST and the label’s signees.

    Lainey Wilson, Photo Courtesy of Cece Dawson

    Lainey Wilson Celebrates Her Signature Style With Rowdy New Anthem, “Bell Bottoms Up”

    Posted on April 4, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    From filling up her jeans to raising a little hell, “Bell Bottoms Up” is an upbeat, throwback song about being yourself, having a good time, and not giving a damn what anyone thinks.

    Maddox Batson, Photo by Andrew Wendowski

    Maddox Batson Talks ‘First Dance’ EP, Finding His “Girl In Green,” And Joining Lainey Wilson On Whirlwind Tour

    Posted on April 3, 2025

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    Melinda Lorge

    With his First Dance EP, Maddox Batson proves he’s country music’s next big thing.

    Kelly Clarkson, Photo Courtesy of The Kelly Clarkson via NBC

    Kelly Clarkson Takes Control Of Her Career With Launch Of Her Own Record Label, Promises New Music In May

    Posted on April 2, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Clarkson first announced High Road Records back in January 2025 on The Kelly Clarkson Show.

    Morgan Wallen, Son Indigo "Indie" Wilder Wallen; Photos Courtesy of YouTube And Instagram

    Morgan Wallen Says He “Started Crying” After Hearing “Superman,” The Song He Wrote For His Son Indigo

    Posted on April 2, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “I was listening to it and started crying, and that’s the first time that had happened with a song for him,” Wallen explained of “Superman.”

    Luke Combs at Music City Walk of Fame Star Ceremony, Photo by Andrew Wendowski

    Luke Combs Gives New Album Update, Says It “Could Wind Up Being The Best Record I’ve Ever Made”

    Posted on April 2, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “I’ve been spending the last couple of weeks working on what my next record looks like,” Combs shared on social media.

    Jelly Roll, Photo Courtesy of Sergei Bachlakov/CBS

    Jelly Roll Set To Make Acting Debut on ‘Fire Country,’ New Song “Dreams Don’t Die” To Be Featured

    Posted on April 2, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Jelly Roll and his new song “Dreams Don’t Die” will appear in the April 11 Fire Country episode, titled “Fire And Ice.”

    Morgan Wallen, Photo Courtesy of Spidey Smith

    Morgan Wallen Defends Country Way of Life With Unreleased New Song, “Come Back As A Redneck”

    Posted on April 2, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “Come Back As A Redneck” will appear on Morgan Wallen’s new album, I’m The Problem.

    Lauren Alaina, Photo Courtesy of Robby Klein

    Lauren Alaina Unleashes Sassy, Radio-Ready Anthem “Household”

    Posted on April 1, 2025

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    Melinda Lorge

    “I wrote this song after listening to one of my best friends vent about her relationship,” Alaina said of the track’s inspiration.

    Slater Nalley; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    17-Year-Old Slater Nalley Stuns On ‘American Idol’ With An Original Song And Vocals Reminiscent Of Chris Stapleton

    Posted on April 1, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “You got a lot more stories to tell, and we’re glad you’re telling them,” Luke Bryan told Nalley.

    Insite; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Insite Bids Farewell To ‘American Idol’ After Two Memorable Rock Performances, Teases New Original Music

    Posted on March 31, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “Make sure you stick around because this is just the beginning for Insite,” he wrote on social media before teasing new original music.

    Crews Wright; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Crews Wright Wins Over ‘American Idol’ Judges And Seals His Fate With Conway Twitty Classic

    Posted on March 31, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Crews Wright was among the 62 Idol hopefuls who advanced after what the show described as “the biggest cut in Idol history.”

    Sonny Tennet; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Sonny Tennet Earns Standing Ovation With Whitney Houston Cover On ‘American Idol,’ Fate Revealed

    Posted on March 31, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    “It was a dream come true, honestly, getting a standing ovation in the theater,” Tennet said.

    Baylee Littrell; Photo Courtesy of American Idol via ABC

    Baylee Littrell Carves His Own Path To Stardom On ‘American Idol’ With Emotional “Hey Jesus” Performance

    Posted on March 31, 2025

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    Andrew Wendowski

    Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie praised his authenticity and talents as a singer/songwriter.