Travis Tritt’s 2013 album, The Calm After… Photo courtesy of Shock Ink.

Travis Tritt will celebrate Father’s Day by releasing “Sometimes Love Just Ain’t Enough,” a remake of the Patty Smyth and Don Henley hit he recorded with his 15-year-old daughter, Tyler Reese. The single will be available June 16 and is featured on his new album, The Calm After…, out July 9.

“We were driving home from a wedding in Florida when the song came up on my iPod,” Travis said of how the duet came to be. “She started singing along in the backseat. When we got home I told my wife that I thought Tyler Reese could really do a great job on this. I know I sound like a biased parent, but she’s got a lot of talent and charisma. The recording speaks for itself. She really nailed it.” Continue Reading

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Randy Rogers Band photo courtesy of UMG Nashville.

Trouble just might be the Randy Rogers Band’s best album to date. Though a few RRB purists might be caught off guard by some of the new wrinkles heard on the band’s sixth studio album, the ultimate payoff makes for an exciting ride courtesy of the Texas-bred band.

In stores now, Trouble marks the first collaboration between the quintet and in-demand producer Jay Joyce (Eric Church’s Chief, Little Big Town’s Tornado). Though Randy’s bittersweet melodies and Lone Star drawl still ache through the album’s 11 songs, Jay Joyce’s dynamic and atmospheric dial provides the band’s sound with a whole new dimension.

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Jana Kramer photo by Bryan Allen, courtesy of Warner Bros. Nashville.

Jana Kramer has released her new single, “I Hope It Rains,” to country radio. She recently filmed the video outside of Nashville with plans for it to be released next month. The single can be found on her self-titled debut album.

A busy summer is in the works for Jana. She’s currently on tour with Darius Rucker through June before joining Blake Shelton’s Ten Times Crazier Tour this July, including stops in Chicago, New York’s Jones Beach and Nashville. Continue Reading

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Photo courtesy of Essential Broadcast Media, taken by Art Streiber.

George Strait is the first music artist in history, in any genre, to record 60 No. 1 songs. His latest single, “Give It All We Got Tonight” topped the Mediabase country chart this week. It is the lead single from his new album, Love Is Everything, released May 14.

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“I didn’t realize we were making history,” George said. “I just hoped we were putting out music that my fans would enjoy. As always, I’m thankful to the fans and country radio for their support on all 60 of these number one songs as well as my entire career. They are the ones who made this happen.”  Continue Reading

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Darius Rucker photo by Jim Wright courtesy of Essential Broadcast Media.

Darius Rucker is set to release his third country album, True Believers, today. The album, produced by Frank Rogers, features his hit single “Wagon Wheel,” which was just certified platinum. He celebrated the release with performances on ABC’s Good morning America this morning and will perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live May 22.

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“I could not be more proud of this album, and I can’t wait for the fans to hear it,” Darius said. ““They have always been my ‘true believers,’ and I hope they love the new music as much as I do.” Continue Reading

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Darius Rucker’s 2013 album True Believers. Photo courtesy of Capitol Records Nashville.

As his current single, “Wagon Wheel,” takes its place at the top of the country music charts, singer/songwriter Darius Rucker is releasing his third solo album for Capitol Records Nashville. True Believers, the follow up to his 2010 gold-certified record, Charleston, SC 1966, is a 12-song set once again showing that this man can craft and deliver a hook.

Darius catapulted to stardom in 1994 with the release of Cracked Rear View, the 16-times platinum debut by his first band Hootie & the Blowfish. Nearly 20 years later, Darius still maintains a prominent position in popular music, a feat nearly impossible without the ability to consistently grow as well as give fans what they want. On True Believers, in stores May 21, Darius manages to do both.

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Danielle Peck photo courtesy of Shock Ink.

Danielle Peck is hard at work in the studio, finishing up her upcoming album, How Freedom Feels, with singer/songwriter and producer Lari White. Both will have songwriting credits on the project. The success of the album’s first single, “Impossible Dreams,” has pushed up their timeline to finish the project.

A contest inspired by the song’s rise above message was recently conducted through Country Weekly. A woman whose work with heroin addicts was inspired by her daughter’s passing was honored as a result of the contest. Hope and redemption are themes throughout the project and Danielle felt both while working with Lari. Continue Reading

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Brett Eldredge photo courtesy of WMG Nashville.

Brett Eldredge will release his debut album on August 6. The project will include his current Top 25 hit, “Don’t Ya,” and his debut single, “Raymond.”

“There is no doubt in my mind or in my heart that Brett is a force of nature that one is lucky to bump into once in a lifetime,” Warner Music Nashville President & CEO John Esposito said. “From the first demo I heard, Brett’s powerful yet intimate voice stopped me in my tracks. I knew we had to sign him; that he would affect people in a profound way.” Continue Reading

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Dierks Bentley photo courtesy of Capitol Nashville.

Dierks Bentley has revealed he will release a new album, RISER, this fall. His most personal to date, the project was written and recorded in the year following his father’s death. The title comes from the song “I’m A Riser,” a track about resilience and determination.

“Life in general has a way of knocking you down,” Dierks said. “It’s different reasons for different folks – could be personal reasons, could be family reasons, your job, drugs, alcohol. That song really applies to anybody that’s lived. There have always been those moments when we have to get back up and get on our feet. They are defining moments…breakthrough moments.”

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Dailey & Vincent’s 2013 album, Brothers of the Highway. Photo courtesy of APEX Entertainment Management.

Three-time IBMA Entertainer of the Year Dailey & Vincent stay the hardcore bluegrass course on their newest project, Brothers of the Highway, with a record full of immaculate harmonies, expert musicianship and more than a touch of nostalgia. Producing the album themselves, Jamie Dailey (vocals, guitar) and Darrin Vincent (vocals, bass) chose songs that have long inspired the duo after a meaningful conversation with bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs left them wanting to revisit some of their all-time favorites. The result is a blistering 12-song set that covers the likes of The Louvin Brothers, Kathy Mattea and Vince Gill as banjo and twin fiddles fly.

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