We round up your weekly country music news and uncover the moments that you might have missed from the previous week. This country music news will also be available on the podcast tomorrow on Spotify and on iTunes.
1.Announcement of Destination Country’s first fan event
We’re thrilled to announce that our first fan experience event will be with none other than Charles Esten. Head on over to Destination Country to enter the competition to win a pair of tickets.
2. Midland Announce ‘Live from the Palomino’ Record
3. Scotty McCreery Announces Return to the UK
4. Lauren Akins and Thomas Rhett welcome new baby girl, Lennon Love
Thomas Rhett and wife Lauren welcome third daughter, Lennon Love Akins.
5. Carly Pearce releases sophomore album
Carly Pearce releases self-titled sophomore album to critical acclaim. Read our review here.
6. Ashley McBryde announces new UK tour and headline slot at The Long Road
.@AshleyMcBryde at TLR20! How's that for good news? Want more? Not long to wait, tickets and more names incoming! Get prepping Country Family! pic.twitter.com/4veQvSvITs
— The Long Road (@TheLongRoadFest) February 17, 2020
7. Maren Morris attains third country airplay No. 1 with ‘The Bones’
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Travis Denning, ‘ABBY,’ Catchy and fun track about moving on to better things
Laura Oakes, ‘Better in Blue Jeans,’ Oakes proves why she’s a queen of UK country songwriting
Emily Hackett, ‘Hangovers & Heartbreak,’ heartbreaking songwriting, Hackett portrays every nuance and depth of emotion.
Twinnie, ‘Cupid – Live Acoustic,’ Twinnie’s songwriting is clever, catchy and flirty. We approve.
Luke Bryan, ‘Born Here Live Here Die Here,’ Not his best track, not his worst, Bryan does well.
Fairground Saints, ‘Anchor Below,’ Ignore at your peril, this quartet is one to watch.
Cam, ‘Til There’s Nothing Left,’ Wow. Cam is finally back. And its damn good.
Carly Pearce, ‘Dashboard Jesus,’ favourite track from the current album of the year
Ingrid Andress, ‘Life of the Party,’ emo-country at its finest, Andress can do no wrong
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