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Dierks Bentley  is celebrating the release of his 10th studio album, but he says it feels a bit like the first. It’s been 20 years since the release of Dierks Bentley’s self-titled debut album which featured songs like “What Was I Thinkin,’” “How Am I Doin,’” and “My Last Name,” and while Dierks says he’s learned a lot since that first project — his 10th studio album somehow feels similar. “There’...

Shania   Twain  is back with new music and ready to take it to fans around the world, live, with her  2023 Queen of Me   Tour . The trek will see Twain perform nearly 70 shows across the world, and in order to give her best each and every night the Pop Country diva says she ready to get back into her show day routine which requires lots of sleep and no solid food. “On a show day, I have to sleep i...

Music fans everywhere have fallen in love with Kane and Katelyn Brown ’s love after the release of their duet “Thank God,” from Kane’s most recent album, Different Man .  The couple, who recorded the tune on Valentine’s day 2022, are celebrating the song reaching #1 just less than a year later and it’s safe to say the world is obsessed.  The duet features the pair singing together and separate as...

Ahead of playing a one-of-a-kind, totally private show for some lucky Audacy listeners, Country duo,  Dan + Shay , took some time to think about who they would want to receive private concert for themselves. “I’d say maybe Adele or somebody, that would be really, really cool,” lead vocalist, Shay Mooney , told Audacy’s Katie Neal . “Because then I could ask her if she wanted to do a song with us,”...

As  Chris   Young  continues to ready the release of a new album, he’s giving fans an exciting peek of what’s to come with recent releases, “Looking for You,” and “All Dogs Go To Heaven.” But that’s not all, Young recently shared there’s another song coming “very soon” that will have fans in the feels. "There’s another song coming out at some point very soon that is also very, very emotional, but...

Aside from her powerful vocals and mesmerizing live shows, there’s no doubt Country singer,  Carrie   Underwood  has made a name for herself in the fitness world. With her perfectly toned physique and admirable healthy habits, Carrie is the epitome of health for many and you’d be hard-pressed to find a single individual not trying to get a copy of her workout routine. More than willing to motivate...

As they celebrate the start of their  No Bad Vibes Tour , Country group,  Old   Dominion , is also spreading some love with the recent release of four new songs. Looking to keep spirits up as they roll across North America on their tour, the guys released “Memory Lane,” “Freedom Like You,” “Easier Said with Rum,” and “Ain’t Got To Worry,”just weeks ahead of hitting the road. Each one sure to bring...

Elle King  is putting her official stamp on Country music with the release of her debut, full-length album,  Come Get Your Wife.  Full of witty remarks and sassy sentiment, the project is confirmation the former Rock singer has found a forever home in Country music. “I’ve made this record and I have this sound that I feel is mine and it’s what Country is to me and I’m very proud of it,” Elle share...

When  Thomas   Rhett isn’t playing the biggest stages in Country music or writing the next big #1 song, he’s attempting to survive elementary school all over again, and according to the 32-year-old… it’s kicking his butt! Rhett recently shared being a dad of four girls ages 7 to 1 means a lot of schoolwork and extra-curricular activities to keep up with and it’s all more intense than he remembers...

While  Dan + Shay ’s  Dan Smyers  has been keeping quite busy working on new material into the new year,  Shay Mooney  has been busy in another way, preparing for baby number three on the way with his wife, Hannah. “It is so crazy to even think about,” says Shay. “Obviously she’s very pregnant right now,” he adds, “but it doesn’t really become real until the actual day that the baby comes. So righ...

Christmas is near and  Thomas   Rhett  is wasting no time getting in the Christmas spirit. With his very first holiday collection,  Merry Christmas Y’all , available now, Rhett is already spreading Christmas cheer and has no shame about it. “I love Christmas so much,” he told Audacy’s  Katie Neal . “Our lights are already up,” he admitted. With his lights up and plans to get his tree in the next c...

Tyler   Hubbard , formerly one-half of  Florida   Georgia   Line , may be celebrating his his very first #1 as a solo Country artist, but his #1 job will always be being Dad. After hitting the top of the charts with his very first #1 as a solo artist, “5 foot 9” from his debut EP,  Dancin’ In The Country , Hubbard reflected with Audacy’s Katie Neal  on how different things are this time around fro...

Russell   Dickerson ’s third studio album is officially out and he’s taking fans on an adventure. With 15 songs, all written by Dickerson, fans will get to know Russell’s story, from past to present through the tracks that represent some of the moments he cherishes most in life thus far. “The first song is talking about when we’re 16 and all the dumb stuff we used to do, it’s called, ‘Blame It On...

Georgia natives  Kane   Brown  and  Jason   Aldean  are not only two of today’s biggest Country stars, but they’re also good buddies. Both have seen lots of success when collaborating with other artists so we have to wonder — why haven’t they gotten together for a song yet? “You should ask him that!” Kane told Katie Neal  at Audacy’s  Stars & Strings  event at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and...

Georgia natives  Kane   Brown  and  Jason   Aldean  are not only two of today’s biggest Country stars, but they’re also good buddies. Both have seen lots of success when collaborating with other artists so we have to wonder — why haven’t they gotten together for a song yet? “You should ask him that!” Kane told Katie Neal  at Audacy’s  Stars & Strings  event at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and...

Old   Dominion  just wrapped the  Here and Now Tour  with  Kenny   Chesney  and it’s given them memories to last a lifetime — including Kenny Chesney’s guitar tech smoochin’ on lead singer,  Matt   Ramsey ’s Mom. Say what?! Before taking the stage at Audacy’s  Stars & Strings  at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino earlier this week, Matt shared that Kenny Chesney’s guitar tech “made out...

It’s been one month since the release of Little Big Town ’s 10th studio album, Mr. Sun, and the project continues to fully live up to its title. While it surely lightens up fans speakers as they listen on their own, the four-member group says it’s also creating spectacular bright moments on tour.  Kimberly , Karen , Philip and Jimi recently joined Audacy’s Katie Neal for the Superstar Power Hour a...

Maren   Morris  is one of the most successful Country artists of our time, and it’s more than her music she has some fans carrying with them for a lifetime. During her recent appearance during the  Superstar Power Hour with Audacy’s Katie Neal , Maren reacted to the fact that fans have gotten tattoos of her lyrics and more surrounding her music. “I feel like it’s amazing that someone is so moved b...

Cole   Swindell  is celebrating his third consecutive-week #1 single with arguably one of the biggest songs of his career, “She Had Me At Heads Carolina.” A creative spin on the ‘90s classic performed by  Jo Dee Messina , Cole has breathed new life into the song with a unique spin on the plot. “I think the original idea, me and Thomas Rhett were talking about if we did ‘Heads Carolina,’ how would...

Katie Neal looks back on the amazing career of Loretta Lynn and her impact on Country music. The icon died on Tuesday at the age of 90.

Incredible production, powerful vocals and stunning costume changes are all a sure bet at any Carrie Underwood tour stop, but Carrie shares her shows don’t always come without sacrifice. Underwood recently joined Audacy’s Katie Neal for the Superstar Power Hour and discussed all the creative aspects that go into her tours and what fans can expect from her Denim & Rhinestones trek. “There’s a l...

Jelly Roll , celebrated his first #1 on the Rock charts earlier this year with “Dead Man Walking,” and is now walking all over the Country charts with his first single to Country radio, “Son of a Sinner.” While his world may seem like nothing but success and good times, the 37-year-old says that couldn’t be further from the truth as he opened up about his struggles with mental health. “This is som...

Kelsea   Ballerini  is setting the tone for the last year of her 20s with the release of her 5th studio album,  Subject to Change . All about embracing the twists and turns of life and owning mistakes just as much as accomplishments, the album is one she plans to use as a guide and hopes it’ll inspire others to do the same. “We’ve all been forced into such changes the last couple of years, the wor...

Sam   Hunt  says he’s in the midst of some of the best days of his life being a first-time Dad. While he admits simultaneously balancing fatherhood and a demanding touring schedule is not easy, it’s something he’s getting used to — especially since he dreams of having more kids. “It’s an experience I’ve always wanted to have  — being a father — but now that I’ve had it, it’s definitely a life-chan...

There's plenty of firsts in the nominations for the 2022 CMA Awards. Katie Neal breaks it all down, exclusively from Audacy.