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Cillea Houghton
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Story Behind the Song: Thomas Rhett, ‘Slow Down Summer’
The idea came to Thomas during a nostalgic moment while on a writing trip in Montana.
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Here’s What to Expect From Dierks Bentley’s Headlining Set on ‘New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash’
The country star is one of the headliners of 'New Year's Eve Live! Nashville’s Big Bash.'
![Story Behind the Song: Luke Bryan, ‘Up’](http://townsquare.media/site/623/files/2021/10/attachment-story-behind-the-song-luke-bryan-up.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Story Behind the Song: Luke Bryan, ‘Up’
"The beauty of what the song “Up” talks about is, the first line of the song paints the picture of a farmer's life ..."
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Why Luke Bryan Says His Farm Tour Is a ‘Spiritual’ Experience
For Luke Bryan, the Farm Tour isn’t merely a concert — it's a spiritual experience.
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Luke Combs, Reyna Roberts Deliver Smooth ‘Kiss an Angel Good Mornin” on ‘CMT Giants: Charley Pride’ [Watch]
Robert Randolph also performed with them.
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Jimmie Allen, Brad Paisley Turn Nature Into Their Stage in ‘Freedom Was a Highway’ Video [Watch]
In the music video for their duet single, Jimmie Allen and Brad Paisley go into full-on rock star mode in the middle of the woods.
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Zac Brown Band Balance Their Serious and Playful Sides in ‘Stubborn Pride’ and ‘Paradise Lost on Me’ [Listen]
ZBB's two newest songs, 'Stubborn Pride' and 'Paradise Lost on Me,' take them back to their roots.
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Parker McCollum’s Fiancee Was Unimpressed by the Song He Wrote for Her
Parker McCollum's fiancee is always supportive when it comes to his music — except when it casts her in the spotlight.
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Parker McCollum Says Miranda Lambert Is the ‘Dolly Parton of My Generation’
Parker McCollum has some serious words of praise for Miranda Lambert.
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Carly Pearce Got a Sweet (and Unexpected!) Phone Call From Barbara Mandrell After Her Grand Ole Opry Invite
Carly Pearce was overwhelmed with joy upon receiving an invitation to become a Grand Ole Opry member — but Dolly Parton's surprise ask was merely the beginning of the excitement.