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Jake Owen Releases New Single Inspired by John Mellencamp’s “Jack & Diane” [Listen]

Jake Owen Releases New Single Inspired by John Mellencamp’s “Jack & Diane” [Listen]

Jake Owen has conjured up the “Cougar” with the release of his new single, “I Was Jack (You Were Diane).” Both melodically and lyrically, Jake’s new single is rooted in John Mellencamp’s iconic 1982 hit, “Jack & Diane.” In fact, Mellencamp recieved a songwriting credit on Jake’s “I Was Jack (You Were Diane).” “I never…MORE

Ryan Hurd Talks Writing Hits for FGL, Dierks Bentley, Blake Shelton, Lady Antebellum & More, His Upcoming Debut Album and New Single, “Love In a Bar”

Ryan Hurd Talks Writing Hits for FGL, Dierks Bentley, Blake Shelton, Lady Antebellum & More, His Upcoming Debut Album and New Single, “Love In a Bar”

Jim Casey talks with Ryan Hurd about his first-time Kentucky Derby experience with girlfriend Maren Morris, how he started songwriting after getting a sociology degree at Belmont University in Nashville, his first big break when Jake Owen recorded his song “Surefire Feeling,” being grateful for getting songs that he wrote recorded by other well-known artists like…MORE

Watch: Keith Urban, Maren Morris, Jason Aldean, Chris Janson and More Smack Down Country Music Misconceptions

Watch: Keith Urban, Maren Morris, Jason Aldean, Chris Janson and More Smack Down Country Music Misconceptions

From dancing in lines in cowboy boots to saying “y’all” through missing teeth, country music artists and their fans can be subjected to particularly cartoonish caricatures and stereotypes. Elaina Doré Smith, co-host of national radio show Nash Nights Live, got some of today’s biggest country music stars together to put these misconceptions to rest in a hilarious…MORE

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Dolly Parton is Miley Cyrus’ godmother.  Billy Ray asked Dolly when Miley was born and she happily accepted.  And the two have been thick as thieves ever since. But who knew they were actually BLOOD relatives this whole time . . they just found out that they’re 7th cousins, once removed.  They have a common…

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER, 25, 2024

If you happened to watch the second episode from this season of “Tulsa King”, you probably saw a familiar face.  Because Jelly Roll just made his acting debut across from Sylvester Stallone. Jelly plays himself.  In the scene, he’s walking through a crowd and then stops to meet Sylvester, who accidentally calls him “Jelly Fish.”…