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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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FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025

Tim Allen says “Toy Story 5” will focus a lot on Jessie the cowgirl, and that Buzz and Woody will reunite.  The sequel hits theaters June 19th, 2026. Morgan Wallen just released the full 37-song tracklist for his upcoming album, “I’m the Problem”.  1.  Morgan co-wrote 22 of the 37 songs on the album.  2. …

THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2025

When a batter is coming up to the plate, the stadium will play them a walk-up song that the player chooses that best represents them. And Country music is DOMINATING. Here are the most popular country walk-up songs in Major League Baseball . . . Notice how four of the top five are COUNTRY. 1. …