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It's pretty rare to find a fresh new angle in a country song, but Randy Houser has pulled it off with his "Song Number 7" lyrics.

Brandy Clark’s relationship with her 900-person hometown is honest.

Krysta Nick sings Chris Stapleton songs with as much passion and understanding as she does Justin Bieber hits. She calls James Taylor an influence, but admits she got emotional when she learned Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris broke up. When asked if she is an optimist or pessimist, she says, "It depends."

In the late 1970’s, Kenny Rogers made country music history by becoming the first artist in the genre to consistently play – and sell out – arenas in the United States. Now he's saying goodbye to the fans in one final series of very special concerts.

A cold shudder may pass over your bare neck as you listen to Jennifer Nettles new Playing With Fire album. The singer and mother (a title that’s essential for this project) paints picture after picture of her journey through a part of life for which there is no For Dummies handbook.

Trent Harmon's "Falling" lyrics really push the envelope at country radio, but ironically, the song was originally intended for one of it writers to record.

Aaron Einhouse is releasing a new album titled It Ain't Pretty, and it's a powerful song cycle about the ups and downs in relationships and life.

Jason Aldean's "Lights Come On" lyrics were inspired by the audiences at country music concerts — but not necessarily his audiences.

Old Dominion's "Snapback" lyrics were inspired by the fans who come to their live shows.

South Haven are preparing for a music video shoot and they’re freaking out a little bit. Not all of them are equally anxious of course, but as a group there’s a lot of chatter about — you guessed it — what they’ll wear.