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Trace Adkins is “Better Off” with the release of his newest EP, 'Ain’t That Kind of Cowboy'

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Chase Lauer Trace Adkins’ Ain’t That Kind of Cowboy EP arrives today, and the singer celebrated his six-song batch of tunes with a performance of “Better Off,” the leading track, on NBC’s The TODAY Show.

Trace tuned into the show from the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, with a performance airing Friday morning during the 10AM hour.

“Better Off” came out in March, the first taste of Ain’t That Kind of Cowboy and the first new music from the “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” hitmaker since 2017. It’s also his first project since inking a new deal with Verge Records, and Trace said he was thrilled to celebrate the release of his next musical chapter.

“It was a lot of fun to get back into the studio with [Verge Records head] Mickey Jack [Cones] and [songwriter/producer] Bart [Butler] on this EP, and I couldn’t be prouder of these songs from some of my favorite writers,” the singer reflects. “I’m looking forward to what’s to come.”

Among the impressive roster of songwriters Trace tapped to help him write his new EP are two names likely familiar to country fans. TJ Osborne and John Osborne of the duo Brothers Osborne co-wrote “Big,” the fourth track on the EP.

By Carena Liptak
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Faith Hill and Tim McGraw are voting early, after being challenged by Michelle Obama

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Bruce Glikas/WireImageFaith Hill recently rounded up her “#votingsquad” to answer a challenge from former First Lady Michelle Obama.

The country superstar shared a picture of herself on Instagram this week, giving a thumbs up to the camera alongside her fellow artist husband Tim McGraw and their 18-year-old daughter, Aubrey. All three of the family members don face masks as they encourage other people to vote in this year’s Presidential election.

“Challenge accepted [Michelle Obama]! My #votingsquad and I voted together today,” Faith wrote in the caption of her post.

She then called on a number of other members of the country community to join her in getting out the vote. She challenged Dolly Parton, Karen Fairchild, Ingrid Andress and Kelsea Ballerini.

Faith and Tim have long been active supporters of When We All Vote, a grassroots, non-partisan organization aimed at increasing voter participation in every election. Last month, the singer used her social media accounts to help fans figure out how to check their voter registration status and register if necessary.

By Carena Liptak
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As he releases his new EP, Parker McCollum brings home some 'Hollywood Gold' of his own

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MCA NashvilleParker McCollum’s Hollywood Gold EP, his first major-label project, arrived this week. It contains six tracks, including his first-ever top-ten hit, “Pretty Heart.”

The project’s title is a tribute to his grandfather, who purchased an Australian racehorse named “Hollywood Gold” that was promptly stolen from his property and remained missing for months. But as he celebrates his EP release, Parker is on the receiving end of another kind of “Hollywood Gold” for his work on the project.

“Pretty Heart” recently won him his first-ever RIAA gold certification, certifying 500,000 units sold. The song continues to rake in high sales and streaming numbers.

However, on his new EP, Parker puts his biggest focus on the classic “Gold” sound of traditional country music. One of the tracks, “Like a Cowboy,” is a Chris Stapleton-penned tribute to the rugged work ethic of an earlier generation.

Aside from “Like a Cowboy,” Parker co-wrote every track on Hollywood Gold.

By Carena Liptak
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Cam plans an intimate 'The Otherside' album release show from an iconic Music City stage

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Courtesy of BB Gun PressAs Cam readies the release of her sophomore studio album, The Otherside, she’s making arrangements for an unforgettable album release show event from the stage of Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe.

During the show, the singer will bring fans along for the emotional ride that led her to make the album. In between performances, she’ll share some of the stories behind the songs on The Otherside.

Tickets for the livestream show are for sale now, with special virtual “meet and greet” options available, as well as add-on purchases of CD or vinyl copies of The Otherside. The show will take place at 7PM CT on October 30, which is the same day that Cam’s new album comes out.

When she first announced the project, Cam explained that the creative process started in a disappointment and disillusionment she was feeling with the world.

“These past few years, my expectations for the world were severely undercut,” she noted at the time. “Honestly, my idealist heart needed some reworking in order to survive. At the same time all this inner development was happening, I was touring the world and getting better at singing & songwriting. Now in hindsight, from The Otherside, I can hear the through-line of how it’s all made me more myself.”

Cam has already shared a handful of tracks off her new album, including “Redwood Tree,” “Till There’s Nothing Left,” “Diane” and her current single, “Classic.”

By Carena Liptak
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Russell Dickerson readies a 'Southern Symphony' that he hopes will “Never Get Old”

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Spencer Combsl/Triple TigersRussell Dickerson has been hinting at new music to come for the past several months, and the singer is finally ready to share what he’s got up his sleeve. He announced his upcoming sophomore album, Southern Symphony, on Friday.

A ten-track project that Russell says is a testament to how he’s evolved as an artist, Southern Symphony will be out on December 4. It’s available to pre-order now, and the singer’s also tiding fans over with a brand-new track off the project, “Never Get Old.”

With a throwback ‘90s twang and a timeless message of celebrating and savoring good times, “Never Get Old” is the leading track off of Southern Symphony. Fans can also find Russell’s previously-released “Love You Like I Used To” and “Home Sweet” on the album.

Plus, it looks like there’s an exciting collaboration in the works: The track list of Southern Symphony reveals a duet with Florida Georgia Line called “It’s About Time.”

“Southern Symphony is hands-down the best work I’ve created,” the singer says. “It’s the best songs I’ve written. It’s sonically the best we’ve created. This album is ten honest and true tracks that tell the story of how I’ve grown as an artist and a man. I could not be more proud of every song on this album.”

Southern Symphony will follow Russell’s 2017 full-length debut, Yours. Here’s the full track list for the album:

“Never Get Old”
“Home Sweet”
“All Yours All Night”
“Love You Like I Used To”
“Forever for a Little While”
“It’s About Time” (feat. Florida Georgia Line)
“Honey”
“Southern Symphony”
“Come to Jesus”
“Waiting for You My Whole Life”

By Carena Liptak
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