September 21, 2020 • No Comments • Country Music News

Brent Harrington/CBSSeveral country stars have turned to social media to share remarks over the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 

In the days following Ginsburg’s passing on Friday at the age of 87 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, Maren Morris, Dolly Parton and Carly Pearce are among the country stars sharing their sorrow over the loss of RBG, who was the second woman to serve in the Supreme Court and was a longtime pioneer for women’s rights. 

“The real O.G. of law and order. RIP RBG,” Maren shared on Instagram, with Little Big Town‘s Karen Fairchild commentin,g “so heartbreaking.” 

Dolly captured Ginsburg’s essence in a Twitter post that cited her as “small in stature but even the tallest looked up to her.” 

“Her voice was soft but her message rang loud and clear and will echo forever,” the country icon praises. “Thank you, RBG. Rest In Peace.” 

“I am gutted. RIP RBG. Power, grace, leadership, strength,” Trisha Yearwood expressed, adding “2020 you are literally the worst. #dissent #NotoriusRBG.” 

Carly used Twitter to share one of Ginsburg’s inspiring quotes — “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made” — while Tim McGraw thanked the judge and activist for her years of service. 

“Rest in power, RBG. Thankful for your service, wisdom and devotion to justice,” he states.  

By Cillea Houghton 
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September 21, 2020 • No Comments • Country Music News

Warner Music NashvilleIngrid Andress‘ album Lady Like is getting the deluxe treatment. 

The breakout star is releasing the deluxe edition of her debut album Lady Like on October 2.  It includes three unreleased songs, including a revamped version her chart-topping hit “More Hearts Than Mine,” recorded as a collaboration with Little Big Town. 

The project will also feature a new song called “Feeling Things” and a cover of pop singer Charli XCX‘s 2017 single “Boys,” which was co-written by Ingrid. 

Her summery single “Waste of Lime” also appears on the new track list, along with a re-imagination of “The Stranger.” 

“My love life and emotions are always all over the place and with the new songs as a part of the deluxe, I felt like this special track listing was a perfect way to let fans inside my head a little bit more,” Ingrid shares in a statement. 

Lady Like was originally released in March. Ingrid is nominated for New Artist of the Year at the 2020 CMA Awards, while “More Hearts Than Mine” picked up a nod for Song of the Year. 

By Cillea Houghton 
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September 21, 2020 • No Comments • Country Music News

BBR Music GroupRunaway June is adding its own spin to the holiday season with the When I Think About Christmas EP, set to drop this fall.  

The five-song project features two original songs, “Christmas on the Radio” and the title track, along with three classics in “O Holy Night,” “Let it Snow” and “Sleigh Ride.” 

Group members Naomi Cooke, Natalie Stovall and Jennifer Wayne say the project is embedded with fiddle and “beautiful mountain Appalachian sounds” alongside cheerful vibes surrounding the holiday season. 

Jennifer co-wrote the vintage-sounding “When I Think About Christmas” with Josh Matheny and Tiffany Goss, a song that she states “feels like it’s been around for a hundred years,” while “Christmas on the Radio” also carries a classic melody.

Meanwhile, “O Holy Night” is described as an “art piece” supported by mountain music sounds, as juxtaposed by a jovial rendition of “Let it Snow.”   

Runaway June experienced a formation change this year, welcoming in Natalie after former member Hannah Mulholland departed in May. 

When I Think About Christmas will be released on October 16. 

By Cillea Houghton 
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September 21, 2020 • No Comments • Country Music News

ABC/Image Group LA These are sweet days in the life of Russell Dickerson: he and his wife Kailey welcomed their first child — a son they named Remington Edward — on September 10, as Russell’s hit, “Love You Like I Used To,” nears the top ten. 

Like so many of his songs, it was inspired by his bride.

“She’s an absolute angel,” Russell tells ABC Audio. “Yeah, this song was written probably five years into our marriage, where “Yours” was written like six months into our marriage.”

“And so we’ve grown, we’ve, you know, experienced a little life together,” he smiles.

In fact, Russell sees the lead single from his forthcoming sophomore album as an update on his breakthrough hit.

“It’s basically ‘Yours,’ part two,” he explains. “Like, I still love you just as much, but every single kiss, every single day, it gets better and better and better.”

In fact, Russell loves his wife and son so much, Kailey recently shared she’s “so spoiled by” her husband, she “didn’t change a single diaper the first week of Rem’s life.”  

Earlier this month, Russell tweeted that his second album is finished. Stay tuned to find out when it’ll be released.

By Stephen Hubbard
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September 18, 2020 • No Comments • Country Music News

ABC/Image Group LA“The Git Up” star Blanco Brown is on the mend after a serious head-on motorcycle collision in early September left him hospitalized and fighting for his life. The singer underwent a 12-hour surgery to address the unspecified traumas he sustained.

Fortunately, Blanco is expected to make a full recovery. As he continues to heal, the singer touched base with his fans on social media for the first time since the crash. He posted a picture of the helmet that he was wearing, and also praised the rest of his Indian Motorcycle safety gear for “[showing] true to its quality.”

“Firstly, I have to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for sparing my life and keeping me whole!!!” Blanco wrote. “The fact that I’m here and still in my right mind is God’s proof — I feel so blessed!”

He went on to thank his fans, friends, family and everyone else who wished him well after the accident.

“I fought for my life,” the singer noted. “I fought to see all y’all’s faces and those smiles again, and I fought to share my purpose.”

In the picture he shared, Blanco’s arms are still in casts. However, he seemed to be in high spirits, and excited to return to normal life and music-making.

“God ain’t done with me yet, we’re just getting started!” he promised.

By Carena Liptak
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