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Lainey Wilson's new single will have women cheering her on from the sidelines and men mentally pulling out their pencils to jot down notes as they sing along. "'Things A Man Oughta Know' is about my past experiences in relationships, both good and bad," said Wilson. "My parents and people I have met along the way have taught me how to treat people, and also how I want to be treated. When we sat down to write this song, I started to think not only about the essential values that folks should know, but also about the things my parents taught me growing up that were important skills to have in my back pocket when I needed 'em." Penned by Wilson, Jason Nix and Jonathan Singleton, the song perfectly puts into words how most women have felt at one point or another during a relationship heading southward. The chorus details those essentials for men: "How to know when it's love / How to stay when it's tough / How to know you're messin' up a good thing / And how to fix it 'fore it's too late," before delivering the encapsulating line of the whole song, "If you really love a woman, you don't let her go / Yeah, I know a few things a man oughta know." Along with the song comes a fun social media challenge, started in May, called the "ThingsAManOughtaKnowChallenge." Nix contributed to the challenge on his Instagram with a video of his wife asking how her outfit looks, before he turns to the camera and cheekily responds with, "When to keep your mouth shut." Other entries for the challenge include things like "when to let a woman drive," "how to hook up a truck and trailer," and "how to change a tire." Here's one thing we think definitely belongs on the list of things you oughta know: If you're looking for a raw, honest, and relatable song to add to your playlist ... this is it. 
After 56 weeks on the Mediabase chart with "One Big Country Song," LOCASH is making one big Country push for #1 with the help of a fresh version of the single. The alternate version features newly signed labelmates RoadHouse, a DJ pair made up of Dee Jay Silver and DJ Ikon who add a fresh, new feel to the song. While not straying far from the party vibe of the original, the DJ pair ups the ante with elevated tempo and fresh beats leading into the chorus, where LOCASH sings: "Turn it up and sing along / We all work 'til the daylight's gone / We all knock off the edge around five / Fall in love from a kiss on Friday night." Ah, feels like Summer! The song adds a kick to the track so many listeners have already been partying to, and ups the momentum the duo needs to lock up the #1 spot in the final push. So for those of you late to the party, power it up and get your good time on!
A three-minute injection of bouncy, summery playlist fun has arrived with Cam’s new single, “Classic.” Packed with cool, fresh production touches, this snappy tune written by the singer (credited under her full name, Camaraon Ochs) and Jack Antonoff, is the first radio single from her upcoming sophomore album, “The Otherside,” due out on October 30th. The lyrics reference a variety of things that qualify as “classics” (Johnny and June, the Yellow Pages, Lucky Strikes, a big yellow taxi, mixtapes, and Bette Davis, among others) and compare them to a relationship made to endure. “But you and I we were built to last it / Just a couple of stone cold classics,” she sings. In this era where drive-ins have become one of the only places to see live music, the lyrics about those former relics seem especially timely (“Take ya to the drive in tonight / They don’t make ‘em like that anymore / With the stars on the screen, good Lord / I’m talkin’ speaker hangin’ off a truck door”). Cam says the song is “about that person in your life that stands the test of time. No matter how long it's been you still laugh at the same jokes, and you know they’re always going to be there.” In the songwriting process, she says, “Jack and I caught something in the air that day and ran with it. The track is so much fun. Jangling guitars, claps, it feels like when a group of familiar people get back together over the holidays, clanking around after dinner with too much wine, and amidst the chatter and laughter and closeness they are really telling each other, deep down, just how much they love each other.” With the support of radio, the song is destined to live up to its name and become a Country classic.
Josh Abbott Band is ready to add a touch of summer romance to your airwaves with their single, "Little More You." The song, written by Benjy Davis, Neil Medley and Troy Cartwright, is a classic, feel-good love song, made even sweeter by the Texas vocals of front man Abbott. The song is sure to have your listeners singing along while daydreaming about their own summer love as the chorus sings, "This cup could use a little more whiskey / This porch could use a little more swing / This week could use a little more weekend / And we could use a little more Hank." Doesn't get more Country than that! Abbott continues, "This world could use a little more Country / The sky could use a little more blue / Those bees could use a little more honey / And I could use a little more you." With more than 10 million streams, the single has already proved to be a fan favorite off the band's recent "Catching Fire" EP, and has garnered even more attention with its music video starring "Duck Dynasty's" Jep Robertson and wife Jessica as they enjoy a date night out. The single and recent EP mark the first taste of new music from the band since 2017, and we encourage you to keep the love flowin' with an add to your station. 
The party song of the summer has arrived from Travis Denning with his catchy new drinking song, “Where That Beer’s Been.” Look elsewhere for depth, this tune simply speculates about the origins of the brew in front of him, then offers assurances about its destination, all in under three minutes. “I don't know where that beer's been / But I know where it's goin' / Into my hand, up to my lips / Second I crack it open,” goes the chorus. Co-written by Denning with Rhett Akins, Chris Stevens and Jeremy Stover, the single will quickly have fans singing along with its instantly catchy line, “Gonna tip it, sip it, crush it, kill it.” And the end result of all that beer drinking? “Down the hatch to my brain / ’Til I don't know my last name.” Hot on the heels of his first #1 hit, “After A Few,” Georgia native Denning is hoping for a repeat with this one. “This song has always been one of those songs that people have seemed to instantly click with,” he said. “Hopefully the good vibes from this song resonate and are just in time for people to crank up this summer and have a little fun with it." We’ll drink to that!
If you've been impressed by Chrissy Metz’s acting chops on NBC-TV’s “This Is Us," you’ll likely be even more impressed with her smooth vocals and emotional delivery on the first single off of her upcoming debut EP. Titled “Talking To God," the song, written by Connie Harrington, Jake Mitchell, Nicolette Hayford and Ashley McBryde, is a mid-tempo piece that will have you empathizing with Metz and singing along by the end of the first chorus. “‘Talking To God’ is a song about those moments when we ask the questions we desperately want the answers to,” said Metz. “Whether it’s a lost love or why our own lives look much different than the way we had hoped they would. It’s about those personal prayers and conversations we have while listening and learning to surrender and trust in the bigger picture.” In the chorus, Metz gives us an intimate insight into her conversation with God, singing, “He shed a little light / On why I’m goin’ through what I’m goin' through / Everything under the sun / Why some get it all / And some people fall out of love,” before delivering the revealing line, “I was talking to God last night / Your name came up.” The song's lyrics portray the dichotomy of emotions one can feel after a breakup, with lines like, “It still stings just a little bit,” and “I hope you’re doin’ alright.” If we can all agree on one thing, it’s that there’s no one, clear-cut way to feel when a relationship ends, and Metz does a flawless job of taking the listener through all of those emotions with her. If you want a song that will resonate with listeners, this is the one to add … right away! 
Reminiscing about a lost love/hometown sweetheart may be a common Country music theme, but Tyler Farr elevates the concept in this song written by Jonathan Singleton and Jon Nite. His trademark gritty vocals, coupled with production from close friend Jason Aldean (who certainly knows a hit when he hears one), puts grit and emotion into the story of recalling a summer love from “July junior year.” Those amorous memories are still triggered for the singer by a certain song, and remembering the magic of hearing it through Silverado speakers “like a match lighting backseat sparks” as the “soundtrack to a small town sundown.” As he sings in the bridge, that song “sang us through that firefly July high / First whiskey buzz staying up all night / Without her it just ain’t right.” The single is from Farr’s “Only Truck In Town” EP, released in June as the first project from Aldean’s Night Train Records in partnership with BBR Music Group. Farr said Aldean “knows me better than most people, so working with him [as a producer] just felt right. Together we created something very real, and that’s exactly what I want my fans to hear from me.” As for the single, Farr said, it’s “definitely one of my favorite songs off of this EP for the very reason that it embodies to me what Country music is all about. Through the lyrics, it paints a very vivid and real picture of what life and love is in the country.” Make it a part of your listeners’ summer soundtrack.
Teddy Robb is taking listeners back to their good ol' childhood days with his new single, "Heaven On Dirt." The tune, written by AJ Babcock, Ben Foster, Pete Good, and Brandon Ratcliff, is reflective of Robb's time growing up in Akron, OH and is sure to resonate with Country fans far and wide. Robb's voice pairs perfectly with the song's acoustic vibe as he sings, "It was heaven on dirt / Ain't no place on Earth / Like that 40 acre plot / Where you talked to God 'cause your cell phone didn't work." Does he have you reminiscing on the simpler times yet? Robb finishes the chorus singing, "Might not be for everyone / But that red still runs in my blood / The beer was cold, the trucks were old / The dust was gold / It was heaven on dirt." Robb revealed in an Instagram post that the song has special meaning to him, sharing with fans, "When I first heard this song, it took me back to the moment when I realized I had to leave my hometown to write Country music. Thank you to the writers ... for trusting me to share this song with the world. To everyone who has supported me on this journey, I hope you love it." Robb's connection to the project is apparent in the recently released music video that features snapshots of Robb's own "Heaven On Dirt," complete with photos spanning his adventurous childhood. So, what do you say? Let's raise one up to the good ol' days with an add. 
He may not be the product of a trust fund, but Mo Pitney is content with the simple life he’s carved out for himself according to his new single, “Ain’t Bad For A Good Ol’ Boy.” Filled with autobiographical touches like the name of his wife, Emily, and elevated by Pitney’s distinctive, unabashedly Country voice, this mid-tempo tune celebrates love and life’s everyday moments. “When first reading through the lyrics of the tune, it was like reading our mail,” Pitney says. “We were right in the middle of building our first house and were honing in on the simpler things in life. Looking back over my life and where I came from, just as a simple country boy, I feel like I’ve scored pretty high. Being able to say ‘I ain’t too bad for a good ol’ boy’ came very naturally.” As he sings in the chorus, “We’ve got a roof to keep the rain off / A mailbox to write our name on / A 10-acre lot with a little bird dog on the front porch / Guarding that screen door / Bacon in the pan, cakes on the griddle / Hand in hand, right down the middle / Life with a girl and a love that’s the real McCoy / It ain’t bad for a good ol’ boy.” The song, written by Pitney, Phil O’Donnell and Trent Willmon, was recently featured on the soundtrack for the Netflix Original Series “The Ranch,” and will also be included on his sophomore LP, “Ain’t Lookin’ Back,” set to release on August 14th.
The innocence of childhood is perfectly encapsulated in three and a half minutes in the new single from Runaway June, “We Were Rich.” Anyone of a certain age will immediately get the nostalgic references in the mid-tempo song’s opening lines: “Reynolds Wrap on rabbit ears / TV tray, back in the day / We’d watch ‘The Wonder Years.’” Steeped in sentiment and warmly recalled references to home, the song contunes to evoke memories isteners of any age can relate to, including sharing a bathroom sink, pizza after church and vacations at the nearest KOA campground. Opening with a gently strummed guitar, the song really soars when the voices of band members Naomi Cooke, Jennifer Wayne and Natalie Stovall blend beautifully on the chorus: “We didn't have it all but we all thought we did / And mama always said that we were blessed and I believed her / I never thought the grass was greener / On the other side of our old chain link fence / Yeah, we were rich.” This update from the album version incorporates vocals and fiddle from new band member Stovall. “‘We Were Rich’ is probably our favorite song on the record,” said Cooke. “It is a song about your childhood or your adolescence. It’s nostalgia, reminiscing about back before you knew anything was wrong in the world, back before when you thought you had it all. We really connect to that song, so we can’t wait to hear what you guys think about it.”
The Chief is back and not messing around with his next Country radio single, "Stick That In Your Country Song." The tune, written by Davis Naish and Jeffrey Steele, is a call to action for Americans as Church preaches the truths of poverty, war and underpaid/overworked teachers in our nation. "Gimme one about the teacher who’s trying to change a life or two / She'll be rocking out all night with you / Tomorrow she'll back in a red brick school / Where the kids are climbing off the walls and it's scary walking down the halls / She's underpaid, she’s overworked / Come on man shout one out to her," he sings. Church, who is known for finding comfort in discomfort, continues into the high energy, punch-you-in-the-gut chorus as he belts, "Stick that in your Country song / Take that one to number one / Get the whole world singing along / Stick that in your Country song." The project is the first single off Church's anticipated next album, and is already making waves across the industry and raising awareness by encouraging fans to have hard conversations outside of their own comfort zones. “I try to put myself in the most uncomfortable situations,” Church said at Country Radio Seminar during his "Chasing Creativity" keynote speech earlier this year. “Making it hard, and making sure no one is mailing it in. That’s always something we have to push ourselves to chase. For me, it’s very elusive. With creativity, the harder you try and stress, the more it doesn’t happen.” This single is more than just a song to add to your airwaves, it's part of a movement for change. So go ahead - stick it on your Country station.
Lindsay Ell has said her new single, the unusually spelled “wAnt me back,” is about a person stepping into their own power. “It is one of the most inspiring moments to watch someone finally see their full potential,” she said. In this relatable song about an ex who has second thoughts after ending a relationship, Ell simply isn’t having it. “Typical you, always wanting what you can’t have / Soon as I moved on starting missing me so bad,” she begins, gently chiding the former lover. But she clearly gets where he’s coming from. After all, she knows she’s a woman worthy of being missed. As the mid-tempo tune kicks into gear, Ell punches hard in the chorus, singing, “If I were you, I’d miss my kiss / I’d miss me keeping you up all night / If I were you / I know that losing me would make me lose my mind / You ain’t gonna find nobody like me / I’m the best you ever had and I’m always gonna be / So if I were you … I’d want me back too.” Later in the song, written by Ell, Kane Brown, Matt McGinn and Lindsay Rimes, she further admonishes the ex, “Think of what we could have been / If you’da just tried.” Anyone who’s ever been jilted will mentally respond with an impassioned “damn straight!” The song is from Ell’s upcoming sophomore album, “heart theory,” due out August 14th. The concept album takes listeners through the seven stages of grief in 12 tracks. It probably goes without saying that this single falls into the “anger” stage in the album’s sequencing.
Rascal Flatts has released a new single to Country radio after 20 years as a trio, and we have no doubt it's one they'll be remembered for. Written by Allen Shamblin, Josh Osborne and Marc Beeson, "How They Remember You" is a beautiful power ballad that reflects on the legacy one can leave behind and the impact it can have on others. "It's just a masterpiece," said band member Jay DeMarcus. "It's a timeless message that will inspire people, and it's about what kind of mark you leave behind when you leave this world. It's a song that I believe will challenge listeners when they hear it. They'll wonder about what their life's legacy is going to look like once they're gone." The song has every component of a Rascal Flatts hit, from lead singer Gary LeVox's one-of-a-kind vocal runs to soothing harmonies and lyrics that mean something. The chorus sings, "Did you stand or did you fall? / Build a bridge or build a wall? / Hide your love or give it all? / What did you do?" The self reflection continues as they sing, "Did you make 'em laugh or make 'em cry? / Did you quit or did you try? / Live your dreams or let 'em die? / What did you choose? ... When it all comes down / It ain't if, it's how they remember you." Go ahead, we'll wait while you grab some tissues. Above all, the song is relatable and will meet every listener right where they're at in life, which is a true staple of a Rascal Flatts hit. "I think the greatest thing we hear continuously is that we have told [fans'] life story through Rascal Flatts music," said LeVox. "From marriage to graduation to divorce to addiction to cancer, we've really told people's life story, and that is timeless. That is the greatest reward, as an artist, you could ever receive from fans." So what do you say? Will you be there to help fans live out another chapter of life with Rascal Flatts? 
That feeling of truly knowing you’re in love for the first time, and feeling it so hard it knocks you off your feet, is captured in Danielle Bradbery’s soaring new single. She shares relatable feelings about being “so over the moon / Love drunk stars in my eyes,” and sings, “Never have I ever felt my heart / Feel calm and so excited at the same time.” The mid-tempo song, penned by Bradbery, Laura Veltz and David Hodges, and produced by Dann Huff, shows off the 23-year-old Texas native’s impressive range as she sings with giddy joy, “Never have I ever lost my mind over someone simply saying my name / How did you make me the chasing kind? / Cause never have I ever / Believed that a fantasy / Could be more than a dream / I’m getting caught up / Saying too much / Look what you’ve done to me.” As one might hope, it all leads to “throwing 'round words like forever.” Bradbery explains, “When writing this song, we wanted to capture that feeling where you’re in a new relationship and you’re terrified of the intense feelings you have, but you’re so excited at the same time. We really tried to put that whirlwind of emotions into words. It’s honest and vulnerable, and I can’t wait for everyone to hear it.”
In the lyrics of this confessional ballad, a guy is putting it all out there honestly in the hope of finding a like-minded lady to love. He admits to being stuck in his ways, and says, “If you like riding around in a two tone waste of gas / Windows down, old school sound and a dog in the back,” you just might win his heart, and vice versa. Alabama native Dugger’s love for stock car racing, traditional Country music and his rural upbringing are all evident in this tune. And with his close ties to NASCAR (Dugger has played his original songs at nearly every major track in America), it’s no surprise the singer/songwriter chose to name check one of the sport’s legends, Dale Earnhardt, in the lyrics along with one of his musical heroes, Merle Haggard. As he sings in the cleverly-worded chorus, “I still miss Earnhardt / I like a cold beer now and then / I’m all about my mama / I’d take a bullet for a friend / And I like old Chevys covered in rust / the Hag, the flag, in God we trust / Girl by now I’m how I’m gonna be / If you like that, you’re gonna love me.” Adding to the song’s vintage vibe, a black and white 
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