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Single Review Roundup: Danielle Bradbery, Travis Denning, Lindsay Ell, Randall King, and Blake Shelton ft. Gwen Stefani

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This review roundup features a few singles recently sent to country radio.

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Yet another example of the Nashville majors signing a talented artist and proceeding to waste that talent in the studio.

CMA Awards 2015 – Staff Picks & Predictions

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The 49th Annual Country Music Association Awards will be handed out on Wednesday, November 4. Once again, the ceremony is hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood.

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Single Review: Randy Houser, “Like a Cowboy”

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“Like a Cowboy” Randy Houser Written by Randy Houser and Brice Long It’s hard not to be impressed by Randy Houser’s resilience.    His ability to build an audience with a reasonably country sound, all while

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