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EMI Nashville’s Brothers Osborne releases “Shoot Me Straight” as the first track off their highly-anticipated sophomore album today, listen HERE. The two-time CMA “Vocal Duo of the Year” again teamed up with producer Jay Joyce (Eric Church, Little Big Town) for the new album set to release later this year. Recorded at Jay’s house in a remote part of the Florida coast, Brothers Osborne again delivers a tune highlighting why “they won over Nashville critics with a distinctive sound combining classic country and hints of soul, with songs centered on John’s impressive guitar skills and TJ’s rich baritone” (The Washington Post). John and TJ Osborne co-wrote the tune, which goes for ADDs at country radio January 16th, with Lee Thomas Miller.

“Brothers Osborne has the coolest, sexiest song of the year.”
– Phathead, JVC Broadcasting

“In typical Brothers’ fashion, it stands out for its combination of gritty guitar and vocals and that ever-present bass drum beat that hits you right in the gut. It answers the demand for an up-tempo winter title from a duo with a proven fan base.”
– JC Coffey, PD WTHT

To view in-studio video footage of an edited version of “Shoot Me Straight,” click here.

Brothers Osborne recently received their third GRAMMY nomination in the Best Country Duo/Group Performance category for their Top 10 rowdy hit “It Ain’t My Fault.” This nomination joins their previously nominated performances for their No.1 Platinum smash hit “Stay A Little Longer” as well as the nostalgic “21 Summer”. All three tracks are featured on their critically-acclaimed debut album Pawn Shop which was recently certified Gold by the RIAA.

The duo is set to launch their first headlining UK tour in May 2018.  Tickets and additional information can be found at www.brothersosborne.com

For a full list of tour dates, news, images and more, visit: www.BrothersOsborne.com

Easton Corbin is sitting at No. 10 on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase country chart with his latest song, “A Girl Like You.” The tune, which was written by hit tunesmiths Ashley Gorley, Jesse Frasure and Rhett Akins, has a feel and a sound that the singer says “makes you feel good.”

“I love ‘A Girl Like You,’ because it has so much energy and it’s so young and it kind of has that bounce on it. It just really makes you feel good when you hear it. I know when I first heard it, it made me really feel good,” says Easton. “Also, what drew me to this song was, it’s a little different than anything I’ve done. I’m all about going up there and trying new things, as long as I can always kinda keep my traditional country there, but also the current sound. I think that’s the key here is to keep your foot in traditional, which is what I do, but also have that element of fresh and new.”

Easton, who will have a new album out later this year, is hitting the road beginning January 12^th in Carmel, Indiana.

The members of Little Big Town have been announced as one of the first performers for this year’s GRAMMY Awards. The initial list of artists taking the stage also includes Lady Gaga, Pink and Childish Gambino.

Little Big Town has a pair of GRAMMY nominations for Best Country Album for The Breaker and Best Country Duo/Group Performance for their hit smash “Better Man.”

Humbled by our #GRAMMYs nominations and honored to be performing on Music’s Biggest Night Jan. 28. pic.twitter.com/nzbpuN4WVo

— Little Big Town (@littlebigtown) January 4, 2018

The 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast live from New York City’s Madison Square Garden January 28th at 7:30pm ET on CBS.

NOTE: For Little Big Town audio on the GRAMMYS, click here.

The dynamic duo of Chris Stapleton and Justin Timberlake is back, according to several sources, including Rolling Stone, Hollywood.com and Spin. The two will pair up for their first collaboration on record on the pop superstar’s new album, Man of the Woods, due for release February 2nd. The two previously shared the stage during the 2015 CMA Awards, as well as last year’s Pilgrimage Festival. JT’s new album will also feature appearances by Alicia Keys, Pharrell and Timbaland.

Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley is set to headline the Snowmass Celebrity Ski Fest next month in Colorado. The two-day event, taking place February 21^st and 22^nd, will also feature appearances by Nashville’s Charles Esten and singer-songwriter Edwin McCain and will raise money for Lady A’s charity, LadyAID.

Sam Hunt‘s “Body Like a Back Road” has been certified quadruple platinum (4x) by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America).

Darius Rucker is enjoying the winter weather that has hit the Eastern Seaboard. He posted of a photo of his snow-covered front yard in Charleston, South Carolina. Check it out below.

My front yard this is Charleston, SC. WOW!!!! pic.twitter.com/SMk44rsxnP

— Darius Rucker (@dariusrucker) January 3, 2018

Luke Bryan has released his new single, “Most People Are Good,” and the song couldn’t be a more welcome more appropriately timed with all of the tragedy that people around the world experienced in 2017.

With such poignant lyrics such as “I believe this world ain’t half as bad as it looks/I believe most people are good/I believe that days go slow and years go fast/and every breath’s a gift, the first one to the last,” this song could be just what we needed, a song that carries a welcome message, which could lead to a healing of hearts and minds.

“I think it’s a song that will truly help people believe in people again. I think it’s so truthful in so many ways. We do get reminded every day of all the negativity of what humans are, and truly it’s only .001 percent of people causing all the negativity. I mean, I truly believe that,” says Luke. “I’m going to open the door for anybody and so many other people believe that way. I’m going to say hey to a stranger. I’m going to help somebody out in need, and that’s what this song really, really preaches. It preaches the innocence of children, the beauty of mothers, the beauty of relationships, the beauty of what life truly could be and should be and really is. I truly believe that most people lay their heads down at night and try to be better and try to be good to other people. And I think this song captures those emotions perfectly.”

“Most People Are Good” is from Luke’s new chart-topping album, What Makes You Country, as well as the follow-up to his recent No. 1 hit, “Light It Up.”

Brothers Osborne are getting ready to hit the airwaves with “Shoot Me Straight,” the follow-up to their recent hit “It Ain’t My Fault.” It’s the first single from their new album, and you’ll be able to download and stream the song beginning Friday (January 5th).

Friday pic.twitter.com/6Q4llVfV1N

— Brothers Osborne (@brothersosborne) January 2, 2018

While “Shoot Me Straight” is a good representation of what’s to come from the new record, the reigning CMA and ACM Duo of the Year also feels the song bridges their debut album Pawn Shop with their forthcoming collection.

“We thought this lead single off of our new record would be a really great representation of just kind of what’s to come on this new record, but also was kind of a good little second story to ‘It Ain’t My Fault,’” says TJ Osborne. The song really being about the double entendre of just the saying, ‘shoot me straight,’ ‘give it to me straight,’ but also make it burn like a shot of whiskey and shoot me straight. It’s one of the songs that kind of ties the last record into this one.”

The guys received their third GRAMMY nomination in the Best Country Duo/Group Performance category for their Top 10 rowdy hit “It Ain’t My Fault.”

Lauren Alaina rang in the New Year in Times Square in New York City by performing on the Planet Fitness stage. She sang her No. 1 hit, “The Road Less Traveled,” along with her second No. 1 song, “What Ifs,” minus pal Kane Brown, and she wrapped up her performance with Katy Perry’s “Firework.”

"Kissed" 2017 goodbye with this guy. 2018-LET'S DO THIS😘 pic.twitter.com/REKCr7hRmE

— Lauren Alaina (@Lauren_Alaina) January 1, 2018

Lauren is making her way up the country charts with her latest single, “Doin’ Fine.”

During his New Year’s Eve headlining performance in Nashville, Keith Urban paid tribute to some of the legendary musicians we lost in 2017. He performed an extended medley of songs beginning with Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun” honoring lead singer Chris Cornell who committed suicide last Spring. He followed it with songs from Gregg Allman, Don Williams, Glen Campbell, Montgomery Gentry’s Troy Gentry and AC/DC’s Malcolm Young. He wrapped up the medley with Tom Petty’s “Free Fallin’,” and during the middle of the song, he brought out wife Nicole Kidman and their two daughters, Sunday and Faith, who danced their way across the stage.

Keith is climbing up the country charts with his song, “Female.”

Keith Urban posted a photo on Twitter as he bundled up for rehearsals for his New Year’s Eve performance at Nashville’s Bicentennial Mall.

Bundle up and get ready to ring in 2018 at @VisitMusicCity’s FREE #NashvilleNYE show with us tomorrow night! ❄️
Details: https://t.co/BgorgrZbdv ✨ pic.twitter.com/LF5AT41VQO

— Keith Urban (@KeithUrban) December 31, 2017

If you’re in Music City as the calendar switches from 2017 to 2018, make sure to try to keep warm. The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory from 10pm on New Year’s Eve to 9am on Monday morning. Very cold wind chills are expected and will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. The wind chills will range from 5 degrees above zero to 5 below zero.

Keith Urban took home four CMT Music Awards this year, and since they’re fan-voted, he wanted to share his excitement with the fans. Check out the video below.

https://twitter.com/KeithUrban/status/946080890450362368