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Everything you need to know in country music news this week

• Dierks Bentley, Ingrid Andress, Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Lady A, Breland, Darius Rucker and more rang in 2022 at CBS’ New Year’s Eve Live “Nashville's Big Bash.” Unfortunately, Zac Brown Band, Sam Hunt, and Elle King withdrew from the live show due to COVID-19. 
• CMT is set to honor Betty White with a “The Golden Girls” marathon. 
• Jimmie Allen, LeAnn Rimes, and Laine Hardy performed during the 133rd Rose Parade presented by Honda on Saturday, January 1st. 
• Maddie & Tae’s tour has been placed on hold after the duo’s Tayor Dye was placed on bed rest per the doctor’s orders. The pair took to social media to thank fans for understanding and said that rescheduled dates will be announced soon.
• Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn, welcomed their second child.

NEW MUSIC

Fresh new songs to check out this week

 

• Miranda Lambert released her new song “Y’all Means All,” celebrating the LGBTQ+ community which she recorded for the latest season of “Queer Eye.”
• Ernest released a new heartbreak duet, “Flower Shops,” with Morgan Wallen. 
• Kane Brown announced his new song, “Whiskey Sour,” will be released on January 14th. 
• Brothers Osborne’s album, Skeletons (Deluxe Edition) is due January 21st. 
• Jacob Bryant will release his album, Bar Stool Preacher on January 14th. 
• Walker Hayes is set to drop Country Stuff the Album on January 21st. 
• Texas Hill’s new project Heaven Down Here on January 21st.
• Aaron Lewis is due to drop Frayed at Both Ends on January 28th. 
• Maddie & Tae’s latest album, Through The Madness Vol. 1, will be released on January 28th. 

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