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    Walker Hayes, boom. © Monument / Sony
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    Walker Hayes, boom. | Album Review 💿

    Alabama country musician Walker Hayes serves up his intriguing, quirky brand of country music on his highly-anticipated album, ‘boom.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsDecember 11, 2017 ago
    Brett Eldridge © Atlantic
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    Brett Eldredge, ‘Somethin’ I’m Good At’ | Track Review

    Illinois’ own Brett Eldredge delivers a fun, infectious single with “Something I’m Good At,” hailing from his third studio album, ‘Brett Eldredge.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 27, 2017 ago
    Sam Hunt, Body Like a Back Road © MCA Nashville
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    Sam Hunt, Body Like a Back Road | Track Review 🎵

    New-look-country standout Sam Hunt returns with his second new single of 2017, “Body Like a Back Road.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsFebruary 7, 2017 ago
    Sam Hunt, Drinkin Too Much © MCA Nashville
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    Sam Hunt, Drinkin’ Too Much | Track Review 🎵

    Arriving more than two years after breakthrough album Montevallo, New-look-country artist Sam Hunt returns with “Drinkin’ Too Much.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 9, 2017 ago
    Thomas, Brett, Sam & Luke cover collage
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    New-Look Country Has Widespread Crossover Appeal 

    ‘New-look’ country music has a wider appeal than old school country; crossover and country can now be featured in the same sentence.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsSeptember 29, 2015 ago
    Thomas Rhett, Tangled Up © Valory
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    Thomas Rhett, Tangled Up | Album Review

    Up-and-coming country artist Thomas Rhett represents the “new guard” of country music in full force on his exceptional sophomore album, ‘Tangled Up’.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsSeptember 28, 2015 ago
    Sam Hunt, Montevallo © MCA
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    Why Sam Hunt Represents The Future of Country Music 

    Country newcomer Sam Hunt represents the future of country music on debut album ‘Montevallo,’ which showcases a more eclectic brand of country.

    By the musical hype, 10 yearsApril 29, 2015 ago

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