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Album - Blake Shelton - For Recreational Use Only
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Blake Shelton - For Recreational Use Only

The productions are bold, the compositions are rich and Shelton has never sounded better, but with nothing new to say, how long can good be good enough?

Album - DeVille Records - Cadillac Sessions
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DeVille Records - Cadillac Sessions

The 2025 mixtape from ERNEST’s new label has an ambitious, old-school vision, but is just a little too mixed at times.

Album- Eric Church - Evangeline vs the Machine
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Eric Church - Evangeline vs. The Machine

As he’s done since the beginning of his career, the Chief exercises the rights of that title to follow whatever musical path he sees fit at the time on his 2025 project.

Album - Tucker Wetmore - What Not To
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Tucker Wetmore - What Not To

Across 19 songs, the Washington native delivers a steady collection of contemporary country that runs the gamut of young self discovery in life, love and the pursuit of understanding.

Album - Julien Baker & TORRES - Send A Prayer My Way
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Julien Baker & TORRES - Send A Prayer My Way

Baker and TORRES dispel the myth that we are all so different, urging that, despite dividing political or societal movements, we remain stronger as one and that love of self and others will always conquer all.

Holler Country Music
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Turnpike Troubadours - The Price of Admission

Turnpike Troubadours are back with a simple insight into what the cost of admission to tomorrow’s sunrise might be: embracing the moment at hand.