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Dasha is opening a new chapter following her Anna EP, and she’s kicking it off with a stunning reimagining of Ricky Manning’s viral ballad “Someone Else & Jesus.”
Dasha ended up discovering the powerful narrative through an ex situationship and became “obsessed” with the rawness of Manning’s solo write.
“I was like, what is this song? This is amazing. I was just literally floored. I made him play it five times in a row and it was Ricky’s first song since I think he was on The Voice,” Dasha told Country Now. “The way he wrote the song was so real. He didn’t go into a room and be like, ‘here’s the concept I want to write.’ It’s like, no, no, no. That was a real a** song. And he felt everything he said. And those songs are so few and far between. It’s so hard to get a song like that just you can’t fake it. That’s real.”
Just two weeks after hearing it for the first time, the genre-bending star says she and Manning ended up meeting “by the grace of God” in a studio house. The pair got to know each other in a short amount of time, with Dasha noting she even invited him to attend her birthday party the following day. This prompted him to invite her to write and sing a fresh verse for the song.
“He texted me, he was like, ‘Hey, do you want to feature, I don’t know, you’re probably busy, but do you want to feature?’ And I was like, ‘I will drop everything. I’m going to do this.’ And so we got into the studio and we cooked around and we wrote this verse and it was just so, so fun.”
So what started as a deeply personal story of reflection from Manning that earned millions of streams, has now become a track that offers another take on heartbreak from a female’s perspective. The new version feels even more vulnerable and reveals even more devastation over a failed relationship.
The musical chemistry between these artists is undeniable as Dasha’s rich and textured voice wraps around Manning’s smooth vocals and makes the heartbreak at hand feel even sharper. The songstress shares her diary-like confessional before they come together to trace every bruise around their battered hearts on the pain-stricken chorus.
“We’d laugh and say we knew it/ That you and I are inevitable/ Oh, so tied forever whole together/ Irrevocably chemical/ Have a kid that looks like you/ Can’t believe they’ll never meet us/ ‘Cause I skipped town/ And you’re a stranger now/ Loving someone else and Jesus,” they sing, wearing their hearts on their sleeves in the faith-driven lyrics.
The “Like It Like That” singer admits that joining the song wasn’t about chasing a hit, but about following her instincts as an artist and songwriter.
“I did this feature for me, really truly, this is something that I wanted to do as an artist, as a songwriter. And it’s so exciting to see how many people are really excited about it too, because…this is such a song for songwriters and I just am just so grateful that he wants me on the song. It’s just so cool. So I’m a fan. It’s going to be fun,” she shared.
“I feel so lucky to have Dasha on this record,” Manning says of the songstress. “She has been known for her fun, pop country tunes, which is incredible, but I think there is this deeper side to her that ‘Someone Else & Jesus’ taps into – and she sounds stunning. I’m so excited for people to hear us sing this song together.”
The original ballad already stuck a chord among listeners when it went viral on social media last year gut-punch honesty that hones in on the kind of heartbreak you never fully shake. It follows someone who’s trying to move on but keeps finding themselves falling into a fantasy version of their past relationship, one where everything finally works out as they had planned.
Dasha’s addition to “Someone Else & Jesus” arrives just two weeks following a major milestone in her career. She celebrated the incredible achievement of joining the Spotify Billions Club with her breakout hit “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’),” which makes her the first woman to do so from a debut country project.
The rising country act will kickstart next year’s run of live dates in February and will continue through August with a mix of headline dates and festival appearances.
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Corey Kent has teamed up with Koe Wetzel for a raw, heart-on-your-sleeve country track titled “Rocky Mountain Low” that blends rock and country influences into a sound all its own.
Written by Kent along with Thomas Archer, Austin Goodloe, and Michael Tyler, the fresh release opens with the Oklahoma native setting the emotional tone before Wetzel joins for the second verse. Lyrically, the track explores heartbreak and betrayal as it chronicles the moment a man realizes he has to watch someone he cares about run into the arms of another man.
The country acts wrestle with frustration, anger, and emotional exhaustion through their gritty, musty tones that blend together perfectly. They go on to sing about reaching “Rocky Mountain low,” a metaphor that paints a vivid picture of the isolation and emotional coldness he’s feeling in his heart from the loss.
“A good man/ Can only take so much man/ Until he’s had enough/ And damn I’ve had enough/ It’s up in smoke/ But I ain’t high/ There she goes/ No goodbye/ Yeah, she’s running right back to his arms again/ I’m sitting all alone in the cold/ Rocky Mountain low,” the sing on the devastatingly painful chorus.
Kent expressed great pride for the song and the opportunity to include the vocals of his fellow rising country act. He praised Wetzel for taking it to the next level just like he envisioned in the writing session and calls “Rocky Mountain Low” one of his “favorite” songs he’s “ever recorded.”
“It has all the rock and roll elements I grew up on and all the country influences I love, and we managed to blend them together perfectly. I got my buddy Koe Wetzel to jump on the second verse, and he was the person I pictured when writing that part so having him on the track just makes it feel even more authentic.”
“Corey and I have talked about working together for a while now, and this song finally gave us the chance,” Wetzel adds. “I heard it once and knew it was the one. I’m really proud of how it came together.”
The best part of the mid-tempo track in Kent’s eyes is its unique sound. It offers an electric-guitar-driven arrangement that gives the song a simmering intensity to match the raw lyrics. Melodically, it moves like a slow burn and also features a heavy emotional undertone that keeps things mellow and undeniably powerful at the same time.
“What I love most is that it doesn’t sound like anything else and that we were able to create something that really has its own fingerprint in the country music landscape. I believe that this song is going to be one of the biggest in my career and I’m really excited to share it with the world,” he added.
“Rocky Mountain Low” (feat. Koe Wetzel) marks the first taste of new music from Kent since the release of his Poster Child EP earlier this year. It’s set to impact Country Radio on Monday, December 8.
Also this week, his second No. 1 single “This Heart” was certified GOLD by the RIAA while “Something’s Gonna Kill Me” is on it’s way to achieving PLATINUM status. Both join Kent’s TRIPLE-PLATINUM No. 1 breakout “Wild As Her.”
Corey Kent is finishing out the year strong with this release. He will get a few more chances to showcase it live on stage before wrapping up his tour for 2025. The Oklahoma native will pick his touring schedule back up in January and join Jason Aldean’s Full Throttle World Tour the following month for a run of dates across Australia and New Zealand.
Plus, he has several major festival appearances ahead including Stagecoach in Indio, California (4/25), the Highways Festival in London, U.K. (5/16), as well as a handful of headline dates in Germany and The Netherlands.
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Treaty Oak Revival is hitting the road in 2026 for a 25-city headlining tour, bringing their rowdy, high-energy live show to fans across the country starting February 5.
The tour supports the band’s latest album, West Texas Degenerate, and will take over arenas and amphitheaters nationwide.
Tour highlights include February 5 at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA, stops at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, WAMU Theater in Seattle, Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, and Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The trek also features the band’s first-ever headline performance at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO.
Support acts will include Wade Forster, William Clark Green, Laredo, Huser Brothers, Gannon Fremin & CCREV, and Parker Ryan, with lineups varying by city.
“Our fans have shown up for us in ways we never expected,” the band said. “This tour is the best way to give back. We’re still the same degenerates—just louder—and we can’t wait to raise hell with everyone who walks through those doors.”
How To Get Tickets
Ticket presales begin Thursday, December 11, with general on-sale Friday, December 12 at 12 p.m. local time.
Just last week, Treaty Oak Revival unleashed their third self-released studio album, West Texas Degenerate, a raw and unapologetic portrait of life on the edge. The record dives headfirst into the chaos, heartbreak, addiction, and resilience of working-class life in boom-and-bust West Texas, telling the stories of people who rarely get sung about, those just trying to survive, love, and make sense of the wreckage around them.
Blending genres with true honesty, the album is anchored by standout singles “Happy Face” and “Bad State of Mind”, alongside the previously unreleased “Misery”. Earlier this week, the band also premiered the official video for “Blue Star”, click below to watch.
“Bad State of Mind” has already made waves, reaching No. 1 on Bubbling Under Hot 100, No. 19 on Hot Country Songs, earning praise from Billboard as “one of the best songs of the year,” and landing Treaty Oak Revival a performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Meanwhile, “Happy Face” charted on Hot Country Songs, Hot Rock & Alternative Songs, and Bubbling Under Hot 100. Closing out the trio, “Misery” is a slow-burning, heart-wrenching anthem, driven by Sam Canty’s gravel-edged vocals and the band’s signature raw intensity.
Looking ahead, Treaty Oak Revival will hit the road for a string of headlining Texas shows, including a hometown performance at Odessa’s Ector County Coliseum on December 11, Dickies Arena in Fort Worth on December 20, and a New Year’s Eve celebration at Houston’s Toyota Center on December 31.
Treaty Oak Revival 2026 Tour Dates
Newly announced dates in bold
^ festival
* Live Nation
! AEG
Feb. 5, 2026 – Worcester, MA – DCU Center !
Feb. 6, 2026 – Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena !
Feb. 7, 2026 – State College, PA – Bryce Jordan Center !
Feb. 12, 2026 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena !
Feb. 13, 2026 – Charleston, WV – Charleston Coliseum !
Feb. 14, 2026 – Columbia, SC – Colonial Life Arena !
Feb. 19, 2026 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center !
Feb. 20, 2026 – Evansville, IN – Ford Center !
Feb. 21, 2026 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena !
Mar. 12, 2026 – Springfield, MO – Great Southern Bank Arena !
Mar. 13, 2026 – North Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena !
Mar. 14, 2026 – Bossier City, LA – Brookshire Grocery Arena !
Mar. 26, 2026 – Greensboro, NC – First Horizon Coliseum !
Mar. 27, 2026 – Knoxville, TN – Food City Center !
Mar. 28, 2026 – Opelika, AL – Auburn Rodeo ^
Apr. 11, 2026 – Gonzales, TX – Cattle Country Festival ^
Apr. 25, 2026 – Indio, CA – Stagecoach 2026 ^
Apr. 26, 2026 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center !
Apr. 30, 2026 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater !
May 1, 2026 – Spokane, WA – Numerica Veterans Arena !
May 2, 2026 – Portland, OR – Veterans Memorial Coliseum !
May 14, 2026 – Southaven, MS – BankPlus Amphitheater !
May 15, 2026 – Birmingham, AL – Coca-Cola Amphitheater *
May 16, 2026 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena !
May 28, 2026 – Panama City Beach, FL – Gulf Coast Jam 2026 ^
May 29, 2026 – Macon, GA – Atrium Health Amphitheatre !
June 18, 2026 – North Lawrence, OH – The Country Fest 2026 ^
June 19, 2026 – Bloomington, IL – Tailgate N’ Tallboys 2026 ^
June 25, 2026 – Bonner Springs, KS – Country Stampede ^
June 26, 2026 – North Platte, NE – NEBRASKAland Days ^
July 1, 2026 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre !
July 8, 2026 – Chicago, IL – Windy City Smokeout ^
July 11, 2026 – Lincoln, NE – Pinnacle Bank Arena !
July 17, 2026 – Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Frontier Days ^
July 18, 2026 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre *
Aug. 8, 2026 – Oshkosh, WI – xRoads41 ^
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Luke Combs is tugging at the heartstrings with his latest release, “Giving Her Away.”
After teasing the emotional track on social media and receiving an overwhelming fan response, the superstar officially released the song on Friday, marking his first release since The Prequel earlier this fall.
Written by Gary Garris, Josh Mirenda, and Josh Phillips, the piano-driven ballad captures the tender, emotional moments leading up to a wedding. Told from the perspective of a groom to his soon-to-be father-in-law, the song explores the shared love and overwhelming emotions both men feel as the father gives his daughter away to the man who loves her.
“Only she could’ve got us both in suits / Only she could’ve got us out our boots / Fightin’ back every tear that we both knew / We were gonna cry today / Neither one of us knows what to do / Standin’ up in front of a crowded room / On a springtime Saturday afternoon / With both our lives about to change / Man, you brought your baby / I brought a ring / I’m givin’ her my name / And you’re givin’ her away,” Combs sings on the heartfelt chorus.
Although Combs didn’t co-write the song, he was immediately drawn to it and shares a long-standing connection with one of the co-writers.
“One of my good buddies Josh Phillips sent me this song that he wrote and I was just absolutely blown away by it. Josh has just been on an absolute streak recently with these songs that he’s been writing and this one luckily made it to my inbox. Josh used to crash on the couch with me back in Boone and I used to go down and play shows with him, so it’s kind of a full circle moment for me to get to record one of his songs and put it out there for you guys,” he explained. “I think it’s real special and I hope you guys love it.”
With its heartfelt lyrics and tender melody, ‘Giving Her Away’ is destined to become a staple on wedding playlists in the new year.
“Giving Her Away” follows hits like “My Kinda Saturday Night,” “15 Minutes,” and “Days Like These,” as well as Combs’ latest radio single, “Back in the Saddle,” which recently became his 20th consecutive single, extending his record-setting streak for the most consecutive chart-toppers to start a career at country radio.
This tender release comes on the heels of Combs’ My Kinda Saturday Night Tour on the road next year, performing sold-out stadium shows across the U.S., U.K., and Europe. Highlights include three nights at London’s Wembley Stadium, two nights at Edinburgh’s Scottish Gas Murrayfield, two nights at Ireland’s Slane Castle, and two nights at Green Bay’s Lambeau Field, as well as stops at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, South Bend’s Notre Dame Stadium, Knoxville’s Neyland Stadium, Columbus’ Ohio Stadium, Paris’ Accor Arena, and Sweden’s Ullevi, among others.
The 2026 tour will feature special guests Dierks Bentley, The Script, The Teskey Brothers, Thomas Rhett, Ty Myers, Jake Worthington, Thelma & James, and The Castellows.
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Lainey Wilson is bringing her signature country edge to the rock world as she joins multi-GRAMMY Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Aerosmith and British multi-platinum artist and GRAMMY® nominated artist Yungblud for a fiery new rendition of “Wild Woman (Lainey Wilson Version).”
The original version of the scorching track appears on the rock acts’ collaborative EPOne More Time, out now via Capitol Records. Amid the pulsating rhythms, the artists spanning multiple genres come together to tackle a story that’s both vulnerable and honest, capturing the push-and-pull of complicated relationships.
The song also digs into the scarifies that come with fame and life on the road, noting and how constantly moving between connection and distance can make it hard to maintain healthy relationships. At its core, “Wild Woman” serves as an introspective look at love, heartbreak, and the messy side of romance, especially as someone who has already dedicated so much of their heart to their craft.
Yungblud opens the track with raw energy, soon joined by Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, whose vocals escalate the intensity until the rockers come together in a soaring, powerhouse delivery. Midway through, Lainey Wilson’s Louisiana-bred voice weaves into the narrative, softening the edges and adding a new layer of emotional depth, before the rockers take it home.
“Why wild woman/ You taking back every truth you told?/ I hurt you but You hurt me more I don’t wanna be alone/ So hurt me some more I don’t wanna be alone/ Hurt me some more/ Why?/ Why?/ Why?” they collectively ask with a pleading in their voices.
According to Lainey Wilson, this unexpected collaboration came about after she and Steven Tyler met at the 2025 GRAMMYs and performed “Dream On” together at Tyler’s 6th annual Jam for Janie benefit in February. Then, while building out the One More Time project, Tyler and Yungblud had the idea to invite Wilson to add her vocals to the track, while Joe Perry returned to the studio to create a fresh guitar part for this version. The reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year happily took them up on the offer.
“Yeah, so I got to spend a little bit of time with Steven Tyler during the Grammys this past year and they reached out probably like a month or so ago. It was a really quick turnaround. But I mean, as soon as I heard the song, I was like, okay, I know what I want to do on my end. And they really just gave me some creative freedom, and I went at it. It’s gonna’ be fun. I’m ready to do it live with them. I’m like, okay, we gotta make that happen now. Where, when? Tell me what time. Let’s do it,” Wilson told Apple Music’s Zane Lowe.
Yungblud echoed Wilson’s excitement to collaborate and bring a fresh rendition of the track to life. He gushed over her musical journey, admitting he’s been a fan of hers “for a while.”
“I’m really hyped to have Lainey Wilson jump on this record with us,” he shared. “I have been a fan of her for a while. Her life story is truly inspirational. With this record, we really needed a female vocalist who could carry it with the level of authenticity that Lainey embodies. We needed a wild woman and we for sure got one!”
The release of “Wild Woman” comes after the One More Time EP made a huge splash on the charts and became one of the biggest rock debuts of the year when it landed in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200. This milestone extends Aerosmith’s incredible six-decade run of Top 10 Billboard 200 entries and gives Yungblud his first-ever Top 10 on the chart.
With nearly 40,000 units sold in its first week, the EP also hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Rock Albums, topped Indie Store Album Sales, reached No. 2 on Vinyl Albums, and No. 3 on Top Album Sales. Internationally, it debuted at No. 1 in the UK, signaling Aerosmith’s first UK chart-topper in 49 years and Yungblud’s second UK No. 1 this year, while landing in the Top 5 in countries like Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.
One More Time is monumental for Aerosmith as it marks their first new music in over twelve years. The five-track collection, produced by Matt Schwartz, brings together two generations of rock across four original songs co-written by Aerosmith and Yungblud. Each track features Tyler and Yungblud dueting, with Joe Perry’s iconic guitar leading the sonic side to the tunes.
The lead single, “My Only Angel,” debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Songs chart, stayed in the Top 10 for three weeks, and appeared across multiple rock and alternative charts. Later, Aerosmith and Yungblud released a stripped-down version called “My Only Angel (Desert Road Version),” which featured a guest appearance from GRAMMY® winner Steve Martin on banjo.
Along with these songs and the original version of “Wild Woman,” fans can explore “Problems,” “A Thousand Days,” and the final track, a newly remixed version of the Aerosmith classic “Back in the Saddle.”
One More Time EP Tracklist:
1. My Only Angel
2. Problems
3. Wild Woman
4. A Thousand Days
5. Back In The Saddle (2025 Mix)
6. Wild Woman (Lainey Wilson Version)
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Doc Fuller launches his latest musical chapter with “UPGRADE,” a father–son collaboration that signals the next phase of his education-themed album series and sets a tone of self-improvement for listeners. The track, created with his son D.A., is the lead single from his forthcoming project The Syllabus – Junior Year.
The video for “UPGRADE” debuted online this week, pairing the duo’s back-and-forth verses with imagery that mirrors the theme of personal elevation. Their collaboration underscores a growing trend of multigenerational partnerships within Hip-Hop, where family dynamics are increasingly shaping creative output.
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Doc Fuller’s “Syllabus” series has built a following by blending motivational themes with real-life guidance, positioning the artist as both musician and mentor. With “Junior Year,” he continues that framework, offering listeners a new collection designed to encourage discipline, ambition and practical growth. The Quarter Zips & Matcha reference, a recurring motif within his branding, speaks to a lifestyle that prioritizes balance, improvement and financial awareness.
Fans can watch the full video and explore more music through TheSyllabus.com, where Doc continues to preview elements of the upcoming album. As “UPGRADE” begins circulating across social platforms, its message of ambition and forward motion positions it as an anthem for anyone entering their own season of transformation.
In this latest chapter, Doc Fuller leans into the idea of education through experience, crafting a narrative that links family, creativity and financial literacy. “UPGRADE” signals a shift to a more mature stage in the series, setting the stage for an album rooted in growth and the pursuit of better outcomes. The track closes the gap between personal development and Hip-Hop expression, pushing Fuller’s mission forward while inviting listeners to join him on that climb.
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John Cena is now grappling with a legal showdown far from the squared circle after being accused of lifting a jazz horn riff from a 1974 recording to create his signature WWE entrance anthem, “The Time Is Now.”
A lawsuit filed by Kim Schofield claims the track’s iconic brass hook was built from an unauthorized sample of her late father Pete Schofield’s instrumental version of “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia.”
The suit names Cena, World Wrestling Entertainment, producer Jake One, TKO Group Holdings and music publisher Pix-Russ Music as defendants.
In the 32-page complaint, Kim Schofield accuses the group of “willful copyright infringement, fraudulent inducement, breach of contract and unjust enrichment.”
She alleges that Jake One looped and sampled the horn intro and outro of her father’s 1974 track, sections she says were original compositions unrelated to the Bobby Russell-penned song.
The lawsuit says WWE began using the beat in 2003, two years before any licensing deal existed and failed to disclose that fact during a later negotiation.
In 2017, WWE paid Schofield’s estate $50,000 to settle the issue, claiming the track had limited value. At the same time, the company was reportedly in talks to license the song for a Toyota commercial, a deal Schofield says was never disclosed to her.
Kim Schofield contends she was misled into signing the settlement while caring for her terminally ill mother and hospitalized husband. She says she only learned the full extent of the sample’s use after Jake One released a 2021 video explaining how he created the beat.
The suit also accuses WWE of breaching the 2017 agreement by releasing a new version of the song “Champ Is Here” that mimics the original horns with synthesizers. According to the complaint, WWE also failed to credit Pete Schofield or his PS Records label on newer merchandise and DVD releases.
In addition to Cena and WWE, the lawsuit targets the estate of Bobby Russell, specifically Pix-Russ Music and Cynthia Jo Russell, for collecting royalties on what Schofield alleges is her father’s original work. The complaint states they had “no creative connection” to the sampled material.
Schofield is asking the court to void the 2017 settlement, recognize her father as the rightful author of the horn sections, and order the defendants to turn over profits.
She is seeking damages of up to $150,000 per infringement, along with legal fees and an injunction to stop further use of the song.
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