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Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton join forces on a new duet called “A Song to Sing.”
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Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton have teamed up for their first true duet with “A Song To Sing,” a soul-stirring collaboration that captures the power of music and everlasting love.
Written by Lambert and Stapleton, two of country music’s most compelling voices, alongside Jesse Frasure and Jenee Fleenor, and produced by GRAMMY-winner Dave Cobb, “A Song To Sing” paints a picture of love that runs as deep as the music itself. The dreamy tune is filled with rootsy instrumentation with gentle acoustic strums and the timeless harmonies, thus creating a nostalgic sound that with the core message that offers a testament to the kind of love that can withstand every high and low and the kind that doesn’t just inspire the music, but it becomes the music along the way.
They unite to share the story about two people whose connection is strong enough to guide them through the noise and chaos of life. In a world that often moves too fast, the song serves as a reminder to slow down and cherish the power of companionship.
Trading verses and then blending harmonies seamlessly on the chorus, Lambert and Stapleton bring a new level of emotional weight to the track as they reflect on the beauty of everlasting love and the power of getting to share a story through song.
They sing, “You are a part of me/ Baby, you’re the heart of me/ Together, we can write a song to sing/ And, in that melody/ Baby, you’re the harmony that you just can’t find anywhere.”
It’s clear that today’s release, which is set to impact country radio on Monday, July 14, is destined to join the list of the most cherished duets in country music. Together, they channel the timeless spirit of classic country duets among legends like the iconic pairing of Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers.
The country acts have racked up an impressive combined total of 14 GRAMMYs, 33 CMA Awards, and 59 ACM Awards, each leaving a lasting impact the genre not only with their distinct voices, but also their combined legacy and award-winning storytelling.
“A Song To Sing” brings their shared musical legacy full circle, as it gave Lambert — who handed over her ACM Entertainer of the Year crown to Stapleton in 2023 — a chance to join forces with a fellow trailblazer in a whole new way.
Chris Stapleton will continue his extensive “All-American Road Show” through this summer. The trek includes two upcoming shows at NYC’s Madison Square Garden. Along with Lambert, Stapleton’s recent collaborations include “California Sober” with Post Malone, “Think I’m In Love With You” with Dua Lipa, “Oh Well” with Slash and “Honky Tonk Hall of Fame” with George Strait (“Honky Tonk Hall of Fame”). Plus, he released a version of Tom Petty’s “I Should Have Known It” for the new Tom Petty tribute album.
Meanwhile, Miranda Lambert has several upcoming dates across the U.S. and Canada where she will serve as a supporting act for Morgan Wallen’s 2025 I’m The Problem Tour. In between those shows, she will appear at a few fairs and festivals.
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Priscilla Block is serving up her signature sass and fierce confidence in her new song, “You’re Breaking My Heart (Cecilia).” After teasing the catchy tune on social media, Block gave into the pleas of fans and released the story that finds the songstress putting her own spin on Americana folk duo Simon & Garfunkel’s beloved 1970 hit, “Cecilia.”
Block flips the narrative and reclaims the story from the perspective of the “other woman.” Her unmistakable vocals lend a modern, gritty edge while channeling the bold storytelling of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene,” in a playful yet piercing anthem.
The writers behind “You’re Breaking My Heart (Cecilia)” include Chris Tompkins, Jesse Frasure, Jessie Jo Dillon, Hailey Whitters and the original writer of “Cecilia,” Paul Simon. Their creativity led to a narrative that has Block prepared to take part in a full-on showdown if the woman dubbed Cecilia doesn’t stop flirting with her man.
She admits to seeing right through the woman’s kind act and while she will “strut right up and hug me,” Block makes it clear she’s going to keep her distance knowing that Cecilia will stab her in the back the first chance she gets.
“I know you’re getting used to getting/ Whatever you want girl/ Twirling them blonde curls/ And boys round your finger/ And naw he aint the cheating kind/ I’m usually not the jealous type/ But you’re stirring trouble up tonight/ And I don’t like it,” Priscilla Block delivers.
Upon reaching the chorus, the North Carolina native dives the same message home while the infectious upbeat tone with classic country twang brings the energy up.
She sings, “Cecilia/ You’re breaking my heart/ You’re shaking my confidence crazy/ I can feel ya Jolene’in again/ But you ain’t getting him/ So you best get/ Out my way/ I see ya come walking in here/ Batting them lashes/ Making them passes/ Hook line and sinker.”
In celebration of today’s release, one of the creatives behind the track, Hailey Whitters, shared a post congratulating Block on dropping the fiery new anthem. She also gave high praise to her fellow songstress, calling her the perfect artist to cut the song and deliver its unapologetic message.
“I can feeeeeeel ya Jolene-ing again” big congrats to my ‘take no shit’ sister @priscillablock on her new single drop today… had a ball writing this one and very pleased to see it land with the realest artist who would no doubt put a bar-flirting backstabbin’ blond in her lil ol place 😈🔪
Block added, “Thank you for letting me cut this. I’m obsessed!!!!”
“You’re Breaking My Heart (Cecilia)” follows the rising country star’s first release of 2025, the catchy “Yard Sale.” The infectious song once again tackles heartbreak in a hilarious way as she sings about selling her ex’s belongings in an impromptu “Yard Sale,” where everything is “half price.”
After gaining traction on social media and at her live shows, Block revealed that the song was on it’s way to becoming a staple in her catalog.
“Honestly, I didn’t know that I was going to put out ‘Yard Sale’. I thought it was kind of too out there, but every single time I would show this song to people, they’re like, ‘Priscilla, you have to put out ‘Yard Sale. It is so fun,’” she previously told Country Now.
Both songs give fans a glimpse into Priscilla Block’s next musical chapter. This yet-to-be-announced project will serve as the follow-up to her PB2 EP that dropped last summer, along with her debut album, Welcome To The Block Party.
In addition to her slow of solo dates scheduled throughout 2025, Block has also been tapped to serve as an opening act on Cole Swindell’s “Happy Hour Sad Tour.”
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Lainey Wilson teamed up with Red Clay Strays frontman Brandon Coleman for a heart-pounding rendition of “God’s Gonna Cut You Down” at Ottawa Bluesfest on July 10.
During her headlining set, Wilson welcomed Coleman to the stage, and together they delivered a powerful performance of the folk classic, which was popularized by Johnny Cash in the early 2000s.
In a clip shared by the Red Clay Strays, Coleman can be heard taking on the second chorus, his signature vocals crooning: “Go tell that long tongue liar/ Go and tell that midnight rider/ Tell the rambler, the gambler, the back biter/ Tell them that God’s gonna cut ’em down/ Tell them that God’s gonna cut ’em down.”
Then, on the first verse, Wilson takes the lead, with Coleman joining in moments later.
“Well my goodness gracious, let me tell you the news/ My head’s been wet with the midnight dew/ I’ve been down on bended knee, talkin’ to the man from Galilee/ He spoke to me in the voice so sweet/ I thought I heard the shuffle of the angel’s feet,” they sing.
Later, the two joined forces on the chorus as the crowd cheered them on.
After the show, Coleman shared, “Thanks for letting me sing one with ya, Lainey!” Wilson quickly replied, “Honored to sing with YOU!”
Ottawa Bluesfest runs through July 20 with performances by Hozier, Shania Twain, Green Day, Papa Roach, and more.
“God’s Gonna Cut You Down” has been recorded by a number of artists across a variety of genres, however, Cash’s version proved to be one of the most popular. He originally recorded the track in 2003 but it wasn’t released until 2006 via the posthumously released Johnny Cash album American V: A Hundred Highways. The music video included a slew of celebrities like Justin Timberlake, Owen Wilson, Sheryl Crow, Adam Levine, Sharon Stone, and others.
Next, Wilson is slated to perform at Cavendish Beach Music Festival on July 12. Her tour schedule comes to a halt after the in preparation for the U.S. leg of her highly anticipated Whirlwind World Tour.
The Red Clay Strays will perform at Cowboys Music Festival in Calgary, Canada before returning to the states for Under the Big Sky Festival in Whitefish, Montana.
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