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Thursday, October 6, 2022

Darius Rucker, Chapel Hart Shares 'Ol' Church Hymn'

Darius Rucker recently released redemptive ballad "Ol' Church Hymn," featuring rising Mississippi vocal trio Chapel Hart.

The song was written by Rucker together with Ben Hayslip, Josh Miller and Greylan James.

The gospel-inspired love song features Rucker's rich baritone vocals, praised by Billboard as "one of the most distinctive voices of country's modern era."

The new single follows recent releases "My Masterpiece" and "Same Beer Different Problem" as previews of a forthcoming solo project.

The song comes on the heels of another collaboration from Rucker and Chapel Hart, who joined forces for a performance of Bonnie Raitt's "Something to Talk About" during the "America's Got Talent" season finale last month on NBC.

Rucker will perform new music live at the inaugural Riverfront Revival festival in his hometown of Charleston, South Carolina, on October 8 and 9.

(Photo: Capitol Nashville)

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Country Music Legend Loretta Lynn Dead At 90

Country music legend Loretta Lynn died on Tuesday, October 4. She was 90 years old.

According to a statement from her family, Lynn passed away in her sleep at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.

"Our precious mom, Loretta Lynn, passed away peacefully this morning, October 4th, in her sleep at home at her beloved ranch in Hurricane Mills," the family said in a statement.

Lynn, in a career which spanned six decades in country music, released multiple gold albums. She had hits such as "You Ain't Woman Enough (To Take My Man)", "Don't Come Home A-Drinkin' (With Lovin' on Your Mind)", "One's on the Way", "Fist City", and "Coal Miner's Daughter".

Lynn received many awards and other accolades in country music, including awards from both the Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music as a duet partner and an individual artist. She was nominated 18 times for a Grammy Award and won 3 times. Lynn scored 24 No. 1 hit singles and 11 No. 1 albums.

Lynn's life story was retold by director Michael Apted in a 1980 biographical musical film Coal Miner's Daughter, based on Lynn's 1976 memoir. Sissy Spacek won both a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for her portrayal of the singer.

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HARDY Sustains 'Significant Injuries' In Tour Bus Crash

HARDY was hospitalized after sustaining injuries in a road accident involving the tour bus he was travelling in.

The bus overturned before dawn on Interstate 40 West, outside Nashville, on Sunday, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

"Following last night's show, our tour bus was in an accident on our way home from Bristol. There were just four of us, including myself, on the bus, however we were all treated for significant injuries," HARDY wrote on social media.

The singer-songwriter added that after being released from the hospital, doctors have advised rest to recover for the next few weeks.

HARDY expressed concern that the restriction may cost him and his team a couple of shows.

"My team and I will keep the fans updated on that as I rest in the coming days," he added.

HARDY is scheduled to start his headlining Wall to Wall Tour in December.

(Photo: Big Loud)

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