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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockSinger Chuck Wicks and his wife, Kasi, are expecting a baby boy. The couple shared their good news with People this week, and also opened up about their struggle with Chuck’s infertility prior to the pregnancy.

Lori McKenna
, the ace Nashville songwriter known for penning hits for Tim McGraw, Little Big Town and many more, has shared the music video for her new song, “Good Fight.” The track comes from her upcoming album, The Balladeer.

Legendary songwriter Bobby Braddock has a new book coming out. Called Country Music’s Greatest Lines: Lyrics, Stories & Sketches From American Classics, the book will include behind-the-scenes songwriting details of Bobby’s work with the likes of Merle Haggard, Eric Church and Alan Jackson

In case you missed it, Mary Chapin Carpenter was featured on a recent installment of PBS News Hour, discussing her quarantine-inspired “Songs From Home” series. She also performed new music from her upcoming album, The Dirt and the Stars.

By Carena Liptak
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