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Luke Combs has always had a healthy respect and love for the artists that were big in the 80's and 90's - from his killer cover of Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car" to bringing country legend Vince Gill on stage at CMA Fest to sing with him. And now, another country act of that time is getting some love from Luke. Posting to Instagram this week, the band Shenandoah. who put up a pic of Luke and lead singer Marty Raybon, with the caption "Good times in the studio today with @lukecombs. We have some exciting things in the works. Stay tuned!" New music? New version of a Shenandoah classic? No clue yet, but do as the band says and "stay tuned!"
Country newcomer Alexandra Kay and Jo Dee Messina were on the same bill this week at the Tailgate N’ Tallboys Iowa music festival, which took place in Clinton, Iowa. Alexandra is a true newcomer - while gaining internet fame several years ago with her cover of Dolly Parton's "Jolene", the rising star is still just starting out. Jo Dee, of course, is a veteran, so there's decades of country music wisdom Alexandra can pick up. But in the middle of picking up what she can from Jo Dee, Alexandra also had the chance backstage to blend her talents with the veteran. The two did an impromptu guitar pull, melding Alexandra's "Backroad Therapy" with Jo Dee's classic "Bye Bye" - and the two looked like they were having a lot of fun. Check out the video below...