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In this edition of Battle of the Bangers we have the week 1 winner, Matt Stell, up against Blackberry Smoke. Matt Stell's "Smooth" will take on Blackberry Smoke's "Good One Comin' On" in this weeks Battle of the Bangers. Cast your vote now!

Flatland Cavalry is bringing their Work of Heart tour to the Aiken Theatre at Old National Events Plaza on June 12 at 7:30 pm. Get registered for a chance to win tickets from 99.5 WKDQ.

Colter Wall will be playing the Victory Theatre in Evansville, Indiana on March 8th and 99.5 WKDQ has your last chance to win tickets. Get the information about the show, the artist, how to purchase tickets and get signed up to win.

Local musician celebrates late father in IU anthem dedicated to his memory. Kayla Yeh is chasing her Nashville dream and taking the Hoosier faithful along with her.

Morgan Wallen has finally released the much anticipated letter from his father. In a limited edition cd/zine release commemorating the success of "I'm The Problem", Wallen includes several personal mementos, including the letter.

Shooter Jennings has compiled unreleased music of his father, Waylon Jennings, and is treating us to three new albums. The first album, Songbird, includes unreleased recordings from 1973-1984.

A collection of some of the best country music songs about man's best friend. Lori Mae's top 15 country songs about dogs.

Vince Gill announces release of 12 new EPs in honor of his 50 year music career in the country music industry. Released monthly, the EP collection will contain all new music, with re-records of old classics scattered throughout.

Jamey Johnson helps Randy Travis play guitar for first time in years! Randy Travis uses artificial intelligence to continue to make music.

Willie Nelson releases 78th studio album in tribute to Merle Haggard. The 12 track listing includes hits such as Mama Tried, If We Make It Through December, and Okie From Muskogee.

Some of country music's biggest hits have fallen off hard in recent years, likely because they contain some of the most cringe-worthy lyrics ever written.

Country music seems obsessed with "dirt" these days, with several hit song titles featuring an earthy name.