30 June 2025

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Blake Shelton Premieres “Stay Country or Die Tryin’” Video

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Country superstar Blake Shelton has premiered the music video for his new single, “Stay Country or Die Tryin’,” via CMT, with a special airing on the Times Square Paramount Billboard in New York City. Directed by Shelton’s longtime collaborators Adam Rothlein and Jennifer Ansell of Tiny Terror Productions, the cinematic video uses cutting-edge AI effects to portray the birth, life, and death of a family home across seven generations, offering a moving tribute to legacy, land, and country life. The featured home isn’t just a place—it’s a legacy built from values that don’t fade. As each generation takes over, they carry on the promise of living simply and holding fast to what really matters – a powerful reminder that staying country isn’t just about where you live, but how you live. The single, released on BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville’s Wheelhouse Records, follows Shelton’s 30th career No. 1 hit, “Texas,” and is already climbing the charts. Written by Drew Parker, Graham Barham, Sam Ellis, and Beau Bailey, “Stay Country or Die Tryin’” is a gritty, high-octane anthem celebrating rural resilience and small-town pride. “When I heard ‘Stay Country or Die Tryin’,’ it took me back to the first time I heard ‘Ol’ Red’ or ‘God’s Country,’” says Shelton. “It’s full of energy and packed with those sayings and moments that feel like home to me. I love singing this one live—it’s a blast.” The song appears on Shelton’s new album, For Recreational Use Only, and was recently performed during his headlining set at Nissan Stadium for CMA Fest 2025. To read more exclusive articles and latest news, see our last issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Instagram: @Maverick.mag Twitter: @Maverick_mag Facebook: Maverick Magazine Media Contact Editor, Maverick Magazine Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 920 Email: editor@maverick-country.com

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Ryan & Rory Reunite on Country Classic with Jamey Johnson

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Powerhouse vocalist and multi-instrumentalist duo Ryan and Rory have breatheed new life into a long-lost country gem with their latest release, “Together Again (feat. Jamey Johnson),” out now. Originally written decades ago by Ryan’s father, Keith Follesé, alongside Jamey Johnson and legendary WSIX radio personality Gerry House, the song never found a home—until now. Ryan first heard “Together Again” as a teenager, played live at the family kitchen table by his father and Johnson. “It was one of those songs that just stopped me in my tracks,” he recalls. “It was pure country with a storyline that hit different.” Though it was briefly held for Alan Jackson, the track fell through the cracks—until a conversation with Sony Music Publishing’s Tom Luteran reignited its journey. Within 48 hours, the wheels were in motion. Jamey immediately signed on, telling Keith over lunch, “I’ll do anything for your boy.” Recorded in January 2024 at Ocean Way Studios and produced by Dann Huff, the track marks the first-ever collaboration between Huff and Johnson. The result is a cinematic moment in country music, brought to life by one of the genre’s most exciting new duos, a revered outlaw, and a legendary producer. “They say Nashville is a storyteller town—and this one hits close to home,” says Ryan. “It’s about legacy, timing, and how a song can come full circle when the time is right.” Fans will get to witness the moment live when Ryan and Rory return to the Grand Ole Opry stage on July 13. The duo recently wrapped dates with Brett Young, Sam Hunt and Jamey Johnson and have been delivering a series of new releases for their fans throughout 2025, including the fueled up anthem “Truck Stop” that has recently gained accelerated traction online as Ryan and Rory fans have discovered Ryan’s Hot Chelle Rae hits. To read more exclusive articles and latest news, see our last issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Instagram: @Maverick.mag Twitter: @Maverick_mag Facebook: Maverick Magazine Media Contact Editor, Maverick Magazine Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 920 Email: editor@maverick-country.com

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