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Y'all, what a day in Charlotte!

From music stars making big moves to local spots making waves, we've got some great stories for you today.

• 🎸 Riley Green's hit "Worst Way" just hit No. 1, and he's marking it with a tasty new spot in Nashville - check out his new BBQ joint and tour plans!
• 🎤 When rain hit CMA Fest, Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan turned it into magic with an amazing impromptu duet!
• 🏥 Big news for Lake Norman folks - Atrium Health's new $250M hospital opens July 1st, bringing 280 jobs to our area!
• 🍺 Our local brewers are making us proud - Charlotte's craft beer scene just got national attention!
• 🐾 The Gaston County Animal Shelter needs our help - they're at capacity and looking for folks to adopt or foster!

Keep it country, Charlotte! We'll catch you on the radio!

Music News

Florida Georgia Line's Surprise EP Drops, Getting Fans Talking Despite Earlier Split

Florida Georgia Line just dropped an unexpected treat for fans - a fresh EP called "Deep Cuts & Lost Tracks, Vol. 1." With six tracks featuring fresh takes on past hits, this release has fans buzzing about what it means for Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley. After their 2022 split and some public tension, could this signal something new on the horizon? The timing's got everyone talking, but the duo's staying quiet about what it all means.

Music News

Josh Ross and Akon Team Up for Fresh Summer Hit

Canadian country star Josh Ross puts a fresh spin on an Akon classic, turning it into the must-hear summer anthem "Drunk Right Now." The track mixes country flair with catchy melodies, sparking dance trends across TikTok. What started as a studio experiment turned into a chart-climbing hit that's got crowds going wild at shows. Want to know how this unexpected duo came together and what makes this song the talk of the summer?

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What's Happening in Charlotte?

• Soccer Showdown: Watch SL Benfica take on FC Bayern Munich in the FIFA Club World Cup at Bank of America Stadium on June 24 at 7:00 PM. Get ready for world-class soccer right here in Charlotte!
• Checkers Championship Hockey: The Charlotte Checkers face off against the Abbotsford Canucks in the Calder Cup Final at Bojangles Coliseum on June 25 at 11:00 PM. Come support our team in this big game!
• Baseball Triple-Header: Head to CaroMont Health Park (800 W Franklin Blvd, Gastonia) for three straight nights of baseball action! The High Point Rockers battle the Gastonia Ghost Peppers June 24-26, with each game starting at 6:30 PM. Perfect for a family night out!

NEW MUSIC

Brett Young Drops Fourth Album '2.0' With 11 Fresh Tracks

On June 20, Brett Young released his fourth studio album, 2.0, on Nashville Harbor Records. The 11-song collection brings him back to his country-pop roots while also offering fresh spins on love, evolution, and fatherhood. Young co-wrote each song and collaborated with well-known songwriters, including Ashley Gorley and Jon Nite.

That's a wrap on today's news!

What a packed day in country music and Charlotte news! From Florida Georgia Line's surprise EP drop to Riley Green's No. 1 hit celebration, the music world's buzzing. Josh Ross and Akon teamed up for a summer hit, while Brett Young gave us 11 fresh tracks on his new album. Back home, Lake Norman's getting a new $250M Atrium Health hospital, our local breweries are making national waves, and there's plenty of sports action with soccer, hockey, and baseball filling up the calendar. Plus, don't miss your chance at that $200 Amazon gift card in our Hello Summer Sweepstakes!

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