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Maddie & Tae’s Maddie Marlow, 22, and her longtime boyfriend, Jonah Font, 23, announced their engagement on June 1. The couple got engaged in May before embarking on a vacation to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Maddie shared the big news on Instagram, saying: “WE ARE GETTING HITCHED Y’ALL!!”  Maddie & Tae gave fans their first taste of their upcoming sophomore album by releasing new single, “Friends Don’t,” in April. The new tune, which was penned by Maddie, Tae, Jon Nite and Justin Ebach, was co-produced by Jimmy Robbins and Derek Wells. Check out the newly engaged couple’s pictures in the article below.

Florida Georgia Line have announced plans for a brief Las Vegas residency in December 2018, entitled Florida Georgia Line Live From Las Vegas. The five-show run will take place at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino’s Zappos Theater. Florida Georgia Line Live From Las Vegas will begin on Dec. 1. Additional shows are scheduled on Dec. 5, 7, 8 and 11; Mason Ramsey will open each concert. All shows will begin at 9PM. Tickets for Florida Georgia Line Live From Las Vegas are scheduled to go on sale on June 9 at 10AM PT. Ticket prices start at $49, plus taxes and fees. More details can be found in the article below.

Dan + Shay’s single “Alone Together,” from their self-titled album, is due out June 22 — and the pair have released the video to accompany the tune. The new single is being released in advance of their release date, and their new album will feature a guest appearance from Kelly Clarkson on the track titled “Keeping Score.” The album is currently available for pre-order.  You can check out the new video below.

Cole Swindell announced that he will release his third studio album, All of It, on August 17. The new album follows the release of Cole’s 2016 sophomore album, You Should Be Here. The new album’s lead single, “Break Up In the End,” is currently No. 24 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after 14 weeks. In addition to making “Break Up In The End” available for purchase, Cole has released instant downloads for “Somebody’s Been Drinkin’” and “The Ones Who Got Me Here.” On June 15, Cole will release “Reason to Drink.” Cole will perform on NBC’s Citi Concert Series on Today to celebrate the release of the new album on Aug. 17.

Darius Rucker ascends to No. 1 on the county airplay rankings this week with “For the First Time” after a 42-week climb. This makes Rucker’s eighth No. 1 as a solo artist. Jason Aldean’s Rearview Town bounced back to No. 1 in Billboard three weeks ago and has stayed there ever since.  Albums returning include Rucker’s When Was the Last Time (back at No. 45), Taylor Swift’s Speak Now (No. 47), Shania Twain’s Greatest Hits (No. 48) and Midland’s On the Rocks(No. 50). The No. 2 through No. 5 albums are Kane Brown’s self-titled package, Luke Combs’ This One’s for You, Thomas Rhett’s Life Changes and Keith Urban’s Graffiti U.