Put a Record On: Ashley Ray, Eric Church at CMA Fest and that song about...butts

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Welcome back to Don’t Rock the Inbox! Marissa here — I’ll be taking you through most of this week’s music recommendation post and playlist, which is now for paying subscribers only! Subscribe to get access to all our new (and old) music picks and pans, and so much more. Let us know what you think of these songs, and happy listening!

The Good

“Break My Heart,” Ashley Ray featuring Ruston Kelly: Ashley Ray could sing me anything and I’d love it - there’s this broken grit to her voice, pure restless emotion. She just happens to be an exquisite songwriter too (props to an Alanis Morissette reference in this song, always a soft spot for me). Paired with Ruston Kelly, dirt emo king, it’s a lovelorn chefs kiss. - MM

“We Don’t Fight Anymore,” Carly Pearce featuring Chris Stapleton: