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Tullahoma-born country star Dustin Lynch got off to a great start this year, landing in territory that only a few other artists have seen. His heart-pounding power duet, “Thinking ’Bout You” (featuring MacKenzie Porter), broke the five-week Number One mark on Billboard’s Country Airplay radio chart as 2022 began, adding Lynch to a short list of artists that’s gotten even shorter in the past few years.

Also celebrating the tenth anniversary of his self-titled debut album, it’s a big step forward for a star who’s already enjoyed a steady drip of eight hits in eight