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New post-Voice music includes country singles from Jake Hoot, Ian Flanigan and Casi Joy and a live version of a previously released song from Danielle Bradbery.

Here’s a bit more about each of those releases. The links take you to the songs on Apple Music.

Jake Hoot from The Voice Season 17

* Jake Hoot, the Season 17 champ, is fresh off his first CMA Fest appearance in Nashville. And he’s celebrating by releasing a fun country song called “Had It To Lose.” Says Jake: “I’ve been playing this song live now for a while and love how it resonates differently for different folks.”

Ian Flanigan of The Voice Season 19

* Ian Flanigan, third on Season 19, released “Last Name on It” on Friday. Think of it as a clever country version of Beyonce’s “Put a Ring on It.” Says Ian: “I hope it brings you closer to the one you love this summer.” It follows “Under a Southern Sky” as Ian’s second single of 2022. His first post-Voice released was “Grow Up,” a duet with Voice coach Blake Shelton.

Casi Joy from The Voice Season 12

* Casi Joy from Season 12 hopes to share good vibes with her new single, “Everything’s Fine.” “I’m hoping this song makes the chaos of the world feel a little calmer,” writes Casi, beside a photo of her sitting near a dumpster that’s on fire. “I made this song for the girls whose house could be on fire and they’re still trying to tidy up and stay positive.” It’s Casi’s first release of 2022 and her first with her new label, Vere Music.

Danielle Bradbery from The Voice Season 4

* Danielle Bradbery, the Season 4 champ, has released a live acoustic version of “Break My Heart Again.” It’s a single she released in January. The song has been streamed more than 2.7 million times on Spotify. She’s also celebrating more than 26 million streams of her 2021 single, “Stop Dragging’ Your Boots.”