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Jake Owen got some props...George Strait booked a stadium show... Jake Owen got a handwritten note from John Mellencamp congratulating him on the success of "I Was Jack (You Were Diane)," which to John's classic hit "Jack and Diane." The letter said, “Jake- I am happy Jake and Diane had such a positive effect on your fans. Thank you for doing such a great job.” George Strait has booked a stadium date in Minnesota this summer.He'll play on August…
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Keith Urban talks new music...Chris Stapleton to tour... Keith Urban revealed that he will have a new album out in 2020. He said, “We've been working on it for the better part of all last year and we're anxious to get it coming out.”He added that his new single should be out next month. This will be Keith's 12 studio album. Chris Stapleton is launching the All-American Road Show tour in March with dates through October. The trek includes…
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Luke Combs love beer-drinking songs...Shania Twain was recently honored in Vegas... Luke Combs says Hank Williams Junior has had a big influence on his music -- not so much in how he's singing, but more in what he's singing.He says, "I love the beer-drinking, fun part of country music. I'll never get sick of having a honky-tonk, beer-drinking song. Like, I'm never going to be afraid to write or do that. I don't think he was ever afraid of doing that either, but…
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Lauren Alaina to release an EP...LBT has a #1 album... Lauren Alaina will release a six-song EP, Getting Good, on March 6th. She says, “I have been singing new songs on the road that aren’t yet released. I’m working on my third album -- it’s not finished yet, but I decided the songs we’re doing live, I’m going to put on an EP!” Little Big Town top the Billboard's Top Country Album chart with their latest, Nightfall.Karen Fairchild says they wanted to make music that…
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2020 Country Grammy winners...Dan + Shay remain at #1... Tanya Tucker was the big winner in country music at the Grammys last night. She won in the Best Country Song category for “Bring My Flowers Now” and Best Country Album for While I’m Living.Billy Ray Cyrus took home is first and second Grammys. He won with Lil Nas X for their collaboration “Old Town Road” - it earned them wins for Best Music Video and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.In the other country categories, Willie Nelson took home…
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Blake Shelton is teaming up with Bebe Rexha for The Voice...Kelsea Ballerini and Halsey are at a Crossroads... Blake Shelton selected Bebe Rexha as his team's advisor for the battle rounds on season 18 of The Voice.Joining Blake as judges this time around will be John Legend, Kelly Clarkson and Nick Jonas.The new season of The Voice starts on February 24th. Kelsea Ballerini and Halsey teamed up for an episode CMT Crossroads. And now we know when we can see it- the show premieres on March 25th.
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Gwen may be ready to marry Blake...Kelsea's new album has a release date... For a number of of years it has been reported that Gwen Stefani would not marry Blake Shelton until her wedding to Gavin Rossdale had been annulled by the Catholic church. Now, US Weekly is reporting that she will marry Blake no matter what.An unnamed source says that although “she very much wants the marriage to be recognized by the church,” she understands that Blake is tired of waiting. A second source adds it…
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Tanya Tucker to perform at the Grammys...Reba is headed to TV... Tanya Tucker and Brandi Carlile will perform together at Sunday's Grammy Awards. Tanya is up for Best Solo Country Performance for "Bring Me Flowers Now," which Brandi co-wrote. She's also nominated for Best Country Album for While I'm Livin' , which was produced by Brandi.The Grammy Awards air live on Sunday on CBS. Reba McEntire will guest star on an episode of Young Sheldon. She'll play the ex-wife of Craig T. Nelson's character Dale Ballard. On the show, her…
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Dan, Shay and Justin Bieber have a #1 song...Dolly Parton is getting her own greeting cards... Congratulations go out to Dan and Shay and Justin Bieber. They are at top of the Mediabase country singles chart with "10,000 Hours." This is Justin's first hit country single, which he also co-wrote with Dan, Shay and four others. Dolly Parton is getting her own greeting cards! Dolly tweeted, "Coming soon to a mailbox near you... I am so thrilled to…
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Ashley McBryde is ready for new music...Darius Rucker is going into the South Carolina Hall of Fame... Ashley McBryde announced she will release her sophomore album, Never Will, on April 3rd. Ashley is up for two Grammy Awards -- Best Country Solo Performance and Best Country Song for "Girl Goin' Nowhere." The awards will be given out on January 26th on CBS. Darius Rucker will be inducted into the South Carolina Hall of Fame next month. Darius is one of four in the entertainment field who'll…
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Luke Bryan has a new album and new tour...Blake and Gwen on a Grammy special... Luke Bryan will release his seventh studio album, Born Here, Live Here, Die Here, on April 24th. He is also set to tour in support of the new album.Morgan Wallen will be with him for all dates through out the summer, Caylee Hammack joins for the first half of the tour and Runaway June picks up the slot for the second half. Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani will be guests…
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Kate from This is Us is going country...Eli Young Band to tour... Chrissy Metz, who plays Kate Pearson on This is Us, is going country! She signed a recording deal with Universal Music Group in Nashville -- the home of Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley, Little Big Town, Darius Rucker and more. Chrissy says, “To say I am excited to fulfill a lifelong dream is an understatement.”Chrissy recorded the song "I'm Standing With You" for the Breakthrough movie soundtrack. She also performed with…
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Chris Young is set to tour...Brooks & Dunn are back together and touring... Chris Young announced he will be hitting the road this summer on his Town Ain't Big Enough tour.He starts May 28th in Detroit and wraps on September 26th in Cincinnati. Scotty McCreery is his opener for the entire run with Payton Smith on select dates.Tickets go on sale on January 24th and all 3 guys will be at Blossom on July 9th. Brooks and Dunn are touring-…
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