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Listen now: Morgan Evans delivers a love song for Kelsea with “American”

ABC/Image Group LA The lyrics of Morgan Evans’ new track, “American,” leave little doubt who he wrote it about. In fact, the Aussie starts describing his wife, Kelsea Ballerini, with the very first words of the song. “She’s got hair as gold as Kansas wheat,” Morgan begins, leading up to a chorus that expresses how he feels …

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Your chance to see Dierks Bentley’s Saturday stop on the Mountain High Tour for free

ABC/Image Group LA Even if you can’t make it to Indianapolis, Indiana for Dierks Bentley‘s Saturday night set at Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center, you can still check out his show.  Live Nation will stream Dierks’ latest stop on the Mountain High Tour as part of their Concert Series on Twitter. The Arizona native is set …

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From a kid watching the Cardinals to headlining the stadium, Kenny Chesney is amped up to play St. Louis

Allister AnnWhen Kenny Chesney takes the stage Saturday night at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, it’ll be a career first. “You know what, we’ve never played, I don’t believe… a stadium venue in St. Louis,” he explains. “We’ve always played the amphitheater or we’ve played the arena several times, just kinda flip-flopped back and forth. This is …

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Darius Rucker reunites with Hootie & the Blowfish this weekend to play their first stadium show in “a long, long time”

ABC/Image Group LA It’s not uncommon for Darius Rucker to reunite with his Hootie & the Blowfish bandmates to play a couple of charitable events every year. But on Saturday, the “Hold My Hand” hitmakers will do something they haven’t done in quite awhile: play a stadium. So exactly how long has it been since the band has played …

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Watch now: Sam Hunt heads South of the Border for new “Downtown’s Dead” video

ABC/Mark LevineSam Hunt sets out on a Mexican adventure in his new video for “Downtown’s Dead.” Shot South of the Border, the clip starts as the Georgia native rides his motorcycle through a nearly-abandoned town. Along the way, Sam’s bike breaks down, sending him walking the streets on foot, eventually hitching a ride. By the time …

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Luke Combs has a Stapleton-sized breakthrough with “This One’s for You”

ABC/Mark LevineLuke Combs’ debut album, This One’s for You, has now officially been certified platinum, a feat that’s drawing a comparison with country superstar Chris Stapleton. Luke’s first record is the fastest debut country album to reach the one-million sales mark since Stapleton’s 2015 breakthrough, Traveller. This One’s for You managed to go platinum in just over a year — …

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Kenny Chesney’s Trip Around the Sun ranks with the tours of Timberlake, Taylor, Springsteen and more

Jill TrunnellKenny Chesney is the only country artist to land in the top ten, as Pollstar ranks the top tours so far this year. The “Get Along” hitmaker comes in fifth on the list, an impressive feat since his ticket prices are typically much lower than his contemporaries. “What we do isn’t just country, it’s life,” he says …

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Kelsea Ballerini sings karaoke at dive bar with Halsey after pop star’s Nashville show

ABC/Mark LevineKelsea Ballerini may be burning up the road these days with Keith Urban on the Graffiti U World Tour, but Wednesday night, she found time to take in pop star Halsey’s show at Ascend Amphitheater in Music City. “100% ready to girl crush on Halsey tonight in Nashville,” the “I Hate Love Songs” hitmaker announced on Twitter. Later on Instagram, …

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No need to “Hide the Wine,” Michael Ray is celebrating — and it looks like Carly Pearce won’t be “The One That Got Away”

ABC/Image Group LA It’s official: Carly Pearce and Michael Ray are country music’s latest all-star couple. Late Wednesday night, the two both shared the same photo of themselves backstage at the Opry, laughing and hugging, along with a similar message: “And then one random night at the Nashville Palace changed everything.” Earlier in the day, Michael had all but …

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Georgia girl Lauren Alaina looks forward to a legendary moment with her dad and the Braves’ Chipper Jones

ABC/Image Group LA  Saturday, Georgia native Lauren Alaina gets the chance to realize a dream, as she plays the Atlanta Braves’ new Suntrust Park with Jason Aldean, Hootie & the Blowfish, and Luke Combs. “I grew up a Braves fan,” the American Idol runner-up explains, “so to be able to play in their new stadium, …

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