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Photo Courtesy of Houston Livestock Show and RodeoNot only did Zac Brown Band play the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo this weekend, but Zac also bought himself a pretty impressive souvenir. Zac and his wife Shelly were one of three couples who chipped in to buy the Junior Market Reserve Grand Champion Steer. Raised by …

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Valory Music Co.In the middle of three sold-out shows on his Home Team Tour, Thomas Rhett still found time to stop by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital this weekend. In fact, TR brought the whole gang along, with openers Kelsea Ballerini, Ryan Hurd, and Russell Dickerson all taking a moment to visit with the young patients at the Memphis cancer treatment …

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ABC/Image Group LACole Swindell’s new video not only showcases his latest single, “Flatliner” — it’s also a behind-the-scenes look at the What the Hell Tour with Dierks Bentley. Shot during their date in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the in-concert clip captures the moment when Cole returns toward the end of the headliner’s set to sing …

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Chris Hollo for Grand Ole OpryIt’s 100 Grand Ole Opry performances and counting for Carrie Underwood, after four sold-out shows at the legendary venue this past weekend. Country Music Hall of Famer Connie Smith welcomed the reigning CMA Female Vocalist of the Year to the iconic stage Saturday, thanking her for her dedication to the …

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CurbJerrod Niemann’s new song “God Made a Woman,” is a reflection of where Jerrod is in his life today. The lyric, a mature declaration of love, makes a point of not addressing the object of his affection with the overused term “girl.” “There’s that spectrum between a boy and a man and this song is …

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Sire/RhinoFormer Late Show with David Letterman bandleader Paul Shaffer has just released a star-studded album that features Darius Rucker singing on the R&B classic “Why Can’t We Live Together.”  While that might seem an odd pairing to country fans, Darius and Paul have a special connection through Darius’ pop/rock band, Hootie & the Blowfish.  “I …

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ABC/Image Group LALittle Big Town has released a second single for their album The Breaker. “Happy People” is the follow-up to their smash hit “Better Man,” which was penned by Taylor Swift. The rhythmic track was written by Hailey Winters and Lori McKenna.  McKenna co-wrote Tim McGraw‘s award-winning “Humble & Kind.” All the lyrics contain …

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BMLGToday Florida Georgia Line joined an elite list of country music superstars who sell out stadiums across the country.  The duo pulled off the feat with their first-ever stadium headlining tour, The Smooth Tour 2017. The in-demand dates include shows at Boston’s Fenway Park, Minneapolis’ Target Field and Chicago’s Wrigley Field. “It’s an unreal feeling …

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ValoryOne might think that growing up in Nashville as the son of a country singer would make Thomas Rhett a fan of cowboy boots, but it turns out, sneakers are more his style.  Lots and lots of sneakers. The switch to wearing kicks onstage came several years ago when Thomas decided to include a few …

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CMTIf fans of Darius Rucker missed his cameo appearance last night on CMT’s new series Sun Records, not to worry: he’s basically taking over the network for awhile. Next up, you’ll see Darius rocking out with John Mellencamp on CMT Crossroads, a concert special airing tonight, March 24 at 10 p.m. Eastern. Then, get even …

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