Steve Nedved

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Dierks Bentley’s got a new venue for Seven Peaks, and it’s making the festival feel all shiny and new

ABC/Robby Klein Dierks Bentley is headed back to Colorado for the 2022 installment of his Seven Peaks festival this Labor Day weekend, but there will be a big difference between this year and the last time Seven Peaks hit the stage: It’s a brand-new location. “It’s about 30 minutes down the road from the previous …

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Nashville notes: Craig Morgan’s deluxe album, Michael Ray’s ‘90s cover + more

Craig Morgan shared details on the deluxe version of his God, Family, Country album today. The project will arrive on November 11, coinciding with a headlining show for Craig at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Michael Ray recently released a cover version of Tracy Lawrence’s “Time Marches On” as part of his The Bootlegger Sessions series. LeAnn …

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Zac Brown Band tap James Taylor as their next ‘The Comeback (Deluxe)’ collaborator

Frederick Breedon/Getty Images Legendary singer-songwriter James Taylor will join Zac Brown Band for a revamped version of “Love & Sunsets.” According to CMT, the duet version of the song comes out on Friday. James is the latest in a string of collaborators ZBB has named lately; the duets are part of the deluxe version of …

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Dolly Parton to star in ‘Mountain Magic Christmas’ with Willie Nelson, Jimmy Fallon + more special guests

Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Dolly Parton officially announced a guest star-packed holiday movie in the works on Monday. Called Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas, the film will feature Dolly, herself, in the starring role. A bevy of other celebs are on the cast list, including several from the world of country music. Willie Nelson, Billy Ray …

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Kelsea Ballerini announces she’s getting divorced from Morgan Evans after nearly five years of marriage

ABC/Connie Chornuk Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans are going their separate ways. The “Heartfirst” star shared her announcement on her Instagram Stories, telling fans that it was important they hear the difficult news directly from her. “This deeply difficult decision is the result of a journey of love, growth and effort that ultimately has come …

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Justin Moore’s feeling mixed emotions as his kids head back to school: “It’s just kind of mind-blowing”

Jason Kempin/Getty Images The days are long but the years are short, and Justin Moore is feeling like a proud dad this year as he sends all four of his kids off to school. The singer got nostalgic on social media as he reflected on how all four of his kids — including his 5-year-old son, Thomas …

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It’s “Grand”: Kane Brown makes history at MTV Video Music Awards

Courtesy MTV Kane Brown has made plenty of history in his career, and now he’s just hit another milestone: On Sunday night, he became the first male country artist to perform on the MTV Video Music Awards. While the VMAs took place at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, Kane’s performance took place in a …

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Nashville notes: Luke Bryan’s vinyl box set, new music from Walker Hayes + more

Luke Bryan fans can now pick up the ultimate collection from the singer: He just released a vinyl box set of more than 20 #1 hit songs. The collection is pressed on two exclusive vinyl colors, and each purchase comes with a 12-inch by 12-inch album artwork poster. Walker Hayes released his new song, “That …

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Garth Brooks extends his Thunder Ridge Nature Arena gig from one to three nights

Shannon Finney/Getty Images Due to overwhelming ticket demand, Garth Brooks is extending his stay at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena, a newly constructed venue at Bass Pro Shops Big Cedar Lodge in the Ozarks of Missouri. Garth was originally planning to give one concert to christen the new venue, but after 55,000 fans snapped up tickets …

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Hardy + Lainey Wilson deliver vigilante justice in their sinister “Wait in the Truck” duet, music video

Courtesy of Big Loud Records Hardy puts a stop to an instance of domestic violence — and pays a steep price — in his new murder ballad, “Wait in the Truck,” a duet with Lainey Wilson. The story song follows the two up-and-coming stars as they meet on a dark road in the middle of …

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