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ABC Lainey Wilson is bowing out of two scheduled shows in Iowa this weekend due to a family emergency. The singer shared the news on social media, offering her apologies to fans who were excited to see her play. “I’m so sorry to cancel last minute,” she explained, “but please trust I would not be …

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ABC/Robby Klein ABC’s CMA Fest special is fast approaching, hosted by Dierks Bentley and Elle King and featuring all the highlights from CMA Fest 2022. Ahead of next week’s show, the Country Music Association is revealing the set list, and it’s a high-energy blend of classic hits, fast-rising new singles and megawatt duets. Old Dominion …

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ABC Former U.S. President Barack Obama put out his annual summer playlist this week, and both Maren Morris and Kacey Musgraves made the cut. It seems that the ex-president is more than just a casual fan, as he selected album cuts — not singles — from both country stars. His pick from Maren was “The Furthest Thing” …

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ABC/Robby Klein Dierks Bentley has a lot to look forward to when CMA Fest airs next week on ABC.  In addition to his own solo set during the annual festival held each summer in Nashville, Dierks is also co-hosting the special with his “Worth a Shot” duet partner, Elle King.  But before he was one of the headliners at …

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Lauren Alaina has signed a deal with Big Loud Records.  The music video for Kane Brown‘s new song, “Grand,” will premiere Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET.  Kacey Musgraves has teamed up with Mexican American singer-songwriters Cuco and Adriel Favela on a new song, “Sitting in the Corner.” Copyright © 2022, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

ABC/Connie Chornuk Darius Rucker is prepping his new album, and it features a collaboration with America’s Got Talent contestants Chapel Hart.  The trio, comprised of sisters Danica and Devynn Hart and their cousin Trea Swindle, went viral last week with their AGT audition performing their original song, “You Can Have Him Jolene,” a response to Dolly Parton‘s classic “Jolene.” After receiving a Golden Buzzer that advances them to …

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ABC/Connie Chornuk Luke Combs gave the opportunity of a lifetime to a fan battling cancer.  During his headlining set at Buckeye Country Superfest in Ohio this weekend, Luke brought out a surprise guest to sing with him, a young fan named Addi who is battling cancer.  According to a Facebook post by Addi’s mother, Staci Conely, the 17-year-old has had leukemia for …

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Triple Tigers Scotty McCreery has headed “Strait” to the top of the charts.  The country crooner has scored his fifth #1 single with “Damn Strait,” which claims the top spot on country radio this week. The song is an ode to one of Scotty’s idols, country giant George Strait, and is featured on his 2021 album, Same Truck.  …

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ABC Maren Morris had a busy weekend on the road.  The “Circles Around This Town” hitmaker took to socials to reflect on the weekend, which included performing her first solo set at Newport Folk Festival and opening for Chris Stapleton with her supergroup, The Highwomen.  Maren shared a handful of black-and-white photos from the events, including a snap of her, Chris’ wife, Morgane Stapleton, and …

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ABC/Connie Chornuk Carrie Underwood is traveling back in time to the ’90s.  Over the weekend, the superstar shared a throwback video of her cover of Patty Loveless‘ hit “Blame It On Your Heart,” filmed in her tween years. Dressed in a Garth Brooks-esque half-black, half-white shirt, a young Carrie stands in front of a green screen, showing off her impressive …

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