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In case you missed it, rising star Jon Langston made his Grand Ole Opry debut on Tuesday night. Among the songs he performed was a new tune called “Back Words,” which will be released as a single on Friday. Cody Johnson’s single, ‘“Til You Can’t,” is officially at the top of the Billboard Hot Country …

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Ingrid Andress’ vintage “Wishful Drinking” is a standalone moment, but she won’t “be living in the ‘70s forever”

ABC Ingrid Andress’ duet with Sam Hunt, “Wishful Drinking,” is currently edging towards country radio’s top 30, and it’s a major milestone for the “More Hearts Than Mine” star. Not only is it her first duet, and first duet with Sam — a singer she’s long admired — but the song’s music video was a …

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Carrie Underwood brings a water wall, seven costume changes and a “Cadillac Throne” to her Vegas shows

ABC Back in December, Carrie Underwood dazzled Las Vegas audiences with the sold-out first round of her Reflection: The Las Vegas Residency show. Now, Carrie’s gearing up for round two. She’s got shows booked beginning in late March, with more dates planned in April and May. The singer will return to Resorts World Theatre, a …

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Report: Sam Hunt’s wife withdrew her divorce complaint just hours after filing to end their marriage

Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMedia Sam Hunt and his wife, Hannah Lee Fowler, might not be splitting after all. According to court documents obtained by People, Hannah Lee filed for divorce on Friday but withdrew her complaint shortly thereafter. To make matters even more complicated, Hannah Lee is apparently about six months pregnant with the …

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Kelly Clarkson will tribute Dolly Parton with a performance at the 2022 ACM Awards

Disney Channel/Image Group LA Kelly Clarkson had huge news to share this week: When she takes the stage at the upcoming ACM Awards next month, her performance will be a tribute to country legend Dolly Parton. “I have a special tribute planned just for her,” Kelly revealed. She broke the news first to the studio …

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Garth Brooks plans a return to Nashville for his Stadium Tour

Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMedia Garth Brooks has a hometown show on the books. He’s set a date for Nashville’s Nissan Stadium, which will be his Stadium Tour’s final stop in the city as well as the only date in Tennessee. The show is a long time coming for Garth’s fans in Music City. Over …

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Carly Pearce on her friendship with Patty Loveless: “She’s everything I wanted her to be”

ABC Carly Pearce has a friend in Patty Loveless. Carly has long cited the fellow Kentuckian as a musical influence, and despite living states away, the singers have struck up a friendship since collaborating on Carly’s song, “Dear Miss Loretta.” “We talk all the time. She’ll call me late at night and she talks about all kinds of …

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Nashville notes

Luke Bryan is appearing on The View Wednesday. The show airs at 11 a.m. ET on ABC.  Priscilla Block‘s top-20 hit, “Just About Over You,” has been certified gold by the RIAA.  Brothers Osborne have released a limited edition poster for their single, “I’m Not for Everyone.” There are only 10 available, and the purchase of each print comes with a signed …

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Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Kane Brown & more added as ACM Awards performers

Academy of Country Music Another round of ACM Awards performers have been announced, adding more superstars to the lineup.  Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, Jason Aldean, Eric Church and Jordan Davis have been tapped to perform at the show, along with Brothers Osborne, Chris Young, Mitchell Tenpenny, Brittney Spencer, Kelsea Ballerini and host Dolly Parton in a series of collaborative performances.  Dolly and Kelsea are set to team up on “Big …

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Luke Bryan says it’s “so fun” being a judge on ’American Idol’ ahead of its 20th season

ABC/Lou Rocco Luke Bryan couldn’t be more excited to return to the judges’ table on American Idol.  On Tuesday, Luke and his fellow judges Lionel Richie and Katy Perry visited Good Morning America to chat about the show’s upcoming season, and how their approach has evolved now that they’ve been working together for five seasons.  “The more comfortable we get, we know how …

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