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Jason Aldean reveals Luke Bryan’s son is a scholarship-worthy quarterback

Jason Aldean’s ‘Songs About Us’ (BBR/BMG) Not only did Jason Aldean just sell out the University of Georgia’s stadium with fellow Peach State native Luke Bryan, the two duet on the title track of his new album, Songs About Us.  When it comes to friendships between two superstars, however, Jason admits it can be hard …

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Darius Rucker’s ready for another Ryman benefit for St. Jude

Darius and Friends (Courtesy Darius Rucker/Essential Broadcast Media) Darius Rucker will stage his 17th annual concert to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on Monday, June 1.  The Darius and Friends show has become the unofficial kickoff of the week of CMA Fest, raising $5.1 million during its nearly two-decade history.  A surprise …

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What Avery Anna now has in common with Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Lainey Wilson

Avery Anna (Timothy Norris/Getty Images for Stagecoach) Newcomer Avery Anna is following in the footsteps of Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Lainey Wilson as ACM new female vocalist of the year. Sam Barber, her partner on their Platinum-certified duet “Indigo,” surprised Avery with the news Sunday after her set at the Lone Star Smokeout in Arlington, …

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Old Dominion heads back to Vegas to focus on their hits

OLD DOMINION. HITS. VEGAS (Caesars Entertainment/Messina Touring Group/Live Nation Las Vegas) “Viva Las Vegas! We had so much fun last year, we’re coming back for round two,” Old Dominion announced on their socials on Monday.  The band will return to PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Sept. 4-5 for a show that focuses on …

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A sold-out Athens, Georgia, crowd greets native sons Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan & Jason Aldean (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Does Entertainment/UGA) A sold-out audience of 63,000 fans turned out to see Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan headline Sanford Stadium on Saturday, in a night that included a couple surprises. Fellow Georgia native Lauren Alaina and CMA new artist of the year Zach Top prepped the …

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Cody Johnson brings out Boyz II Men at Stagecoach

Cody Johnson & Boyz II Men (John Shearer/Getty Images for Stagecoach) Cody Johnson added some rock and rhythm & blues to his first headlining set at Stagecoach on Friday.  Jay Buchanan, the lead singer of Cody’s favorite rock band, Rival Sons, joined him onstage to do their Amazon Music Original, “Rabbit Gets the Gun,” which …

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The globe-spanning friendship of Luke Combs and Ed Sheeran is based on something simple

Luke Combs’ 2026 ‘TIME100’ cover (Courtesy Mark Seliger for ‘TIME’) Not only did Luke Combs make the 2026 TIME100 list of the most influential people on the planet, he’s also featured on one of four worldwide covers.  In the issue, the Huntersville, North Carolina, native is the subject of a tribute written by a fellow …

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Nashville notes: Gretchen Wilson’s new ‘Redneck’ single + Braxton Keith ‘Don’t No More’

Gretchen Wilson’s new single, “Redneck S***,” will arrive May 1. It’s the first release in her new partnership with Thirty Tigers.  CMA vocal group of the year The Red Clay Strays will launch their Grateful Tour ’26 on July 30 in Columbia, Maryland. Presales start Tuesday, before tickets become available to the public on Friday. Braxton Keith’s …

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Here’s your cheat sheet for Amazon Music’s Stagecoach livestream

Amazon Music’s Stagecoach livestream (Amazon) For country fans who can’t make it to Stagecoach in California this weekend, Amazon Music’s gotcha covered. You’ll be able to watch the livestream of the festival exclusively on Prime Video, Twitch and the Amazon Music app April 24-26. Boasting multiple channels and practically innumerable artists, here’s the Stagecoach livestream …

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CBS will keep ringing in the new year from Nashville

‘New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash’ (CBS) CBS’ multiple-hour musical special from Nashville will continue to be the network’s signature New Year’s Eve event for years to come, thanks to a new deal that’s just been announced. The Music City country music-centric night first aired on CBS in 2021. “[Executive Producer] Mary [Hilliard Harrington] …

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