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Bailey Zimmerman knew his debut album’s title long before it was ready

Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville Bailey Zimmerman may have waited for a while before sending “Religiously” to country radio, but he shares that the song’s long been in the can for him. “I found that song three or four weeks into being a country artist,” Bailey recounts to ABC Audio. “I had just started singing and my manager — I’d …

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Nashville notes: Reba McEntire to New York’s Town Hall + Brett Eldredge’s signed ‘Bring You Back’

Reba McEntire will take the Town Hall stage in New York City on October 10 to perform and chat about her forthcoming new lifestyle book, Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 18, at 12 p.m. on Ticketmaster. Brett Eldredge has autographed a limited number of LPs and CDs …

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Sip on The Pioneer Woman’s refreshing Paloma Cocktail

Getty Images The summer heat can get pretty intense, there’s no doubt about it. So what better way to cool down than with a glass of The Pioneer Woman‘s Paloma Cocktail? Ready in five minutes, the easy-to-prepare drink uses ingredients such as fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, tequila blanco and grapefruit soda.   “It’s hot hot hot…the …

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Preview Old Dominion + Megan Moroney’s duet before it drops

ABC/Connie Chornuk You won’t have to wait long to hear a snippet of Old Dominion and Megan Moroney‘s forthcoming duet, “Can’t Break Up Now.” Old Dominion recently shared a clip of the heartbreak song alongside a video of them on the tour bus with Megan. “.@_megmoroney came in and turned a song we wrote about being on the …

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Dolly Parton releasing “Let It Be” cover with Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr + more on Friday

Butterfly Records/Big Machine Label Group Dolly Parton was able to reunite Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr for her upcoming Rockstar album, and we’re finally going to get to hear it. Dolly announced on X, formerly known as Twitter, that she’s releasing her cover of The Beatles “Let It Be” on Friday, August 18. Not only does the song feature Paul and Ringo, but it …

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Justin Moore shares kids’ back-to-school photos

Jason Kempin/Getty Images The first day of school for Justin Moore‘s children started with one activity: posing for a photo for their daddy. Justin posted the snapshots on Instagram with the caption, “Today was the kids’ first day of school! 8th, 6th, 4th, and 1st grade.” In the first photo, Justin’s daughters Ella, Kennedy, Klein and son South stand together in a line for their first-day-of-school sibling snapshot. The …

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Hear Luke Combs’s new live version of “Fast Car”

Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville Luke Combs has released a live rendition of his cover of Tracy Chapman‘s “Fast Car.” Complete with a brief introduction from Luke and crowd cheers, the track was recorded during Luke’s sold-out show at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis earlier this year. “Fast Car” is featured on Luke’s latest album, Gettin’ Old, which dropped in March. Most …

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Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson + more earn People’s Choice Country Awards nominations

ABC/Connie Chornuk The nominees for the People’s Choice Country Awards have been announced.  Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Blake Shelton, Lainey Wilson and Kelsea Ballerini are among the artists vying for the night’s biggest honor, the People’s Artist of 2023 award. Bailey Zimmerman, Jelly Roll, Kane Brown and HARDY, and Carrie Underwood, Carly Pearce, Ashley McBryde and Megan Moroney are among those nominated in the Male Artist of 2023 and Female Artist of 2023 categories, …

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Thomas Rhett on his strengths in school + daughters’ academic journeys

ABC If you ever wondered what Thomas Rhett was like in school, he’d be the first to admit that he “was an okay student.” “I made good grades, I think, because I felt like I had to, Thomas recounts. “But when I got to college, it really started to be like, ‘I really dislike this.’” “I’ve always …

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Nashville notes: Tim McGraw’s signed bundle + Eli Winders’ “Pack My Hometown”

Tim McGraw has “just finished signing posters” for his Standing Room Only Exclusive Signed Poster Bundle. Limited quantities are available now at store.timmcgraw.com. Tim’s new album, Standing Room Only, arrives August 25. Country newcomer Eli Winders has released his Atlantic Records/Bad Realm Records debut song, “Pack My Hometown.” The emotional ode was penned by Eli and Eric Arjes. Of the song, Eli shares, “‘Pack My Hometown’ is about …

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