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Cody Johnson + Vince Gill preview their ‘CMA Fest’ collabs

ABC/Connie Chornuk With the annual CMA Fest television special coming up, fans can expect a slew of performances from some of country music’s biggest stars, but that’s not all. This year’s lineup also features multiple onstage collaborations, such as Cody Johnson and Reba McEntire‘s performance of her 1986 hit “Whoever’s In New England.” “We’ve sang in the studio together when we recorded ‘Dear Rodeo,’ which was really …

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Nashville notes: Tracy Lawrence at the Ryman + Caylee Hammack’s “That Dog”

Tracy Lawrence has announced his first headlining show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, scheduled for May 4, 2024. Presale begins Wednesday, July 19, with the code FRIENDS, before the general sale on Friday, July 21. For more information, visit ryman.com. Caylee Hammack‘s dropped a new breakup anthem, “That Dog.” Of the track, Caylee shares, “Sometimes the true heartbreak lies in the pieces …

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Christmas in July: Opry Country Christmas dates + performers announced

Courtesy of Grand Ole Opry The Grand Ole Opry is celebrating Christmas in July with its Opry Country Christmas show. The annual series, which is held at the legendary Grand Ole Opry, will run from November 26 to December 18 and include nine holiday shows. Artists slated to perform include Lady A, Scotty McCreery, Chris Janson, Lauren Alaina and Trace Adkins, with more to be …

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Tyler Hubbard’s grateful for his supportive fans: “It’s inspired me, it’s motivated me”

ABC/Larry McCormack Tyler Hubbard will perform his latest #1 hit, “Dancin’ In The Country,” on the upcoming CMA Fest television special. With two chart-toppers notched in his solo career, Tyler’s grateful for the support he’s received from fans both at shows and in the online space. “It means a ton to me to have these songs connect the way they …

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Bailey Zimmerman plots surprise engagement for “Rock and A Hard Place” songwriter onstage

Jason Kempin/Getty Images for iHeartRadio Wedding bells are in the air for Bailey Zimmerman‘s “Rock and A Hard Place” songwriter Heath Warren, thanks in part to Bailey. While performing the song at Petco Park in San Diego, California, Bailey brought Heath onstage to propose to his girlfriend.  “@heathwarren2 GOT ENGAGED @petcopark [heart + crying emojis] CONGRATS YALL,” Bailey captioned …

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Eric Church talks new exhibit + reliving tour memories with his boys

Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Eric Church recently celebrated the opening of his new exhibit, Eric Church: Country Heart, Restless Soul, at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.  During a private reception, Eric spoke about one of the highlights of touring his new exhibit: reliving past tour memories …

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Step into Miranda’s Vegas residency crib

ABC/Connie Chornuk With an ongoing Las Vegas residency at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood, Miranda Lambert‘s making sure the venue is her new home away from home.  Miranda recently posted an Instagram Reel showing fans what her backstage space looks like.  “Welcome to my Crib: Velvet Rodeo Edition,” Miranda captions the video. Spotted in the clip are her stunning onstage outfits, shiny …

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Jason Aldean addresses Connecticut concert cancellation, cites dehydration and heat exhaustion

ABC/Larry McCormack After abruptly canceling his concert in Hartford, Connecticut, on Saturday, July 15, Jason Aldean is addressing what really happened. While a rep cited heat stroke as the reason, the singer’s clarifying that he doesn’t think it’s “quite that serious.” “Just want to let you know, thanks to everybody that’s called in checking. I’m doing fine. Just one …

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‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’ debuts at number one, sets multiple records

Beth Garrabrant To the surprise of no one, Taylor Swift‘s third album in her re-recording project, Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), has debuted on top of the Billboard chart with huge numbers. The album scored the biggest week of the three re-recorded albums Taylor’s released so far, selling 716,000 units. Red (Taylor’s Version) debuted with 605,000 …

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Nashville notes: Ryan Griffin’s ‘Phases’ + LANCO’s “Lasso”

Ryan Griffin has dropped his new EP, Phases. “I hope you connect with this project, no matter what phase of love you are in. Here’s to never giving up on finding something REAL!” Ryan shares. The five-track set includes his latest single, “Heart to Break.” LANCO has released a new jaunty shuffler, “Lasso.” It’s accompanied by a feel-good music video with all four members showing …

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