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Blake Shelton lives just down ‘The Road’ from his new collaborator, Taylor Sheridan

Disney/Larry McCormack Though Blake Shelton‘s days on The Voice are over, he’s now busy working on a musical reality show of his own with Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan. As you might expect, the two cowboys are kindred spirits. “We’ve had a few meetings now and we’ve got a lot in common,” Blake tells ABC Audio. …

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Nashville notes: Trace Adkins’ new track + Charles Wesley Godwin’s new ‘Town’

Charles Wesley Godwin‘s new EP, Lonely Mountain Town, features collaborations with ERNEST and Scott Avett. Later this year he heads out with the Avett Brothers, after opening Luke Combs‘ stadium shows in 2024. Trace Adkins is set to perform his new track, “What Color’s Your Wild,” on NBC’s Today show Wednesday, March 5, before the song’s …

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Brian Kelley’s live on the beach in new concert film + album

Big Machine Records Brian Kelley‘s bringing a piece of the Florida Gulf Coast straight to you with his new Surf Post Sessions Live album and concert film.  Recorded over two nights in July 2024, the Florida Georgia Line hitmaker laid down 10 of his solo tracks, including his covers of “Burnin’ It Down” and “You Make …

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Post Malone adding Travelin’ Tailgate feature to his upcoming stadium tour

Courtesy Post Malone Post Malone is giving fans something to do in the parking lot before his Big A** Stadium Tour dates this year. In select cities, Posty is offering the Travelin’ Tailgate, a party featuring a DJ, live music from local bands, food, Bud Light, merch, carnival games and photo ops. And if you ever wanted …

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Reba’s ready to play ‘Nashville’s first rodeo’

2024 NBCUniversal Media, LLC Nashville’s known more for musical cowboys than rodeo cowboys, but that could all begin to change this spring, with what’s being billed as “Nashville’s first rodeo.” The Music City Rodeo will take over Bridgestone Arena for three nights starting May 29. The festivities begin with a PRCA Prorodeo each night, followed …

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Dolly Parton and Carl Dean’s best quotes about their decadeslong love story

Jason Kempin/Getty Images Dolly Parton and Carl Dean‘s love story is one for the ages. The pair were married for nearly six decades, tying the knot in 1966. In a statement Monday, Parton announced that Dean died March 3 at the age of 82. Throughout the years, Dolly has often sung the praises of her …

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Jelly Roll wants a ‘lifelong’ contract on ‘American Idol’

Disney/Stewart Cook Jelly Roll is thrilled that he’ll be American Idol‘s first “artist-in-residence” when the show returns for its new season March 9 on ABC. But if he has his way, he’ll be the first — and the last. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Jelly said, “What I want to do is get a permanent artist-in-residency …

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Jordan Davis & Jelly Roll have dueling number ones

Disney/Larry McCormack This week, Jordan Davis locks in the eighth #1 of his career, as “I Ain’t Sayin’” tops the Mediabase chart. “I never would have dreamed of 8 number 1 singles, but y’all made it happen… I’m forever grateful,” the Louisiana native says in an industry ad accompanied by a special video message.   …

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Scotty McCreery’s son, Avery, is already emulating his daddy

Disney/Eric McCandless Scotty McCreery‘s son, Avery, turned 2 last October, and it sounds like he’s well on his way to following in his dad’s footsteps. “He’s loving Disney movies,” Scotty tells ABC Audio, “but he’s loving the soundtracks more than anything. Like he just wants to sing them.” “So like, Lion King is the movie this …

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Dolly Parton’s husband Carl Dean dies at 82

ABC News Dolly Parton‘s husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, has died. He was 82. A note was shared on Parton’s social media about the news on Monday. “Carl Dean, husband of Dolly Parton, passed away March 3rd in Nashville at the age of 82,” the statement said. “He will be laid to rest …

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