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Shania Twain salutes Taylor Swift, Adele and others who have inspired her on International Women’s Day

Republic Shania Twain celebrated International Women’s Day by saluting the artists who continue to inspire her. On the list are Taylor Swift, Adele and Kelly Clarkson. “Today and everyday women are leading change and making a difference like the absolute queens we are!” Shania wrote on Wednesday. “I wanted to highlight a few women who have inspired me and make me feel hopeful.” …

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“Slow Burn” your place with Kacey Musgraves’ new room spray

Francis Specker/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Kacey Musgraves has collaborated with Boy Smells to dream up a new room spray inspired by her song “Slow Burn.” Priced at $51.99, the new KM + Boy Smells Slow Burn Room Spray is described on her merch store as “glowing and dark,” “a little dank, a little crisp” and …

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Ashley McBryde, Zach Bryan, Hailey Whitters among 2023 Pilgrimage Festival performers

Courtesy of Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival The 2023 Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival’s star-studded lineup has been announced. Held on September 23 and September 24 at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin, Tennessee, this year’s event will feature performances from Ashley McBryde, Zach Bryan, Hailey Whitters, Ian Munsick, Charlie Worsham, The War and Treaty, Lucas Grimes, Boy Named Banjo, Margo Price, Yola and many more. The …

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Michael Ray, Jelly Roll, Elle King and others will perform at the 2023 Key West Songwriters Festival

BMI The lineup for the 2023 Key West Songwriters Festival has been announced.  Organized by BMI, Rams Head Presents and The Florida Keys Tourist Development Council, the annual event will take place from May 3 to May 7. Singers and songwriters who are part of this year’s lineup include Michael Ray, Jelly Roll, Mitchell Tenpenny, Elle King, The Love Junkies (Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna and Liz Rose), Luke Laird, Rivers …

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Maren Morris, Brothers Osborne, Jason Isbell, Sheryl Crow to play “Love Rising” LGBTQIA+ benefit in Nashville

Live Nation Some of country and Americana’s biggest acts are coming together for “Love Rising,” a special benefit concert supporting various LGBTQIA+ organizations. Presented by Live Nation, the event will take place on March 20 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Artists slated to perform include Maren Morris, Brothers Osborne, Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires, Sheryl Crow, Yola, Hayley Williams and Joy Oladokun.  This announcement arrives in the wake …

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Lainey Wilson steps out in front as 2023 CMT Awards noms revealed

CMT Four-time nominee Lainey Wilson leads the contenders for the 2023 CMT Music Awards, which will be handed out next month at Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Cody Johnson, Jelly Roll and host Kane Brown follow close behind with three apiece. Kelsea Ballerini will co-host the Sunday, April 28, show, set to air live at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. Once again, CMT’s winningest …

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Is Lainey Wilson “borderline psycho?” No, she’s just got a “Heart Like a Truck”

ABC If you talk to Lainey Wilson, you’ll likely realize that “Heart Like a Truck” is a lot more than just her latest hit. It reflects the steely determination that kept the CMA Female Vocalist of the Year going when it looked like she’d never make it.  “There’s definitely been times where I probably should have …

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Nashville notes: Dustin Lynch’s “Stars Like Confetti” on Today + Maddie & Tae’s triple-Platinum surprise

Dustin Lynch lit up NBC’s Today stage with a spirited performance of his single “Stars Like Confetti.” If you missed it, watch it here. Maddie & Tae were surprised at the Grand Ole Opry with a plaque for their RIAA-certified triple-Platinum hit song, “Die From A Broken Heart.” The song hit No. 1 on the country charts in 2020. Mary Chapin Carpenter has …

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Brantley Gilbert invites you on a Tennessee trail ride with him

The Valory Music Co. Country rocker Brantley Gilbert has announced details for his 2023 album release party and trail ride, powered by Polaris, at Brimstone Recreation in Huntsville, Tennessee. The April 22 event will kick off with group trail rides led by Brantley, before an up-close-and-personal performance by the singer and his frequent co-writers, including Bobby Pinson, Taylor Phillips, Josh Phillips, Will Weatherly, Jake Mitchell, Cole Taylor and George …

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Morgan Wallen’s “Thought You Should Know” reigns at #1 for third week

ABC Global country superstar Morgan Wallen sits at #1 on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart for three weeks in a row with his hit single, “Thought You Should Know.” This is Morgan’s eighth career #1 single, following “You Proof,” which previously sat at #1 for 10 weeks in total. “Thought You Should Know” is the latest single off Morgan’s …

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