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Brantley Gilbert + Jelly Roll celebrate new achievement

Courtesy of The Valory Music Co. Brantley Gilbert and Jelly Roll‘s collab, “Son of the Dirty South,” has been certified Gold by the RIAA. Brantley shared the news alongside a single cover picture celebrating their latest accomplishment.  “Gassed up and GOLD baby… Son of the Dirty South is the track that keeps on giving y’all… So excited to share it’s officially …

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Chayce Beckham surprised with RIAA Platinum plaque during Opry debut

ABC October 18 was a special day for rising country artist and American Idol alum Chayce Beckham. Not only did he make his long-awaited Grand Ole Opry debut, but he was surprised with a plaque for his RIAA-certified single, “23.” The news was shared on the Opry’s Instagram. “Chayce Beckham’s debut single was certified platinum, and presented with it just …

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Kenny Chesney has something up his sleeves

CBS Kenny Chesney recently posted a cryptic Instagram Reel, leaving fans wondering what exciting news he’s teasing. The caption-less clip features two wooden chairs on the beachside overlooking a sunset as the waves crash ashore.  It opens with Kenny and Uncle Kracker‘s “When the Sun Goes Down” before switching frames to Zac Brown Band‘s “Toes,” Megan Moroney’s “I’m Not Pretty” and concluding with Uncle Kracker’s “Smile.” Could Kenny …

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‘Billboard’ Music Awards moving online for 2023

Courtesy DCP After years of airing on broadcast TV, the Billboard Music Awards are moving online for 2023. On November 19, the awards show will release performances and award winners across the BBMA and Billboard social channels as well as on BBMAs.watch, which isn’t live yet. According to Dick Clark Productions, which produces the event, the performances and award presentations …

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Dustin Lynch recounts finding out Thomas Rhett wrote “Stars Like Confetti”

Courtesy of BBR Music Group With “Stars Like Confetti” ascending to the pinnacle of the country charts, Dustin Lynch is sharing how he first chanced upon the track.  “‘Stars Like Confetti” was a very well-fleshed-out demo that [producer] Zach [Crowell] sent me. And the first time I heard that song, I was on the boat and he sent it to me, …

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Nashville notes: Jason Aldean’s giveaway + Restless Road’s album release party

To celebrate the release of his upcoming album, Highway Desperado, Jason Aldean is giving away a signed poster and jersey to some lucky fans. You can sneak a peek at the items on X, formerly known as Twitter, and enter to win at tunespeak.com. Restless Road is set to drop their debut album, Last Rodeo, on Friday, October 20. If you’re in Nashville, you …

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Dolly’s ‘Behind The Seams: My Life in Rhinestones’ has arrived

Katherine Bomboy/NBC Dolly Parton has released her brand new book, Behind The Seams: My Life in Rhinestones. The book showcases Dolly’s various outfits from the span of her multi-decade career and features behind-the-scenes stories from Dolly on how her unique and universally beloved fashion style came to be. “I am happy, proud, and excited to present my book Behind the Seams to the …

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Carly Pearce + Lucy Hale get startled by a bee while filming

ABC It’s not every day a bee makes a cameo in one of your video shoots. Carly Pearce recently shared an off-camera clip of a bee popping up out of nowhere while she was filming a behind-the-scenes video with actress Lucy Hale. Lucy starred in the music video for Carly’s single, “We Don’t Fight Anymore.” In the BTS clip, both stars …

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A new Dylan Scott collab is coming soon

Jason Kempin/Getty Images Country music’s getting a Dylan-squared collaboration soon. Hitmaker Dylan Scott and newcomer Dylan Marlowe are set to release a new song, “Boys Back Home,” Friday, October 27. The announcement arrived via an Instagram collaborative post from Scott and Marlowe on October 17. “SURPRISE ‘Boys Back Home’ NEXT FRIDAY WITH MY BOY @dylanscottcountry,” Marlowe shared alongside a reveal of the fiery …

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Carrie Underwood has a few favorite George Strait songs

ABC Ask Carrie Underwood to name you her favorite George Strait song and she’d be in a pickle. “I don’t think I can pick out a favorite George Strait song. He’s one of those artists that I feel like I’ve been listening to for my entire life who’s just always been around,” says Carrie. “But a few favorites – …

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