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Sam Hunt brings his “House Party” to ‘GMA,’ shares new album plans

ABC/Paula Lobo Sam Hunt took Good Morning America‘s 2023 Summer Concert Series stage on September 1 to perform his hits, and catch up on family life and new music. The country star performed “Body Like A Back Road,” “House Party” and his new single, “Outskirts.” While on the show, he also offered fans an update on his upcoming album — which he says isn’t due out anytime soon. “With …

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Luke Combs welcomes baby no. 2 with wife Nicole, “Welcome to the world”

John Shearer/Getty Images for CMA Country star Luke Combs and his wife Nicole are officially a family of four. The pair have joyfully welcomed their second baby boy, Beau Lee Combs, into the world on August 15, they announced in a joint Instagram post shared on August 31. Set to Cory Asbury‘s “These Are the Days,” the social media post shows a pacifier and …

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Jon Pardi’s all about recording memorable songs, even if he didn’t write them

ABC/Connie Chornuk Jon Pardi recently celebrated his sixth #1 single with “Your Heart Or Mine.” Speaking with the press recently, Jon recounted how the storyline in his crowd-favorite chart-toppers “Heartache Medication” and “Last Night Lonely” lead almost seamlessly into the romantic conundrum in his latest hit, “Your Heart Or Mine.” “‘Heartache Medication’ is getting over someone, moving on, having a good time and getting out and …

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Nashville notes: Dolly joins Pinterest + Luke Bryan’s Boldly Grown Peanuts

Dolly Parton has joined Pinterest. Check out her Pinterest page for an exclusive look at the design process of the back cover of her upcoming book, Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones. Fendt & Luke Bryan‘s Boldy Grown Peanuts are on sale now at store.lukebryan.com. They’re priced at $5 per can and available in three flavors, while supplies last. Fendt will donate $50,000 to the …

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Spend Christmas with Darryl Worley, Deana Carter, Lorrie Morgan + more in Nashville

Jason Davis/Getty Images for IEBA Going to be in Nashville for the festive season? Then be sure to stop by Gaylord Opryland for the Darryl Worley & Friends: Home For The Holidays dinner show. The event, which is part of Gaylord Opryland’s 40th annual A Country Christmas, will run from November 23 to December 25 and be headlined by Darryl. …

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Tyler Hubbard’s “most physical” job taught him important life lessons

ABC/Connie Chornuk With Labor Day weekend right around the corner, country star Tyler Hubbard is reflecting on the life lessons he picked up from “one of the worst jobs” he had early on. “I don’t know if it was the worst job, definitely the most physical, [but it] was probably pouring concrete,” says Tyler. “I did that for a year with …

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Jordan Davis is ready for a “Damn Good Time” on his headlining tour

ABC/Larry McCormack As Jordan Davis readies to kick off his Damn Good Time Tour, he’s hitting pause to reflect on his journey toward being a headliner and the surreality of it. ”This fall [headlining] tour is something that we’ve been, I mean, we’ve been planning it for a long time,” says Jordan. “It truly feels like two years …

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Old Dominion + NEEDTOBREATHE join for “Wasting Time”

ABC/Connie Chornuk Old Dominion has joined rock group NEEDTOBREATHE on their new song, “Wasting Time.” The jubilant track is Old Dominion’s first collaboration with NEEDTOBREATHE. “‘Wasting Time’ has all the elements that made me fall in love with NEEDTOBREATHE years and years ago,” says Old Dominion’s Matthew Ramsey. “They were always inspiring to me as a band, and getting to work with …

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Kelsea Ballerini to perform at the MTA VMAs

MTV Country superstar Kelsea Ballerini is set to perform at the 2023 MTV VMAs. Spending her 30th birthday on the famed MTV stage, Kelsea will present a world premiere performance of a song off the expanded version of her critically acclaimed EP, Rolling Up The Welcome Mat (For Good), which arrived earlier in August. The performance lineup also features a slew of multiple-genre hitmakers, …

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Baby #3’s on the way for Gabby Barrett

Jason Kempin/Getty Images Gabby Barrett and her husband Cade Foehner are expecting their third child. The surprise announcement arrived Wednesday, August 30, via Gabby’s Instagram. “SWIPE for a surprise,” the “I Hope” hitmaker captioned an Instagram carousel along with the hashtag #livingthedream.  In the first photo, Gabby and Cade are featured sitting on the stage as Cade kisses his wife on her cheek. The …

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