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Celebrate Hank’s 100th birthday in Nashville

Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Country Music Hall Of Fame & Museum The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is celebrating Hank Williams‘ 100th birthday with a special tribute concert.  Happening Thursday, September 21, the event will feature performances from Hank’s grandchildren Sam Williams, Holly Williams and Hilary Williams alongside Charlie McCoy, Suzy Bogguss, Rodney Crowell, Lyle Lovett, Chuck Mead, Wendy Moten and more.  For tickets to the star-studded …

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Step inside Brothers Osborne’s “Mojo Dojo” tour bus

ABC Brothers Osborne are introducing fans to their tour bus in a brand new video. Shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, the clip features John and TJ Osborne taking fans on a virtual tour of their “Mojo Dojo Casa House” bus, named after Ken’s house in the Barbie movie. “Welcome to our humble abode on the road,” John says in the opening. …

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Eric Church, Jelly Roll + Parker McCollum to headline We Fest 2024

ABC/Connie Chornuk The lineup for the 2024’s We Fest has been announced. Eric Church, Jelly Roll and Parker McCollum have been tapped as headliners for the three-day festival. Joining them as performers are Carly Pearce, Trace Adkins, Elle King, Koe Wetzel, Lonestar, Warren Zeiders, The Bellamy Brothers, Paul Cauthen, Lauren Watkins, Stephen Wilson Jr. and Tanner Adell. More artists are slated to join the bill soon.  We Fest will take place from …

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Carly Pearce joins NEEDTOBREATHE for new duet

ABC/Larry McCormack Carly Pearce experienced a full-circle moment recently. The country star, who’s been a longtime NEEDTOBREATHE fan, was enlisted by the rock group for their stirring new duet, “Fall On Me.” “Years ago I bought a ticket and went by myself to see @NEEDTOBREATHE live because I was such a fan,” Carly shares on X, formerly known as Twitter. “It is such an honor that they …

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George Strait + Chris Stapleton are in the studio together

Rick Diamond/Getty Images for ACM Could George Strait and Chris Stapleton be working on new music together? Quite possibly, yes. Grammy-winning producer Tony Brown recently posted a photo of him, George, Chris and several Nashville musicians together in Castle Recording Studios in Franklin, Tennessee.  “New Music from GEORGE STRAIT [CD emojis],” Tony captions his Facebook post. Earlier in September, famed guitarist Brent Mason also posted an Instagram …

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Kane Brown unveils 2024 In The Air Tour

ABC Kane Brown is set to hit the road in 2024 for his In The Air Tour. The newly announced 29-city trek kicks off March 28 in Charlottesville and will hit Houston, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Los Angeles and more before concluding in Arlington on September 14. Tyler Hubbard, Jon Pardi, Chris Young, Cole Swindell, Bailey Zimmerman, Parmalee, LOCASH and RaeLynn will open for Kane on select …

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Conner Smith shares how mom inspired him to pursue country music

Jason Kempin/Getty Image For many who are born in Nashville, being surrounded by country music is inevitable. But not only did Conner Smith grow up listening to the genre, he was introduced to the music industry at a young age by his veteran broadcaster mom, Jennifer Vickery Smith. “Growing up, my mom was a TV reporter on the local station. But she always loved country …

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Nashville notes: Luke Grimes’ EP + The Oak Ridge Boys’ Farewell Tour

Rising country artist and Yellowstone star Luke Grimes is set to release his debut EP, Pain Pills Or Pews, on October 20. The Dave Cobb-produced EP features six songs, including “Burn,” which drops Friday, September 22. Pain Pill Or Pews is available for presave now. The Oak Ridge Boys have announced their American Made: Farewell Tour. “We are doing a farewell tour because we owe it to our fans …

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas for Martina McBride

Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ABA Country icon Martina McBride is headed to a city near you this festive season. Martina has announced the return of her The Joy of Christmas Tour. The 13-date trek kicks off November 24 in Raleigh, North Carolina, and will wrap in Englewood, New Jersey, on December 17. “The Joy of Christmas tour is heading …

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Ashley McBryde’s a big fan of Ronnie Milsap + Karen Carpenter

ABC/Larry McCormack As Ashley McBryde celebrates her new album, The Devil I Know, she’s revisiting her childhood and sharing some of her music influences.  “When I was growing up, I loved listening to such a wide variety of music,” says Ashley. “One of my favorite vocalists is still Ronnie Milsap. I love Karen Carpenter, classic country and really musical soundtracks.” Her love for musical …

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