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“Fast Car” has always been a “huge part” of Luke Combs’ life

ABC Global country superstar Luke Combs now has his own hit with a cover version of Tracy Chapman‘s 1988 top 10 single, “Fast Car.” The song is one Luke says he’s loved ever since he first heard it when he was 5. “That song’s just been a huge part of my life for a really long time. It’s one of …

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Nashville notes: Ryan Griffin’s big news + Kip Moore’s “One Heartbeat”

Ryan Griffin has unveiled the title and cover art of his new EP, Phases. The forthcoming set will include several previously released tracks, including his latest single, “Heart to Break,” as well as two unreleased songs. Phases is available for presave now. Kip Moore‘s dropped a live performance video of “One Heartbeat” with Jillian Jacqueline. The clip was recorded during their recent tour stop in Newcastle.  Miranda Lambert shared a clip of her and Leon Bridges performing …

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Celebrate summer with family + friends at Dollywood

NBC Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration is returning Saturday, June 17. The annual event will feature the family-favorite Gazillion Bubble Show, a drone and fireworks show under the summer skies, a dance party under the Wildwood Grove tree, and a vibrant display of summer colors throughout the park. Additionally, visitors will get the chance to ride on the newly launched Big …

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Russell Dickerson teases new “summer jam”

ABC Russell Dickerson might be rolling out your next summer anthem soon. The “Yours” hitmaker posted a video on Instagram recently with a clip of the as-yet-untitled song and captioned it, “Only here for the summer……….. [waves + eyes emojis],” accompanied by #summer, #beach #newmusic and #summerjam. The vibrant and summery clip also featured an aerial view of a pool, palm trees …

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Jordan Davis drops emotional “Next Thing You Know” video

Courtesy of MCA Nashville Jordan Davis has dropped the music video for his fast-rising single, “Next Thing You Know.” The touching slice-of-life video chronicles the various life chapters Jordan sings about in his song: Falling in love, dating, marriage, pregnancy, parenthood, sending kids off to college, retirement and being grandparents. “Next Thing You Know,” which Jordan penned with Josh Osborne, Greylan …

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It’s baby #3 for LOCASH’s Preston Brust

Ethan Miller/Getty Images LOCASH‘s Preston Brust and wife Kristen have welcomed their third child, Lion Lockheart Brust. The baby girl was born Friday, June 9, in Nashville and weighed in at 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and measured 20 inches long. She’s now the youngest sibling to 4-year-old Legend Wilde and 7-year-old Love Lily. “She’s our little tiebreaker!! The girls outnumber the boys in this …

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Corey Kent’s a big fan of dad jokes

Omar Vega/Getty Images There are “three tiers” to dad jokes, according to country singer, father of three and avid dad-jokes fan Corey Kent. “Tier one usually starts when you have your first kid. Some people are advanced and start at tier one even before they have kids, but it’s very rare,” explains Corey. “Tier one, you repeat the …

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Eric Church’s rolling out a new documentary

Jason Kempin/Getty Images Eric Church has announced his new documentary, Caught In The Act: A Film. The project celebrates the 10-year anniversary of Eric’s momentous live album, Caught In The Act.  Arriving on June 23, the documentary will chronicle the process of making Eric’s live album and offer fans a behind-the-scenes look at his two-night concert at Chattanooga’s Tivoli Theatre. Special commentary …

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Luke Bryan’s changing up his set list, but playing the hits remains a priority

ABC/Eric McCandless Luke Bryan‘s gearing up for his highly anticipated 36-city Country On Tour. The trek, which kicks off June 15 in Syracuse, New York, will feature fresh changes in Luke’s set list that may surprise longtime fans. “Obviously, I tour pretty much every year. You always want to come out with new looks. I mean, I’m …

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Nashville notes: Ingrid’s tour plans + Lee’s new merch

Ingrid Andress has announced that she’s opening for Orville Peck this summer. To view the tour dates and for tickets, visit ingridandress.com. Lee Brice has unveiled new merchandise, which includes “Drinking Class” and “I Drive Your Truck” T-shirts. Shop the collection at Lee’s merch store now. Ben Burgess‘ new song, “The Willie,” is out now. The breakup number was solely written by Ben. Copyright © 2023, ABC Audio. …

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