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Nashville notes: Patty Loveless’ new exhibit + Conner Smith’s live track

The career of 2023 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Patty Loveless will take the spotlight in a new exhibit, Patty Loveless: No Trouble with the Truth. Set to open on August 23, it’ll feature various items from Patty’s career, including instruments, a monogrammed USO jacket, stage outfits and manuscripts. For more information, visit countrymusichalloffame.org. Conner Smith has announced that he’s dropping a live version …

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Check out Paula Deen’s Red, White and Blue bundle

John Parra/Getty Images for Food Network SoBe Wine & Food Festival Getting ready to whip up a meal for family and friends this Fourth of July? Then be sure to check out Paula Deen‘s new Red, White and Blue Kitchen Care Package. The four-item bundle includes a white berry size colander, Time to Eat spatula, red crocheted pot holder and navy blue crocheted …

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Miranda’s MuttNation Foundation and Tractor Supply Company donate to 52 animal shelters

Charles Sykes/Bravo Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation and Tractor Supply Company have joined forces for the third year to donate over $250,000 to 52 animal shelters across the country. Additionally, through MuttNation’s Mutts Across America program, one outstanding shelter or foster-based rescue in every state is presented with a surprise $5,000 grant. “Finding deserving shelters and rescue groups across the country is easy. It’s narrowing …

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Stream Michael Ray’s EP release party on Friday

Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville Missed Michael Ray‘s Dive Bars & Broken Hearts EP release party in Nashville? Fret not, he’s got you covered. The entire release party will stream on YouTube on Friday, June 30, at 10 a.m. CT.  “This whole event is my full band, my live band playing every song on the Dive Bars & Broken Hearts record,” Michael shares …

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Darius Rucker’s next stop: The Hollywood Walk of Fame

Jason Kempin/Getty Images Darius Rucker will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Earlier this week, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced the Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2024. The new selections in the Recording category are Darius, Gwen Stefani, Toni Braxton, Def Leppard and Andre “Dr. Dre” Young, among others. “The Selection Committee which is made up of fellow Walk of Famers, carefully …

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Morgan Wallen + Luke Combs lead Billboard’s Hot 100 chart

For the first time in 42 years, two country songs are helming the top spots on Billboard‘s all-genre Hot 100 chart. Morgan Wallen‘s “Last Night” reigns at #1 for its 12th week, while Luke Combs‘ cover of Tracy Chapman‘s “Fast Car” rises from #3 to #2.  According to Billboard, the last time country songs took the top two spots on its Hot 100 chart was on the chart …

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Lauren Alaina to debut a new song on ‘The Bachelorette’

Jason Davis/Getty Images for SiriusXM Fresh off the release of her Unlocked EP, Lauren Alaina is set to perform on an upcoming episode of ABC’s The Bachelorette. The episode will feature a special one-on-one date as Lauren delivers a brand new, unreleased song for the newest bachelorette, Charity Lawson. Unlocked arrived earlier in June and includes “Thicc As Thieves,” a fun and sassy duet with Lainey Wilson. Catch Lauren on The Bachelorette Monday, …

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Gabby Barrett talks second album, shares what fans can expect

Terry Wyatt/Getty Images Anxiously waiting for Gabby Barrett‘s sophomore album? Well, good news: It’s likely to drop later this year. Sharing an update with ABC Audio, Gabby says she’s been working hard on her second album, “even through maternity leave.” “I am co-producing this album with Ross Copperman. The date? I don’t have a specific date, but I have a timeline. Hopefully, early fall …

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Nashville notes: Chris Stapleton’s summer merch + Billy Currington’s new music

Chris Stapleton has dropped new summer merch, which includes a tie-dye T-shirt, water bottle, sunglass strap and tank top, among other things. Shop it now at Chris’ merch store. To celebrate their new Memory Lane EP, Old Dominion has released brand new Memory Lane merch items. Shop the collection now at Old Dominion’s merch store. Billy Currington might be rolling out new tunes soon. “You guys may …

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Soak in the summer fun at Nashville’s Gaylord Opryland

Getty Images Need help planning the perfect family-friendly trip this summer? Fret not, Gaylord Opryland’s got you covered. The resort has officially kicked off the summer season with numerous activities for you and your family. This includes enjoying some water fun at Soundwaves (Nashville’s only resort indoor-outdoor water park), embarking on the Adventure Kids Hidden Treasure Hide & Sea-k Scavenger …

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