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Jimmie Allen sued by second woman for sexual assault, recording sex video

ABC/Michael Le Brecht II The sexual assault accusations continue for Jimmie Allen as a second woman, identified as Jane Doe 2, has come forward with assault claims.  A new lawsuit was filed on Friday, June 9, in Tennessee federal court, accusing Allen of sexual assault and secretly recording their sexual encounter. This arrives a month after news of Allen’s alleged rape and …

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Nashville notes: Chase Matthew’s ‘Come Get Your Memory’ + Brooke Eden’s ‘Outlaw Love’ EP

New Warner Music Nashville artist Chase Matthew has released his sophomore album, Come Get Your Memory. The 25-song record includes Chase’s chest-thumping single, “Love You Again.” Brooke Eden‘s new EP, Outlaw Love, has arrived. The autobiographical four-track set was co-written by Brooke and includes the empowering title track. Colbie Caillat is set to release her debut solo country album, Along the Way, on September 22. The 13-track …

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Here’s your final chance to visit Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival

NBC Haven’t stopped by Dollywood for their Flower & Food Festival yet? Then be sure to do so soon before its final day on Sunday, June 11. The springtime festival offers a stunning array of seasonal blossoms, scrumptious treats, massive mosaicultures, aerial performances and more. Visitors will also get the opportunity to take pictures under Dollywood’s signature Umbrella Sky. For …

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Parker McCollum lines up winter tour dates

ABC Parker McCollum‘s closing out 2023 with five headlining shows in December. The multiple-city trek includes stops in Las Vegas, Nevada; San Antonio, Texas; Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Fort Worth, Texas. Corey Kenty, Catie Offerman and Chancey Williams will open on select dates. Tickets for these newly announced dates go on sale Friday, June 16, at 10 a.m. local time. To purchase …

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Lauren Alaina’s ‘Unlocked’ features a playful duet with Lainey Wilson

Courtesy of Big Loud Records The wait for new Lauren Alaina music is finally over. Lauren’s brand new EP, Unlocked, has arrived. The six-song set includes the previously released “A Walk In The Bar” and “Hangovers,” as well as a sprightly and cheeky duet with Lainey Wilson (“Thicc As Thieves”). “I’m so proud to have Unlocked out in the world today,” shares Lauren. “Five years ago, I don’t know that …

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Gabby introduces next album with “Glory Days”

Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville Gabby Barrett has dropped her new single, “Glory Days.” Penned by Gabby, Emily Weisband, James McNair and Seth Mosley, the soaring track captures Gabby’s immense gratitude for all she has in her life. “This is as good as it gets, I don’t know what I would change/ I love this life that we live, I love …

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Preview Carrie’s ‘Denim & Rhinestones (Deluxe Edition)’ with “Take Me Out”

Courtesy of Capitol Records Nashville Carrie Underwood‘s set to release a deluxe version of her ninth studio album, Denim & Rhinestones, on September 22.  The expanded record adds six new songs, including Carrie’s latest single, “Out of That Truck,” and a brand new track, “Take Me Out,” which dropped Friday, June 9.  Denim & Rhinestones arrived in June 2022 and spawned the singles “Ghost Story” and “Hate My …

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Dierks, Lainey & Elle laugh backstage, while Darius surprises during CMA Fest 2023

CMA/ABC The 50th anniversary of CMA Fest kicked off Thursday night at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium, with performances from Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Jordan Davis, Tyler Hubbard, Carly Pearce, Jo Dee Messina and more. Dierks Bentley was also busy working, since he’s hosting this year’s ABC special with Lainey Wilson and Elle King.  “I feel really lucky to be hosting with both of ’em…” he told …

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Nashville notes: Adam Doleac’s “Biggest Fan” + Marty Stuart surprises Jake Worthington

Adam Doleac has released a heartwarming love song, “Biggest Fan.” The track is “a love letter to my wife,” shares Adam. “She’s always telling me she’s MY biggest fan.. Well, this song is me making sure she knows I am hers too – even if she’s not the one on a stage every night.” Marty Stuart surprised newcomer Jake Worthington with an invitation to his Grand Ole …

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Learn to play the mandolin at the Country Music Hall of Fame

Has playing the mandolin been on your bucket list? Well, here’s your chance. Musician Kristen Bearfield is hosting a mandolin workshop at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum during CMA Fest on Saturday, June 10. The singer/songwriter and instrumentalist, who has performed at the Grand Ole Opry and with Jimmy Fortune, will teach participants the basics of mandolin …

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