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ACM Awards Week will include a free two-day music festival

Courtesy of The Academy of Country Music The Academy of Country Music has announced the event lineup for its ACM Awards Week, which spans three days: Tuesday, May 9, to Thursday, May 11. The week will kick off with ACM Country Kickoff at The Star, a free two-day music and entertainment festival that is open to the public. Happening …

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Hardy always knew Lainey Wilson would shine on “wait in the truck”

ABC With “wait in the truck” headed to the top of the country charts, Hardy is sharing with ABC Audio the moment he invited Lainey Wilson on the song. That moment, as he recalls, happened swiftly and spontaneously. “It was almost instant. I mean, once we cut the song, I remember I was sitting in the studio with Joey Moi, my producer, and Seth England, my manager, and …

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Nashville notes: Opry’s ‘Salute the Troops’ lineup + Mickey Guyton on Disney

The Grand Ole Opry’s star-studded Salute the Troops returns on May 23. The performance lineup includes The Oak Ridge Boys, John Conlee, Locash, The War and Treaty and Jason Crabb. For more information and to get tickets, visit opry.com. Lukas Nelson and Lainey Wilson have dropped the music video for their rollicking new song, “More Than Friends.” Mickey Guyton shared on Twitter that she’s reprising her role as Wanda Warbler on the next episode …

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Enjoy some of Miranda Lambert’s cornbread muffins

ABC Ahead of her upcoming cookbook, Y’all Eat Yet?, Miranda Lambert is sharing with People a peek at her delectable Cornbread Muffins With Sausage & Cheddar recipe. “Living on the road for 20 years, I really appreciate home cooking — especially straight-up comfort food. You don’t get to enjoy it that much when you travel for a living,” Miranda tells People. “When I’m …

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Celebrate Record Store Day 2023 with a new Dolly Parton vinyl

Legacy/SMG If you’re a fan of vinyl records and Dolly Parton, you’re in for a treat. To celebrate Record Store Day 2023, Legacy/SMG will release a new Dolly LP titled Dolly Parton – The Monument Singles Collection 1964-1968. The 18-track collection features remastered versions of Dolly’s singles from her early years at Monument Records. Only 5,500 LPs will be available …

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CMA Fest adds Dierks Bentley to its Artist of the Day lineup

ABC Newly announced Artist of the Day Dierks Bentley will take the CMA Close Up Stage on Thursday, June 8, as part of CMA Fest’s 50th anniversary. “Only 49 days until #CMAfest, thanks for making me your artist of the day @cma!” Dierks shares on Instagram. “I can’t wait to play Nissan Stadium again, and I’m excited to announce that you can catch me …

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Shania Twain announces new ‘Queen Of Me: Royal Edition’

Republic Records Shania Twain is set to drop an expanded version of her latest album, Queen Of Me, on Friday, April 28. Titled Queen Of Me: Royal Edition, the collection will include several new tracks, as well as a feature “that happened serendipitously.” Sharing the news on Twitter, Shania wrote, “You’ve embraced the new album in exactly the way it …

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Brad Paisley to headline Nashville’s Fourth of July concert

Courtesy of Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp Country superstar Brad Paisley will headline the annual Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th concert in Nashville. Presented by Dr Pepper, the event will be held in the heart of downtown Nashville and feature performances by Brad alongside The War And Treaty, country newcomer Tiera Kennedy and singer/songwriter Langhorne Slim on the Jack Daniel’s Broadway Stage. Tiera …

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Will Tyler Hubbard be “Dancin'” with Keith Urban?

Nathan Congleton/NBC Tyler Hubbard and Keith Urban might be dropping a collaboration soon. Tyler recently posted a clip on Instagram of a stomping duet version of his fast-rising single, “Dancin’ in the Country.” While no mention of Keith was made, the “Somebody Like You” singer commented on the post with a wide-open eyes emoji and reshared Tyler’s post on his Instagram Story.  What do you …

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Justin Moore recalls the first impression he had of Priscilla Block

The Valory Music Co. As a touring artist and father of four, Justin Moore admits he doesn’t have time to keep up with new artists. For a period of time, that even included his “You, Me, And Whiskey” duet partner, Priscilla Block. “I’m terrible. I’m like the old fuddy-duddy that has no idea,” Justin tells ABC Audio. “It’s no disrespect to …

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