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Nashville notes: Kelsea’s EP on vinyl + Lindsay’s “Sweet Spot” video

Kelsea Ballerini‘s latest EP, Rolling Up the Welcome Mat, is now on vinyl, and available in picture disc and clear smoke colors. Grab yours at Kelsea’s merch store. Lindsay Ell has unveiled the music video for her uplifting new song, “Sweet Spot.” Watch it now on CMT. David Nail‘s dropped a personal music video for his tender love song, “Best of Me.” The video …

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Dollywood’s Big Bear Mountain is now open

Miller Mobley/NBC It’s time to plan a trip to Dollywood. The theme park’s longest roller-coaster, Big Bear Mountain, has officially opened. Located at Wildwood Grove in Dollywood, the new attraction spans 3,990 feet with a whopping 66-foot peak track elevation and a maximum speed of 48 mph. View photos of Big Bear Mountain and watch a thrilling front-seat …

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Blake is thrilled Reba’s joining ‘The Voice’: There’s “no one better”

NBC Blake Shelton is thrilled that country queen Reba McEntire is joining The Voice as its newest coach. “[There’s] no one better than Reba, honestly,” Blake told ET in an interview. “To be honest, and I don’t mean this as a dig to anybody, I’m shocked that they got her. I mean, Reba is an icon.” “Getting her to even be a mentor on the …

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Morgan Evans unveils summer tour dates

ABC Morgan Evans has announced the first leg of his stateside Life Upside Down Tour this summer. The first show kicks off in Rogers, Minnesota, on June 16, with stops in states such as New Jersey and Delaware on later dates. Morgan’s headlining trek is named after his latest EP, Life Upside Down, which features the pensive single “Over For You.” …

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Sam Hunt’s “Women in My Life” offers a peek into his upbringing

Courtesy of MCA Nashville Sam Hunt‘s autobiographical new song, “Women in My Life,” is a tender tribute to the women who’ve shaped him. “Some are here, some are gone/ Some were mine all summer long/ Solid as a rock, rolling like a stone/ In and out my door,” Sam sings on the track, which he co-wrote with Zach Crowell, Ashley Gorley and Josh Osborne. “So …

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Carly’s ’29: Written In Stone (Live From Music City)’ is coming to CMT

Courtesy of Big Machine Records CMT has announced that it will exclusively premiere Carly Pearce – 29: Written In Stone (Live From Music City). Airing on Saturday, May 20, the one-hour concert special will feature Carly performing nine songs from her critically acclaimed album, 29. Special guests Lee Brice, Ashey McBryde and Jenee Fleenor will join Carly on stage for duets, as well. Additionally, throughout May, Carly Pearce – 29: …

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Morgan Wade unveils title, cover of sophomore album

Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville Morgan Wade‘s sophomore album, Psychopath, is arriving on August 25. The 13-track set was penned by Morgan alongside hit songwriters and her longtime producer, Sadler Vaden. “Regardless of what people say about Psychopath, I’m proud because I feel like it showcases where I’m at with my sophomore album,” Morgan says of her upcoming record. …

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Jelly Roll cried after watching a teaser of his documentary

Courtesy of ABC News Studios “No stone will be left unturned in my life,” Jelly Roll says of his upcoming ABC News Studios-presented documentary, Jelly Roll: Save Me. Set to premiere on Hulu on May 30, the documentary will chronicle the Nashville native’s life from his early years battling addiction and mental health struggles to adulthood and achieving music superstar status. “I mean, we got gritty, we got in …

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Together again: Luke Bryan & Peyton Manning are back to host the CMA Awards

ABC Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning will return as hosts of the CMA Awards in 2023, making it the second year in a row the country superstar and the football great have teamed up for Country Music’s Biggest Night. Luke led the show solo in 2021; last year’s viewership rose to a three-year high. Luke and Peyton follow in …

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Nashville notes: Larry Fleet to the Ryman + George Birge’s debut album

Larry Fleet is headlining at the Ryman Auditorium on September 22. “Every time I’ve been fortunate enough to play music in that room, it’s been a holy experience,” says the singer. For more information and to grab tickets, visit axs.com. George Birge‘s long-awaited debut album, George Birge: Mind On You, has arrived. “Y’all can’t imagine what a wild ride it’s …

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