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Luke Bryan says Peyton Manning is the “perfect person” to cohost the CMA Awards

ABC/Connie Chornuk Luke Bryan couldn’t be more excited to co-host the CMA Awards with Peyton Manning.  Luke made his CMA hosting debut last year, describing the experience as “truly a blast.” So when producers approached him about hosting again, this time with quarterback legend Peyton by his side, it was an offer the singer couldn’t refuse.  Luke …

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Nashville notes: CMA Awards, Darius Rucker & more

The nominees for the 2022 CMA Awards will be announced tomorrow morning at 8 a.m. ET on the CMA’s website.  Craig Morgan sat down with Good Morning America recently to discuss his upcoming memoir, God, Family, Country, set for release on September 27.  The full music schedule has been released for Darius Rucker‘s first annual Riverfront Revival. Darius, Jimmie Allen and Brothers Osborne are among the …

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Justin Moore is at #1 “With a Woman You Love”

Big Machine Records Justin Moore is back on top of the charts. The Arkansas native is at #1 on country radio this week with his latest single, “With a Woman You Love.” This marks the singer’s 11th #1 hit, preceded by: “We Didn’t Have Much,” “Why We Drink,” “The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home,” “Somebody Else …

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“Now the work begins”: Jimmie Allen looks ahead to Carrie Underwood’s Denim & Rhinestones Tour

ABC/Eric McCandless Jimmie Allen is preparing for his opening slot on Carrie Underwood‘s Denim & Rhinestones Tour.  After wrapping up months of his own headlining tour dates, the country singer is taking a moment to reflect on life on the road and what he’s learned thus far.  “As this part of my journey comes to and end, …

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Gabby Barrett shares photos from all-blue baby shower

ABC/Eric McCandless Gabby Barrett’s family threw a gift-filled shower for her and her baby boy.  The “I Hope” singer recently ventured back to her home state of Pennsylvania for the event, which according to Instagram Stories, featured a table filled with presents and decor including a teddy bear with balloons tied around its arm and a stack of blocks …

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“So excited”: Kane Brown teases duet with wife Katelyn

ABC/Connie Chornuk Kane Brown is giving fans a preview of the duet with his wife, Katelyn.  The superstar took to Instagram to share a snippet of the highly anticipated duet, “Thank God,” that finds the husband and wife singing together for the first time. The song features a soft, pop-country melody as Kane and Katelyn’s voices unite …

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The show must go on: Luke Combs refunds fans’ tickets after not being able to sing

ABC/Connie Chornuk Luke Combs lost his voice during a recent concert, but that didn’t stop him from keeping the show going.    During his second night headlining Maine Savings Ampitheater in Maine this weekend, the superstar stopped mid-show to tell the audience that he knew he wasn’t going to be able to sing “as good as I …

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Cole Swindell’s “She Had Me at Heads Carolina” was originally supposed to be a duet with Thomas Rhett

ABC/Connie Chornuk Cole Swindell’s hit song “She Had Me at Heads Carolina” is a throwback to ‘90s country and a love letter to Jo Dee Messina’s original “Heads Carolina, Tails California.” But the original concept for the song was even bigger. It was supposed to be a duet with Thomas Rhett, who is a co-writer …

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Which job is harder — being in a NASCAR pit crew or a college football team? Chase Rice weighs in

Mat Hayward/Getty Images Chase Rice held quite a few interesting jobs before becoming a country star, including lots of high-profile gigs, like being on reality TV. But when it comes down to the toughest jobs he’s ever worked, Chase says that nothing compares to being a college football athlete — not even working on a NASCAR …

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Nashville notes: Kelsea Ballerini’s new song, Kristian Bush’s new album + more

Kelsea Ballerini’s new song, “What I Have,” is out now. Kristian Bush has announced the newest installment of his 52 album series. The new chapter, called New Blue, will be out September 30. Brandi Carlile just announced the release of her deluxe album, In the Canyon Haze, which is due out September 28. To celebrate, …

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