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Carly Pearce, Kane Brown + Walker Hayes among the honorees at 2022 CMT Artists of the Year

Courtesy of CMT Carly Pearce, Kane Brown and Walker Hayes are three of the stars who will be honored at the 2022 CMT Artists of the Year ceremony, an annual event tributing those artists who dominated the country music industry over the course of the last year. Luke Combs is another of the evening’s honorees, …

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As Luke Combs scores another #1 hit, he’s “real thankful” for his team behind-the-scenes

ABC/Connie Chornuk As Luke Combs‘ career continues to skyrocket, he’s intentional about keeping trustworthy people around him, especially the songwriters he’s been working with since the start of his career.  Since moving to Nashville in 2014, Luke continues to work with the same songwriters that he did when he was an unknown artist, including Ray Fulcher, Randy …

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Nashville notes: Reba on ’Seth Meyers,’ Dustin Lynch presale & more

Reba McEntire is appearing on Late Night With Seth Meyers Tuesday night. It airs at 12:35 a.m. ET on NBC.  Presale tickets for the new dates on Dustin Lynch‘s Party Mode Tour are available Wednesday at 10 a.m. local time until Thursday at 10 p.m. local time. Tickets for the general public go on sale on September 23.  Breland has booked …

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“So excited”: Kelsea Ballerini shares videos from Heartfirst Tour rehearsals

ABC/Eric McCandless Kelsea Ballerini is prepping for her Heartfirst Tour, and she’s giving fans a look inside.  This week, the singer has been in tour rehearsals. In one video, she can be seen performing her new song “If You Go Down (I’m Goin’ Down Too)” into a black sparkly microphone while showing off a band of instruments, including …

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Reba McEntire has a “blast” working with boyfriend Rex Linn

ABC/Michael Moriatis Reba McEntire not only has a boyfriend in Rex Linn, she also has a scene partner.  The couple act alongside one another in the new season of Big Sky, in which Reba portrays the character of Sunny Barnes, a backcountry outfitter with a seedy past, while Rex plays her husband, Buck Barnes.  Though the couple enjoys working together, …

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Luke Bryan and Riley Green cover Tim McGraw on Farm Tour

ABC/Eric McCandless Luke Bryan is clearly having fun on his Farm Tour.  After performing “Born Here Live Here Die Here” with the song’s co-writer, Jameson Rodgers, Luke also invited opening act Riley Green for some onstage antics. The two entertained the crowd with a cover of Tim McGraw‘s hit “Where the Green Grass Grows” during a recent stop on the Farm …

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Garth Brooks says completing the Stadium Tour is like “winning the Super Bowl”

Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Garth Brooks is reflecting on the success of his Stadium Tour.  Garth has been traveling the world since 2018. He performed for a total audience of three million people and concluded with a five-night stay at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland. Now that he’s back in the U.S., Garth …

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Blake Shelton was “fired up” the first time he heard “No Body”

Warner Music Nashville Blake Shelton was an instant fan of his new single, “No Body.”  The song serves as a throwback to ’90s country and includes a “quick cameo” in the video of Blake’s famous mullet, his signature style as an upcoming country star in that decade. “At this point in my career, I just want to release music that …

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Keith Urban formed a deep connection with “Brown Eyes Baby” the first time he heard it

UMG Nashville Keith Urban feels an undeniable connection to his new single, “Brown Eyes Baby.”  In order for Keith to record a song that he didn’t write, he has to feel a personal connection to it, like he did the first time he heard “Brown Eyes,” which was co-penned by Morgan Wallen, Josh Thompson, Rodney Clawson and William Bundy. “If I’m looking …

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Nashville notes: Shania Twain’s new song, Turkey Fry lineup revealed & more

Shania Twain is releasing a new song, “Waking Up or Dreaming,” on Friday.  Jeannie Seely has celebrated her 55th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. She was presented with a commemorative plaque during her appearance Saturday night.  Travis Denning, Tracey Lawrence and Gary Allan will perform at Tracy’s 17th annual Mission:Possible Turkey Fry and Benefit …

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