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Russell Dickerson’s bringing back the fun, “over-the-top” energy of his debut project for album three

ABC/Connie Chornuk Even though he’s the artist who recorded it, Russell Dickerson isn’t sick of listening to his new single “She Likes It” — if anything, the opposite. “It’s just kind of a bluesy, funky love song. You know, like, date night kind of song,” Russell says of the song, which is a collaboration with singer-songwriter …

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Nashville notes: Luke Combs’ Apple Music Live performance, Craig Morgan’s book tour + more

Luke Combs’ recent Charlotte, North Carolina, hometown show will be available to stream Wednesday night as part of exclusive live performance series Apple Music Live. The show kicks off at 7 p.m. PST. Craig Morgan’s memoir, God, Family, Country, arrives on September 27. He’s booked a six-city tour, where he’ll sign copies and meet readers …

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Lady A named this year’s recipient of the Nashville Symphony’s “Harmony Award”

Jason Kempin/Getty Images Lady A is getting a spotlight at the Nashville Symphony’s annual Symphony Ball this December. The country trio will receive the organization’s “Harmony Award,” an honor presented each year to a Nashville-connected artist, group or industry figure. According to the Tennesseean, the “Harmony Award” — which celebrates those who “exemplify the harmonious spirit …

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Keith Urban, Tim McGraw + more feature on Rita Wilson’s ‘Now & Forever: Duets’ album

Theo Wargo/Getty Images Keith Urban, Tim McGraw and Willie Nelson are just a few of the featured collaborators joining Rita Wilson for her new ‘70s cover album, Now & Forever: Duets. The track list features a span of guest vocalists from a variety of different genres — for example, Smokey Robinson and Elvis Costello each …

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Chris Young scraps a handful of UK shows as COVID-19 hits his camp

Chris Young intended to wrap up the month of August with a series of U.K. shows, but COVID-19 threw a wrench in those plans. The singer is halting a handful of tour dates due to illness in his camp. “This week started off incredibly with with my 13th #1 single and plans to tour in …

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Miranda Lambert joins 2023 Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam as a headliner

Getty Miranda Lambert is headed to Panama City Beach, Florida, next June. She’s been announced as the second headliner for the 2023 Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam, joining previously announced headlining act Morgan Wallen. They’ll each head up a bill on one night of the four-day festival, with two headliners yet to be announced. The “Strange” …

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When Mitchell Tenpenny + Chris Young are “At the End of a Bar,” hilarious hijinks almost always ensue

Rich Fury/Getty Images Mitchell Tenpenny and Chris Young just notched a chart-topping hit with their duet, “At the End of a Bar,” a song that Mitchell says is particularly special because it’s based on real-life events. The two artists are good friends, and they often meet up at local Nashville hot spots like Tin Roof …

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Nashville notes: A new Johnny Cash movie, a new song from Mickey Guyton

A new movie about Johnny Cash is coming to theaters this winter. Called Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon, the film will show on December 5, 6 and 7 only. Tickets are available now. Mickey Guyton has a new song, called “Somethin ‘Bout You,” due out this Friday. She’ll perform it as part …

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Russell Dickerson, Dolly Parton + more sign on for Cheat Codes’ upcoming country album

ABC/Connie Chornuk DJ trio Cheat Codes have dabbled in all kinds of genres, from dance to alt-rock, but they’ve never tried their hands at country music — that is, until now. The bandmates have set their sights on a country album, called One Night in Nashville, and they enlisted some serious country star power to …

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Garth Brooks reveals his Croke Park shows will be filmed “either for a network special or a streaming special”

Terry Wyatt/Getty Images Garth Brooks’ Stadium Tour ends with a bang this September, as he goes overseas for five sold-out dates at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland. During a recent episode of his Facebook Live show, Inside Studio G, Garth revealed that those shows will have an extra exciting component: they’re being filmed. “We’re filming …

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