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Chris Janson, Dolly Parton and Slash know we can’t be “21 Forever”

BMLG Records Chris Janson, and music icons Dolly Parton and Slash have teamed up for a new collaboration, “21 Forever.” The track, written by Chris, Tom Douglas and Tommy Cecil, offers a powerful perspective on growing up, and leaving one’s carefree and party-heavy younger days.  “There’s a time for young and dumb/ For lovers, lines and songs/ You go to bed in the morning/ After you/ …

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Luke Bryan says anything could change at this point of the ‘American Idol’ competition

ABC/Eric McCandless With less than three weeks until American Idol crowns its season 21 winner, the completion is heating up. Most recently, Mary Beth Byrd and Tyson Venegas were sent home, with judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Ritchie deciding to save Oliver Steele.  “[As] judges, we sent some people through that maybe some fans were not happy about. But we’re going on hunches and we’re working quick,” Luke tells ABC …

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Nashville notes: Tyler Rich’s music video + Canaan Smith’s new duet

Tyler Rich has dropped a music video for his song “Heaven Is Your Hometown.” The track is off his three-song EP, I Know You Do, which dropped in March. Canaan Smith is teaming up with Emily Weisband for a new duet, “Diamond on the Dresser.” Presave the song now to be the first to hear it on Friday, May 5. Russell Dickerson‘s merch store …

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Buckle up for Dollywood’s longest coaster ever

Miller Mobley/NBC Dollywood is set to launch its longest-ever coaster, Big Bear Mountain, on May 12.  Spanning 3,990 feet with a 66-foot peak track elevation and a maximum speed of 48 mph, Big Bear Mountain will join 11 other attractions at Dollywood’s Wildwood Grove. The thrilling ride will circle around Wildwood Grove for close to two minutes and feature onboard audio, …

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“We are so proud of you Daddy”: Thomas Rhett’s kids surprise him with tour kickoff gift

ABC/Connie Chornuk Thomas Rhett kicks off his Home Team Tour 23 on May 4. But before the tour officially starts, Thomas’ four girls had surprise gifts for him.  Willa Gray, Ada James, Lennon Love and Lillie Carolina decided to express their love and gratitude for their dad with drawings and notes. One drawing from all four of them read, “We are so proud of you …

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Scotty McCreery taps GUSI for Latin mix of “Why She Gotta Be Like That”

Triple Tigers Scotty McCreery has enlisted Colombian singer/songwriter GUSI for a new Latin version of his song “Why She Gotta Be Like That.” Originally titled “Why You Gotta Be Like That” on his 2021 album Same Truck, the fresh remake features Scotty singing the first half in English before GUSI arrives in the second verse and chorus with his Spanish delivery. Toward the end, the two come together to mix …

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Russell Dickerson’s making his acting debut on ‘Call Me Kat’

Chris Haston/NBC Russell Dickerson will be making his acting debut in the upcoming season finale of Call Me Kat. The country singer will play himself on an episode titled “Call Me A Donut Wall” and offer Max (played by Cheyenne Jackson) a new career opportunity that might change his life. “I was super nervous at first, like playing my first concert all over again,” …

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Miranda Lambert’s cookbook lands on New York Times’ Best Sellers list

Charles Sykes/Bravo Miranda Lambert is thrilled about a career-first achievement she has notched. Her cookbook, Y’all Eat Yet?, is number three on the New York Times’ Best Sellers list of Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous books. “Oh em gee y’all. I just got a call from my publishers that Y’all Eat Yet?: Welcome to The Pretty B*tchin’ Kitchen is number three on …

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Garth Brooks reveals what he’s most excited about for the ACM Awards

Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal With the 2023 ACM Awards just one week away, host Garth Brooks is sharing what he’s most looking forward to. No, it’s not making his hosting debut. While he’s definitely excited about that, it doesn’t quite top what he’s truly eager to see — a performance by his co-host, Dolly Parton.  “I think what I’m most excited about is just … …

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Willie Nelson’s induction to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has been a long time coming

Katherine Bomboy/NBC Country music’s elder statesman Willie Nelson was recently announced as one of 2023’s inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. He follows 2022 member Dolly Parton as the latest country icon to receive this prestigious honor. The recognition has been a long time coming for Willie, who has made an enduring impact on art and society by co-founding Outlaw Country, launching Farm …

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