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Kelsea Ballerini is excited to “wear all the hats” for the 2023 CMT Music Awards

ABC With the 2023 CMT Music Awards just days away, co-host Kelsea Ballerini is excited to join the show in ushering in its “new chapter” this year. “CMTs are moving to Austin at this beautiful new venue called the Moody Center, and it’s just going to be, like, a new chapter,” Kelsea tells ABC Audio. “A new breath …

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Nashville notes: Jimmie’s new single + Reba on ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’

Jimmie Allen has announced “be alright” as his next single. A special version of the song, “be alright (15 edition),” will hit country radio on Monday, April 10, and will be available digitally on Saturday, April 15. “be alright” is featured on Jimmie’s latest album, Tulip Drive. Reba McEntire appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show recently to talk about joining The Voice as a Mega …

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Get a sample of Brothers Osborne’s new ‘Sampler’

ABC Brothers Osborne‘s Nobody’s Nobody Sampler won’t be out until April 7, but you can hear snippets of all three tracks in an Instagram video now. The clip, which features footage of John and T.J. Osborne in the recording studio, offers fans previews of the uptempo “Nobody’s Nobody,” piano-driven “Rollercoaster (Forever and a Day)” and rowdy “Might As Well Be Me.” This release will be Brothers Osborne’s …

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Sam Hunt added to the Breland & Friends lineup

Todd Owyoung/NBC It’s going to be a “House Party” at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Sam Hunt has been added to the list of performers for Breland‘s upcoming Breland & Friends concert on April 4. “Thought I was done? Nahhhh, my buddy @SamHuntMusic always comes through,” Breland tweeted. “BRELAND & Friends is gonna be wild!! Grab those tickets for both the show …

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Darius Rucker’s got a new song dropping soon

ABC Darius Rucker fans, get ready for new music.  Darius took to Instagram recently to announce that his new song “Fires Don’t Start Themselves” is dropping on Friday, March 31.  “Hey, I’m passing the phone to somebody who’s got a new song coming out this Friday,” Darius said, before revealing, “It’s me! My new song ‘Fires Don’t Start …

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Slash, Billy F. Gibbons & more to pay tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd at the CMT Music Awards

CMT The music of Lynyrd Skynyrd will be celebrated with an all-star tribute performance at Sunday’s CMT Music Awards. The segment will feature a who’s who of guitarists, including Guns N’ Roses’ Slash, ZZ Top’s Billy F. Gibbons and Gov’t Mule’s Warren Haynes. The performance will also feature Bad Company’s Paul Rodgers and country star Cody Johnson on vocals, along with the Rolling Stones’ keyboardist Chuck Leavell, and Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute …

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Vince Gill to announce the 2023 Country Music Hall of Fame inductees

Terry Wyatt/Getty Images Vince Gill is set to announce the 2023 Country Music Hall of Fame inductees on Monday, April 3.  The announcement will livestream at 10 a.m. CT on the CMA YouTube Channel. Vince, who became a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007, is known for hits like “One More Last Chance,” “Don’t Let …

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Miranda Lambert joins Lone River for new partnership

ABC Miranda Lambert and Lone River Beverage Company have teamed up for a multiple-year partnership.  The foundation of Lone River’s premium brewed drinks, which were inspired by traditional tequila cocktails, was established by Katie Beal Brown, an entrepreneurial fourth-generation Texan. “I don’t do a ton of partnerships, but I was drawn to Katie’s story, and found so many similarities with my …

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Parker McCollum’s got a “Handle” on a Gold certification

ABC Parker McCollum‘s “Handle On You” has been certified Gold by the RIAA.  “Another Gold record – what an awesome thing to be able to say,” Parker shares. “I can’t thank the fans enough for always showing up. Y’all keep this whole thing going and I couldn’t do it without you.” “Parker McCollum is a redefining, culture shaping …

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You can “Bank” on it: Hannah Dasher’s back with new music

Jeremy Ryan Hot off her latest appearance on the Rachael Ray Show, Hannah Dasher‘s premiering her new track, “Cryin’ All the Way to the Bank,” exclusively with ABC Audio. With her first new music since 2021’s The Half Record, the Georgia-born force of nature tells a classic country cheatin’ story of marriage gone wrong and divorce gone right. She jokes …

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