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Hear Kelly Clarkson and Dolly Parton’s reimagined version of “9 to 5”

Atlantic Records The new version of Dolly Parton’s number one hit “9 to 5,” reimagined by Kelly Clarkson and Dolly, herself, is finally here. While the original 1980 version of the song was peppy and upbeat, the new version has more of a melancholy feel, with slight changes in the melody reflecting the frustration of trying …

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Justin Moore wasn’t sure “With a Woman You Love” would be a hit: “It kind of surprised me”

Jason Kempin/Getty Images Justin Moore has got his 11th chart-topping hit on his hands with “With a Woman You Love,” an uptempo love song that sings the praises of a woman who made him reform his late night, bar-crawling bachelor ways. But before he released it, the singer wasn’t sure this song would be a …

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Nashville notes: Maren Morris’ Queen Elizabeth II tribute, Lauren Alaina’s Hall of Fame show + more

After the death of Queen Elizabeth II was announced on Thursday, Maren Morris shared a tribute performance on social media, performing her at-home rendition of Patty Griffin’s “Up to the Mountain.” In case you missed it, Lauren Alaina headlined the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s 10th annual Nightfall at the Hall event on …

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Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton + Cole Swindell lead Crash My Playa 2023

ABC/Eric McCandless The lineup for Luke Bryan’s 2023 Crash My Playa festival has been released, featuring A-List country headliners and a couple of surprises. Chris Stapleton and Cole Swindell will each headline one of the festival’s four days, with Luke helming the other two. Chris and Cole are returning acts for Crash My Playa, as …

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Kelsea Ballerini teases more album details, including a “sassbomb female moment” with two special guests

ABC/Eric McCandless As release day nears for Kelsea Ballerini’s upcoming album, Subject to Change, she’s dropping a few more hints about the project. The singer answered a handful of fan questions about her new musical chapter on Instagram Stories this week, and in one slide, she teased a big collaboration that will feature not one …

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Kane Brown shares the surprising place where he got the idea to collaborate with Blake Shelton

ABC Kane Brown teams up with fellow country superstar Blake Shelton for the title track on his upcoming Different Man album, and in a new interview with Billboard, the singer says he got the idea to ask Blake to feature on the song while in his car on the way to work out. “I was driving …

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Wynonna Judd adds Kelsea Ballerini to The Judds’ Final Tour lineup

ABC/Connie Chornuk As she gears up to launch a trek called The Judds: The Final Tour, Wynonna Judd is firming up the lineup and adding superstar Kelsea Ballerini to the bill. Kelsea joins an all-star group of previously announced, female and female-fronted outfits, including Ashley McBryde, Little Big Town, Faith Hill, Brandi Carlile and Trisha Yearwood. …

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Luke Combs books a sweeping, 16-country world tour for 2023

Jason Kempin/Getty Images Luke Combs is taking his show on the road — internationally. The country superstar just announced a massive world tour for 2023, which will hit three continents and 16 different countries. First up is a stateside leg, which kicks off March 25 in Arlington, Texas. For his U.S. shows, Luke will play …

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Lainey Wilson is hoping her CMA nods give her father’s health a boost amid recovery

Jason Kempin/Getty Images When Lainey Wilson found out she’d earned six nominations at the 2022 CMA Awards — making her the most-nominated artist in the mix — she immediately wanted to share the news with her parents. That’s because her mom and dad have been supporting her career since the very beginning. Lainey caught up …

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Nashville notes: Breland hits the small screen, Randy Travis brings home Tellys

Breland is making a stop on CBS Mornings on Thursday to talk about his new album, Cross Country. Tune in to CBS to watch. Randy Travis’ documentary, More Life, has won six Telly Awards. The film began as a concert special in 2011, and followed him through his devastating 2013 stroke and subsequent recovery. Copyright …

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