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HARDY gives wing to ‘the mockingbird & THE CROW’

Big Loud HARDY‘s sophomore album, the mockingbird & THE CROW, drops Friday, and the hit singer/songwriter’s getting ready to promote it in a big way.  He and CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Lainey Wilson will do their top 15 hit “wait in the truck” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday, January 25. The only time they’ve performed it …

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Gabby Barrett says thank you for the ‘Goldmine’ that is “Pick Me Up”

Warner Nashville Fans can look forward to new music from Gabby Barrett sometime this year, but for now, she’s pausing to say thank you for her latest milestone: Her top-five hit “Pick Me Up” was just certified Platinum.  “That’s awesome … I have the best fanbase in the world,” Gabby reflects. “Country music lovers are seriously just …

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Dolly’s ready to rock with McCartney, Cher, Stevie & more

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Dolly Parton is spilling the T on her upcoming rock album.  The record, which she’s working on now, will include appearances from rock royalty like Paul McCartney, John Fogerty, ex-Journey frontman Steve Perry and Steven Tyler, the legend herself confirms.  As far as song selection, Dolly reveals she’s recorded Led Zeppelin‘s “Stairway to …

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The intoxicating appeal of Jason Aldean’s “That’s What Tequila Does”

Broken Bow Jason Aldean‘s latest top ten hit continues his longstanding tradition of recording songs written by members of his band, particularly Tully Kennedy and Kurt Allison. And when it comes to “That’s What Tequila Does,” the boss was instantly intoxicated. “I was like, ‘Man, there’s something really cool about that,’” Jason recalls. “And I think that was …

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Nashville notes: Gabby’s Platinum + Danielle’s headed out with the girls

Gabby Barrett‘s top five hit, “Pick Me Up,” has been certified Platinum.  The debut EP from new duo Walker County, titled No Smoke and Mirrors, comes out February 10. The tracks “Mirror Mirror” and “You and Jesus” are out now. Newcomers Tiera Kennedy and Mackenzie Carpenter will open for Danielle Bradbery on her A Special Place Tour, which kicks off February 23 in …

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At nearly 90, Willie Nelson ‘Don’t Know a Thing’ about slowing down

Gary Miller/Getty Images Willie Nelson will turn 90 at the end of April, but his new album will arrive long before then.  I Don’t Know a Thing About Love, Willie’s tribute to the legendary songwriter Harlan Howard, comes out March 3. Howard passed away in 2002. The album’s first single is Willie’s take on “Busted,” which has been a …

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Wanna cook like Dolly? Duncan Hines is here to help

JB Rowland courtesy of Dolly Parton Dolly Parton‘s headed back into the kitchen with Duncan Hines, and she hopes you’re ready to do some cooking, too! Last January, the superstar from East Tennessee launched her own line of cake mixes and frostings. Now, she’s rolling out four new baking mixes: two savory and two sweet. …

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Dierks Bentley bids farewell to Nashville’s iconic Exit/In with “Same Ol’ Me”

ABC Dierks Bentley‘s marking the end of an era with his new video for “Same Ol’ Me.” The “Gold” hitmaker shot the performance at Nashville’s iconic Exit/In at the end of last year, shortly before the beloved venue closed. “It was bittersweet to be in there during the last days of December as they were closing …

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Kelsea Ballerini responds to Chase Stokes romance rumors

ABC Are they or aren’t they? Kelsea Ballerini reacts to rumors she’s dating Outer Banks star Chase Stokes. In a clip shared to Tik Tok Monday, the country singer appears in front of a screenshot of the celebrity gossip account DeuxMoi that speculates that she and the Netflix star are dating.  “I know, I know, I know. Stop reading, stop reading. …

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Thomas Rhett’s ready with a new taste of tequila

ABC Thomas Rhett‘s expanding his line of high-end liquor, offering fans a taste of his new Dos Primos Tequila Añejo in the coming months. Set to debut in March, Dos Primos Añejo serves up “bright amber with notes of brown spices, dried fruit and caramel on the palate.” It will run you anywhere between $40 and $55. “Our …

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