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Lee Brice is hitching rides with Santa, planning on a Christmas album

Jason Kempin/Getty Images Lee Brice‘s latest contribution to the Christmas canon is the unexpected “Santa Claus Was My Uber Driver,” which happens to be based on real life. And the “Memory I Don’t Mess With” hitmaker hints there may be more to come. “I’m gonna go make a whole gospel record one day. I’m gonna make a …

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Nashville notes: Morgan Evans joins forces with Mitchell Tenpenny + more

Morgan Evans and Mitchell Tenpenny are joining forces next March for their co-headlining European Day Drunk Me Tour in Germany and the Netherlands. The tour’s name is a combination of Morgan’s song “Day Drunk” and Mitchell’s song “Drunk Me.” A biography of Glen Campbell written by his daughter, Debby Campbell, and author Mark Bego is being …

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Morgan Wallen the first artist to simultaneously hold top three spots on ‘Billboard’ Hot Country Songs

ABC Morgan Wallen is closing out 2022 with a new chart record. The singer has become the first artist to ever simultaneously hold all three of the top spots on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, according to a report from Billboard. For the week of December 17, Morgan’s “You Proof” comes in at number …

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Parmalee gears up for headlining spring 2023 Take My Name Tour

ABC Country rock act Parmalee will hit the road next spring for an 11-date headlining tour. Kicking off on February 2 in Champaign, Illinois, the run will keep them busy through late April. Dubbed the Take My Name Tour, the trek borrows its title from Parmalee’s number-one country hit, “Take My Name.” Not only did …

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Keith Urban sells his master recordings catalog to Litmus Music

ABC/Ed Rode Keith Urban has announced that he’s selling his master recordings catalog to recording and publishing music rights company Litmus, which was founded by music business VIPs Hank Forsyth and Dan McCarroll back in August. The news comes via Billboard, which also reports that the sale took place for an “undisclosed sum.” An avid …

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Luke Bryan shouts out his best A&R team — his kids — as he celebrates his 30th chart-topping hit

ABC Luke Bryan earned the 30th number-one country hit of his career this week, thanks to “Country On,” a patriotic, unifying song of gratitude for the hard-working people who keep America going. The singer says he’s got a lot of people to thank for his radio success, including a team of music industry experts. But …

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The Christmas tune Scotty McCreery’s wife and band wish he would stop singing

ABC/Larry McCormack Die-hard Scotty McCreery fans have known about his love for Elvis Presley dating all the way back to when he won the 10th season of American Idol in 2011.  So it’s not exactly a surprise what the North Carolina native’s favorite holiday record is. “The Elvis Christmas album has got to be the best ever made,” Scotty asserts. “And …

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Nashville notes: Tour news from Maddie & Tae, Chase Rice and Scotty McCreery, plus a new song from Jelly Roll

Maddie & Tae have announced a spring 2023 leg of their All Song No Static Tour. They’ll play 12 shows between mid-March and early April. Newcomer Patrick Murphy will join them for select dates. Chase Rice has announced his Way Down Yonder Tour, set for spring 2023. A long list of supporting acts will join …

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Walker Hayes sets his sights on 2023 Duck Buck Tour

Terry Wyatt/Getty Images Walker Hayes will return to the road in 2023 for his 22-stop Duck Buck Tour. The trek kicks off on April 30 with a stop in Rosemont, Illinois, and it will continue through August 5. Joining Walker on the trek are an array of powerhouse up-and-coming acts, including Ingrid Andress, Breland, Chris …

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Ashley McBryde joins the Grand Ole Opry with a tearful speech: “This moment is the biggest of my life”

ABC Ashley McBryde officially became a member of the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday night, claiming her trophy from country music icon-turned-friend Terri Clark, who shared some powerful words as she inducted Ashley into the hallowed halls. “To me, the Opry is about family. It is a family, and my sister, you have earned your …

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