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Maren Morris brings her Broadway dreams to Nashville with help from Kristin Chenoweth

ABC/Randy Holmes Maren Morris’ final Humble Quest Tour stop — at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena over the weekend — took place just steps from the city’s Lower Broadway honky-tonk and bar strip, but it was a different kind of Broadway Maren had in mind during her set that night. The singer treated fans to a rendition of “For …

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Dolly Parton has arrived on TikTok — and comes bearing a musical gift

Theo Wargo/Getty Images Dolly Parton is offering up an early Christmas gift to fans: She’s now got an official presence on TikTok. “I have arrived!” the star wrote in the caption of her first TikTok post, a montage of videos of her through the years set to her signature “9 to 5.” A handful of …

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“Calling all bowlers”: Jimmie Allen is hosting a Holiday Bowling Classic in his home state of Delaware

Want to bowl with Jimmie Allen and maybe even pick up some prizes in the process? If you’re going to be in Delaware for the holiday season, you’re in luck. This week, the singer revealed details for his Holiday Bowling Classic, an event that he’s hosting in Wilmington, Delaware, this month. “Calling all bowlers. It’s going …

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Nashville notes: New songs from Parker McCollum, Brett Young + more

Parker McCollum dropped his latest new song, “Stoned,” on Friday. Tickets for his 2023 headlining dates are on sale now. Brett Young puts a new spin on his song “You Aren’t Here to Kiss Me” in an updated version that is out now. Brett is headed out on his headlining 5 Tour 3 2 1 …

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Kelsea Ballerini updates fans on mental health, music + more in a social media Q&A

ABC Kelsea Ballerini checked in with fans this week, answering questions about her dog Dibs, her upcoming tour with Kenny Chesney and more in an Instagram Stories Q&A. It’s been a year of highs and lows for Kelsea, who released her Subject to Change album and filed for divorce from fellow country artist Morgan Evans in …

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Dolly Parton drops details on her rock album during stop on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’

Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ever since news broke that she was being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Dolly Parton has been promising fans a full album of rock music. It’s been clear for a while that Dolly’s been busy behind the scenes — she’s …

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Keith Urban pays tribute to “the incredible Christine McVie” onstage in Australia

ABC/Ed Rode As the world reeled from the death of Christine McVie this week, Keith Urban paid tribute to the late, great rock vocalist with a medley of Fleetwood Mac songs during a show in Gold Coast, Australia. Keith offered his spin on snippets of “Say You Love Me,” “Everywhere” and “Songbird” — all of …

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Kane Brown + wife Katelyn take the stage together for first live performance of their hit duet, “Thank God”

ABC/Randy Holmes Kane Brown had a very special surprise up his sleeve when he took the stage in Ottawa, Canada, on Thursday night: His wife, Katelyn, joined him onstage for the very first performance of their hit duet, “Thank God.” Both Kane and Katelyn shared video of the moment on their social media accounts, giving fans …

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“Hijacked … and used”: Jessica Chastain & Michael Shannon defend the legacy of ‘George & Tammy’

Courtesy of SHOWTIME Long before Jessica Chastain won the Oscar for playing Tammy Faye Bakker, she started on her journey to embody Tammy Wynette. This Sunday, you can experience her interpretation of the first lady of country music for yourself, as she and Academy Award nominee Michael Shannon become George & Tammy. The six-part series traces the love affair of George Jones and the …

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Nashville notes: Chris Janson’s tour, LoCash’s halftime show gig + more

Chris Janson announced his upcoming Heavy & Western Tour this week, and fans will only have to wait days before the shows kick off. The trek launches December 17, with opening acts Tim Montana and Shane Profitt set to join in on the fun. Visit Chris’ website for a full list of dates and details. …

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