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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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Nashville notes: Lily’s married + Justin and Riley’s collab

Congratulations are in order for rising artist Lily Rose, who married her longtime partner Daira Eamon on Saturday, March 25. “We are just excited to start this next chapter and to call each other ‘my wife!’” Lily and Daira told People. View photos from the wedding on Lily’s Instagram. Justin Moore will release “Everybody Get Along” with Riley Green on Friday, March 31. “We’re pretty much the same height.. …

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For Thomas Rhett, family’s always first

ABC Thomas Rhett loves writing songs, recording music and performing for fans onstage. There’s no doubt about that. But at his core, Thomas, who turns 32 on March 30, also knows what’s of utmost importance, and that’s his family. “The last couple years to me was more of a rearranging of priority, if you will. Not …

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Cody Johnson + Carrie Underwood have recorded a duet

ABC Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood have just recorded a duet. That’s right, two powerhouse vocalists are going to be on a song together. This news was casually shared by Cody on the CMT Music Awards Nominee Special on March 27.  “I actually just recorded a duet with her yesterday for my new album coming out,” the “‘Til You Can’t” hitmaker revealed. …

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Dolly Parton + Garth Brooks to host the 2023 ACM Awards

Art Streiber/Dick Clark Productions Global country superstars Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks have been announced as hosts for the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. The event will take place on Thursday, May 11, at The Star in Frisco, Texas, and will stream worldwide exclusively on Prime Video. “I am thrilled to return to host the ACM Awards, this time with …

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