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“She”: Jelly Roll shares a new song to raise awareness + support for the addiction crisis

ABC Fast-rising hitmaker Jelly Roll returns today, November 30, with “she,” a new song that puts a spotlight on the addiction crisis and the people impacted by it. “‘she’ is about the struggle of addiction. ‘she’ is talking about the elephant in the room and addressing head on the heroin and fentanyl epidemic that is …

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For Luke Combs, life’s “completely different” since his son Tex arrived

ABC/Connie Chornuk Just three weeks ago, Luke Combs picked up his second consecutive Entertainer of the Year trophy from the Country Music Association.  But even that pales in comparison to the new title he took on June 19 when his son Tex arrived: father. Luke admits it’s been quite a life change. “Oh, man, it’s — I would say …

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Nashville notes: Dolly Parton’s TV appearances, Chris Janson’s harmonica tutorial + more

Dolly Parton has a string of talk show appearances planned for this week. Catch her on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday, The TODAY Show on Thursday morning and The Kelly Clarkson Show on Thursday afternoon. She’ll be discussing her upcoming holiday movie, Dolly Parton’s Magic Mountain Christmas, which airs Thursday at 8 …

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After co-hosting in 2021, Carly Pearce is ready to fly solo as the CMA Country Christmas host this year

ABC/Robby Klein It’s up to Carly Pearce to set a festive tone for ABC’s CMA Country Christmas special this year, but she’s feeling confident because she’s had practice. “I feel like last year was so helpful for me to kind of get my bearings of what it even is like to host something that big,” …

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Kane Brown joins the lineup for the 2023 Super Bowl Music Fest

ABC/Randy Holmes Kane Brown is repping country music at Super Bowl LVII. The singer is joining the lineup for the 2023 Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest, a three-day festival leading up to the big game. He’s splitting the bill with headlining act Imagine Dragons on Saturday, February 11, the final day of the festivities …

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Thomas Rhett, Jason Aldean + Brooks & Dunn to headline 2023 TidalWave Festival

ABC It might be chilly and gray in Nashville, but Thomas Rhett, Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn are already looking ahead to summer fun. The three superstar acts have been announced as headliners for the 2023 TidalWave Music Festival, which is set to take place in Atlantic City Beach, New Jersey, next August. The beachside …

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Brett Eldredge explains why he gives back during the holidays: “There are people that are just trying to get by”

Jason Kempin/Getty Images Country’s very own “Mr. Christmas” is back with his annual Glow Tour this holiday season, but that’s not all: Brett Eldredge has also got a line of Minted holiday cards and gifts available for fans to shop this year. The festive new line is about more than just getting into the holiday spirit. …

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Jessie James Decker addresses critics who body shame her children for having abs

Gary Gershoff/WireImage Jessie James Decker is clapping back at those who criticized her children’s bodies.  The country star, who says she didn’t plan on addressing the matter, changed her mind after it gained traction in the news.  “When I posted the pix of our vacation and included the kids being silly flexing on the beach on our …

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“There are no words” for Jackson Dean as “Don’t Come Lookin'” becomes his first #1

ABC You’ll have to forgive Jackson Dean if he’s a little speechless these days. His debut single, “Don’t Come Lookin’,” has become his first number one.  “There are no words to, like, explain how it feels to… like be this close to the top,” he tells ABC Audio. “…I feel extremely humble and grateful, like that people have …

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Nashville notes: Country mamas get the spotlight, Old Dominion adds some shows + more

Moms of country superstars like Luke Bryan and Thomas Rhett take their turn in the spotlight in a new, interview-format podcast called Got it From My Mama, hosted by Jennifer Vickery Smith. The bi-weekly podcast launches November 29. Old Dominion have added a few new dates to their early 2023 No Bad Vibes Tour. Check …

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