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Luke Bryan couldn’t “get away from the catchiness” of “But I Got A Beer In My Hand,” so he recorded it

ABC/Connie Chornuk If you’ve heard Luke Bryan‘s “But I Got A Beer In My Hand,” you can probably agree with him that it’s got a big ole feel-good, catchy tune. “I think it’s just fun, getting-over-a-girl song. And I think the ‘but I got a beer,’ I mean, is really, really catchy. I’ve had the song on hold or …

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Nashville notes: Zac Brown Band’s giveaway + Ben Burgess’ “Son of a Fireman”

Zac Brown Band is giving away a flyaway experience to one lucky fan and their guest to watch them live at Fenway Park in Boston on August 19. The winner will win a flyaway, hotel accommodations, two tickets and VIP Uncaged Lounge passes to the concert. Enter the contest now. Ben Burgess has dropped his autobiographical new song, “Son of a Fireman.” “This one is …

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It’s Bo Time: Lee Brice + Dale Earnhardt Jr. launch new Bojangles sandwiches

Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Stagecoach Country star Lee Brice and NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. have teamed up with Bojangles to launch the new Bo’s BBQ and Carolina Gold Chicken sandwiches. “I’m pretty dang excited to partner with @Bojangles and @DaleJr to create these new Bo’s BBQ and Carolina Gold Chicken sandwiches. So good you’re gonna wanna try both [wink face …

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Brett Young’s dropping a new song, “Let Go Too Soon”

Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Country Thunder Brett Young‘s releasing a new song titled “Let Go Too Soon” on Friday, July 21. “Did we #LetGoTooSoon? // NEW song out July 21st!! // We’ve been playing this one out on the road and y’all have been begging for us to put it out. Excited for it to finally …

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Garth Brooks, Lainey Wilson + more to perform at Sugar Bowl Country Kickoff

Theo Wargo/Getty Images Garth Brooks has been tapped to headline the first Sugar Bowl Country Kickoff. Presented by the Louisiana Office of Tourism, the event will take Saturday, September 2, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Also on the performance bill are Louisiana native Lainey Wilson and country group Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. “Being asked to be part of the first ever Sugar Bowl Country Kickoff is …

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Sit tight for a “big announcement” from Dan + Shay

ABC/Larry McCormack Dan + Shay will share a “big announcement” Thursday, July 13, just a day before their single “Save Me The Trouble” drops. “Since we’re all staying up late tonight for SAVE ME THE TROUBLE at 11 PM CT, we might as well make another big announcement at, say, 6 PM CT?” the “Speechless” hitmakers write on Facebook. “Save …

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Jimmie Allen files countersuit against two women who accused him of sexual assault

ABC/Michael Le Brecht II Jimmie Allen is denying all allegations made against him by two women who claimed he had sexually assaulted them. In May, Allen’s previous day-to-day manager, Jane Doe, sued him for sexual battery, assault, false imprisonment, sex trafficking and emotional distress, according to a report obtained by Variety. In June, Variety reported the second woman, Jane Doe 2, accused Allen of …

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25th anniversary edition of Shania Twain’s ‘Come On Over’ features Elton John, Backstreet Boys and Chris Martin

Mercury/UMe On August 25 — three days before her birthday — Shania Twain is giving her fans a present: a new, expanded Diamond Edition of her 1997 album, Come On Over, which has sold 40 million copies worldwide. The new release will be available in multiple configurations, including digital, vinyl and CD, many of which will include a bonus …

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HARDY and sister Madison had a “pretty crazy” career flip: “I definitely followed in her footsteps”

ABC/Larry McCormack With several awards under his belt, HARDY‘s fast become one of Nashville’s most in-demand songwriters. He’s also notched his own chart-topping hits as an artist, with the latest being “wait in the truck” with Lainey Wilson. Singing and writing songs wasn’t the career path HARDY had in mind, however. As he recalls, it was his sister, Madison …

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Nashville notes: Chris Janson’s summer sale + Brad Paisley on ‘Today’

Chris Janson‘s merch store is having a summer sale right now. Shop your favorite T-shirts and koozies now at store.chrisjanson.com. Brad Paisley will perform on Today‘s Citi Concert Series on Friday, July 14. Be sure to tune in. Corey Kent has added new T-shirts to his merch store, with all of them priced at $30. Check it out at shop.coreykentofficial.com. Copyright © 2023, …

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