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Michael Ray’s got new music and a new lease on life

Cindy Ord/Getty Images Michael Ray‘s busy working on new music as he gets ready to hit the road in 2023. He’ll launch his new tour February 18 in Los Fresnos, Texas, on the heels of being in the studio with producer Michael Knox, who’s best known for his work with Jason Aldean. “My romance with the business …

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Nobody Trashes Tennessee — especially not Chris Janson

Tennessee Department of Transportation Chris Janson‘s now officially a spokesmodel. He’s not hawking a product, however, he’s speaking out for perhaps his favorite cause: protecting the outdoors.  The Missouri native is the new face of the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s litter prevention campaign, known as Nobody Trashes Tennessee. Chris has made the Volunteer State his home since 2004. …

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Kacey Musgraves will sing for Loretta at the Grammys

CBS/Recording Academy Kacey Musgraves will perform “Coal Miner’s Daughter” in honor of Loretta Lynn during Sunday night’s Grammys. The country icon passed away peacefully at her Tennessee home last October at the age of 90. Kacey’s just one part of an expanded In Memoriam segment on this year’s show. Sheryl Crow, Bonnie Raitt and Mick Fleetwood will remember Fleetwood Mac‘s Christine McVie with “Songbird.” Maverick City Music and Quavo will perform …

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Any Grammy of Mine? Shania Twain’s Sunday plans

ABC/Art Streiber Just days after her new album, Queen of Me, comes out on Friday, Shania Twain will be a presenter at this Sunday’s Grammys.  First lady Jill Biden, Cardi B, James Corden, Billy Crystal, Viola Davis, Dwayne Johnson and Olivia Rodrigo are set to take the stage, as well.  So far, Luke Combs is the only country artist confirmed to perform, though more announcements are expected in the coming days.  …

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Willie Nelson could follow Dolly into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Courtesy of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame First Dolly, now Willie. That’s right: a year after Dolly Parton was nominated, and eventually inducted, into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, it’s Willie Nelson‘s turn.  He’s the latest country artist up for induction into the Hall this year, alongside Nashville resident — and frequent country collaborator — Sheryl Crow. Rockers The …

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Cody Johnson turns six shows into one ‘Rockin” live experience

COJO Music / Warner Music Nashville If you can’t make it out to see Cody Johnson in concert, that’s OK, he can come to you — sort of. You see, the prison guard turned rodeo cowboy turned country star has just put together an epic, two-disc live set that showcases what he does on the road. “We’ve been trying …

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Nashville notes: Dolly’s Gold + Tyler’s Dancin’ on ‘GMA’

Both Dolly Parton‘s classic “Hard Candy Christmas” and her more recent collab “Faith” with Galantis and Mr. Probz have been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. Josh Turner kicks off the Long Black Train 20th Anniversary Tour March 4 in Dothan, Alabama, commemorating the two-decade anniversary of his breakthrough song.  You can check out Tyler Hubbard‘s birthday-morning performance of …

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Denim, Rhinestones & “the molecule”: Carrie’s ready to get back into rotation on tour

ABC Carrie Underwood‘s giving fans a close look at “the molecule” as she gets ready to launch the second leg of her Denim & Rhinestones Tour.  “The molecule” is Carrie’s nickname for the orb that levitates her over the crowd for some Pink-level acrobatics during the song “Crazy Angels.”  “I’m excited to have learned new tricks …

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Looked at the charts lately? HARDY’s probably at #1

ABC It’s been a big week for HARDY, whose sophomore album just made an impressive debut at #4 on the all-genre Billboard 200 album chart. the mockingbird & THE CROW also managed to land at #1 on seven of the publication’s other tallies: Top Country Albums, Top Album Sales, Top Rock Albums, Top Hard Rock Albums, Top Rock & Alternative Albums, …

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Morgan Wallen heads to grandma’s house for new album

Big Loud/Mercury The cover of Morgan Wallen‘s new album shows him standing outside his late grandmother’s house in his hometown of Sneedville, Tennessee. “My Mamaw Boots helped raise me,” he explains. “I had such a special bond with her, so I wanted to honor her with this new record.” Morgan also showcases some of his other influences on One Thing …

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