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Trick or treat: Country stars celebrate Halloween

ABC/Randy Holmes Thomas Rhett, Maren Morris and Carly Pearce are among the country artists getting into the Halloween spirit.  Dressed as Captain Hook from Peter Pan, Thomas took to Instagram Stories to whip up a concoction with his tequila, Dos Primos. Known as the “Spooky Tom,” the cocktail is made of an ounce and a half of Dos Primos with grenadine, orange …

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Hardy and Caleigh Ryan wed in Nashville ceremony

Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM Hardy and Caleigh Ryan are officially husband and wife.  The couple wed at Diamond Creek Farms in Nashville on October 29, People reports.  Among Hardy’s friends in attendance were Morgan Wallen, Dierks Bentley, Jameson Rodgers and Mitchell Tenpenny.  “I could have invited a lot more people, but we wanted people there that know us and love us,” Hardy …

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Luke Bryan donating concert proceeds to Hurricane Ian relief, explains Gov. DeSantis’ concert appearance

ABC/Connie Chornuk Luke Bryan is lending a helping hand to those affected by Hurricane Ian. During his stop in Jacksonville, Florida for his Raised Up Right Tour on Friday, he announced his plans to donate proceeds from his upcoming Estero, Florida concert to the Florida Disaster Fund. The “One Margarita” singer, who had to reschedule three tour …

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Bees, trucks + a costume Cody Johnson’s family “hates”: Country stars preview their Halloween looks

Terry Wyatt/Getty Images Halloween is here, and for lots of country stars, that means one thing: elaborately-designed family costumes. Russell Dickerson admits that his costume choice is a little obscure. In fact, only the under-five group — including his son Remington — are likely to recognize what he and his wife, Kailey, are dressing up as for …

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Loretta Lynn packs the Opry House one more time, as music’s biggest stars remember the legend

Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for CMT Superstars from both the country and rock worlds showed up Sunday night at the Grand Ole Opry House to pay tribute to one of American music’s biggest icons, Loretta Lynn.  Thousands of fans lined up starting at 4 a.m., braving a rainy Nashville day for a lineup that didn’t disappoint.  Tim …

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Nashville notes: Luke Combs drops “Dive,” Jake Owen mounts a benefit concert + more

Luke Combs dropped an official studio version of “Dive,” his cover of Ed Sheeran’s hit, on Friday. He’s been performing the song live for a while now, and Ed even joined him onstage for a performance of it in London back in March. Jake Owen’s Flamingo Jam, a benefit concert in support of his Jake …

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Kane Brown says he + wife Katelyn will “definitely” do another duet after the success of “Thank God”

ABC/Connie Chornuk Turns out, love and music are a good mix. Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn, teamed up for his new single, “Thank God,” which is rapidly climbing the country charts and becoming a fan favorite. Now, Kane tells E! News that he’s planning on doing another duet with his wife one day and that it’s …

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Keith Urban previews his next album with new, nostalgiac anthem, “Street Called Main”

Capitol Records Nashville Keith Urban plays with the power of memory in the lyrics of his new song, “Street Called Main,” which dropped on Friday. The song’s lyrics conjure up an image of how a sight, sound, smell or location — in this case, a street called Main Street — can immediately transport a person …

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Brothers Osborne, Eric Church + more stars sign on for ‘Stoned Cold Country,’ a Rolling Stones tribute

BBR Music Group Legendary rock act The Rolling Stones are celebrating their 60th anniversary as a band this year, and the country music community is taking notice. Brothers Osborne, Eric Church and a slew of other stars have signed on for Stoned Cold Country, a new tribute album featuring country interpretations of some of the …

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Miranda Lambert, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire + more added to CMT’s Loretta Lynn tribute

Courtesy of CMT/Sandbox Productions Another round of country heavyweights have been added to CMT’s Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Celebration of the Life & Music of Loretta Lynn tribute show. Miranda Lambert, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Kacey Musgraves and Alan Jackson are now all confirmed to join the bill. Marty Stuart and Gaither Vocal Band will also appear …

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