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Luke Bryan joins CMA Awards co-host Peyton Manning for ‘Monday Night Football’ ahead of the awards show

ABC/Connie Chornuk Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning is stepping into country music turf next week to co-host the 2022 CMA Awards with Luke Bryan. Before he does, though, he’s invited Luke to join him in the world of sports. Luke will be a special guest on Monday Night Football With Peyton and Eli on …

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Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans reach divorce settlement

ABC/Connie Chornuk Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans have formally signed the paperwork on their divorce, according to a report from Page Six, which indicates that the two artists reached an agreement on October 24. According to paperwork they signed on November 3, they’re dividing up assets in accordance with their prenuptial agreement. Among those is …

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Cody Johnson celebrates a big touring year with a new live album, ‘Cody Johnson & The Rockin’ CJB Live’

Warner Music Nashville Cody Johnson is putting a stamp on a massive year with a new live album. The project, called Cody Johnson & The Rockin’ CJB Live, is due out December 2. A two-part collection boasting 27 tracks, the live album includes marquee hits and fan-favorites like “Dear Rodeo,” “Human” and his chart-topping “‘Til …

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Luke Bryan is “Prayin’ in a Deer Stand” in his sentimental new song

UMG Nashville Luke Bryan finds God in an unconventional place in “Prayin’ in a Deer Stand,” a new song about how slowing down and getting outside in nature can sometimes feel more spiritual than going to church. “This is such a personal song to me,” the singer says. “The world can be a busy place …

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Russell Dickerson explains why his new album is self-titled: “It’s just me, man”

Triple Tigers Records On Friday, Russell Dickerson unleashes a 15-song set of tracks that perfectly represents his musical identity and evolution as an artist. The new album — his third full-length release — is self-titled, and Russell tells ABC Audio that deciding on the title was a no-brainer. “These are the top 15 songs that …

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Nashville notes: Brad Paisley’s Dance Party to End ALZ lineup + more

Dierks Bentley and his kooky ‘90s alter-ego band, The Hot Country Knights, are among the first performers to join the lineup for Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley’s annual ‘90s-themed Dance Party to End ALZ. Lindsay Ell, Chrissy Metz and more stars are also on the bill. The Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards held its fourth-ever iteration …

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‘So Help Me God’: Brantley Gilbert readies new album, teases collab with Blake Shelton + Vince Gill

Courtesy of The Valory Music Co. Brantley Gilbert is back with another collection of new music. The singer announced his next album, So Help Me God, this week; it drops November 10. Some of the songs on the 10-track collection will be familiar. The track list includes previously-released tunes like “How to Talk to Girls,” …

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Zac Brown Band officially welcomes Caroline Jones, the band’s first female member

Frederick Breedon/Getty Images for The Recording Academy After years of touring and performing with the group, Caroline Jones has officially become the newest member of the Zac Brown Band. The move felt like a natural fit for everybody, frontman Zac Brown tells ET Online. “It feels like Caroline has been part of Zac Brown Band …

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Thomas Rhett brings back Home Team Tour for summer 2023

ABC/Connie Chornuk Thomas Rhett is revamping his 2017 Home Team Tour in 2023, this time with Cole Swindell and Nate Smith on the bill. He’s planning to hit 40 cities on the trek, starting with Des Moines, Iowa on May 4, 2023. The tour will take him all the way through late September, when he wraps things …

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Lady A, Reba McEntire, Breland + more join the lineup of presenters for the 2022 CMA Awards

ABC Lady A, Reba McEntire, Breland, Jordan Davis, Lainey Wilson and more stars have been named presenters of the upcoming 2022 CMA Awards. It may be date night for Reba, as her boyfriend — actor Rex Linn — is a presenter, too. Meanwhile, Tyler Hubbard, Little Big Town, Parker McCollum, Jeannie Seely and Wynonna Judd …

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