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“Never known a love like this”: Scotty McCreery and wife Gabi welcome son Merrick Avery

Terry Wyatt/WireImages Scotty McCreery has officially become a father.  He and his wife, Gabi, announced on Tuesday that they welcomed their first child, son Merrick Avery McCreery, into the world on October 24. Gabi gave birth at 4:34 a.m. ET at a hospital in their hometown of Raleigh, North Carolina, with the baby weighing 7 pounds and 13 ounces. …

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Walker Hayes honors sobriety anniversary with unreleased song “Same Drunk”

Terry Wyatt/Getty Images Walker Hayes is commemorating an important milestone in his life with a new song.  In honor of his seven-year anniversary of being sober, Walker debuted an unreleased song, “Same Drunk,” during a recent live show.  In a fan video retweeted by the singer, he introduces the track by saying, “pretty much anything I touch, I can turn …

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Hardy says he wanted to get “as dark as we could” while writing “wait in the truck”

Big Loud Records Hardy drew inspiration from his real life to create the story of “wait in the truck.”  The song about a man who comes across a battered and bruised woman one night while driving in his truck is inspired by how Hardy anticipates he would react if his fiancee, Caleigh Ryan, were to find herself …

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CMA Awards 2022: Initial lineup of performers announced

CMA/ABC The first batch of performers for the upcoming 2022 CMA Awards has been announced. The 56th annual CMA Awards, airing Wednesday, Nov. 9, live on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, will be filled with performances from artists including Miranda Lambert, Kelly Clarkson, HARDY, Marcus King, Jimmie Allen, Kelsea Ballerini, Carly Pearce, Carrie …

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Joe Nichols admires how his single “Good Day For Living” is “filled with gratitude”

Quartz Hill Records Joe Nichols is living with an attitude of gratitude that’s reflected in his new single, “Good Day For Living.”  The title track of his most recent album, “Good Day For Living” captures how he shapes his reality through positive thinking. The song’s lyrics allow him to see the bright side of life’s unfortunate …

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Nashville notes: Trisha Yearwood, The Judds Tour & more

Trisha Yearwood is being inducted into the TASTE Hall of Fame for her impact in the world of “taste and broadcast entertainment.” She is one of 21 inductees into the 10th class.  Hit singer-songwriter Nicolle Galyon has released the video for her song “younger woman.” It’s featured on her debut album, firstborn.  Presale tickets for 2023 dates on The …

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Reba McEntire awarded plaque for selling nearly 60 million albums

ABC/Michael Moriatis Reba McEntire is “fancy” when it comes to selling records.  During her debut solo headlining show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Friday night, the country legend was presented with a plaque backstage for selling more than 58 million albums worldwide.  After the set, Reba took to Instagram to reflect on the experience, calling it a “very special …

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Elle King to embark on 2023 A-FREAKIN-MEN Tour

ABC/Connie Chornuk Elle King is hitting the road.  Accompanying the release of her new album, Come Get Your Wife, Elle is embarking on the headlining A-FREAKIN-MEN Tour in 2023. The two-month trek takes her to theaters around the country, beginning and ending in Louisiana. The tour launches on February 14 at The Fillmore in New Orleans and concludes on March …

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Shania Twain books 2023 show in Nashville

Nicky J Sims/Getty Images for Bauer Media Shania Twain is heading back to Nashville.  The superstar will headline Geodis Park, the soccer stadium on the historic Nashville Fairgrounds, next year on June 7. Kelsea Ballerini and Breland are on the bill with her.  “There’s been a few rumours in the press about what’s coming next from me – It’s been …

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Wynonna Judd extends The Judds: The Final Tour to 2023

ABC/Connie Chornuk Wynonna Judd will continue on The Judds: The Final Tour in 2023.  The singer, who was one half of The Judds alongside late mother Naomi Judd, has added 15 dates to the arena tour that launched in September.  The new leg starts on January 26 in Hershey, PA and continues until February 25, where it wraps in …

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