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Nashville notes: Bailey Z’s on Kimmel + Nate Smith’s a “Better Boy”

Bailey Zimmerman will play his Platinum-selling top 10 hit “Rock and a Hard Place” Tuesday on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Jennifer Nettles hosts the new dating show Farmer Wants a Wife, which premieres Wednesday, March 8, on Fox. Nate Smith dropped two new tracks, “Better Boy” and “Oil Spot,” ahead of the release of his self-titled debut on April 28. Copyright © 2023, ABC Audio. …

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Dolly duets with Olivia Newton-John on the late icon’s final recording

Green Hill Olivia Newton-John‘s final recording is a duet with Dolly Parton on her iconic song “Jolene.” Olivia originally covered “Jolene” on her 1976 Come On Over record, following Dolly’s 1974 original on her album of the same name.  “My first memory of Olivia was when her song ‘Let Me Be There’ was a hit. I have loved her ever …

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George Strait introduces Bruce Springsteen at Austin show

Rick Kern/Getty Image Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band brought their tour to Austin, Texas, Thursday night, which kicked off with a very special introduction. Rolling Stone reports that when The Boss walked out onstage at the Moody Center he was accompanied by none other than country legend George Strait. “Austin, Texas!” Strait said. “It’s my honor tonight …

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Lainey Wilson visits ‘Lindeville’ for the second of Ashley McBryde’s sold-out Ryman shows

Brent Harrington/CBS Ashley McBryde‘s dream of recreating her Grammy-nominated Lindeville album live has become a reality after two sold-out nights at the Ryman. “I can’t even believe that Lindeville at the Ryman is something we were able to dream of and then DO,” Ashley reflects. “To have two sold out nights with the people that developed this project with …

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London Calling: Maren Morris books headlining show in England

Stewart Cook/CBS Maren Morris‘ Humble Quest is taking her across the pond to headline her own show in London. The “My Church” hitmaker will play O2 Forum Kentish Town on July 5, in the midst of opening the European dates of The Chicks World Tour.  So far, Maren hasn’t announced an extensive tour in the U.S. this year. She’s …

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‘SNL’ is rolling out the welcome mat for Kelsea Ballerini

NBC It’s been a big week for Kelsea Ballerini, complete with the news she’s landed one of the most-coveted gigs of all: She’ll be the musical guest on Saturday Night Live.  The “half of my hometown” hitmaker is booked to perform on the NBC staple on March 4, alongside host Travis Kelce, who helped the Kansas City Chiefs …

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Lainey’s ‘Stoned Cold Country’ cover arrives ahead of March 17 album

BBR Lainey Wilson‘s cover of “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” is out now, the latest preview of Stoned Cold Country, which will arrive in full on March 17.  Subtitled A 60th Anniversary Tribute to The Rolling Stones, the album was produced by Robert Deaton, the man behind ABC’s annual CMA Awards, CMA Fest and CMA Country Christmas specials. “The Rolling Stones …

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‘Bluebird Days’ are past, present and future for Jordan Davis

MCA Nashville Going into his new album, Bluebird Days, Jordan Davis had a very definitive vision for what he wanted it to be. “The main thing, I wanted it to be the most honest record or collection of songs that I’ve ever put out,” he reveals. “You get songs like ‘Short Fuse,’ ‘Bluebird Days,’ ‘Money Isn’t Real,’ you know, …

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‘American Idol’ returns Sunday night — and Ryan Seacrest says watch out for the teens

ABC/Eric McCandless American Idol celebrated its 20th season last year, and Sunday night it kicks off its third decade. The OG of reality singing competitions is still finding promising contestants, which is somewhat surprising for host Ryan Seacrest, who’s been there since the beginning. “Honestly, behind closed doors, sometimes we look at each other and say, …

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Nashville notes: Brett’s unusual tour name + Chris gets lyrical

You can check out Nate Smith performing his #1, “Whiskey on You,” as he makes his late-night debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. It’s now available on YouTube. Brett Young kicks off his 5 Tour, 3, 2, 1 trek March 20 in Columbus, Ohio. Morgan Evans and Ashley Cooke are set to open. Chris Young‘s new lyric video for “Looking for You” is out now. Copyright © …

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