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Jackson Dean’s car broke down right after he found out “Don’t Come Lookin’” was a number-one hit

ABC Jackson Dean earned his first chart-topping hit with “Don’t Come Lookin’” — but the very same day he found out the song had gone to number one, he wound up having to ask friends to “Come Lookin’” for him: his car broke down during a road trip. “The irony of it all is not lost on …

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George Strait has plans for new album, is giving “serious thought” to a documentary, too

Jason Kempin/Getty Images He may be the King of Country, but George Strait isn’t content to rest on his laurels. The living legend told Cowboys & Indians that he’s got his eye on making new music. “I like making records and plan on doing another one soon,” George details. “I’m narrowing down my song choices now.” …

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Jimmie Allen shares a festive, from-home performance of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”

ABC Jimmie Allen is sharing a festive performance to help fans get into the holiday spirit. The singer posted video of his rendition of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” on social media this week, adding some soulful vocal flair to this beloved holiday classic. Jimmie also hinted that fans just might have a studio …

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Dolly Parton says fans can expect “bizarre costumes” + more during ‘Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party’

Vijat Mohindra/NBC Dolly Parton is the co-host for Miley Cyrus’ second annual New Year’s Eve special, and as fans might expect, she’s bringing her own special flair to the experience. Music will be a big part of the show, of course, but Dolly tells ET Online that she and her pop superstar goddaughter will also …

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The Charleston staple that makes it Christmas for Darius Rucker

ABC/Connie Chornuk As lots of us get ready to enjoy the holiday staples, there’s one food that officially makes it Christmas for Charleston native Darius Rucker.  “We have it during the year, too,” he says. “But at Christmas, we always have okra soup … It’s my favorite thing and it was just something that the family, you …

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Nashville notes: Darius Rucker’s Musicians on Call milestone + more

Darius Rucker will receive the Music Heals Golden Ukulele at Musicians on Call’s annual Millions of Moments event in Nashville in January. The award is in recognition of Darius’ support for Musicians on Call, which brings live and recorded music to hospitals and other medical settings. Singer and 17-year Army veteran Craig Morgan recently brought …

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Dustin Lynch swaps his cowboy hat for a Santa cap in heartwarming, charity-focused new music video

ABC Dustin Lynch’s “Something That Makes You Smile” is all about finding joy in life, and in the music video for the song, the singer brought joy to kids all across Tennessee. The first scenes of the clip show Dustin stocking up at a Nashville toy store before heading out to play Santa for kids …

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Sam Hunt set to headline a free show before the 2023 NHL Winter Classic

Terry Wyatt/Getty Images Sam Hunt will kick off 2023 in Boston. The singer announced on Twitter this week that he’ll play a free show ahead of the 2023 Discover NHL Winter Classic. Game day will kick off with a new fan experience, Breakaway, which serves as the preparty for the main event. Sam’s performance there …

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Blake Shelton says he’ll keep making music “until…the fans fire me”

Trae Patton/NBC Blake Shelton is stepping away from his coaching role on The Voice after the show’s upcoming 23rd season, and he has said that a big part of that decision comes from wanting to prioritize his family life with wife Gwen Stefani and her three children. “I love all the cool things I get …

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Jelly Roll’s mom broke her ankle and missed his Nashville show, so now he’s bringing the concert to her

ABC Family has always been important to rising star Jelly Roll, so after his mom suffered an injury and wasn’t able to make it to his recent headlining Bridgestone Arena show in Nashville, her son decided he had to do something to make it up to her. As she continues to recuperate, Jelly says he’s …

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