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Alan Jackson announces he’s a grandpa as he celebrates his 43rd wedding anniversary: “So happy”

Jason Kempin/Getty Images It’s been a big week for Alan Jackson and his wife, Denise: Not only did they celebrate their 43rd wedding anniversary on Thursday, they also welcomed their first grandchild into the world. Alan shared the news with fans via a celebratory social media post. He included a snapshot of himself and Denise posing …

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Ernest will more than double track list of his Flower Shops album with Two Dozen Roses deluxe edition

Courtesy of Big Loud Records Back in March, newcomer Ernest made a splash with his debut full-length album, Flower Shops. The title track, a duet with Morgan Wallen, achieved RIAA Platinum certification. Now, the singer is rounding out his album with a deluxe version, called Flower Shops: Two Dozen Roses. The new version will more than double …

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Little Big Town tells the story of a father’s love in the video for “Rich Man,” starring Charles Esten

ABC Little Big Town’s tender gratitude ballad, “Rich Man,” gets an equally compelling visual treatment in its new music video, which the band released on Friday. Starring actor Charles Esten as a dad of two who counts his blessings in love, not money, the video follows the story of a working-class family. Over the course …

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Runaway June’s made their list, and they want a “Cowboy for Christmas”

ABC The latest incarnation of Runaway June is back, featuring longtime member Jennifer Wayne, along with Natalie Stovall, and new lead singer Stevie Woodward. Not only does the threesome have a new single, “Broken Hearts (Do Broken Things),” they’re also ready with an original Christmas tune. And it’s an idea Jennifer’s been hanging onto for some time. “I’ve had that idea for …

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Nashville notes: Ashley McBryde’s “Gospel Night,” Ernest’s new three-pack and more

Ashley McBryde’s music video for “Gospel Night at the Strip Club,” off her Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville album, is out now. Rising star Ernest is gearing up to drop not one but three new songs on Friday. He teased tracks called “Miss That Girl,” “Unhang the Moon” and “Songs We Used to Sing” on social …

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Jimmie Allen mourns the loss of Stephen “tWitch” Boss: “Thank you for your light”

ABC Jimmie Allen is among the many fans and friends left heartbroken by the death of Stephen “tWitch” Boss, who was the in-house DJ and co-executive producer of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Boss, 40, died by suicide late Tuesday evening, ABC news confirmed. Many people have shared remembrances of the entertainer on social media since the …

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Keith Urban donates $200K to ‘inspiring’ Nashville-area charities for the holidays

ABC/Ed Rode Keith Urban is putting a bow on 2022 with a series of donations to charities that have had a positive impact on the Nashville community. The singer recently made three stops in Nashville — one at Music Health Alliance, one at the Nashville Food Project and one at Thistle Farms — to give each of them …

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Kelsea Ballerini explains how she knew it was time end her marriage to Morgan Evans

ABC/Heidi Gutman Divorce is difficult, but according to Kelsea Ballerini, staying in a marriage that isn’t working is even worse. In a new conversation on the Tell Me About It with Jade Iovine podcast, the singer explains that she didn’t make the decision to end her marriage lightly. “For a while, it was kind of …

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Luke Bryan, Ashley McBryde + more join the lineup for ‘New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash’

ABC Another round of performers has been announced for New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash. Luke Bryan, Ashley McBryde, Dierks Bentley and Darius Rucker are all among the acts set to perform during Nashville’s very own New Year’s Eve party, ET Online reports. Jason Aldean, King Calaway, Riley Green, Thomas Rhett, The War and …

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Trevor Noah to return as host for 2023 Grammy Awards

Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images Trevor Noah is pulling a hat trick and will return to the Grammy’s stage as host. This will mark his third consecutive hosting stint. Noah will act as master of ceremonies at the 65th annual Grammy Awards and induct a new class of Grammy winners on Sunday, February 5. He confirmed his appointment …

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