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The Country Music Association pledges $100k to the Music Health Alliance in remembrance of Naomi Judd

Stephen Cohen/Getty Images Naomi Judd’s impact continues to make its mark on the country music community even after her death. The Country Music Association (CMA) has pledged a $100,000 donation to the Music Health Alliance to help further its mission to provide mental health services to music industry members. The pledge comes during September, which is Suicide …

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Reba McEntire was excited to play a “very dark character” on ABC’s ’Big Sky’

ABC/Michael Moriatis Reba McEntire was instantly intrigued by the character description for Sunny Barnes when she was pitched the role on season 3 of Big Sky.  The country legend initially got a call from executive producer Elwood Reid about joining the cast, prefacing that Sunny is a “very dark character,” which immediately piqued her interest. In addition to her …

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Nashville notes: Kelsea Ballerini on ’Corden,’ LeAnn Rimes’ new video & more

Kelsea Ballerini will perform on The Late Late Show With James Corden Tuesday. It airs on CBS at 12:37 a.m. ET/11:37 p.m. CT.  LeAnn Rimes has released the video for “spaceship,” a track off her new album, god’s work.  Craig Morgan will be signing copies of his new book, God, Family, Country, at Half Price Books in Dallas Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET.  Copyright © …

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Zac Brown Band unveils Jimmy Buffett as final collaborator on ’The Comeback Deluxe’

Warner Music Nashville Zac Brown Band has revealed the final collaboration on the deluxe edition of The Comeback.  The Grammy-winning group will once again team up with Jimmy Buffett for a new rendition of their chart-topping hit “Same Boat.” ZBB and Buffett famously collaborated on the 2011 single “Knee Deep,” which hit #1 on country radio and reached the top 20 on …

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Ingrid Andress releases “Seeing Someone Else” to hot AC radio, pens personal letter to her 23-year-old self

Warner Music Nashville Ingrid Andress is releasing her first single to pop radio.  Following the release of her new album, Good Person, Ingrid is sending the cross-genre ballad “Seeing Someone Else” as an official single to hot AC Tuesday. The singer credits her fans for the encouragement, noting on Instagram that their confidence in the song inspired her to make …

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“Country On”: Luke Bryan adds new dates to Las Vegas residency in 2023

ABC/Connie Chornuk Luke Bryan is extending his residency in Las Vegas.  The country superstar has added a dozen new dates to Luke Bryan: Vegas in 2023, taking over the Resorts World Theatre on February 1, 3, 4, 8, 10 and 11, March 22, 24, 25, 29 and 31 and April 1. Luke will close out 2022 with previously …

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“The gang’s all here”: Carrie Underwood shows photos from inside her Denim & Rhinestones Tour rehearsals

Capitol Records Nashville Carrie Underwood is gearing up to hit the road on her Denim & Rhinestones Tour, and she’s giving fans a look inside.  Recently, the superstar has been sharing photos from her tour rehearsals, beginning with a black-and-white shot of her band performing inside an empty soundstage, their instruments scattered around the room as …

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“I’m really proud of this song”: Jake Owen releases new single, “Up There Down Here”

Big Loud Records Jake Owen‘s new single, “Up There Down Here” is a tribute to angels on earth.  Though the song’s leading man doesn’t frequent the church, he compares the love of his life to “a cross on a chain and red wine stain” and says he’s “more a backroad than a front pew.”  “I’m a …

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Ashley McBryde honors late songwriter Dennis Linde with ’Lindeville’ album

Warner Music Nashville Ashley McBryde has opened up about the creation process behind her new album, Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville, and how the fictional town and characters came to life while she and six writers were on a retreat. Brothers Osborne collaborated on the album, with John Osborne serving as co-producer while T.J. Osborne sings with Ashley on “Play Ball.” Brandy Clark, Caylee Hammack and Pillbox Patti appear as …

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Nashville notes: Martina McBride announces Christmas shows, Morgan Wade’s headlining tour & more

Martina McBride has announced dates for her 12th annual The Joy of Christmas Tour, kicking off on November 26 in Greensboro, North Carolina, and concluding on December 18 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Tickets go on sale Friday.  Morgan Wade has announced her headlining 2023 No Signs of Slowing Down Tour, beginning on February 24 in Louisville, Kentucky, and …

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