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Keith Urban, Bailey Zimmerman + Sheryl Crow join Concert For Carolina lineup

Nathan Congleton/NBC Keith Urban, Bailey Zimmerman and Sheryl Crow have been added to the Concert For Carolina lineup. The benefit show, championed by Luke Combs and Eric Church, will take place Oct. 26 at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium and feature performances from Luke, Eric, Billy Strings and James Taylor, as well as the newly announced artists. …

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Garth Brooks files lawsuit in response to rape, sexual assault accusations

George Walker IV/AP, FILE Garth Brooks has filed a new lawsuit against a professional makeup artist and hairstylist he previously worked with who accused him of rape, sexual assault and more crimes earlier this month. In a new filing submitted Tuesday in Mississippi, Brooks claims he is the “victim of a shakedown” from a former employee, …

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Why Scotty McCreery remains “humbled and honored” to be part of the Opry family

Disney/Eric McCandless You don’t really forget your Grand Ole Opry induction, especially if you’ve dreamed about it for years. Just ask Scotty McCreery. “Oh my goodness. There’s so many little snapshots in my head from that night and just being there in the circle and hearing Josh [Turner]’s speech,” Scotty tells ABC Audio. “But for me, …

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Nashville notes: Walker Hayes’ “5 to 9” + Jameson Rodgers goes independent

Walker Hayes has announced and shared the cover art for his new song, “5 to 9.” “So so so pumped that I got to use this photo as single artwork,” he said on social platform X. “love it so much! This is us backstage basically, every night I go to work. Grateful I get to …

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ERNEST’s got a new haircut: “A little higher, a little tighter”

Disney/Randy Holmes ERNEST has bid goodbye to his signature luscious locks and combed-back fringe. The “Flower Shops” singer hopped on Instagram on Wednesday to showcase his new look — featuring a short fringe, neatly trimmed top and shaved sides. “new cut unlocked,” ERNEST captioned his video. “We didn’t have to do it, but we chose to and …

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Jelly Roll unveils ‘Beautifully Broken’ track list

Courtesy of BBR Music Group Jelly Roll has finally revealed the track list for his new album, Beautifully Broken, arriving Friday. The record boasts 22 songs and includes collabs with rapper Wiz Khalifa (“Higher Than Heaven”), indie singer/songwriter Ilsey (“When the Drugs Don’t Work”) and a second collab with mgk (“Time of Day”). “I’m excited to get to …

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Kane Brown’s taking the ‘High Road’ in January

ABC/Paula Lobo Kane Brown has announced his new album, High Road, arriving Jan. 24. While a full track list hasn’t been revealed, Kane did share its picturesque album cover, which features him standing against a blue and orange-tinged evening sky. High Road will feature “Backseat Driver,” a new song that’ll drop on Friday. It’s not certain if …

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Here’s who’s performing on ‘Little Big Town’s Christmas at the Opry’

ABC The star-studded Little Big Town’s Christmas at the Opry lineup has been revealed. Joining Little Big Town onstage will be Kelsea Ballerini, Dan + Shay, Sheryl Crow, Kirk Franklin, Josh Groban, Kate Hudson and Orville Peck. “We are simply beside ourselves to announce that we will host our own NBC Holiday Special at the prestigious Grand Ole Opry House,” says Little Big …

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Carly Pearce brings her fiery “Truck” to ABC’s ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

Disney/Tanner Yeager Carly Pearce set the Jimmy Kimmel Live! stage on fire on Tuesday. Figuratively, of course. Donning a black mini dress and backed by her band, Carly performed her latest single from hummingbird, “Truck on Fire.” “Liar, liar, truck on fire/ Flames rolling off of your Goodyear tires/ Burn, burn, you’re gonna learn/ Never should’ve …

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Luke Bryan thinks he’s been “overlooked” in one award category

Disney/Larry McCormack Luke Bryan may be one of country music’s biggest stars, but he’s never lost sight of how lucky and blessed he is to pursue this dream. “I love being in country music. I could have at any moment never had any of this happen,” Luke reflects. “I see a Twitter feed every now and then where …

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