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Loretta Lynn packs the Opry House one more time, as music’s biggest stars remember the legend

Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for CMT Superstars from both the country and rock worlds showed up Sunday night at the Grand Ole Opry House to pay tribute to one of American music’s biggest icons, Loretta Lynn.  Thousands of fans lined up starting at 4 a.m., braving a rainy Nashville day for a lineup that didn’t disappoint.  Tim …

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Nashville notes: Luke Combs drops “Dive,” Jake Owen mounts a benefit concert + more

Luke Combs dropped an official studio version of “Dive,” his cover of Ed Sheeran’s hit, on Friday. He’s been performing the song live for a while now, and Ed even joined him onstage for a performance of it in London back in March. Jake Owen’s Flamingo Jam, a benefit concert in support of his Jake …

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Kane Brown says he + wife Katelyn will “definitely” do another duet after the success of “Thank God”

ABC/Connie Chornuk Turns out, love and music are a good mix. Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn, teamed up for his new single, “Thank God,” which is rapidly climbing the country charts and becoming a fan favorite. Now, Kane tells E! News that he’s planning on doing another duet with his wife one day and that it’s …

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Keith Urban previews his next album with new, nostalgiac anthem, “Street Called Main”

Capitol Records Nashville Keith Urban plays with the power of memory in the lyrics of his new song, “Street Called Main,” which dropped on Friday. The song’s lyrics conjure up an image of how a sight, sound, smell or location — in this case, a street called Main Street — can immediately transport a person …

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Brothers Osborne, Eric Church + more stars sign on for ‘Stoned Cold Country,’ a Rolling Stones tribute

BBR Music Group Legendary rock act The Rolling Stones are celebrating their 60th anniversary as a band this year, and the country music community is taking notice. Brothers Osborne, Eric Church and a slew of other stars have signed on for Stoned Cold Country, a new tribute album featuring country interpretations of some of the …

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Miranda Lambert, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire + more added to CMT’s Loretta Lynn tribute

Courtesy of CMT/Sandbox Productions Another round of country heavyweights have been added to CMT’s Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Celebration of the Life & Music of Loretta Lynn tribute show. Miranda Lambert, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Kacey Musgraves and Alan Jackson are now all confirmed to join the bill. Marty Stuart and Gaither Vocal Band will also appear …

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Rock legend and Country Music Hall of Famer Jerry Lee Lewis dead at 87

Jason Kempin/Getty Images Pioneering rocker Jerry Lee Lewis died on Friday, Oct. 28, according to a statement from his publicist. He was 87 years old. A singer, songwriter and pianist known to fans as “The Killer,” Lewis was the voice behind staple songs of rock n’ roll such as “Great Balls of Fire,” “Whole Lotta …

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Dolly Parton retiring from “full-blown” touring: “I do not think I will ever tour again”

Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for SXSW Dolly Parton’s busier than ever these days, but there’s one aspect of her career that she’s dialing down considerably — touring. “I do not think I will ever tour again,” Dolly tells Pollstar, “but I do know I’ll do special shows here and there, now and then.” That could even mean …

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‘Queen of Me’: Shania Twain announces a new album and tour for 2023

Louie Banks/Republic Nashville Let’s go, girls! Shania Twain is returning in 2023 with a brand new album and a tour to match. The living legend officially announced the news on Friday, unveiling her new album’s title plus many more details. Called Queen of Me, it will arrive on February 3 and includes a new song …

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Lainey Wilson announces 2023 headlining tour as her new album, ‘Bell Bottom Country,’ arrives

Brett Carlsen/Getty Images for ACM Lainey Wilson dropped her highly-anticipated new album, Bell Bottom Country, on Friday, and she had one more surprise in store for her fans: She’s going on tour. The singer announced her 2023 headlining Country with a Flare Tour, which is a partnership with Stella Rosa’s Future is Female series. The …

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