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Lainey Wilson returns to the road following her father’s health crisis: “I have seen the power of prayer”

ABC Lainey Wilson will be back on the road this weekend after taking some time off due to a family emergency surrounding her father’s health. “I just want you to know that I have seen the power of prayer start to work miracles,” the “Heart Like a Truck” singer told fans in a video update. …

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Carly Pearce says singing with Wynonna Judd on ’CMA Fest’ is “the biggest full-circle moment”

ABC/Connie Chornuk When Carly Pearce brought Wynonna Judd out onstage during CMA Fest, it wasn’t just a surprise for the crowd, but a full-circle moment for the star.  Growing up in Kentucky, Carly has been a longtime fan of The Judds. Prior to her CMA Fest performance with Wynonna, Carly got to pay tribute to legendary duo when she performed …

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Nashville notes: Jimmie Allen’s interactive concert, Walker Hayes on Today & more

Jimmie Allen has teamed up with Verizon and The Coda Collection for an interactive concert. Viewers can stream Allen’s June concert from five different camera angles via the Verizon Multi-View Experience App.  Mitchell Tenpenny‘s current single, “Truth About You,” and his 2018 album, Telling All My Secrets, have been certified Gold.  Walker Hayes will make the live TV debut performance of …

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Naomi Judd’s will is released, doesn’t mention Wynonna or Ashely Judd

Evan Agostini/Getty Images Naomi Judd‘s will has been released and it does not specifically mention daughters Wynonna or Ashley Judd.  In the will, obtained by Entertainment Tonight, the late country legend leaves her estate in the hands of her husband, Larry Strickland, appointing him executor of the estate. The will, which dates back to November 20, 2017, states he has “full authority and …

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Keith Urban shows off the Crazy Cart he uses backstage

Capitol Records Nashville While fans are pregaming before the show, Keith Urban is having his own fun backstage.  The “Wild Hearts” singer took to Instagram to offer a peek into what life is like backstage on his tour, and it’s a wild ride. In the video, Keith is racing around the concert venue in a small Crazy Cart, doing …

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Kane Brown’s daughter dances to his “Grand” video

ABC/Connie Chornuk Kane Brown‘s eldest daughter may be his biggest fan.  Katelyn Brown, wife of the hit country singer, took to Instagram Stories to share an adorable video of their 2-year-old daughter, Kingsley, dancing to her dad’s new song, “Grand.”  Kingsley can be seen standing in front of the TV screen on which the neon-clad music video is …

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Mitchell Tenpenny readies ’This Is Heavy’ album

Sony Music Nashville Things are about to get Heavy for Mitchell Tenpenny.  The hit singer has announced that his third studio album, This Is Heavy, will be released on September 16. He teased the announcement with an Instagram video with a graphic of a UFO beaming a light down to Earth as the phrase “are y’all f****** ready for album …

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“Best Thing”: Jake Owen scores 10th #1 single

Big Loud Records Jake Owen has the #1 song in country music this week, and he couldn’t be more excited about it.  Jake scored his 10th #1 hit with “Best Thing Since Backroads,” the lead single from his forthcoming album. “Having the #1 song in America is unbelievable,” Jake says in a celebratory video filmed on his Nashville property, …

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Jason Aldean recalls playing Nissan Stadium parking lot at his first CMA Fest

ABC/Connie Chornuk Ahead of his appearance on the CMA Fest special this week, Jason Aldean is looking back on his first performance at the festival, which proves what a difference a year makes.  Jason Aldean recalls performing in the parking lot of Nissan Stadium in 2005, but even then, he had his eyes set on those stadium lights, hoping …

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Nashville notes: Garth Brooks goes live, Chris Lane and Lauren Alaina and more

Garth Brooks is hosting a live chat Monday to discuss the release of The Anthology Part II. It airs at 7 p.m. ET on TalkShopLive.  Chris Lane and Lauren Alaina will perform “Dancin’ in the Moonlight” on the Today show Tuesday during the 10 a.m. hour.  Hardy, Ernest and other artists featured on Hixtape Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 will perform as part of the first Hixtape live event in conjunction with Whiskey …

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