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See Russell Dickerson’s reaction to Kailey’s pregnancy news

ABC It’s a boy for Russell Dickerson and wife Kailey. The couple announced that they are expecting a second child, a boy, through a heartwarming montage shared on social media. The clip opens with Kailey’s positive pregnancy test result, before she taps their 2-year-old son, Remington Edward, to reveal to “daddy” the exciting news. As Remington and Kailey surprise Russell with the news halfway through his …

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It’s another chart-topper for Bailey Zimmerman

ABC Bailey Zimmerman‘s “Rock and A Hard Place” is number one on country radio this week. With this, Bailey now has two career chart-toppers under his belt, with the first being his debut single, “Fall In Love.” “A massive thank you is owed to my friends at country radio [fire emoji] y’all have been in my corner since day …

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Fatherhood is in the not-too-distant future for Parker McCollum

ABC Parker McCollum and his wife, Hallie Ray, recently celebrated their first wedding anniversary. Though children aren’t in the picture yet, Parker says being a dad has been “knocking on my door real loud.” “Sometimes I think about it and [at] some points during the day, it’ll kind of cross my mind that that’s close and that’s going to be …

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Nashville notes: Alabama’s 2023 June Jam lineup + Lauren Watkins’ label home

Alabama has announced the first round of performers for the 2023 June Jam. The lineup includes Jamey Johnson, Jake Owen, The Oak Ridge Boys, Exile, Mark Wills and Neal McCoy, with a special appearance from Randy Travis. It will take place on June 3 in Fort Payne, Alabama. Get tickets at Ticketmaster. Country newcomer Lauren Watkins has signed a record deal with Big Loud Records / Songs & Daughters. Her debut seven-track …

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Beat the heat with Trisha Yearwood’s Sweet Tea cocktail

Dominik Bindl / Contributor Summer’s right around the corner, and there’s no better thirst quencher in the South than good ol’ sweet tea. Introducing: Trisha Yearwood‘s Sweet Tea in a Cup Cocktail Mix. Available now at Williams Sonoma, the mixer boasts strong flavors of black sweet tea and hints of lemon. Trisha recently endorsed the mixer on Twitter with a simple “Cheers!” …

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Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night” tops all-genre chart a second time

Rich Polk/NBC Morgan Wallen‘s “Last Night” has reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart once again. The crossover hit first topped the chart four weeks ago, before returning to its domination this week. As Billboard reports, “Last Night” is the first chart-topping song Morgan has had on this all-genre chart. Additionally, the multiple-genre single leads the Hot Country Songs chart for a …

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Garth Brooks has been in the studio “all week”

Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal In the latest edition of Garth Brook‘s Facebook series Inside Studio G, Garth hinted at new music and previewed his upcoming Garth Brooks/Plus ONE Las Vegas residency.  “Been in the studio all week … just creating new stuff, man. Just so excited,” Garth revealed.  The singer, who’s set to host the 2023 ACM Awards with Dolly Parton in May, …

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Lainey Wilson’s headlining one of her dream venues

ABC Lainey Wilson is headlining a show at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre on September 26.   This venue has been a longtime dream for Lainey, who recently celebrated her third career chart-topper with “Heart Like A Truck.” “Playing @RedRocksCO has been a bucket list show for me for a while now & your girl is headlining the dang …

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Here’s your chance to pick Luke Combs’ next single

ABC Luke Combs wants you to chime in on what his next single should be. The global country star recently sent out a poll on Twitter asking fans to pick his next single. “What song did you pick to be my next on Country Radio?!” Luke tweets. The two options are “5 Leaf Clover” and “Love You Anyway.” Both …

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See Lauren Alaina sing a Tammy Wynette classic at the Opry

Jason Davis/Getty Images Lauren Alaina recently took the Grand Ole Opry stage to deliver a powerful rendition of the Tammy Wynette hit “Stand By Your Man.” The performance was part of a special night at the Opry honoring the legacy of the Queen of Country Music, who passed away 25 years ago. Other artists who graced the stage included Larry Gatlin and the …

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