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ACM Awards will take place in Dallas at Ford Center in 2023

Courtesy of Academy of Country Music The Academy of Country Music announced today that the 2023 ACM Awards will take on May 11 at Ford Center in Frisco, TX, just outside of Dallas. It will stream on Amazon Prime for the second year in a row, making the ACMs the first major awards show to …

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Tim McGraw hits #1 with “7500 OBO,” hints at new music

Big Machine Records Tim McGraw‘s “7500 OBO” is at #1 on country radio this week. The country legend has scored his 45th #1 hit with the lovelorn song about driving a truck that holds too many memories of his ex; The lyrics reference his 1998 chart-topper “Where the Green Grass Grows.”  “7500 OBO” is made even more personal due …

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Miranda Lambert’s new single “Strange” is “permission to let go”

RCA Records Nashville/Vanner Records Miranda Lambert is real “Strange” in her new single.  The track finds the singer admitting that she feels out of place in the modern world where “country don’t twang, rock ‘n’ roll ain’t loud” and everyone is just looking to be famous. To cut through the noise, Miranda encourages us to hop on an …

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Carly Pearce recalls her most embarrassing onstage moment: “I just laid there”

ABC Even the brightest stars have their embarrassments, and Carly Pearce is no exception.  Long before she was lighting up theater and arena stages with her vulnerable songs, Carly got her start as a teenager performing at Dollywood. While it was mostly fun and games, there was one embarrassing incident the singer won’t soon forget.  Carly performed in …

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Nashville notes: Sam Hunt, Keith Urban & Breland

Sam Hunt has released the video for his new single, “Water Under the Bridge.”  Breland joined Keith Urban onstage during his show in Cincinnati, Ohio, to perform “Out the Cage” together live for the first time. The singers co-wrote the track that appears on Keith’s album The Speed of Now Part 1. Watch the video here. Old Crowe Medicine Show has announced their …

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Zac Brown Band make history at Fenway Park, debuts collaboration with Cody Johnson

ABC Zac Brown Band were bestowed with a high honor following their recent headlining show at Fenway Park in Boston.  Playing their 13th sold-out show at the historic venue on Friday as part of their Out in the Middle Tour, ZBB made history as the music act with the most sold-out shows in the park’s 110-year history. The band was …

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Maren Morris’ response to her mom saving her ’American Idol’ audition ticket is priceless

ABC Maren Morris knows it’s a long and winding road to get to your dreams, as evidenced by her American Idol audition ticket.  Maren was 17 years old in August 2007 — when she auditioned for American Idol‘s seventh season at the former Texas Stadium in Irving. Though she sadly didn’t make it past the audition, her mom, Kellie, decided …

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I Love the 90s: Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban & more to perform on ‘Opry Loves the ’90s’

ABC ’90s country is back, and the Grand Ole Opry is celebrating it in a big way. Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Jimmie Allen, Kelsea Ballerini, Cody Johnson and Chris Youngare among the artists taking the Opry stage in Nashville for the broadcast Opry Live: Opry Loves the ’90s, which features modern country superstars performing hits by ’90s country legends. Carrie …

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Kane Brown announces ‘Different Man’ album, dropping “Grand” on Friday

Sony Music Nashville Kane Brown is a Different Man on his new album.  On Monday, Kane announced that his third studio album, Different Man, will be released on September 9. It features 17 tracks, including his current top five single, “Like I Love Country Music,” and #1 hit “One Mississippi” along with previously released tracks “Whiskey Sour” and “Leave You Alone.”  Kane is …

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“Country On”: Luke Bryan celebrates birthday with family — and a custom Two Lane birthday cake

ABC Luke Bryan‘s birthday was filled with family, fun and fishing!  On Sunday, the country superstar celebrated his 46th birthday surrounded by family, including his wife, Caroline, their two sons, Bo and Tate, and nephew Til. Caroline posted a photo featuring a custom cake that boasts a giant can of his Two Lane Beer made of frosting and the phrase “Happy Birthday Luke!” written in …

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