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Jason Aldean explains why Macon, Georgia is such a personal album title: “It all started there”

ABC Jason Aldean kicks off his Rock N’ Roll Cowboy Tour tonight in Scranton, Pennsylvania, beginning an extensive string of dates that will give him a chance to introduce fans to the live version of his latest double album, Macon, Georgia. That project — his 10th — is named after the singer’s hometown Macon, which …

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Nashville notes: Mickey Guyton + LeAnn Rimes, the 2023 GRAMMY Awards and more

Mickey Guyton joins LeAnn Rimes and percussionist Sheila E. for “The Wild,” a new song off LeAnn’s forthcoming new album, god’s work. The Recording Academy has officially set a date for the 65th annual GRAMMY Awards ceremony. It’ll take place February 5, 2023 in Los Angeles. Hillary Scott of country trio Lady A joins Christian group For …

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“Y’all Life”: Walker Hayes drops a new song, and the music video features some familiar faces

ABC Fans of Walker Hayes and his family just might see some familiar faces in the music video for his just-released new song, “Y’all Life.” “Y’all Life” is a celebration of life in the south, so it’s only fitting that the music video revolves around scenes of football, church and more. Walker’s family members — …

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Carrie Underwood covers Ozzy Osbourne’s “Mama, I’m Coming Home”: “One of my all-time favorite songs”

ABC By now, it’s well documented that Carrie Underwood is a big rock ‘n’ roll fan: She recently appeared as a guest performer for two nights on Guns N’ Roses U.K. tour after previously bringing Axl Rose on stage at Stagecoach. Turns out, Carrie’s fandom doesn’t stop there. She’s also a huge fan of Black …

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Keith Urban talks songwriting with Tyler Hubbard ahead of their stint on tour together

ABC Keith Urban recently added Tyler Hubbard to the bill of his The Speed of Now World Tour for this fall, but the two artists are doing more than just sharing a stage — they’ve also been writing songs together. “We got to write together a few months ago for the first time,” Keith tells …

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Kelsea Ballerini previews her ‘Subject to Change’ album with another new song, “Love is a Cowboy”

ABC Just two days after officially announcing her next album, Subject to Change, Kelsea Ballerini is off to the races — er, the rodeo — with a new song. “Love is a Cowboy” is a tender ballad about the wild ride that is falling in love, comparing the euphoric freedom and the potential of getting …

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Don’t expect to see Luke Combs’ baby boy Tex on tour with him — at least, not for a while

ABC When Luke Combs hits the road this fall for his Middle of Somewhere Tour, he’ll be leaving his wife, Nicole, and their infant son, Tex, at home. That’s because Luke and Nicole are concerned about adding a baby into the already hectic touring lifestyle, he explains, and they worry that it would have a negative impact on …

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Nashville notes: Carly Pearce, CMA Fest 2023 and more

Carly Pearce is the headliner for Jenny Tolman’s inaugural Cowgirls at the Cowboy Festival. Also on the bill are Natalie Hemby, RaeLynn and, of course, Jenny. It seems hard to believe, but it’s already time to start getting ready for CMA Fest 2023. Four-night stadium passes for next summer’s event go on sale August 3. The next …

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Miranda Lambert, Eric Church + more sign on for ‘They Called Us Outlaws’ documentary

ABC Miranda Lambert, Eric Church and Willie Nelson are just a few of the stars who’ll offer insight into the outlaw country movement in a new, six-part documentary called They Called Us Outlaws. Executive produced by Jessi Colter, an outlaw singer-songwriter and wife of Waylon Jennings, They Called Us Outlaws arrives in partnership with the …

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Walker Hayes’ next single is on its way and yes, of course there’s a TikTok dance

ABC Walker Hayes returns on Friday with his next single, “Y’all Life,” and ahead of release day, he’s already been sharing plenty of clips and teaser posts on social media. Of course, it wouldn’t be a big ol’ Walker Hayes hit without a TikTok dance, and the singer and his family already have “Y’all Life” …

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