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Wynonna Judd says she didn’t see mother Naomi Judd’s death coming

Jason Kempin/Getty Images for CMT Wynonna Judd reflects on the death of her mother and The Judds partner, Naomi Judd, in a new conversation with CBS Sunday Morning, the first television interview she’s given since Naomi died in late April. “I did not know that she was at the place she was at when she ended it,” …

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Jon Pardi and wife Summer are expecting their first baby in early 2023

Jason Kempin/Getty Images for CMT/Viacom It’s going to be a “Pardi of three” for country star Jon Pardi and his wife, Summer: The couple is expecting their first child early next year. “I’m ready to start a new adventure with my wonderful wife Summer and our new little one — Pardi of three!” the singer …

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Unflinching honesty, ‘90s bops + a “roller coaster” of emotion? That’s ‘Subject to Change,’ says Kelsea Ballerini

ABC/Connie Chornuk When fans finally get their ears on Subject to Change, Kelsea Ballerini hopes it’ll take them on a whirlwind of emotions. “I loved the idea of having a record that takes you through a roller coaster — of growing up, and love, and a lot of inward conversation and maturity,” the singer tells …

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Nashville notes: Maddie & Tae’s stop on ‘TODAY’ and more

n case you missed it, Maddie & Tae made a stop on NBC’s TODAY on Wednesday to perform “Every Night Every Morning.” Their new project, Through the Madness Vol. 2, comes out on Friday. Country singer Luke Bell died of an accidental fentanyl overdose, according to an autopsy report from the Pima County medical examiner’s …

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Keith Urban, Chris Stapleton + more sign on for 2022 Heal the Music Day

Keith Urban, Chris and Morgane Stapleton, Vince Gill and more are all on deck for this year’s Heal the Music Day, the fifth annual fundraising initiative for the Music Health Alliance. The event, spearheaded by country star Rodney Crowell, is a push to raise awareness and support for the medical needs of those in the …

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Luke Combs leads a list of special guests on the new season of Clint Black’s ‘Talking in Circles’

ABC/Connie Chornuk Luke Combs is helping to kick off a new season of the Circle Network’s Talking in Circles With Clint Black, a show in which ‘90s superstar Clint Black chats with his fellow country artists about their careers. Luke will be the show’s guest for the first episode of Season 3. During the conversation, …

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Maren Morris might not attend the CMA Awards this year: “I don’t feel comfortable going”

Catherine Powell/Getty Images for CMT Maren Morris’ Humble Quest is up for Album of the Year at the 2022 CMA Awards, but she says that she might not attend the ceremony this year — even though she’s grateful for the nomination. “Honestly, I haven’t decided if I’m gonna go,” Maren tells the Los Angeles Times …

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Carly Pearce, Kane Brown + Walker Hayes among the honorees at 2022 CMT Artists of the Year

Courtesy of CMT Carly Pearce, Kane Brown and Walker Hayes are three of the stars who will be honored at the 2022 CMT Artists of the Year ceremony, an annual event tributing those artists who dominated the country music industry over the course of the last year. Luke Combs is another of the evening’s honorees, …

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As Luke Combs scores another #1 hit, he’s “real thankful” for his team behind-the-scenes

ABC/Connie Chornuk As Luke Combs‘ career continues to skyrocket, he’s intentional about keeping trustworthy people around him, especially the songwriters he’s been working with since the start of his career.  Since moving to Nashville in 2014, Luke continues to work with the same songwriters that he did when he was an unknown artist, including Ray Fulcher, Randy …

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Nashville notes: Reba on ’Seth Meyers,’ Dustin Lynch presale & more

Reba McEntire is appearing on Late Night With Seth Meyers Tuesday night. It airs at 12:35 a.m. ET on NBC.  Presale tickets for the new dates on Dustin Lynch‘s Party Mode Tour are available Wednesday at 10 a.m. local time until Thursday at 10 p.m. local time. Tickets for the general public go on sale on September 23.  Breland has booked …

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