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Nashville notes: Jon Pardi, Ryan Hurd + Maren Morris and more

Jon Pardi just dropped the music video for his song “Fill ‘Er Up.” That track comes off Mr. Saturday Night, the singer’s fourth album, which will be out in September. Ryan Hurd’s new video for “Pass it On” is out now. The song, off his Pelago album, features backing vocals from his country star wife, Maren …

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Kelsea Ballerini’s next album is done, and fans will be able to hear it “so soon”

ABC After posting several teases for her next album, Kelsea Ballerini has an exciting update to share: She’s finished with her next musical chapter. The singer shared a handful of beachy, West coast snapshots of herself on social media this week along with some reflections. “Drove the PCH and listened to the final mixes of …

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Luke Bryan says he’s got about “half” of his next album finished

ABC Luke Bryan is working hard on his next musical chapter, and he’s making headway. The singer says he’s “got probably half of the project done.” In an interview with SiriusXM, Luke provides an album update but cautions fans not to expect the full project too soon. “We’re working hard in the studio, and then …

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Maren Morris spoofs ‘Stranger Things’ with a clip from her cameo in Ryan Hurd’s “Pass It On” video

ABC Like the rest of the world, it seems that Maren Morris is watching the new season of Stranger Things. The country star recently co-starred in fellow artist Ryan Hurd’s “Pass It On” music video, which just so happened to have some aesthetic overlap with season four of the beloved Netflix show. It was filmed …

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Jake Owen joins the lineup for PBS’ ‘A Capitol Fourth’

Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images Jake Owen is the newest addition to the bill for the upcoming PBS 4th of July special, A Capitol Fourth. “I can’t wait to celebrate the Fourth in D.C. this year,” the singer says. “It’s exciting to be a part of a great American tradition, and to sing a couple songs …

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“She Had Me at Heads Carolina”: Cole Swindell’s new single updates a Jo Dee Messina classic

Jason Kempin/Getty Images It’s Cole Swindell’s birthday today, and he’s celebrating with a new ‘90s-inspired single. “She Had Me at Heads Carolina” is a fun and flirty dance-a-long track following a guy who walks into karaoke night at a bar and is immediately transfixed by the girl singing a ‘90s country classic into the mic. …

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Nashville notes: Carly Pearce, Brett Eldredge + more

Carly Pearce and Brett Eldredge are on deck to perform during NBC’s Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks for Independence Day. They’re joining an all-genre bill featuring acts like 5 Seconds of Summer, Jaoquina Kalukango, Pitbull and rising country act Filmore. Speaking of Pitbull and Filmore, the two artists are about to release a new duet called …

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Mickey Guyton says son has been “huge motivation” to speak out about inequality

ABC Mickey Guyton is known for releasing music that addresses racial inequality and gender gaps in country music and beyond. With songs like “What Are You Gonna Tell Her?” and “Black Like Me,” she delivers powerful messages calling for change in the genre, and she’s continued to use her platform at every step of her …

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Brantley Gilbert, Carly Pearce sign on for Grand Ole Opry’s Music City Grand Prix showcase

ABC Brantley Gilbert and Carly Pearce have been announced as the headliners for the Grand Ole Opry showcase that will take place in downtown Nashville during the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix. Billed as the Grand Ole Prix, the event will be held August 7, following the NTT Indycar Series race on the Nissan …

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Miranda Lambert is thankful for the “hard stuff” that led her to meeting husband Brendan McLoughlin

ABC These days, Miranda Lambert is happily married to former NYPD officer Brendan McLoughlin — but she had to go through quite a few ups and downs to find happiness. “When I turned 30, I started to take life in a new direction and really start to understand myself better,” the singer, now 38, tells …

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