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Nashville notes: Luke Bryan, Mickey Guyton & more

Mickey Guyton performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” and her original songs “All American” and “I Still Pray” on CBS’ A Capitol Fourth Monday. Jake Owen also performed his hits “Down to the Honkytonk” and “American Country Love Song.”  Members of Luke Bryan‘s fan club now have priority access to his Raised Up Right Tour, which includes exclusive access to pit tickets, the merch booth and …

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“Happy trails y’all!”: Miranda Lambert & friends embark on journey out west

ABC Miranda Lambert is embarking on a glamping trip across the country.  After completing her co-headlining tour with Little Big Town on the Bandwagon Tour, the singer is using some of her downtime this summer to venture across the U.S. with her husband, Brendan McLoughlin, and best friend Gwen Sebastian and her husband, drummer Louis Newman, on a nearly three-week excursion.  Miranda and Brendan are in their …

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‘Growin’ Up’: Luke Combs debuts at #2 on Billboard 200

Sony Music Nashville Luke Combs is making an impression on the charts with his new album, Growin’ Up.  The singer’s third studio album has debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 following its June 24 release, marking the highest debut for a country album so far this year. It also serves as the highest debut of the week. The 12-track …

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“So magical”: Kenny Chesney breaks own record in Kansas City

Warner Music Nashville Kenny Chesney has surpassed his own personal best.  Over the 4th of July weekend, the country superstar, who is on his Here and Now Tour, made his grand return to Kansas’ Arrowhead Stadium and performed for a crowd of 57,852 people — surpassing his previous record at the stadium by about 300 people during …

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“How did I get so lucky?”: Carrie Underwood performs with Guns N’ Roses in London

ABC Dreams do come true, and Carrie Underwood is living proof, as she performed with Guns N’ Roses for the second time.  While over in London, the country superstar made a surprise appearance during the legendary rock band’s performance at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. She rocked out to “Sweet Child ‘O Mine” and “Paradise City,” trading vocals with frontman Axl Rose, while Slash slayed on guitar. …

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“It’s a song about triumph”: Lainey Wilson shares message behind new single, “Heart Like a Truck”

ABC Lainey Wilson tells a story of resilience in her new single, “Heart Like a Truck,” with lyrics that reflect on the tough times that help shape a person into who they’re supposed to be. “‘Heart Like a Truck’ is a song about finding freedom and strength, and not being scared of the scars and …

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Nashville notes: Chris Stapleton’s Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit + more

Chris Stapleton’s Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit, called Chris Stapleton: Since 1978, opens Friday. The exhibit chronicles Chris’ career from a songwriter into country superstardom. Dustin Lynch has a new song out Friday called “Fish in the Sea.” Morgan Evans has been teasing that he’s at work on a new album. Called The Country …

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Luke Bryan explains what it means to “Country On”

ABC Luke Bryan’s new summer anthem, “Country On,” is officially here, and the singer — who’s no stranger to warm-weather party hits — is elaborating on exactly what he means when he tells fans to “country on.” “For me to keep country on, I think it’s ‘Hey Luke, keep smiling, keep smiling, keep shining,’” Luke …

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Reba McEntire reunites with Melissa Peterman for Lifetime’s ‘The Hammer’, also starring her boyfriend Rex

Mike Moore/Getty Images for Celebrity Fight Night Reba McEntire is starring in a new Lifetime movie called The Hammer, Deadline reports, and it’s sure to be a party onset: Her co-stars are two actors the country superstar already knows very well. One of them is Melissa Peterman, who co-starred in the hit 2000s sitcom Reba. Since …

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“Trouble with a Heartbreak”: Jason Aldean goes acoustic for CMT ‘Campfire Sessions’

ABC Jason Aldean is the latest country star to showcase his songs in a different light for CMT Campfire Sessions, a series that recasts big hits in a stripped-down, acoustic fireside setting. In the clip, premiered by People, Jason strums a black acoustic guitar while surrounded by his bandmates, offering a less hard-rocking — but …

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