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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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“Brown Eyes Baby”: Keith Urban to debut his next single from New York City’s Rockefeller Center

ABC Keith Urban has a special performance coming up. On Thursday, he’ll take the stage from New York City’s Rockefeller Center to perform a selection of his biggest hits. But that’s not all: The country superstar will also debut his brand-new single, “Brown Eyes Baby,” which is officially headed to radio on July 8. Keith’s …

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Miranda Lambert reveals her mom is cancer-free after a diagnosis last September

ABC Miranda Lambert has great news about the breast cancer diagnosis her mother, Beverly, received last September. “She’s been through a whole lot, but she’s doing really well, and she’s ready to roll,” the star says, revealing in a new People cover story that her mother is now cancer free. “I was able to be …

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