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Old Dominion, Brothers Osborne & more join lineup for Gregg Allman tribute concert

ABC/Connie Chornuk Several country artists are taking part in a tribute to Gregg Allman.  In honor of what would have been the southern rock icon’s 75th birthday on December 8, Allman’s friend and manager, Michael Lehman, along with Lindsay Lehman, producer Wally Wilson and musical director Kenny Greenberg, have organized The Midnight Rider: Gregg Allman’s 75th Birthday Jam.  Old Dominion, Brothers Osborne and Lady …

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Carly Pearce, Kane Brown, Lainey Wilson & more to perform at CMT Artists of the Year

CMT The 2022 CMT Artists of the Year ceremony has unveiled a star-studded list of performers and presenters.  Artists of the Year honorees Kane Brown, Carly Pearce and Cody Johnson will perform, as well as Breakout Artist of the Year Lainey Wilson and Artist of a Lifetime Alan Jackson. The show will also feature exclusive performances from fellow Artist of the Year honoree Walker …

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Luke Combs is “excited” to release “Going, Going, Gone” as his next single

Sony Music Nashville Luke Combs is “Going, Going, Gone” in his new single.  Following the success of “The Kind of Love We Make,” which became his 14th #1 hit last month, Luke has announced that fan-favorite “Going, Going, Gone” is his next single.  This serves as the third single off his latest chart-topping album, Growin’ Up, which debuted at #1 …

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Carrie Underwood sends “Hate My Heart” to country radio as her next single

Capitol Records Nashville Carrie Underwood is going into the Denim & Rhinestones Tour with a new single: “Hate My Heart.”  The singer announced the news by sharing a behind-the-scenes clip of her rehearsing the song for the tour, which launches on Saturday in South Carolina.  Carrie co-wrote the song with Hardy, Hillary Lindsey and the album’s co-producer David Garcia. It’s about a woman who wants to …

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‘Come Get Your Wife’: Elle King to release first official country album next year

Sony Music Nashville Elle King shares her story on her debut country album, Come Get Your Wife.  Set for release on January 27, the album blends Elle’s passion for pop and rock with country music as she honors her family’s roots growing up in Ohio, the state name lending itself as the first track on the album.   The track list …

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Hardy to embark on 2023 the mockingbird & THE CROW Tour

Big Loud Records One day after announcing the release of his sophomore album, the mockingbird & THE CROW, Hardy will embark on a headlining tour of the same name next year.  Hardy and opening acts Jameson Rodgers and band Blame My Youth will visit venues in 16 cities across the U.S. over the course of three months. The trek begins on February …

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Luke Bryan’s fans give him songwriting inspiration while on the Farm Tour

ABC/Connie Chornuk Luke Bryan gets songwriting inspiration while on the Farm Tour.  Having just wrapped the 13th annual edition of Farm Tour, Luke is reflecting on his years on the road, particularly how the fans give him creative fuel.  One of the Farm Tour traditions is that Luke will bring the Peach Pickers, a band formed by his …

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Kane Brown appears in ‘Call of Duty’s’ “Squad Up” ad

ABC/Randy Holmes Country music fans likely noticed a familiar face in the new commercial for Call of Duty.  Kane Brown is one of the many celebrities taking part in the “Squad Up” ad campaign for the new Call of Duty Modern Warfare II, starring alongside Nicki Minaj, Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson, rapper Lil Baby and more.   Kane appears in a dark bar, surrounded by …

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Nashville notes: Carly Pearce video premiere, Scotty McCreery honored by St. Jude & more

The video for Carly Pearce‘s latest single, “What He Didn’t Do,” is premiering Tuesday on CMT. Watch the preview here.  Scotty McCreery received the Randy Owen Angels Among Us Award at the Country Cares Seminar for his years of support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  Presale tickets for Brett Eldredge‘s Glow Live Tour are available to members of his fan club …

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Kane Brown appears in ’Call of Duty’s “Squad Up” ad

ABC/Randy Holmes Country music fans likely noticed a familiar face in the new commercial for Call of Duty.  Kane Brown is one of the many celebrities taking part in the “Squad Up” ad campaign for the new Call of Duty Modern Warfare II, starring alongside Nicki Minaj, Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson, rapper Lil Baby and more.   Kane appears in a dark bar, surrounded by …

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