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Nashville notes: Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood and Tiera Kennedy’s debut single

Keith Urban will perform on the Today show’s Citi Concert Series on June 30.  Carrie Underwood is honoring Barbara Mandrell‘s 50th anniversary as a Grand Ole Opry member and will perform two shows at the Opry on July 30. Barbara will be in attendance.  Tiera Kennedy has officially released “Found It In You” to country radio as her debut single. The …

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Keith Urban captures the spirit of “You’ll Think of Me” with live version

ABC Keith Urban is giving the people what they asked for — a live version of one of his biggest hits.  In honor of the kickoff of his Speed of Now World Tour, the country superstar is releasing a live version of “You’ll Think of Me.” The new rendition captures the essence of his live performance, including …

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Blake Shelton surprised on stage by wife Gwen Stefani — and a birthday cake

Michael Kovac/Getty Images Blake Shelton‘s birthday consisted of two of his favorite things: his wife, Gwen Stefani, and country music.  Blake was headlining Country Summer Music Festival in Santa Rosa, CA on his 46th birthday, June 18, when his wife surprised him on stage with a cake. Gwen’s appearance sent the packed crowd into an excited uproar …

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Chris Stapleton partners with Pilgrimage Festival for sweepstakes benefiting his charitable fund

ABC Chris Stapleton is using his headlining set at Pilgrimage Festival to draw attention to a cause close to his heart.  The hit singer and Pilgrimage have partnered with Fandiem for a fundraising campaign in benefit of Chris and his wife Morgane Stapleton‘s foundation, Outlaw State of Kind. Fans can enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win the VIP …

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“We can’t thank you enough”: Parmalee credits fans for bringing “Take My Name” to #1

BBR Music Group Parmalee is taking it to the top. The group is back at #1 on the country charts with their latest single, “Take My Name,” marking their second consecutive #1 hit following “Just the Way” featuring Blanco Brown. Parmalee frontman, Matt Thomas, co-wrote “Take My Name” with Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson and David Fanning after his brother and bandmate, Scott Thomas, got married. It’s …

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Nashville notes: Hank Williams Jr. + more

Hank Williams Jr.’s new album, Rich White Honky Tonk Blues, arrives Friday. The record was produced by Dan Auerbach. Shy Carter just released a new track called “Hard (Live on the Grand.)” The singer is making his Grand Ole Opry debut next Saturday, June 25. Copyright © 2022, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

Blake Shelton is getting Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2023

ABC Blake Shelton’s Hollywood celebrity status will be cemented next year, when he receives his very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The country superstar — who is also a coach on The Voice — is an honoree in the Recording category, along with Marc Anthony, Lenny Kravitz, the Jonas Brothers and many …

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Faith Hill says it was “rewarding” to explore a different kind of performance in 1883

Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for WarnerMedia After years of being a country star, Faith Hill is no stranger to being a performer, but the singer says that acting as a different character on the set of 1883 posed a different, exciting kind of challenge. “Having the opportunity to play a character other than myself was nice,” …

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Jimmie Allen will host ABC News’ ‘Sound of Freedom — A Juneteenth Celebration’

ABC/Michael Le Brecht II Jimmie Allen is commemorating Juneteenth tonight with a hosting spot celebrating the holiday, and Black Music Month, with performances from an all-genre array of stars. Called Sound of Freedom — A Juneteenth Celebration, the special is part of ABC News’ Soul of a Nation series. The event will feature performances from …

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Luke Combs drops his smoldering new single, “The Kind of Love We Make”

Sony Music Nashville Luke Combs’ highly-anticipated new album, Growin’ Up, is coming out next week, but before it does, he’s got one more new song to share with fans off the track list. “The Kind of Love We Make” is a mid-tempo love song about carving out some time alone with a special someone — …

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