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Easy, breezy, beautiful: Kelsea Ballerini is the new CoverGirl

ABC CoverGirl has found its new face in Kelsea Ballerini.  The country star has been tapped as the beauty brand’s newest ambassador. The multi-year partnership includes a soon-to-be-announced CoverGirl spring collection. The singer made the announcement by sharing a video of herself singing the brand’s famous tagline over a gentle, acoustic melody.  “Being a @covergirl has been …

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Jimmie Allen reflects on “magical” touring experience

ABC/Eric McCandless Jimmie Allen experienced a full-circle moment during a recent tour stop.  Jimmie brought his headlining Down Home Tour to Universal Studios Florida, and it conjured up a special memory. In a lengthy Instagram post, the singer shares that in 2013, he attended a Matchbox Twenty show as a fan at that very same venue, five years before he …

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Parker McCollum, Elvie Shane & more on the lineup for CMT Awards side stage

Courtesy of CMT CMT is spotlighting some of country music’s rising stars during the CMT Awards next month.  Performing on the Ram Trucks Side Stage will be Parker McCollum, Elvie Shane and Breland, along with TikTok star Priscilla Block, Caitlyn Smith and Jessie James Decker. Elvie will take the stage with his debut hit, “My Boy,” while Parker will perform his recent #1 …

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Keith Urban explains how he personalized “Wild Hearts”

ABC It’s hard to imagine a world where Keith Urban nearly passed on his current single, “Wild Hearts,” but the singer is opening up about why it didn’t click with him at first. Co-written by Old Dominion‘s Brad Tursi, Jennifer Wayne of Runaway June, and Eric Paslay, whom Keith praises as praising as “really great songwriters,” he says he loved “Wild Hearts” the first time …

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Nashville notes

Maren Morris is appearing on Late Night with Seth Meyers tonight. It airs at 12:35 p.m. ET on NBC. Kacey Musgraves and Willie Nelson will perform as part of the inaugural Palomino Festival at Brookside at the Rose Bowl just outside Los Angeles on July 9. Tickets go on sale on April 1 at 3 p.m. ET.  CMT Crossroads: LeAnn Rimes & …

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Kane Brown, Russell Dickerson & more to perform at Breland’s benefit concert in Nashville

ABC Breland is calling on a few of his famous friends to support a cause close to his heart.  The “My Truck” hitmaker has organized a benefit concert for the Oasis Center that will take place at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on April 12, with Kane Brown, Russell Dickerson and Mickey Guyton set to perform. Also on the bill are Lady A‘s Charles …

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All-American Girl”: Carrie Underwood brings her mom onstage to sing with her in Las Vegas

ABC Carrie Underwood had a very special guest join her onstage during REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency. The American Idol winner offered the crowd at Resorts World a sentimental moment when she invited her mother, Carole Underwood, onstage to sing with her. In a video recorded by a fan in the audience, the two performed Carrie’s 2007 hit, “All American Girl,” …

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“The most incredible night of my career”: Russell Dickerson celebrates sold-out show at Ryman Auditorium

ABC Russell Dickerson is over the moon about his headlining show at the Ryman Auditorium.  On Friday, the hit-making country singer performed for a sold out crowd at the Mother Church of Country Music in Nashville and expressed sincere gratitude after the show, sharing a gallery of photos from the event, including one that shows him sprawled out on the …

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Lee Brice books summer-long Label Me Proud Tour with Michael Ray

Courtesy of Curb Records Lee Brice has nothing but pride in his upcoming tour.  The “I Don’t Dance” singer is embarking on the Label Me Proud Tour that begins on June 2 in Hampton Beach, N.H. Michael Ray and Tyler Farr are set to join as special guests, along with newcomer Jackson Dean and songwriter Tim Montana.  Throughout the summer, Lee and crew will …

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Garth Brooks adds opening night show in Nashville

Niall Carson/PA Images via Getty Images Garth Brooks is getting a double dose of Music City.  On Monday, the superstar singer announced that he’s added a second Stadium Tour show at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on April 15 before the previously announced show on April 16.  Garth made a similar move last week when he booked …

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