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Dolly Parton hints at how she’ll honor the rock genre if she attends the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction

Gary Miller/WireImage Dolly Parton may not consider herself a rock ‘n’ roll great, but now that she’s a 2022 inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, she says she’ll just have to live up to the title. The singer says she still isn’t sure if she’ll be able to attend the November induction …

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Nashville notes: Walker Hayes, Chris Janson and more

In case you missed it, Walker Hayes was on TODAY with Hoda & Jenna Wednesday morning, talking about his new book, Glad You’re Here, which he co-wrote with Craig Allen Cooper. Chris Janson is planning a night-long takeover of the Circle Network this Saturday. The programming includes the premiere of Chris’ first-ever documentary, My Journey: …

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“Honored and humbled”: Dolly Parton reacts to her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction

Kevin Winter/Getty Images for ACM Dolly Parton says she’s “honored and humbled” by her inclusion into this year’s class of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, which were announced on Wednesday. “Of course I will accept it gracefully,” Dolly continues in a statement on social media. “Thanks to everyone that voted for me and …

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Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard launches a solo career with a new EMI Nashville deal

Ethan Miller/Getty Images Tyler Hubbard, one half of the currently defunct superstar duo Florida Georgia Line, has signed a new deal with EMI Nashville as a solo act. The singer is expected to start debuting new music soon, Billboard reports, with private listening sessions beginning at Universal Music Group’s Nashville offices this month. Tyler and his …

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Luke Combs, Eric Church cover John Anderson songs on a new tribute album

ABC Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer John Anderson is getting the spotlight on Something Borrowed, Something New: A Tribute to John Anderson, and the album contains covers by some heavy hitting country stars. Luke Combs, Eric Church, Ashley McBryde and Brothers Osborne are just a few of the acts interpreting some of John’s best-loved songs. …

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Kane Brown has learned to take his time releasing new music: “I think it’s a huge maturing game”

ABC Kane Brown’s fans have been clamoring for his third album for months now, but the project’s not out just yet — and that’s because the singer’s working hard to make sure it’s a well thought-out, truly representative body of work. “I’ve definitely taken my time and made sure of the songs I want on …

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Keith Urban brings “Love Can Build a Bridge” to Manchester, in tribute to Naomi Judd

ABC Keith Urban led a crowd in a powerful rendition of “Love Can Build a Bridge” during a show in Manchester, England this week. The unforgettable moment happened at Manchester’s 02 Apollo during the European leg of Keith’s The Speed of Now Tour. Of course, Keith’s performance was in tribute to country legend Naomi Judd …

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“Baby I’m Burnin'”: Even Dolly Parton’s original wishes can’t keep her out of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty ImagesS It’s no longer up for debate: Dolly Parton‘s officially being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. In early February, the Cleveland, Ohio-based institution announced the country superstar was on this year’s ballot. A little more than a month later, Dolly announced she wanted to “respectfully bow out,” because …

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Nashville notes: Jon Pardi, Lainey Wilson and more

Jon Pardi and Midland have released the video for their new collaboration, “Longneck Way to Go.”  Lainey Wilson will perform as part of Marty Stuart‘s Late Night Jam at the Ryman Auditorium on June 8. Also on the bill is Marty’s wife, Connie Smith, plus Emmylou Harris, Billy Strings, Marcus King and more.  Chris Janson and Travis Tritt will co-headline The Can’t Miss Tour from October 17-November 19.  …

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“Long live the Judds”: Carly Pearce reflects on singing at The Judds’ Country Music Hall of Fame induction

ABC Carly Pearce says it was an emotional experience performing at Sunday’s Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony in honor of The Judds.  The fellow Kentucky native was on hand at the ceremony in Nashville, one day after matriarch Naomi Judd  passed away. Carly says it was with a heavy heart that she attended the ceremony to perform …

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