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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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Family tradition: Walker Hayes reflects on touring with his family

ABC Walker Hayes is reflecting on life on the road.  Recently, he closed in an important chapter in his music career when he wrapped up the headlining Fancy Like Tour — but he didn’t go at it alone. Walker’s wife Laney and their six children — Lela, Chapel, Baylor, Beckett, Loxley and Everly — all joined him on the road, piling on …

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“Be free, my beautiful mother. Be free”: Ashley Judd shares moving post in honor of mother Naomi Judd

Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Ashley Judd is taking a walk down memory lane as she reflects on the passing of her mother, Naomi Judd.  The actress took to Instagram following The Judds‘ induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame to share how the family has been honoring the memory of Naomi, who …

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Luke Combs teases unreleased song, “Middle of Somewhere”

ABC The hits just keep on coming for Luke Combs. Last week, the singer announced his headlining Middle of Somewhere Tour, and now he’s revealing the inspiration behind the title. On Monday, Luke took to Instagram to share a clip of the unreleased original song that the tour gets its name from, a tune that pays tribute to …

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I feel the earth move: Garth Brooks concert registered as mini earthquake

Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Garth Brooks‘ concert at Tiger Stadium was a seismic event — literally.  The country superstar recently headlined the massive venue in Baton Rouge, LA that has a capacity of just over 102,000 people. While performing of his hit, “Callin’ Baton Rouge” — which is …

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