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Naomi Judd passes away at 76, on the eve of her Country Music Hall of Fame induction

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for CMT Naomi Judd, half of legendary country duo The Judds, has passed away at the age of 76, just one day before she and daughter Wynonna were to be officially inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.  “Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. We lost our beautiful mother to the …

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Nashville notes: Eric Church, Jake Owen and more

One year after the release of his triple album, Heart & Soul, Eric Church is celebrating the anniversary of the project with special box sets. Fans can choose between a variety of sets at different price points, featuring limited edition vinyl, posters, a special tote bag and more. Jake Owen’s new song, “1×1,” is out …

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Carrie Underwood leaves an ex-lover haunted in her high-drama “Ghost Story” video

ABC The music video for Carrie Underwood’s chart-climbing new single, “Ghost Story,” arrives Friday, featuring gravity-defying stunts, carnival-esque glamor and a man who’s haunted by the one he let slip away. When she dropped the song last month, Carrie described “Ghost Story” as “a different take on a revenge song.” Its lyrics tell an understated …

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After declining her nomination, Dolly Parton now says she’ll “accept gracefully” if voted into the Rock Hall

Kevin Winter/Getty Images for ACM Dolly Parton is currently on the ballot for potential inclusion in this year’s class of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, despite a statement she made last month requesting that her nomination be withdrawn.  Now, she’s changed her mind. In her bid to remove herself from the running, Dolly …

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Luke Bryan sets his six-date Farm Tour 2022 for this September

ABC Luke Bryan’s annual Farm Tour will be back for its 13th year this fall. The country superstar just announced the dates and lineup for 2022. Kicking off in Indiana on September 15, the Farm Tour will hit small towns in Ohio, Michigan, Nebraska and Iowa before wrapping with a stop in Eyota, Minnesota. Riley …

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Even more ‘Famous Friends’: Chris Young’s deluxe project has collabs with Old Dominion, Jimmie Allen

Sony Music Nashville Chris Young hit paydirt with his massively successful 2021 album, Famous Friends, and he’s not done with that musical chapter just yet. On Friday, the singer announced the deluxe version of the project, with six new songs. Collaborations were a huge part of the original album: In particular, the title track — …

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“Same Beer Different Problem”: Darius Rucker tunes out the hectic modern world with his upbeat new song

Capitol Records Nashville Darius Rucker brings his signature, lighthearted brand of country to a new tune today, releasing a quip-filled new song called “Same Beer Different Problem.” While the modern world looks a whole lot different than it used to, there’s a classic fix that always helps ease the pain: An ice-cold beer. That’s the …

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Luke Combs sets Middle of Somewhere Tour for late 2022, with pre-pandemic ticket pricing

ABC Luke Combs is finishing out the year strong with a just-announced batch of tour dates. Billed as the Middle of Somewhere Tour, the 18-stop string of shows will kick off in early September with back-to-back dates in Bangor, Maine. Jordan Davis will serve as direct support, and Morgan Wade and Lainey Wilson will split …

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“Man Made”: Matt Stell’s outside-the-box tribute to women everywhere starts with his “bada**” mom

Suzi Pratt/WireImage There’s no shortage of songs about women in mainstream country music, but Matt Stell is aiming for something a little bit outside-the-box with his new song, “Man Made.” “I love a positive song that is able to get something across,” Matt explains to ABC Audio. “I just love the way that it talks …

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“Cheers”: Chris Young announces an Old Dominion collab called “Everybody Needs a Song”

ABC Chris Young is teaming up with the guys from Old Dominion for his next release, a feel-good track called “Everybody Needs a Song.” The “Famous Friends” star previewed a snippet of his new track on his social media Thursday, also telling fans that the song will be out in full Friday. “Cheers to new …

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