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Maren Morris explains why she speaks up to support trans youth: “Country music is for everyone”

Catherine Powell/Getty Images for CMT Maren Morris has long been a vocal supporter of the LGBTQ+ community, and in recent weeks, her support for trans youth has been particularly visible. The singer made headlines following a fiery back-and-forth with Brittany Aldean, wife of superstar Jason Aldean, after Brittany posted an Instagram reel that thanked her …

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Alan Jackson to receive the 2022 CMT Artist of a Lifetime award

Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Alan Jackson is this year’s recipient of the CMT Artist of a Lifetime award. He will be honored as part of the CMT Artists of the Year ceremony, set to take place next month. The award recognizes his long history with CMT and country …

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Jason Aldean, Carrie Underwood + lots more stars are auctioning off their original song lyrics for charity

ABC/Connie Chornuk Want to own a handwritten copy of lyrics to songs by Jason Aldean, Carrie Underwood, Walker Hayes, Kelsea Ballerini or another one of your favorite country stars? Now’s your chance. Today’s biggest stars and country music legends are coming together to contribute handwritten copies of their song lyrics to a charitable cause. Julien’s Auctions …

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Duets and “4-foot-tall beers”: Parker McCollum shares why he’s having a blast on tour with Thomas Rhett

ABC/Connie Chornuk Thomas Rhett’s Bring the Bar to You Tour is in full swing, but in order to perform one of his recent big hits — “Beer Can’t Fix” — he needs someone to fill in for original duet partner Jon Pardi. That’s where opening act Parker McCollum comes in. The rising star says he’s …

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Nashville notes: Kelsea Ballerini brings “Love is a Cowboy” to late night + more

In case you missed it, Kelsea Ballerini made a stop on The Late Late Show With James Corden this week to perform her song “Love is a Cowboy.” You can watch the performance now. Jason Aldean, Dustin Lynch and more are all set to be guests on Tracy Lawrence’s just-announced TL’s Road House podcast. The …

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Miranda Lambert’s “fiery” Las Vegas residency is her chance to do something onstage she’s never done before

Getty Miranda Lambert’s Velvet Rodeo Las Vegas residency is officially rolling: The country superstar kicked things off over the weekend with her first performance at the city’s Planet Hollywood. So, what’s she loving most about the show? “The fire,” Miranda tells ET Online with a laugh. “I mean, I get to have a lot of …

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Walker Hayes assigns homework to fans coming to see his Glad You’re Here Tour

Jason Kempin/Getty Images Walker Hayes is launching his Glad You’re Here Tour on Thursday, and as fans might expect, his show will feature some choreographed dancing. After all, he got his big break on TikTok, dancing along to his song “Fancy Like,” using moves he dreamed up with his teenage daughter Lela. One thing fans …

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Luke Bryan wraps Farm Tour with 6 million meals donated + 78 college scholarships granted

ABC/Connie Chornuk Luke Bryan is ending his 2022 Farm Tour on a high note. Not only did the six shows bring Luke to small farming towns throughout the month of September, but the trek was a way for the singer to give back to farming communities. As of 2022, Luke’s Farm Tour — now in …

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The Country Music Association pledges $100k to the Music Health Alliance in remembrance of Naomi Judd

Stephen Cohen/Getty Images Naomi Judd’s impact continues to make its mark on the country music community even after her death. The Country Music Association (CMA) has pledged a $100,000 donation to the Music Health Alliance to help further its mission to provide mental health services to music industry members. The pledge comes during September, which is Suicide …

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Reba McEntire was excited to play a “very dark character” on ABC’s ’Big Sky’

ABC/Michael Moriatis Reba McEntire was instantly intrigued by the character description for Sunny Barnes when she was pitched the role on season 3 of Big Sky.  The country legend initially got a call from executive producer Elwood Reid about joining the cast, prefacing that Sunny is a “very dark character,” which immediately piqued her interest. In addition to her …

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