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Cole Swindell, Josh Turner join the Amp at Dant Crossing concert series in Kentucky

Steve Jennings/WireImage Cole Swindell and Josh Turner are two of the latest country acts to join the 2022 Amp at Dant Crossing concert series lineup. The multi-month event, spanning from May through October, is a series of shows that take place at a 2,000-seat amphitheater in the hills of Kentucky’s bourbon country. Cole will kick …

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Bobbie Nelson, sister to Willie Nelson and founding member of his Family Band, dead at 91

Gary Miller/Getty Images Willie Nelson and his family are mourning the loss of his sister Bobbie Nelson, a pianist, singer and longtime member of the country star’s Family Band. She was 91 years old. Bobbie died “peacefully and surrounded by her family” in the family’s home state of Texas, according to a statement on Willie’s …

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Parker McCollum’s probably not going to sing at his wedding: “It’s my day off”

Rich Fury/Getty Images for ACM Fresh from his New Male Artist of the Year win at the ACM Awards, Parker McCollum’s got another big moment to look forward to: His wedding to his fiancée, Hallie Ray Light, is just a few weeks away. The singer has drawn plenty of musical inspiration from his love life …

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Nashville notes

Chris Janson shared another song off his upcoming All In album this week, called “Keys to the Country.” The music video is also out now. In case you missed it, Dolly Parton and her Run, Rose, Run co-writer James Patterson stopped by The Daily Show with Trevor Noah last night to discuss their book. Copyright …

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“Tickets are on me”: Tim McGraw makes a couple’s wedding anniversary extra special

Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMedia Just call him Cupid: Tim McGraw helped out a fan this week by providing her with tickets to his show so she could surprise her husband on their anniversary. “I have done EVERYTHING I could to get tickets to your show this weekend,” the fan tweeted. “I wanted it to …

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Walker Hayes, Florida Georgia Line score Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards nominations

ABC Walker Hayes and Florida Georgia Line are both getting some love at the 2022 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards. FGL is one of the six nominees for Favorite Music Group, alongside Jonas Brothers, Maroon 5, BTS, Black Eyed Peas and Migos. The country duo are currently on hiatus, announcing their break last month. Meanwhile, Walker …

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Carrie Underwood “did a thing,” according to a cryptic social media snapshot

ABC Backstage at the ACM Awards earlier this week, Carrie Underwood teased that she might have something new to share relatively soon, though she didn’t give any indication that new music is imminent. But maybe fans can look forward to new material from Carrie sooner than they thought — at least, if her cryptic new …

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‘Palomino’: Miranda Lambert charts a sprawling new journey with her next album

Vanner Records/RCA Records Nashville Miranda Lambert’s next solo chapter is on its way. The singer announced a 15-song new album, called Palomino, on Thursday morning. Some of the songs on the track list are familiar. It includes full-band versions of “Geraldene,” “In His Arms” and “Waxahachie,” all songs that appeared in stripped-down acoustic form on …

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Kelsea Ballerini co-hosting the CMT Music Awards with actor Anthony Mackie

ABC Kelsea Ballerini is returning to her co-hosting gig at the CMT Music Awards for 2022. Billboard reports that she’s sharing the stage this year with actor Anthony Mackie. Last year, Kelsea co-hosted the CMT Awards with Kane Brown, in what was her first time as a host on the show. Kane’s not returning this …

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Does HARDY know something we don’t about Florida Georgia Line’s hiatus?

ABC HARDY accepted his Songwriter of the Year trophy at the ACM Awards on Monday night, and he made sure to thank all the artists who’ve helped him get to where he is today: Dierks Bentley, Morgan Wallen and Thomas Rhett, to name a few. “There have been so many,” HARDY emphasized. But the very …

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