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Carly Pearce overjoyed by generosity of fans who helped raised $10K at Carly’s Closet

ABC Carly Pearce‘s wardrobe is raking in the dough.  The inaugural Carly’s Closet event hosted during CMA Fest last week raised more than $10,000 for Music Health Alliance. The event saw the ACM Award winner donating outfits worn at various awards shows and public events for fans to purchase, with all of the proceeds going …

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“This is a special one”: Chris Young’s 37th birthday is connected to his debut hit

ABC Chris Young recently celebrated his 37th birthday, and it has a special connection to one of his many #1 hits.  On June 12, the country singer turned 37 and honored the occasion by posting a photo of himself holding a pair of balloons of the numbers “3” and “7” in addition to thanking those in his inner circle …

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“It’s gonna be a hell of a time!”: Cole Swindell books Back Down to the Bar Tour

Warner Music Nashville Cole Swindell is heading “Back Down to the Bar” with a headlining tour this fall.  After concluding his Down to the Bar Tour in April, the country hitmaker couldn’t wait to get back out on the road, so he’s booked a string of dates on the Back Down to the Bar Tour, kicking …

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Luke Bryan adds six dates to Las Vegas residency

ABC/Eric McCandless Luke Bryan is extending his stay in Las Vegas.  The country superstar has added six new dates to his Vegas residency at the Resorts World Theatre and will close out the year with shows on November 30 and December 2, 3, 7, 9 and 10.  The “One Margarita” hitmaker will also spend part of …

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Nashville notes: Russell Dickerson, 4th of July broadcast & more

Russell Dickerson‘s hit “She Likes It” featuring Jake Scott has been certified Gold by the RIAA. He was presented with a plaque backstage at his set at Nissan Stadium during CMA Fest.  CMT will broadcast Nashville’s Fourth of July event, Let Freedom Sing!, headlined by Old Dominion. The broadcast is part of the network’s “Red, White & Blue Weekend,” airing …

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Kelsea Ballerini feels the “luckiest” attending CMA Fest as country artist, fan

ABC Kelsea Ballerini had the honor of being both an artist and fan at CMA Fest this year. On the final night of the annual country music festival in Nashville Sunday, the country superstar shared photos from her seat inside Nissan Stadium, watching Lady A‘s set. Wearing a yellow sundress and hat, Kelsea can be seen dancing and clapping …

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Jason Aldean matches Taylor Swift’s record with “Trouble With a Heartbreak”

ABC Jason Aldean isn’t having much trouble with his latest single.  After claiming the #1 spot on country radio with “Trouble With a Heartbreak” last month, the song has again ascended to the top of the charts, bringing his total to three weeks. This marks the first song in more than a decade to reenter at #1 since Taylor …

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“We are officially back”: Maren Morris reflects on first weekend of Humble Quest Tour

ABC Maren Morris is back in her element on tour.  Since launching the Humble Quest Tour on Thursday, Maren has been keeping a diary of sorts on social media, reflecting each night after the show on Instagram. After completing the first weekend of the tour in Portsmouth, VA, Maren got honest with fans about how challenging …

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“A real honor”: Mickey Guyton to host ‘A Capitol Fourth’

ABC It will be a special Fourth of July for Mickey Guyton this year. The multi-Grammy Award nominee is set to host the annual A Capitol Fourth special on PBS. Airing live from Washington, D.C., the 42nd annual show features a variety of all-star performers, including the National Symphony Orchestra, and a fireworks display to cap off the evening.  …

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“Crash My Party”: Luke Bryan makes surprise appearance at his Nashville bar

ABC While in Nashville for CMA Fest, Luke Bryan couldn’t help but make a pit stop at his bar, Luke’s 32 Bridge. The country superstar made a surprise appearance at his bar in downtown Nashville, where he played DJ for his excited fans. An Instagram video shows him sneaking in through the back, making his way through the neon lights …

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