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“Like a meet and greet on steroids”: Dierks Bentley says CMA Fest is a chance to reconnect with fans

ABC Country stars and fans alike reunited in Nashville over the weekend for the city’s annual CMA Fest, an event that took a two-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For artists like Dierks Bentley, those chances to make in-person memories are precious. Dierks has fans he’s known for years who have been with him through …

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Lainey Wilson joins the cast of ‘Yellowstone’ for season 5

ABC She may know some “Things a Man Oughta Know,” but Lainey Wilson’s about to pick up some serious acting skills: she’s joining the cast of hit TV show Yellowstone for its fifth season. According to Entertainment Tonight, Lainey will play a musician named Abby on the show. She’s joining returning Yellowstone stars Josh Lucas …

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Nashville notes: King Calaway, Zac Brown + more

King Calaway put out a new song called “When I Get Home” today. Zac Brown Band frontman Zac Brown is a co-writer and producer on the track. Country group Lanco just put out the music for their new single, “Low Class Lovers.” Jon Langston has a new song out Friday, called “Beers Got Drank.” Up-and-comer Lily …

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Maren Morris sings “Hummingbird” with her bassist, fellow new mom Annie Clements on first night of tour

ABC After two years of pandemic cancellations, Maren Morris officially launched her 2022 Humble Quest tour in Raleigh, North Carolina, Thursday night. After the kickoff show on the tour, she posted a string of photos and video on social media, showcasing the crowd, the set list and a dress made out of shimmering green discs. …

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Zac Brown Band announce deluxe version of ‘The Comeback,’ including a Blake Shelton feature

Warner Music Nashville Zac Brown Band’s The Comeback album is coming back in deluxe form: They just announced that the new deluxe edition will be out this fall and will feature a host of guest spots from their fellow country stars. One of those collaborations is with Blake Shelton, who is appearing on a new …

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Carrie Underwood was a “dance monkey” for her older sisters, who introduced her to rock music

ABC Carrie Underwood’s new album, Denim & Rhinestones, showcases her love of all kinds of genres — including rock. It’s no secret that Carrie’s always been a big rock fan. She’s shared the stage with legends like Axl Rose and Joan Jett, and she embraces her rock side once again with her new song “Poor …

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From the beginning, Carrie Underwood wanted ‘Denim & Rhinestones’ to be “fun,” “positive” and “happy”

ABC Carrie Underwood’s finally putting out a record that she describes as a “sing-into-your-hairbrush” album: Denim & Rhinestones. The track list takes cues from all different genres and is full of fun. Whether it’s the high drama of “She Don’t Know” and “Ghost Story,” a retro banger like “Crazy Angels” or the ‘80s vibes of …

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Nashville notes: Miranda Lambert + more

In case you missed it, Miranda Lambert made a stop on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Wednesday night to perform her new song, “Actin’ Up.” Hank Williams Jr. has released a new song called “Fireman Ring the Bell.” The track comes off his forthcoming album, Rich White Honky Tonk Blues, which will be out …

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Jimmie Allen is bringing some very special guests on the CMA Close Up Stage at CMA Fest

ABC When Jimmie Allen takes the CMA Close Up Stage Thursday, he won’t be alone: a group of music students from Nashville’s Mountain View Elementary will perform alongside him. According to a news story from ABC affiliate WKRN News 2, the children have been practicing for weeks ahead of taking the big stage. They can be seen in a clip …

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Dustin Lynch’s craziest fan encounter involves a prosthetic limb and a bunch of beer

Michael Tran/FilmMagic Dustin Lynch has seen some pretty wild fan hijinks on the road, but the most unforgettable encounter he ever had was with a woman at his show who found a creative use for her prosthetic limb. “This young lady took her prosthetic off, and poured her beer in it, and chugged out of …

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