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Mickey Guyton meets Prince Harry: “He was just lovely”

ABC Mickey Guyton had a stacked Super Bowl weekend that included crossing paths with royalty.  After her game-opening performance of the national anthem at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, where the Cincinnati Bengals faced off against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Mickey ran into none other than Prince Harry during the weekend’s festivities.  “I met Prince Harry. …

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‘My Chains Are Gone’: Reba McEntire releasing CD and DVD of gospel hymns

MCA Nashville Reba McEntire is breaking the chain in an upcoming DVD and CD collection. Next month, Reba will release a CD and DVD combo titled My Chains Are Gone, in which she presents gospel classics. The DVD features a live recording of Reba’s debut solo headlining show at the Ryman Auditorium in 2017, where she performed a …

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“Freedom Was a Highway”: Jimmie Allen and Brad Paisley drive to #1

BBR Music Group Third time’s a charm for Jimmie Allen, as he tops the chart with his latest single, “Freedom Was a Highway.”  Jimmie and his duet partner, Brad Paisley, have claimed the #1 spot on country radio this week, making for Jimmie’s third consecutive #1 single and Brad’s 25th overall. In Jimmie’s catalogue, it follows his debut …

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“Freedom Was a Highway”: Jimmie Allen and Brad Paisley drive to #1

BBR Music Group Third time’s a charm for Jimmie Allen, as he tops the chart with his latest single, “Freedom Was a Highway.”  Jimmie and his duet partner, Brad Paisley, have claimed the #1 spot on country radio this week, making for Jimmie’s third consecutive #1 single and Brad’s 25th overall. In Jimmie’s catalogue, it follows his debut …

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Maren Morris, Walker Hayes, Thomas Rhett & more announced as ACM Awards performers

Academy of Country Music Maren Morris, Thomas Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini, Walker Hayes and Chris Stapleton are on the star-studded list of performers set to take the stage at the ACM Awards next month. There will also be collaborative performances from Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde of their duet, “Never Wanted to Be That Girl,” which is nominated for Music Event and Video of the Year, and Parmalee and Blanco …

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Maren Morris, Walker Hayes, Thomas Rhett & more announced as ACM Awards performers

Academy of Country Music Maren Morris, Thomas Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini, Walker Hayes and Chris Stapleton are on the star-studded list of performers set to take the stage at the ACM Awards next month. There will also be collaborative performances from Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde of their duet, “Never Wanted to Be That Girl,” which is nominated for Music Event and Video of the Year, and Parmalee and Blanco …

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Dustin Lynch takes an “optimistic” outlook on ‘Blue in the Sky’

Broken Bow Records It’s blue skies ahead for Dustin Lynch.  The title of his new album, Blue in the Sky, reflects the optimistic state he’s at in life right now, but the singer says he was initially unsure of what to call the album until he heard the opening line of “Tequila on a Boat,” his duet with Chris Lane. …

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Nashville notes

Miranda Lambert‘s MuttNation is donating $20,000 to 20 shelters around the country, with each shelter receiving $1,000.  Jason Aldean‘s fan club has access to presale tickets for his Rock N’ Roll Cowboy Tour, beginning Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. local time before they go on sale to the public on Friday.  Josh Turner has been added …

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Lauren Alaina sings “Walkaway Joe” with Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks during Opry induction

Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Capital Concerts Inc. Lauren Alaina is officially a member of the Grand Ole Opry — with a little help from Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood.  During the Opry’s Saturday night broadcast, the “Road Less Traveled” singer became the Opry’s newest member when she was inducted by Trisha, who also extended the invite in December.  “Since I was a little …

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Jason Aldean books Rock N’ Roll Cowboy Tour this summer

ABC Jason Aldean declares himself a rock n’ roll cowboy with his new tour. On Monday, the ACM Artist of the Decade announced that he’s launching the 34-date Rock N’ Roll Cowboy Tour, with Gabby Barrett, John Morgan and Dee Jay Silver set to open. It begins on July 15 in Scranton, PA and continues through October 29, when it wraps in Wichita, …

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