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Hardy introduces fans to “Jack” in another sinister new song

Courtesy of Big Loud Rock With Halloween fast approaching, it’s only fitting that Hardy’s new music is embracing some dark and scary undertones, but some of his subject matter is much scarier than haunted houses or things that go bump in the night. He got the ball rolling on those themes in late August with …

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Brothers Osborne talk “Play Ball,” story songs and working on ‘Lindeville’ with Ashley McBryde

Warner Music Nashville Ashley McBryde and her gang of collaborators will invite fans to Lindeville this week with a new batch of story songs and collaborations. Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville was produced by Brothers Osborne’s John Osborne, who says he jumped at the chance to lend his skill set to the project. In fact, he tells …

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Nashville notes: It’s all “Water Under the Bridge” for Sam Hunt, plus a new ‘Yellowstone’ trailer

Sam Hunt is swinging by the set of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon next week for a performance of “Water Under the Bridge.” Tune in to watch on Monday. The new trailer for season 5 of Yellowstone is available to watch now. Lainey Wilson is a cast member on this season of the hit …

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Parker McCollum will headline a special, Houston-themed opening day for RodeoHouston 2023

ABC/Connie Chornuk Parker McCollum is returning to RodeoHouston for 2023, where he’ll headline the first day of the extensive, star-packed festival proceedings. It’s not the first time Parker’s headlined the rodeo, but next year’s performance will be a little bit different, as plans were unveiled this week for an opening day packed full of special …

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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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