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Kenny Chesney introducing “Everyone She Knows” as next single

Warner Music Nashville On Tuesday, Kenny Chesney unveiled the news that the light-hearted “Everyone She Knows” will be his next radio single, following the chart-topping “Knowing You.” The song tells the tale of a free-spirited woman who’s uninterested in settling down in life as she watches those around her getting married and starting families, the lyrics referencing Marilyn Monroe and Jackie Kennedy Onassis as Kenny …

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Thomas Rhett reflects on anniversary of “Die a Happy Man”: “Changed my life and career forever”

ABC Thomas Rhett is looking back on the anniversary of one of his biggest hits.  The singer took to Instagram to reflect on the origins of his 2015 single, “Die a Happy Man,” that became a multi-week #1 hit. Thomas shares that he wrote the song in January 2015 with Sean Douglas and Joe London and debuted it live a couple days …

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Breland says it’s a “really exciting time” to be in country music

ABC Breland may be a newcomer on the country music scene, but he’s already making an impact with his breakthrough debut single, “My Truck,” and as featured artist on Dierks Bentley‘s hit, “Beers on Me.”  In a new mini-documentary, Nashville Hat Trick, Breland reflects on his place in country music, acknowledging how he’s breaking down barriers with his multi-genre sound.  “It’s …

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Keith Urban adds new dates to Las Vegas show

ABC Keith Urban continues to expand his Las Vegas show.  The country superstar has added five new dates to his Keith Urban Live – Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in March and April. The new shows take place on March 25, 26 and 30 and April 1 and 2. They join previously announced shows on May 27, …

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Sam Hunt was originally feeling “22” when he wrote “23”: “That was the thing that broke it open for us”

MCA Nashville Sam Hunt‘s hit single “23,” was years in the making. In fact, it originally had a different title and hook until he and co-writers Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne and Chris LaCorte landed on the defining version of the track. “That was one that I’ve tried to write for a couple of years. I started writing it, it …

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Nashville notes

Garth Brooks is resuming his weekly Facebook Live show, Inside Studio G, tonight. It airs at 7 p.m. ET.  Runaway June‘s Jennifer Wayne has opened a custom hat store, American Paint, in Nashville.  Presale tickets for the new dates added to Jimmie Allen‘s Down Home Tour go on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m. local time. Tickets for the general public are available on Friday.  Members of Jordan …

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“New normal”: Maren Morris shares photos of life on the road with Ryan Hurd and son Hayes

ABC/Randy Holmes Maren Morris is adjusting to the “new normal” when it comes to touring.  Over the weekend, the superstar headed out on the road with husband Ryan Hurd during his tour stop in Kansas City, Missouri, and took to Twitter to share some behind-the-scenes photos of life on the road with her family. Among the series of snaps are …

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Jimmie Allen adds new dates to Down Home Tour, announces second annual Bettie James Fest

ABC/Paula Lobo Days before the official launch of his Down Home headlining tour, Jimmie Allen is expanding the trek.  The outing, which is Jimmie’s debut headlining tour, is scheduled to kick off on February 3 at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, California, and he has added four new dates to trek, including a stop at the famed …

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Jordan Davis extends the Buy Dirt Tour

ABC Jordan Davis is planting deeper roots with the extension of his Buy Dirt Tour. On Monday, the singer announced he is extending the tour named after his hit single “Buy Dirt” featuring Luke Bryan — which is #1 on the country charts this week — with new dates scheduled in the spring. Throughout April and May, Jordan …

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“Didn’t want it to end”: Luke Bryan reflects on 2022 Crash My Playa

ABC Luke Bryan and friends had an epic weekend in Mexico at 2022 Crash My Playa.  Luke’s annual event brought the singer and pals Jason Aldean, Dustin Lynch, Jordan Davis, Darius Rucker and others to Cancun for the four-day festival at the Moon Palace. A series of photos from the extravaganza show Luke performing with Jordan and Dustin, embracing his …

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