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Kelsea Ballerini is grateful for “what I have” in new song

ABC Kelsea Ballerini is appreciating the little joys in life in a new song.  Kelsea treated the audience at the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday night to a brand new song which she debuted live for the first time.  The singer shared she is in the early stages of making her new album, and one of the themes that keeps …

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The mysterious final resting place of Merle Haggard

Hachette Books Accomplished biographer Marc Eliot tackles the tale of one of country music’s greatest legends in his new book, The Hag: The Life, Times, and Music of Merle Haggard. Previously, the best-selling author’s written books with James Brown, Donna Summer, and Barry White, and taken on the stories of the Eagles, Bruce Springsteen, John Wayne and others. Since Haggard’s death in April 2016, Eliot’s uncovered …

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Nashville notes

Kip Moore is sending a revamped, re-produced version of “Crazy One More Time” to country radio this week. Originally appearing on Kip’s 2012 debut album, Up All Night, the song has been a fan favorite ever since. Lauren Alaina‘s Grand Ole Opry induction date has been set for February 12. She got her invite last …

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Blake Shelton hits are getting revamped as ‘Rockabye Baby!’ lullabies

ABC Fans of all ages will soon be getting a dreamy new perspective on Blake Shelton’s biggest hits: They’re being released as lullabies. Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Blake Shelton will be out February 4. Country radio favorites like “Ol’ Red,” “Boys ‘Round Here” and “Happy Anywhere” will be transformed into gentle, xylophone-laden lullabies for …

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Kane Brown’s plan to “be the fittest guy in country music”

ABC If you keep up with Kane Brown, you probably know the singer’s on a path to “be the fittest guy in country music,” as he recently told Men’s Health.  If you happen to be on a similar journey, you’ll be interested to know the “One Mississippi” hitmaker’s also giving us a glimpse at how he plans …

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Chris Janson is going “All In” on new music: His next album’s coming out this spring

Mickey Bernal/Getty Images Chris Janson’s next studio album is officially on the way. On Twitter, he shared that the project, called All In, is “coming this spring.” To kick off the song rollout, he released the title track. “All In” is a catchy, irrepressible declaration of love, and it’s firmly rooted in the singer’s real …

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Thomas Rhett will “Bring the Bar to You” with his sprawling 2022 tour

ABC Thomas Rhett has some big tour news to share this week: He’s hitting the road for his Bring the Bar to You headlining trek in June. “Man, it feels good to share this tour news,” the singer says. “I’ll never take for granted being able to come see y’all and I’m so fired up …

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Luke Combs and wife Nicole are expecting a baby boy: “Couldn’t be more excited”

ABC Luke Combs is a first time dad-to-be. The singer and his wife, Nicole, shared on social media this week that they’re expecting their first child, a baby boy. “Here we go y’all!” wrote Luke, alongside a series of pictures showing off Nicole’s baby bump and a sonogram image. “Lil dude Combs is coming this …

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Walker Hayes can’t walk into Applebee’s anymore without fans coming up to him — but that’s a good thing

ABC The full-length version of Walker Hayes’ Country Stuff arrives today, and the singer’s career is in a very different place now than it was when he first put out the project as an EP. That’s because he skyrocketed into superstardom with the viral success of “Fancy Like,” one of the songs on the EP-turned-album. …

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“Who doesn’t love Betty White?”: Trisha Yearwood remembers a late legend, raises more than $38k for animals

ABC Trisha Yearwood recently tried her hand at the #BettyWhiteChallenge, with big results: Her fundraising drive in honor of Betty White’s 100th birthday raised $38,000 in donations for her pet charity, Dottie’s Yard. “Who doesn’t love Betty White?” Trisha said during her online fundraiser. “And I just think Betty right now is so happy that …

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