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Kelsea Ballerini announces she’s getting divorced from Morgan Evans after nearly five years of marriage

ABC/Connie Chornuk Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans are going their separate ways. The “Heartfirst” star shared her announcement on her Instagram Stories, telling fans that it was important they hear the difficult news directly from her. “This deeply difficult decision is the result of a journey of love, growth and effort that ultimately has come …

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Justin Moore’s feeling mixed emotions as his kids head back to school: “It’s just kind of mind-blowing”

Jason Kempin/Getty Images The days are long but the years are short, and Justin Moore is feeling like a proud dad this year as he sends all four of his kids off to school. The singer got nostalgic on social media as he reflected on how all four of his kids — including his 5-year-old son, Thomas …

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It’s “Grand”: Kane Brown makes history at MTV Video Music Awards

Courtesy MTV Kane Brown has made plenty of history in his career, and now he’s just hit another milestone: On Sunday night, he became the first male country artist to perform on the MTV Video Music Awards. While the VMAs took place at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, Kane’s performance took place in a …

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Nashville notes: Luke Bryan’s vinyl box set, new music from Walker Hayes + more

Luke Bryan fans can now pick up the ultimate collection from the singer: He just released a vinyl box set of more than 20 #1 hit songs. The collection is pressed on two exclusive vinyl colors, and each purchase comes with a 12-inch by 12-inch album artwork poster. Walker Hayes released his new song, “That …

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Garth Brooks extends his Thunder Ridge Nature Arena gig from one to three nights

Shannon Finney/Getty Images Due to overwhelming ticket demand, Garth Brooks is extending his stay at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena, a newly constructed venue at Bass Pro Shops Big Cedar Lodge in the Ozarks of Missouri. Garth was originally planning to give one concert to christen the new venue, but after 55,000 fans snapped up tickets …

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Hardy + Lainey Wilson deliver vigilante justice in their sinister “Wait in the Truck” duet, music video

Courtesy of Big Loud Records Hardy puts a stop to an instance of domestic violence — and pays a steep price — in his new murder ballad, “Wait in the Truck,” a duet with Lainey Wilson. The story song follows the two up-and-coming stars as they meet on a dark road in the middle of …

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Dolly Parton is ringing in the holiday season with an ultimate deluxe edition of ’A Holly Dolly Christmas’

Warner Records Dolly Parton is embracing the Christmas spirit once again this year. The singer just announced plans to release an ultimate deluxe edition of A Holly Dolly Christmas, which she first put out in 2020. The new version of the project will expand the Holly Dolly track list by eight songs. One of those, …

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Miranda Lambert on how she’s making her Las Vegas residency feel like home: “I’m excited to be in one spot”

Getty Miranda Lambert’s Velvet Rodeo Las Vegas residency kicks off next month, and after years of touring — and spending the summer glamping with her husband, Brendan McLoughlin, in an Airstream camper — she’s excited to hitch her “Bandwagon” to one post for a while. In fact, the singer tells E! News’ Daily Pop that she’s …

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Keith Urban recounts how Ingrid Andress’ performance blew him away: “I was just floored”

Olivia Bee/Warner Music Nashville/Atlantic Records Keith Urban is a big fan of Ingrid Andress these days and he gets to see her onstage quite a lot — the younger star is opening for his The Speed of Now World Tour. Ingrid got her start as a songwriter, and her impressive writing skills were the first …

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Nashville notes: Jon Pardi’s “Campfire Sessions” + the 2022 Canadian Country Music Awards

Jon Pardi is the star of an upcoming episode of “CMT Campfire Sessions,” airing Friday at 10 p.m. ET on CMT. Tenille Townes and Blanco Brown are co-hosting the 2022 Canadian Country Music Awards on September 11. They’ll both perform, too, and Blanco’s debuting a new song called “I’ll Never.” Copyright © 2022, ABC Audio. …

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