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Darius Rucker relishes returning to the road & the enthusiasm of the fans

ABC Darius Rucker doesn’t hesitate at all when asked to consider the best moments of the past year. “The highlight of 2021 was getting back on the road,” the Hootie & the Blowfish frontman tells ABC Audio. “You know, after being off for almost two years, actually going out and playing shows again was definitely the highlight of …

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Keith Urban & Nicole Kidman’s daughter gets a sweet birthday message “from Mumma and Dad”

ABC Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman just celebrated a big day in their family: Their youngest daughter, Faith Margaret, turned 11 years old. Nicole marked the occasion on social media, where she gave fans a peek at Faith’s birthday cake. Decorated with chocolate frosting and a generous helping of sprinkles, the cake was topped with …

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Kelsea Ballerini & her Aussie husband Morgan Evans surprise his family in Australia with a Christmas visit

ABC Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, it’s been two and a half years since country singer-songwriter Morgan Evans and his superstar wife, Kelsea Ballerini, have been able to see his family in his home country of Australia. But that all changed this Christmas, when Kelsea and Morgan pulled off an epic feat. They surprised …

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Walker Hayes has accomplished a whole lot in 2021, but he can’t remember if he kept his New Year’s resolution

ABC It’s been a big year for Walker Hayes, who saw his song, “Fancy Like,” skyrocket his career into superstardom. But as for New Year’s resolutions, the singer says he’s actually not sure whether he kept the goals he set for the year — or even if he made any resolutions to begin with. “I …

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Carly Pearce is starting the new year off by making her ‘Jimmy Fallon’ debut

ABC A new year calls for fresh beginnings and brand-new experiences, and Carly Pearce is launching 2022 in style by making her first-ever appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. That’s not the only first that’s taking place with this performance: It’ll also be Carly’s television debut of “Diamondback,” one of the songs on …

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Walker Hayes will keep “riding that roller coaster” in 2022, with “big tours” and a new album in the works

ABC As he heads towards the finish line of a banner year, Walker Hayes says that 2022 is looking up. “Next year, we’ve got a lot in store,” the singer says. A viral hitmaker who cruised into the country mainstream with the success of his massive 2021 hit, “Fancy Like,” he’s now got plans to …

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Even after getting tons of Christmas presents, Maren Morris’ son’s favorite toy is a dog crate

ABC Maren Morris just celebrated her second Christmas with her son, Hayes, who’s old enough to enjoy gifts this year — but not necessarily the gifts his mom thought he’d like. “Went to Texas for Christmas and my son got so many gifts I thought he’d love,” she wrote on Twitter this week. “[H]is preference?” …

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The Year in Country 2021: Even with two CMAs, Kelsea Ballerini still hasn’t had her “I’ve made it” moment

ABC Kelsea Ballerini finishes the year with a top-ten duet with Kenny Chesney that could very well go on to become the stars’ next number one. Along the way, she also picked up her very first CMA trophies, with “Half of My Hometown” winning for both Music Video and Musical Event of the Year.  “It’s my favorite song I’ve put out, …

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“We’re prepared”: Walker Hayes and family plan to make it to midnight on New Year’s Eve

ABC When it comes to New Year’s Eve celebrations, Walker Hayes‘ focus is on family.  Walker admits that he doesn’t follow food traditions such as eating black-eyed peas, which many people incorporate into their New Year’s Eve meal as a symbol of good luck. Instead, the hit singer opts for a “hearty” dish, adding that he’s often …

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“We love you”: Maddie & Tae postpone tour dates

ABC Maddie & Tae are hitting pause on their upcoming tour.  The duo has announced via Instagram that they are postponing dates on the CMT Next Women of Country: All Song No Static Tour “out of precaution” as Taylor Kerr, who is pregnant, has been placed on temporary bed rest. The singers assure that both the mother and baby are …

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