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Nashville notes

Carrie Underwood has revealed the title of her new single, “Ghost Story,” which drops on Friday.   Kenny Chesney‘s latest album, Here and Now, and Cody Johnson‘s single “Dear Rodeo” have been certified gold by the RIAA.  Craig Morgan is releasing a memoir about his life on September 27. God, Family, Country: Soldier, Singer, Husband, Dad — There’s a Whole Lot …

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“I Like It, I Love It”: ’1883′ cast joins Tim McGraw on stage at Boots in the Park festival

Faith Hill and Tim McGaw in “1883”; Emerson Miller/Paramount+ It was a (TV) family affair for Tim McGraw during his headlining set at the weekend Boots in the Park Festival.  The country star performed at the festival in California where members of the cast of 1883 were in attendance not merely as spectators, but active participants.  During Tim’s performance …

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Kelsea Ballerini shares video of her performing “Needy” as she prepares for new album

ABC/Fred Lee Kelsea Ballerini is getting ready to close the chapter on her self-titled album, but not before offering up a special live performance one of her fan favorites from the project.  On Monday, the songstress shared a video on her Instagram of her energetically performing “Needy,” one of the deep cuts on her last album, 2020’s kelsea. The pop-country …

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‘For Love & Country’: Jimmie Allen, Mickey Guyton & more to appear in Amazon’s country music documentary

ABC Jimmie Allen and Mickey Guyton are among the many artists taking part in a new documentary chronicling country music through the perspective of Black artists.  Directed by Joshua Kissi, For Love & Country will feature performances and interviews from the new generation of Black artists helping to shape country music as they share their personal stories.  “There are certain barriers …

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Carly Pearce to share the story of ’29’ at a filmed show in Nashville

ABC Carly Pearce is offering an intimate look into the story of 29: Written in Stone with a special show in Nashville.  On April 6, Carly will take the stage at Marathon Music Works for Inside 29: Written in Stone Live From Music City, an intimate, one-night-only concert where she’ll perform songs off the critically acclaimed album and share the in-depth stories …

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Brothers Osborne performing at Grammy Awards

ABC The first round of Grammy broadcast performers has been announced, and one nominated country act has made the list.  Brothers Osborne will take the stage during the 64th annual ceremony,k where they’re up for two of the night’s awards: Best Country Album, for Skeletons, and Best Country Duo/Group Performance, for “Younger Me.”  “You won’t want to miss it…” …

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Thomas Rhett is “really looking forward” to touring with Parker McCollum and Conner Smith

ABC Thomas Rhett is looking ahead to his upcoming Bring the Bar to You Tour with Parker McCollum and Conner Smith for many reasons. One of those reasons is that he won’t be going on the road only as a performer, but also as a mentee.  The superstar is bringing newcomer Conner as one of his opening acts. The Nashville …

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Luke Combs performs with Ed Sheeran at Country 2 Country Festival

ABC In an apparent attempt to prove that he can work in every musical genre, pop superstar Ed Sheeranmade a surprise appearance Sunday night at a Luke Combs show in London.  Luke was performing at London’s O2 Arena as part of the Country 2 Country Festival, and Ed showed up to join him on a version of his song “Dive,” which appears …

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Nashville notes

Brothers Osborne have added several new dates to their We’re Not for Everyone Tour. Presale tickets are available tomorrow at 10 a.m. ET.  The historic Ernest Tubb Record Shop in Nashville, which has been open for 71 years, will be closing this spring. The shop posted on social media that it will be sold.  Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam will now …

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Lainey Wilson, LoCash & more added to Brian Kelley’s ‘May We All’ musical

ABC The first round of guest artists appearing in the upcoming country music musical May We All has been unveiled.  Co-produced by Florida Georgia Line‘s Brian Kelley, May We All tells the story of Jenna Coates, a singer from the fictional town of Harmony, Tennessee, with dreams to make it big in Nashville. But along the way, she faces a series of …

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