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“She Had Me at Heads Carolina”: Cole Swindell’s new single updates a Jo Dee Messina classic

Jason Kempin/Getty Images It’s Cole Swindell’s birthday today, and he’s celebrating with a new ‘90s-inspired single. “She Had Me at Heads Carolina” is a fun and flirty dance-a-long track following a guy who walks into karaoke night at a bar and is immediately transfixed by the girl singing a ‘90s country classic into the mic. …

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Nashville notes: Carly Pearce, Brett Eldredge + more

Carly Pearce and Brett Eldredge are on deck to perform during NBC’s Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks for Independence Day. They’re joining an all-genre bill featuring acts like 5 Seconds of Summer, Jaoquina Kalukango, Pitbull and rising country act Filmore. Speaking of Pitbull and Filmore, the two artists are about to release a new duet called …

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Mickey Guyton says son has been “huge motivation” to speak out about inequality

ABC Mickey Guyton is known for releasing music that addresses racial inequality and gender gaps in country music and beyond. With songs like “What Are You Gonna Tell Her?” and “Black Like Me,” she delivers powerful messages calling for change in the genre, and she’s continued to use her platform at every step of her …

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Brantley Gilbert, Carly Pearce sign on for Grand Ole Opry’s Music City Grand Prix showcase

ABC Brantley Gilbert and Carly Pearce have been announced as the headliners for the Grand Ole Opry showcase that will take place in downtown Nashville during the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix. Billed as the Grand Ole Prix, the event will be held August 7, following the NTT Indycar Series race on the Nissan …

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Miranda Lambert is thankful for the “hard stuff” that led her to meeting husband Brendan McLoughlin

ABC These days, Miranda Lambert is happily married to former NYPD officer Brendan McLoughlin — but she had to go through quite a few ups and downs to find happiness. “When I turned 30, I started to take life in a new direction and really start to understand myself better,” the singer, now 38, tells …

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“Brown Eyes Baby”: Keith Urban to debut his next single from New York City’s Rockefeller Center

ABC Keith Urban has a special performance coming up. On Thursday, he’ll take the stage from New York City’s Rockefeller Center to perform a selection of his biggest hits. But that’s not all: The country superstar will also debut his brand-new single, “Brown Eyes Baby,” which is officially headed to radio on July 8. Keith’s …

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Miranda Lambert reveals her mom is cancer-free after a diagnosis last September

ABC Miranda Lambert has great news about the breast cancer diagnosis her mother, Beverly, received last September. “She’s been through a whole lot, but she’s doing really well, and she’s ready to roll,” the star says, revealing in a new People cover story that her mother is now cancer free. “I was able to be …

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Scotty McCreery, wife Gabi’s dog Moose has helped prepare them for kids: “He’s the man”

ABC Scotty McCreery and his wife, Gabi, are about to become parents for the first time, but they’ve already gotten some practice in with their dog, Moose.  The couple welcomed the yellow Lab into their family in 2019 when he was 3 months old. In the years since, the couple has given him a dream life that includes hikes through …

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Nashville notes: Garth Brooks, Kacey Musgraves gets Fancy and more

Jimmie Allen will make his debut performance appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Tuesday night, airing at 11:35 p.m. ET on CBS. He’ll also perform on Good Morning America and GMA3 Wednesday morning on ABC.  Kelsea Ballerini will appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday. Comedian Chelsea Handler is filling in as a guest host. The show airs at 11:35 p.m. ET on ABC. Fancy Hagood has teamed …

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Luke Bryan encourages fans to “Country On” in new track teaser

ABC Luke Bryan is ready to get his “Country On” with a new song. The country superstar has shared a snippet of a new track he’s releasing Friday called “Country On.” Luke first teased the news by sharing the cover art, which shows him posing against the side of a cabin in the country with his ball cap …

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