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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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Luke Combs says he’s “at the finish line” of his new album

ABC Luke Combs may have new music coming soon.  In his response to a fan inquiring about his new album on Twitter, Luke provided insight into at where he’s at in the process, hinting that fans may have it sooner rather than later.  “How are those final touches on LC3 coming along, @lukecombs?” the fan questioned.  “We’re right at …

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Carrie Underwood teases announcement on Friday

Disney Channel/Image Group LA Carrie Underwood has a big announcement coming on Friday.  The country superstar kicked off the week with a five-second teaser video posted on socials that displays the words “Coming Friday March 18” written in bold white lettering against a black backdrop with stars glittering in the background, as a voice whispers words and sounds …

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Dolly Parton removes herself from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame consideration

Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Dolly Parton is taking herself out of the running for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.  “Even though I am extremely flattered and grateful to be nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, I don’t feel that I have earned that right,” the music legend wrote Monday on Instagram. “I really do not …

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‘Gold Chain Cowboy’: Parker McCollum scores second #1 hit with “To Be Loved By You”

MCA Nashville Parker McCollum had the best weekend ever.  On Saturday, he headlined the Houston Rodeo for the first time for an audience of 73,000 people while celebrating his current single, “To Be Loved By You,” hitting #1 on the country charts. This marks his second consecutive #1 single, following “Pretty Heart.” Both are featured on …

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Ashley McBryde shares a peek into the “magical” and “frustrating” recording process for album three

ABC Ashley McBryde’s third album is finished, and next Tuesday, she says she’s going in to listen to mixes. This time around, the singer says, she pushed the envelope on just about every level. All the elements fans know and love her for are still there, but she and longtime producer Jay Joyce dialed up …

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Nashville notes

Alan Jackson has announced tour plans for 2022. His headlining Last Call — One More for the Road tour will kick off in June. Tickets go on sale to the general public next Friday. Wynonna Judd has been added to the bill for the Pure Imagination Festival, taking place May 21 in Prescott, Arizona. Parker …

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Kenny Chesney’s “Everyone She Knows” video tips its hat to women who go their own way

Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum A woman with an independent streak is the star of the show in the music video for Kenny Chesney’s new single, “Everyone She Knows.” The clip follows a woman who’s at home on the road, driving through jaw-dropping scenes of mountainsides, beach towns and …

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