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A “moment of boldness” and some personal reflection made Kelsea Ballerini’s “Half of My Hometown” a hit

ABC As Kelsea Ballerini’s duet with Kenny Chesney, “Half of My Hometown,” sits at the number-two spot on the country charts, the singer is reflecting on the deeply personal backstory that inspired the song. “Obviously, I live in Nashville, but Knoxville is my hometown and I started going [to my] hometown more. I started going …

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Nashville notes

Luke Bryan will headline the one-night-only Tee Off & Rock On Event to benefit ACM Lifting Lives. Also on the bill are Jordan Davis and Lainey Wilson; the event takes place on March 6 at TopGolf Las Vegas ahead of the ACM Awards. Due to continuing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, Willie Nelson has canceled …

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Keith Urban chronicles his journey from dreamer to superstar in “Wild Hearts” music video

ABC Keith Urban’s newest music video, for his single “Wild Hearts,” recreates his journey to the top of the country music industry. At the beginning of the clip, Keith presses play on a tape in a boom box, an image that he says is a throwback to his early days as a musician. “It represents …

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Kane Brown + Jimmie Allen are repping country music at the 2022 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game

ABC Kane Brown and Jimmie Allen will be showing off their athletic abilities this Friday as they compete in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. They’re on opposite teams: Kane’s competing for Team Nique, coached by former pro basketball player Dominique Wilkins, while Jimmie’s on Team Walton, coached by Bill Walton. Also stepping onto the court …

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Bottoms up: Thomas Rhett adds a second tequila to his Dos Primos brand

ABC Thomas Rhett is expanding his tequila business. The singer’s Dos Primos tequila line now features a Reposado variant, an easy-to-drink libation made from 100 percent blue agave sourced from Los Altos and Jalisco, Mexico. The Reposado joins the Dos Primos Tequila Blanco, which rolled out in 2021. Dos Primos is Spanish for “two cousins,” …

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“Damn Strait”: George Strait’s a fan of Scotty McCreery’s musical tribute to him

ABC Scotty McCreery’s new musical homage to George Strait, called “Damn Strait,” has gotten a nod of approval from the King of Country himself. “Damn Strait!” George wrote on socials, posting the song’s newly-released music video and tagging both Scotty and the Texas dance hall venue Gruene Hall. That’s where Scotty filmed the music video …

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Garth Brooks plans a return to Notre Dame for the next-announced stop on his Stadium Tour

John Medina/Getty Images Garth Brooks’ ongoing Stadium Tour just got a new date, and it’s a venue the singer knows very well. He announced on Wednesday that he’ll play South Bend, Indiana’s Notre Dame Stadium on May 7, making good on a promise he made over three years ago. In late 2018, Garth played to …

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Parmalee continue the “positive vibes” with “Take My Name”

Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for ACM Coming off the success of “Just the Way,” Parmalee is staying in the romantic lane with their current single, “Take My Name.” Frontman Matt Thomas says that even before the song was released, fans were eager to make it a part of their special day.  “It’s like the follow up to ‘Just the Way,’ …

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Nashville notes

The video for Keith Urban‘s latest single, “Wild Hearts,” premieres Wednesday at 12 p.m. ET.  Blake Shelton is headlining Highway to Henryetta, a concert benefiting the Henryetta Live Foundation that supports educational and community initiatives in Henryetta, Oklahoma. The concert is on June 11, tickets are available now.  Ingrid Andress announced on Twitter that she is cancelling the European leg of …

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Jimmie Allen to serve as guest mentor on new season of ’American Idol’

ABC Jimmie Allen is returning to American Idol.  On Tuesday, the hit country singer revealed that he will be a guest mentor on season 20 of the ABC show. Jimmie made the announcement from one of his favorite places, Disney, broadcasting live from the Aulani Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii with Minnie Mouse posing in the background.  “I cannot wait …

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