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Kane Brown’s “Famous Friend” Chris Young expected a run-in with the law during their video shoot

Jeff Johnson In a little more than a week, Chris Young and Kane Brown could take home the CMA trophy for Music Video of the Year for their multi-week #1, “Famous Friends.” While the upbeat clip is nothing but fun, Chris reveals the shoot wasn’t entirely that way.  “There was a very nerve-racking part of the video for me,” he …

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Nashville notes

Garth Brooks‘ show at the Grand Ole Opry on November 18 has sold out. It’s part of his series of intimate shows at the Opry and Ryman Auditorium. He’ll perform two sold-out shows at the Ryman on November 19 and 20. All three shows are limited capacity.  Darius Rucker is performing his current single, “My Masterpiece,” …

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That’s a wrap: Maren Morris says album #3 is done

ABC/Randy Holmes Maren Morris‘ upcoming third studio album is complete.  When a fan reached out to the singer on Twitter about new music, she solidified the news they’ve been waiting for. “Hi we’re ready for that album queen @MarenMorris,” the fan wrote, to which the superstar responded, “It’s finally done, Queen,” accompanied by a check mark and sparkle …

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Walker Hayes gets “Fancy Like” with 2022 tour

Robert Chavers Walker Hayes‘ hit “Fancy Like” continues to take him to new heights as he books a 2022 headlining tour.  The rising star is kicking off the new year with the Fancy Like Tour, a four-month trek that takes him and opening act, MacKenzie Porter, to various theaters and venues across the country. Named after his …

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Carrie Underwood, Jimmie Allen & more country artists performing at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Connie Chronuk/ABC Country music fans watching the 2021 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be thankful to see some of their favorites in the lineup, including Carrie Underwood and Jimmie Allen.   The retail giant unveiled the acts set to appear during the 95th annual broadcast on Monday, and among them are Jimmie, Chris Lane and Mickey Guyton, along with a special performance by Carrie.  …

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Darius Rucker to play theaters across the US on 2022 tour

Austin Friedline Darius Rucker is stepping into new territory with an upcoming theater tour.  With Darius Rucker Live, the “Beers and Sunshine” hitmaker has booked a 12-city tour that visits theaters all around the country, including New York’s Beacon Theatre, the Chicago Theatre, Palace Theatre in Columbus, Ohio, Saenger Theatre in New Orleans and more.  After decades …

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Kenny Chesney adds Dan + Shay, Old Dominion & Carly Pearce to 2022 tour

Allister Ann Kenny Chesney has an all-star lineup joining him on the 2022 Here and Now Tour.  The superstar has tapped three of the biggest modern acts in country music as his supporting acts: Dan + Shay, Old Dominion and Carly Pearce.  “No matter who you are — someone who’s been coming since the very beginning or is curious …

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Jimmie Allen’s got momentum, and former ‘Dancing with the Stars’ competitor Lauren Alaina’s got advice

Christopher Willard/ABC Jimmie Allen‘s shining bright as he heads into “Queen Night” this evening on Dancing with the Stars. Last week, he and partner Emma Slater posted their best showing so far with their contemporary dance, earning 38 out of 40 points and scoring their first tens of the season. Still, 2019 competitor Lauren Alaina has some pretty important advice for …

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Little Big Town is joining The Eagles on tour: “What a bucket list dream come true”

ABC/Eric McCandless Little Big Town had a major piece of news to share on Friday: They’re the opening act for The Eagles’ upcoming 50th anniversary tour. The five-stop stadium trek will take place over the month of June 2022, and will include four shows in the U.K. and one in the Netherlands. It will conclude …

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Nashville notes

Elvie Shane’s debut album, Backslider, arrives today. It contains his viral breakout hit, “My Boy.” Mitchell Tenpenny is getting into the holiday spirit with the release of a new Christmas album, Naughty List. The 11-song collection features a mix of classics and originals, seven of which first came out on his Neon Christmas EP last …

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