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Cody Johnson’s Ain’t Nothin’ To It album has officially been certified Gold by the RIAA. It arrived in 2019 and was his major-label studio debut. Cody recently followed it up with Human The Double Album, whose lead single, “Til You Can’t,” is climbing the country charts. In case you missed it, Gabby Barrett stopped by …

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Nicole Kidman offers a peek into Keith Urban’s birthday celebration: “Happiest of birthdays my love”

ABC/Image Group LA Keith Urban celebrated his 54th birthday on Tuesday, and his wife, actor Nicole Kidman, didn’t let the day go by without marking the occasion. On social media, she posted a sweet, simple tribute to her country star husband. “Happiest of birthdays my love,” Nicole wrote, along with a string of birthday cake …

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Welcome to the Farm: Chase Rice is opening up his own Ohio venue this winter

Mickey Bernal/Getty Images Chase Rice has plans to bring a little bit of southern fun to Cleveland, Ohio this December. He just announced that he’s opening a venue there called Welcome to the Farm, which will provide drinks, bar food and — of course — live music. Located on the Flats East Bank of the …

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Dierks Bentley shares dates for the next leg of his Beers on Me Tour as the song’s music video drops

Connie Chronuk/ABC Dierks Bentley’s been out on the road for his 2021 Beers on Me Tour for the past few months, and he’s having too much fun to quit now. The singer just announced a winter leg of the tour, set to kick off in January. The fun will start with a string of dates …

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Miranda Lambert joins the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame

Alexa King Miranda Lambert has a new accolade under her belt: She was recently inducted into the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Houston, Texas. The country star was among a class of 2021 inductees that also includes Lavonna “Shorty” Koger, a former rodeo contestant and leading industry cowboy hat-maker, Olympic equestrian …

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Jason Aldean, Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs + more join 2021 CMA Awards lineup

CMA More of the lineup for the 2021 CMA Awards was unveiled this week, and it’s packed with stars. Jason Aldean will hit the stage with Carrie Underwood to perform their duet “If I Didn’t Love You,” which just reached the top of the country charts. Kane Brown and Chris Young will contribute another megawatt …

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Jeannie Seely, Ashley McBryde, and Carly Pearce agree: The Opry’s a family unlike any other

Grand Ole Opry This weekend, Nashville’s legendary Grand Ole Opry marks its 5000th Saturday night show — a feat that would take more than 96 years to repeat. So what does it take to become the world’s longest-running radio show? Jeannie Seely — the Grammy-winning Opry legend who’s been a member since 1967 — has a theory.  …

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Nashville notes

Carrie Underwood‘s debut album, Some Hearts, has been certified nine-times platinum, and hit song, “Before He Cheats,” has been certified seven-times platinum by the RIAA. The singer was surprised with plaques commemorating the accomplishments during a recent appearance at the Grand Ole Opry.  Garth Brooks was at the National Museum of African American Music yesterday in Nashville to …

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“You’re so strong”: Kane Brown shows support for young fan with cancer

ABC Kane Brown shared a heartwarming moment with a young fan battling illness.  Following a recent show, Kane dedicated an Instagram post to Mia, a young girl who has cancer. The post shows a series of photos of Mia onstage with the country superstar, one with his back to the camera and his arm wrapped around her with two spotlights …

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“Lazy or genius?”: Kelsea Ballerini dishes out some humorous holiday advice

ABC/Fred Lee Kelsea Ballerini is ready for all the holiday seasons — and she has some special hacks to prove it. The country hitmaker turned to TikTok to share some of her foolproof tips to prepare for the upcoming holidays, including Halloween and Christmas.  “Here are some perks from being an occasional lazy piece of s***,” she jokes, …

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