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Oh, the horror: Things get scary tonight for Jimmie Allen on ‘Dancing with the Stars’

ABC/Eric McCandless Heading into Halloween weekend, it’s “Horror Night” this evening on Dancing with the Stars. Jimmie Allen, however, is still laughing about being mistaken for an NFL player back when he had to wear a face shield to conceal his identity, prior to the cast reveal. “Oh, yeah, it’s pretty funny. I loved it,” he …

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Nashville notes

Jimmie Allen is featured on one of the songs from Elton John’s new collaborations project, The Lockdown Sessions. Elton and Jimmie’s duet is called “Beauty in the Bones.” Tickets went on sale today for Garth Brooks’ upcoming two nights of shows at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. After just over an hour, they’d sold out, but Garth …

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Brett Eldredge returns as ‘Mr. Christmas’ with his newest holiday release

Warner Music Nashville Brett Eldredge’s latest foyer into the festive world of holiday music arrives today, as he releases his 11-track project, Mr. Christmas. Over the years, Brett has become known as one of the country genre’s best Christmas crooners, combining his warm baritone vocals with a jazzy, big band-inspired musical backdrop. Altogether, he’s got …

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Kane Brown shares a sweet onstage moment with a young fan fighting cancer: “You’re so strong”

ABC Kane Brown recently shared a special moment with the crowd during a stop on his Blessed & Free Tour, when the singer spotted a little girl named Mia in the crowd and pulled her up onstage to meet him — and the rest of the audience. In addition to being a big fan of …

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“Drink Up”: Lee Brice and Randy Houser join Hardy for his newest Hixtape installmen

Courtesy of Big Loud Records Hardy has recruited two of country music’s most powerful, soul-filled vocalists — Lee Brice and Randy Houser — for the newest release off his upcoming Hixtape Vol. 2. The new song, “Drink Up,” is a rowdy ode to late nights with plenty of good beer and better friends. “Drink up, …

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Jimmie Allen’s making big moves for 2022, as he teases his first-ever headlining tour

Connie Chronuk/ABC Big things are on the horizon for Jimmie Allen, and he couldn’t help but share his excitement with fans on social media this week. The “Best Shot” star took to Twitter to let fans know that they’ll very likely be able to catch him on the road next year. “It’s official!!!!” he tweeted. …

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Brett Young spreads some early holiday cheer with ‘Brett Young & Friends Sing the Christmas Classics’

Courtesy of BMLG Records Christmas came early for Brett Young fans this week, as the country star dropped his first-ever full holiday album, Brett Young & Friends Sing the Christmas Classics. A collaborations album that showcases musical guests like Darius Rucker, Colbie Caillat and Brett’s tour mates Maddie & Tae, the album revisits favorite holiday …

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Jon Pardi’s “Head Over Boots” for “Tequila Little Time,” a tune he “shelled out” with in an hour

UMG Nashville When Jon Pardi can’t think of anything else to do, he likes “Tequila Little Time.” And it helps if he has Thomas Rhett‘s dad, singer/songwriter Rhett Akins, around. You see, Jon’s latest hit came to life on the final day of a writing getaway for his latest album, Heartache Medication.  “It’s a fun song,” Jon says of “Tequila Little Time.” …

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Nashville notes

With help from Garth Brooks, the Recording Academy will honor Charley Pride with its Lifetime Achievement Award this month. The event will take place on October 25 at Nashville’s National Museum of African American Music. Dion Pride will accept the award on behalf of his late, legendary father. The Cadillac Three’s “Devil’s Lettuce” music video …

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Dolly Parton has a crush on Jimmy Fallon, and he says he’s “obviously” crushing right back

NBC Earlier this month, Dolly Parton admitted that she’s got a crush on late-night host Jimmy Fallon — and it turns out the feeling’s mutual. During an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Jimmy — who duetted with Dolly on “All I Want for Christmas is You” as part of her 2020 holiday album — …

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