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“What a band”: Maren Morris fangirls over John Mayer after joining him as a surprise onstage guest in Nashville

ABC Maren Morris got to play the role of surprise guest at a John Mayer show in Nashville on Wednesday night, stepping onstage to sing two duets with the star singer-songwriter. One of those was “Last Train Home,” a song off John’s recent Sob Rock album. Maren provides backing vocals on the studio version, so …

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Lady A is putting their set lists in fans’ hands with the summer 2022 Request Line Tour

Courtesy of Lady A Lady A is headed out on the road this August, and it’ll be a tour unlike none other: This time around, they’re counting on fans to help determine their set lists. Dubbed the Request Line Tour, the trek will allow fans to interact with the band in real time during their …

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Happy 90th birthday to the “queen”: Country stars sign Loretta Lynn’s video birthday card

Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Americana Music Loretta Lynn is celebrating her 90th birthday today, and stars like Maren Morris, Garth Brooks and Carrie Underwood didn’t forget her special day. In a video message posted to Loretta’s socials, country stars take turns offering the country legend birthday greetings and sharing how much she means to them. …

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Miranda Lambert + Elle King’s “Drunk” chart-topper is a personal win, and a win for women in country music

ABC Ironically, Miranda Lambert and Elle King just scored a big ol’ chart-topping country hit about something they haven’t been able to do together since before the song came out. “Her and I haven’t gotten to get drunk and not go home since we cut this song, because she got pregnant,” Miranda explains to ABC …

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“I’ve got to do the things that matter”: What Cody Johnson learned from his song, “‘Til You Can’t”

Mickey Bernal/Getty Images Sure, Cody Johnson owes a whole lot of success to his song, “‘Til You Can’t” — the song was a number-one country radio hit, and earned him one of his two trophies at the 2022 CMT Awards. But it might have had an even greater impact on who he is as a …

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Nashville notes

‘90s hitmaker duo Shenandoah signed a new record deal with 8 Track Entertainment this week, with new music expected soon. The country pair are currently on a tour that celebrates their 35th anniversary. Lindsay Ell has new music on the way. Her next single, “Right on Time,” will be out on April 27. Willie Nelson …

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At the 2022 CMTs, Walker Hayes admitted feeling some “PTSD” about a 2018 family tragedy

ABC As Walker Hayes soaked up the bright lights, fun and great music of the CMT Music Awards earlier this week, he admitted that there was something more somber in the back of his mind. While he gave his debut performance on this year’s show, he was actually originally scheduled to play at the CMTs …

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Dierks Bentley, Morgan Wallen unveiled as headliners for the 2022 Seven Peaks Festival

ABC Dierks Bentley’s Seven Peaks Festival is returning to Colorado this Labor Day Weekend, and the singer unfurled the event’s impressive roundup of performers this week. Dierks will co-headline the three-day event with Morgan Wallen. Other big-name acts taking the stage include Ashley McBryde, Jordan Davis, Tracy Lawrence, Lainey Wilson, Travis Denning and more. Of …

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So nice it’s happening twice: Garth Brooks’ Stadium Tour returns to Salt Lake City for the second year in a row

Terry Wyatt/Getty Images Garth Brooks announced the one and only return date on his Stadium Tour this week, booking a stop in Salt Lake City for June 2022. He also made it to the city in 2021, as part of a slate of Stadium Tour shows that took place that year before the COVID-19 pandemic …

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Luke Combs sets a date for his next album release

ABC The long-awaited new Luke Combs album is officially on its way. The singer posted an update on Twitter this week, and while he didn’t spill any details about its title or track list, he did give fans a timeline. “Excited to let y’all know my new album will be out June 24!” Luke wrote. …

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