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Nashville notes: Jon Pardi, Lainey Wilson and more

Jon Pardi and Midland have released the video for their new collaboration, “Longneck Way to Go.”  Lainey Wilson will perform as part of Marty Stuart‘s Late Night Jam at the Ryman Auditorium on June 8. Also on the bill is Marty’s wife, Connie Smith, plus Emmylou Harris, Billy Strings, Marcus King and more.  Chris Janson and Travis Tritt will co-headline The Can’t Miss Tour from October 17-November 19.  …

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“Long live the Judds”: Carly Pearce reflects on singing at The Judds’ Country Music Hall of Fame induction

ABC Carly Pearce says it was an emotional experience performing at Sunday’s Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony in honor of The Judds.  The fellow Kentucky native was on hand at the ceremony in Nashville, one day after matriarch Naomi Judd  passed away. Carly says it was with a heavy heart that she attended the ceremony to perform …

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Family tradition: Walker Hayes reflects on touring with his family

ABC Walker Hayes is reflecting on life on the road.  Recently, he closed in an important chapter in his music career when he wrapped up the headlining Fancy Like Tour — but he didn’t go at it alone. Walker’s wife Laney and their six children — Lela, Chapel, Baylor, Beckett, Loxley and Everly — all joined him on the road, piling on …

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“Be free, my beautiful mother. Be free”: Ashley Judd shares moving post in honor of mother Naomi Judd

Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Ashley Judd is taking a walk down memory lane as she reflects on the passing of her mother, Naomi Judd.  The actress took to Instagram following The Judds‘ induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame to share how the family has been honoring the memory of Naomi, who …

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Luke Combs teases unreleased song, “Middle of Somewhere”

ABC The hits just keep on coming for Luke Combs. Last week, the singer announced his headlining Middle of Somewhere Tour, and now he’s revealing the inspiration behind the title. On Monday, Luke took to Instagram to share a clip of the unreleased original song that the tour gets its name from, a tune that pays tribute to …

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I feel the earth move: Garth Brooks concert registered as mini earthquake

Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Garth Brooks‘ concert at Tiger Stadium was a seismic event — literally.  The country superstar recently headlined the massive venue in Baton Rouge, LA that has a capacity of just over 102,000 people. While performing of his hit, “Callin’ Baton Rouge” — which is …

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Ashley McBryde says she and Carly Pearce “hit it off” writing “Never Wanted to Be That Girl”

ABC Ashley McBryde is opening up about how she and Carly Pearce approached the subject of “Never Wanted to Be That Girl.” When the hit singers sat down to write with Shane McAnally, they discussed writing something similar to Reba McEntire and Linda Davis‘ Grammy-winning duet, “Does He Love You,” about two women in love with the same man, along with Lee Ann …

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Nashville notes: Luke Bryan presale tickets, Vince Gill residency, and more

Presale tickets for Luke Bryan‘s 2022 Farm Tour are available now. To celebrate the Ryman Auditorium’s 130th anniversary, Vince Gill will perform a four-night residency from August 4 to August 7. The Voice season 21 runner-up Wendy Moten will open for him. Tickets go on sale May 6 at 11 a.m. ET. Lanco has released “Low Class Lovers,” the lead single off the group’s upcoming …

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CMT to air special honoring Naomi Judd

Courtesy of CMT CMT is honoring the life and legacy of Naomi Judd with a special titled CMT Remembers: Naomi Judd.  Naomi’s daughter and other half of The Judds, Wynonna Judd, along with Carrie Underwood,Loretta Lynn and more will appear in the 30-minute special that looks back on the career of the late singer, who passed away on April 30 at the age …

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“Defying Gravity”: Maren Morris wants to audition for ‘Wicked’

ABC Is Maren Morris auditioning for Wicked?  In a Sunday tweet, the country star reveals that she has her sights set on the bright lights of Broadway. “Gonna send an audition tape in for Wicked on Broadway. What the hell. Let’s see what happens,” Maren declares, alongside a green heart and witch emoji.  The multi-faceted singer goes on to cite her …

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