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“Things are looking UP”: Luke Bryan commemorates ‘American Idol’s upcoming 20th season

ABC/Eric McCandless Luke Bryan is ready for the new season of American Idol.  On Tuesday, the country superstar shared a selfie of him and fellow judges Lionel Richie and Katy Perry and host Ryan Seacrest on the set as they film auditions for the show’s upcoming 20th season.  “Things are looking UP for our 20th year of @americanidol. Who’s ready?” Luke writes alongside the photo, …

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Kane Brown shares sweet video of his daughter dancing to his song

ABC Cuteness overload! Before a recent show, Kane Brown captured a sweet moment of his two-year-old daughter Kingsley dancing around the stage, and by the looks of it, she takes after her dad’s love of music. Donning a pair of noise-cancelling headphones and a pink fuzzy bunny-ear headband to match, Kingsley can be seen moving and shaking on stage along to the …

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Russell Dickerson teases a tequila-infused new song

Spencer Combs Russell Dickerson has written a banger, and he couldn’t wait to share it with fans.  Russell turned to TikTok to show off the chorus of an untitled track he’s penned, in which tequila and the music of John Denver set the tone for a romantic night at home with his wife.  “She likes it when I pour tequila/’Cause she knows …

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Garth, The Ryman & You: Garth Brooks to play two shows at Ryman Auditorium

Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Garth Brooks is heading to the Mother Church of Country Music for a special show next month.   The icon announced on Inside Studio G on Monday that he’s hosting An Intimate Evening with Garth Brooks at The Ryman Auditorium on November 19 and 20. The two-night series at the famed Nashville venue finds …

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Darius Rucker can inspire a “Masterpiece,” but he “can’t play piano like Ray Charles”

David McClister When Darius Rucker sings “I can’t play piano like Ray Charles” in his latest hit, “My Masterpiece,” he’s telling the absolute truth. But it’s not for lack of trying. “The one thing that I’m starting to do… is I’m learning to play piano,” he told reporters in August of 2020. “I got this big keyboard in …

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Nashville notes

Zac Brown Band will perform on Good Morning America on Thursday on ABC.   Mickey Guyton will perform at the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in honor of new inductee, Tina Turner. The show will air on HBO and HBO Max on Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. ET.    Lee Brice, Dustin Lynch and Michael Ray are among the artists who performed for Lee Greenwood at …

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“We have done it”: Elvie Shane hits #1 with “My Boy”

BBR Music Group Elvie Shane has a lot to celebrate these days, but at the top of the list is “My Boy” reaching #1 on country radio. The Kentucky-born singer has achieved his first #1 hit with his debut single, a song that conveys the love between a stepfather and his son. As a stepfather to his …

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Why Carrie Underwood calls her duet with Jason Aldean “the perfect fit”

Connie Chronuk/ABC Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood‘s duet, “If I Didn’t Love You,” was years in the making.  While the duet may have come as a surprise to some, Carrie reveals that she and Jason have been plotting for years to set up a collaboration. While the pair have teamed up for live performances over the years, including …

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Watch never-before-seen footage of Gwen & Blake’s engagement

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton celebrated the one-year anniversary of their engagement on Sunday, and now, Gwen has shared some never-before seen video and pictures from the day that Blake popped the question. “one year ago today?!” she captioned her Instagram post. “October 17th 2020 we got engaged! @blakeshelton I love you!”  …

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Luke Bryan to host the 2021 CMA Awards

CMA/ABC/Robby Klein Luke Bryan has been tapped to host the 2021 CMA Awards.  This marks the “What Makes You Country” singer’s debut as CMA Awards host. He was awarded the show’s top prize, Entertainer of the Year, back-to-back in 2014 and 2015. “The CMA Awards is one of the biggest nights of the year for Country Music. Being asked to …

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