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Kane Brown’s wife shares how she told him they were expecting baby number two

ABC Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn, gave fans a big surprise on New Year’s Eve when they revealed the news that they’d welcomed their second daughter, Kodi Jane. The news was especially shocking because the couple decided to keep Katelyn’s pregnancy private for the whole nine months, so no one even knew they were …

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Keith Urban is assembling his 2022 set list, and he’s calling fans for their advice

ABC Keith Urban’s planning a big year on the road in 2022, with his The Speed of Now World Tour set to kick off in June. But before the fun starts, he’s got to put together his set list. The singer needs advice on what songs to include in his show, so he called the …

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Lainey Wilson says having her music featured on ‘Yellowstone’ is a “blessing”

ABC/Randy Holmes Lainey Wilson and Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan are part of a mutual admiration society, so much so that Taylor has used Lainey’s music on the hit TV show multiple times, which Lainey calls a “blessing.” It all started when Taylor discovered Lainey’s music when her self-titled EP was released in 2018 and he incorporated one of the …

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Nashville notes

Carly Pearce performed “Diamondback” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Monday night. It’s the first song off her latest album, 29: Written in Stone.  The remaining performers’ lineup for the 2022 Houston Rodeo will be released Wednesday. George Strait, Ashley McBryde and Parker McCollum are among the country artists confirmed to perform.  Jordan Davis and duo Seaforth will release their collaboration, “Good Beer,” on Friday. Mickey Guyton sat down …

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Kelsea Ballerini’s goal for 2022 is “doing my damn best”

ABC Kelsea Ballerini is walking into the new year with confidence.  The “Half of My Hometown” singer took to Instagram to kick off 2022 by honestly sharing with fans the struggle she had solidifying her resolutions, explaining that she had written “pages and pages” of ways she wanted to “better” herself, from her body to relationships to her career.  But …

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“I want this to be more than a concert”: Jimmie Allen shares insight into headlining Down Home Tour

ABC Jimmie Allen reveals that he’s taking “musical risks” with his upcoming tour.  The “Make Me Want To” singer will embark on his debut headlining Down Home Tour next month, and in an Instagram post, he gets honest with fans about what to expect from the show that promises theatrics, along with raw emotion.  “Been working on the new …

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Lady A to share “What a Song Can Do” as new single

BMLG Records Lady A is showing fans “What a Song Can Do” with their new single.  The title track of their latest album serves as a tribute to their fans, and the years they’ve spent connecting with them touring across the globe. The lyrics detail the power of music and the various emotions it draws out of …

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“Best decision I’ve ever made”: Kane Brown’s wife shares why they kept their pregnancy a secret

Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Kane Brown and his wife Katelyn shocked fans when they revealed on December 30 that they’d had another child. Now Katelyn is opening up about why the couple kept her pregnancy a secret.  Unlike her first pregnancy with eldest child Kingsley, the couple purposefully kept the news of the birth of new daughter Kodi Jane out of the public eye. …

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Parker McCollum’s fiancee inspired “To Be Loved by You,” but he admits “it’s not incredibly true about her”

ABC/Randy Holmes Though Parker McCollum is a happily engaged man, he’s the first to admit that “To Be Loved by You” isn’t the most cheerful love song.  Parker popped the question to his fiancee, Hallie Ray Light, in July 2021, months after the release of his latest hit, “To Be Loved by You,” which is currently in the …

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Nashville notes

Carly Pearce is performing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon tonight, airing at 11:35 p.m. ET on NBC.  Luke Combs is giving away a drumhead from his What You See Is What You Get Tour, signed by him and his band. Fans can like his tweet advertising the drum, or tag a friend, and Luke will pick a winner. King …

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