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What Dolly Parton told Sabrina Carpenter before she agreed to ‘Please Please Please’ duet

Jason Kempin/Getty Images The chorus of Sabrina Carpenter‘s smash “Please Please Please” includes one extremely bad word — but in the version Sabrina recorded as a duet with Dolly Parton for her Short n’ Sweet deluxe edition, the word is gone. And Dolly confirms that’s because she told Sabrina she doesn’t do profanity. In an …

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‘Bluebird’ of happiness: Riley Green raises thousands for hurricane and fire relief efforts

Disney/Randy Holmes Riley Green performed at Nashville’s legendary Bluebird Cafe Wednesday night for a good cause. Riley’s sold-out show was a benefit for the LA wildfire and hurricane relief efforts of the Nashville Chapter of the Recording Academy, which hands out Grammy Awards. It was the first time the Alabama native had performed at the …

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NBC’s ‘Opry 100’ TV special featured classics, hits and country stars galore

Chris Hollo for the Grand Ole Opry The official birthday isn’t until November, but the Grand Ole Opry celebrated 100 years Wednesday with a star-studded special on NBC, featuring country stars past and present paying tribute to the musical genre that brought them all together. Opry 100: A Live Celebration, hosted by Blake Shelton, kicked …

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New album, no problem: Morgan Wallen’s next release is coming May 16

Big Loud / Mercury Records / Republic Morgan Wallen has announced his new album I’m the Problem will be released May 16, coinciding with his inaugural Sand in My Boots Festival in Alabama, which runs from May 16 to 18. Regarding the album’s title, Morgan says, “I have been a problem, for sure, and I’ve …

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Eric Church’s ‘Evangeline vs. The Machine’ coming May 2

EMI Records Nashville The Church Choir is singing “Hallelujah” today — Eric Church has announced his long-awaited new album. Evangeline vs. The Machine is coming May 2 and you can preorder it. In a statement, the Chief says, “An album is a snapshot in time that lasts for all time. I believe in that time-tested tradition …

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Tucker Wetmore learned ‘What Not To’ from Luke Bryan: ‘I love that guy’

EMI Records Nashville “Wind Up Missin’ You” hitmaker Tucker Wetmore just wrapped up his first dates of 2025 with half a dozen shows in Europe.  Now, “3, 2, 1” — just like the name of his new single — the countdown is on to his dates in the U.S. “We’ll be in California, Texas, New …

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He ain’t no ‘Liar’: Jelly Roll to pay off Canadian fans’ student loans

Disney/Stewart Cook Jelly Roll really knows how to put his money where his mouth is. As CTV News reports, Jelly spotted two fans at his concert Monday night in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, holding up signs reading “Jelly Roll we need a favor … we’re honor roll students can you help with our student loans pretty please.” …

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He’s not the problem: Morgan Wallen to return to ‘Saturday Night Live’

John Shearer/Getty Images for for Morgan Wallen’s One Night At A Time 2024 Morgan Wallen will promote his new album, I’m the Problem, by returning to Saturday Night Live as the musical guest. Morgan will perform on the March 29 show with host Mikey Madison, who just won the best actress Oscar for her starring role …

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Watch Kane Brown take ‘The High Road’ to Vevo’s ‘Extended Play’

Courtesy Vevo Kane Brown has teamed with Vevo to create a short film for the video network’s performance series, Extended Play. In the film you’ll see Kane performing three songs from his latest album, The High Road — “Gorgeous,” “I Am” and “3” — in three different locations at Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium. He says in a statement, “Municipal Auditorium …

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Lainey Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini & Reba McEntire to be honored at ‘Variety’ Power of Women Nashville bash

Disney/Scott Kirkland Lainey Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini, Reba McEntire and Mickey Guyton will be honored at Variety‘s first-ever Power of Women: Nashville event on May 1.  Sheryl Crow will host the event, and Ashley Judd will also be on hand to introduce the upcoming four-part documentary The Judd Family: Truth Be Told. The documentary focuses on the complicated …

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