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Cody Johnson + wife Brandi lived out Alan Jackson’s “Livin’ on Love”

Disney/Scott Kirkland “Two young people without a thing/ Say some vows and spread their wings/ And settle down with just what they need/ Livin’ on love,” Alan Jackson sings in “Livin’ on Love.” Looking back, Cody Johnson says the song truly reflects how he and his wife, Brandi, spent their first Christmas together. “My wife and I got married in early December and by the …

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George Birge reflects on 2023: “The best year of my life”

Disney/Scott Kirkland As 2023 draws to a close, George Birge is beaming with gratitude for everything he’s accomplished this year. “Just landed back in Nashville after my last show of the year, after 200 shows im fixin to sit on this couch and watch movies for a week straight,” George captions his selfie on Instagram. “Thank y’all for makin …

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Carly Pearce teases unreleased track: “One of my favorite new songs”

Disney/Frank Micelotta As Carly Pearce readies to share new music soon, she’s offering fans snippets of soon-to-be-released tracks, with the latest being “My Place.” Carly took to Instagram to preview the song, which contains heart-on-sleeve lyrics about moving on from a breakup. “It ain’t my place/ To question if there’s someone filling my space/ Ain’t my business trying to picture 4x6s with her in ’em …

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Corey Kent + Cory Asbury join for “My Inheritance”

Courtesy of BEC Recordings Corey Kent has joined Grammy-nominated Christian artist Cory Asbury on a duet version of his song “My Inheritance.” “Cory is a great buddy of mine, so when he asked about a feature, it was an easy yes,” Kent shares on Instagram. “He sent over a few songs, and once I heard ‘My Inheritance’ it was a no-brainer. …

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Jon Pardi debuts first Christmas show: “What a night”

Disney/Larry McCormack Jon Pardi recently notched another first in his career: headlining his Christmas concert. Taking to Instagram, Jon shared photos from his December 16 show at New York City’s Beacon Theatre, alongside a short reflection on the night. “What a night, thank you to my band and crew for a great year!!! Our 1st ever Christmas show was …

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Brian Kelley is a big “Christmas on the beach” guy

Disney/Scott Kirkland If you see Brian Kelley on a beach on Christmas day, don’t be surprised. That’s where he loves to spend the holidays and has done so for the past few years. “It’s probably our sixth year in a row doing it down there. We used to have Christmas here in Nashville, [but] once we got our spot in 2016, it …

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Nashville notes: ‘CMA Country Christmas’ + Troy Cartwright’s “Deathbed”

Missed the December 14 airing of CMA Country Christmas? Fret not, you can watch performances from Lainey Wilson, Lady A, Jon Pardi, Ashley McBryde and more now on CMA’s YouTube channel. The full CMA Country Christmas will air again on December 20 at 10 p.m. ET on ABC. Troy Cartwright is wrapping up 2023 with a new song, “Deathbed.” Of the track, Troy says it’s “about the moments in …

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Tanya Tucker launches new Tequila Club

ABC/Connie Chornuk Tanya Tucker has teamed with Cosa Salvaje Tequila to launch her new Tequila Club. As part of the club, members will be the first to know about new collections and exclusive merchandise, which includes apparel with photos of Tanya from her storied life and career. Tanya’s announcement arrived alongside an Instagram Reel of her introducing the club while holding a bottle of the Cosa …

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Cole Swindell loves playing Dirty Santa during the holidays

ABC Cole Swindell‘s got a favorite game to play during the holidays, and it’s both fun and slightly competitive.  “Me and my family, we always [play], there may be several names for it, but we call it Dirty Santa,” shares Cole. “[It’s] where you draw a number and get to pick and exchange gifts and …

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Dan Smyers’ favorite Christmas song “might scare a couple people away”

ABC/Larry McCormack Dan + Shay‘s Dan Smyers has a favorite Christmas song, but it’s not “Silent Night,” “Joy to the World” or any of the classics.  “My favorite Christmas song, I might scare a couple of people away because it’s not a traditional Christmas song, but it’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ by Mariah Carey,” shares Dan. “That song …

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