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Lady A taps into the “Need You Now” magic with their new hit, “What If I Never Get Over You”

Big Machine Even though it’s only been out since Friday, Lady Antebellum‘s “What If I Never Get Over You” is already at #25 on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart. Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood all agree part of the reason is probably because it calls to mind their 2009 smash, “Need You Now.” “To me,” Dave explains, “this song just stands out …

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Kacey Musgraves will showcase “All of the Colors” at the Country Music Hall of Fame

ABC/Image Group LAKacey Musgraves’ new exhibit titled “All of the Colors” will open at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on July 2. The Nashville exhibit traces the life of the Texas native, including everything from a high school detention notice for causing “continuous classroom disruption” to the manuscript for “Slow Burn” from …

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Maren Morris reveals she’s a happy, healthy non-smoker as she covers “Women’s Health”

Columbia NashvilleMaren Morris is a happier, healthier “Girl” these days, after working on both her body and her mind, she reveals in the article that accompanies her June cover of Women’s Health magazine. In addition to watching what she eats and working out with Carrie Underwood’s trainer Erin Oprea, the Texas native has also given up smoking. “It used to …

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Still “Here for a Good Time”: George Strait adds second show in Kansas City

MCA NashvilleFor someone who’s officially retired from touring, George Strait continues to work plenty these days. In fact, demand to see the Country Music Hall of Famer in Kansas City, Missouri next year is so great, he’s adding another show. The second concert at Sprint Center will be Sunday, January 26, following his previously-announced Saturday set. Tickets …

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“Whiskey Glasses” and a mullet: Morgan Wallen’s “business in the front, party in the back” because of his dad

ABC/Image Group LA Right now, “Up Down” hitmaker Morgan Wallen has one of the most recognizable haircuts in country music, as he rocks a 2019 update on the classic mullet.  The East Tennessee native says you can thank his dad for his “business in the front, party in the back” style. “I started doing it …

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“God’s Country” rockets to the top for Blake Shelton

Warner NashvilleThis week, “God’s Country” becomes Blake Shelton’s fourteenth career number one on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, though it’s only been out eight weeks. It’s his first since “Sure Be Cool If You Did,” which spent five weeks atop the tally in 2013. “Honestly, I wasn’t even looking for songs or to go in the studio,” …

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You’ll have to wait a little longer for Luke Combs’ sophomore album, but “The Prequel” is coming

River House Artists/Columbia NashvilleLuke Combs’ new EP, The Prequel, will arrive on June 7, featuring his new hit, “Beer Never Broke My Heart.” It’s the follow-up to his double-platinum, debut album, This One’s for You, which is currently spending its 35th non-consecutive week atop Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. The Prequel features five new songs, all co-written by the …

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Brooks & Dunn will give “CMT Crossroads” a “REBOOT” ahead of CMA Fest

Arista Nashville The Brooks & Dunn REBOOT is coming to CMT Crossroads. The soon-to-be Country Music Hall of Famers will stage a live version of their new album that pairs them with today’s hottest stars on Tuesday, June 4 in downtown Nashville. Luke Combs, Brett Young, Jon Pardi, Midland, LANCO’s Brandon Lancaster, and Cody Johnson are already on board to recreate B&D’s biggest hits with Kix Brooks and Ronnie …

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‘The Voice’ recap: the final four compete to win it all

Maelyn Jarmon performs; Trae Patton/NBCPart one of The Voice season 16 finale began Monday night, with the four finalists singing for America’s vote. Coaches Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine have no artists left in competition, so the finals came down to Team Blake Shelton’s three country artists — Dexter Roberts, Gyth Rigdon and Andrew Sevener — and Team John Legend’s Texas songbird, Maelyn Jarmon. Each artist performed a …

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Keith Urban confesses he initially had “no idea” his buddy Eric Church co-wrote his new single, “We Were”

ABC/Image Group LA If you’re surprised to learn that Eric Church co-wrote Keith Urban‘s new single, “We Were” — you’re not the only one. Keith himself confesses he had no clue the Chief had anything to do with the tune. “I just loved it,” Keith says. “From the very first verse, I just loved it. …

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