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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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Eric Church doubles down to set a stadium record this Saturday in Nashville

ABC/Image Group LAThis Saturday, Eric Church will become the first solo artist ever to headline Nashville’s Nissan Stadium alone, without an opening act. As he’s done on the previous stops on his Double Down Tour, the North Carolina native will deliver three hours of music, all by himself. It’s the first time in the venue’s two-decade history …

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Lady A creates a magic moment in Vegas with “What If I Never Get Over You”

Big Machine Lady Antebellum had a minor technical difficulty this weekend during their residency at The Pearl Theater at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas — but it very well may have been the highlight of their whole show. As the trio was doing their new single, “What If I Never Get Over You,” the …

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