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“Break It In:” Eli Young Band releases new song

Courtesy of The Valory Music Co.Eli Young Band are looking ahead to their next single. Following the success of their latest chart-topper “Love Ain’t,” the four-member band have officially sent their follow-up single “Break It In” to country radio. Penned by Benjy Davis, Michael Whitworth, Brandon Day and Daniel Ross, the reflective song uses metaphorical lyrics like a getting new guitar and …

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Donald Glover’s alter ego Childish Gambino delivers surprise cover of song by Garth Brooks’ alter ego Chris Gaines

ABC/Randy HolmesGarth Brooks has a fan in Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor and singer Donald Glover. During a stop at Australian radio station Triple J, Donald transformed into his Grammy-winning musical alter ego, Childish Gambino, and performed a surprise cover song by Garth’s alter ego, Chris Gaines. As you may recall, in 1999, the country superstar created the character of Gaines, …

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Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley to perform at 2019 Musikfest

ABC/Image Group LATwo major country acts are part of the lineup at a multi-faceted music festival.  Lady Antebellum and Brad Paisley are set to perform during 2019 Muiskfest, taking place from August 2 – 11 in Bethlehem, PA. Both will appear at the outdoor venue Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza during the 10-day festival. The “Need You Now” trio will …

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Kane Brown sells out L.A.’s Staples Center for venue’s 20th anniversary concert

ABC/Mitch HaasethKane Brown has accomplished a significant career feat.  The “Good as You” singer sold out the Staples Center in Los Angeles in under two hours after tickets went on sale on July 26.  It’ll be his first time headlining at the famed venue — and the gig will help the Staples Center celebrate its own milestone. …

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Garth Brooks unveils second location on Dive Bar Tour

ABC RadioGarth Brooks has announced the second date of his Dive Bar Tour.  The country superstar will perform at Buck Owens‘ legendary Crystal Palace in Bakersfield, CA on August 15. Garth made the announcement during Monday night’s episode of his Facebook Live show Inside Studio G.  The Crystal Palace is special to Garth for many reasons, not in …

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Maren Morris cites Sheryl Crow as inspiration for The Highwomen

ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris, Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires and Natalie Hemby are blazing trails as The Highwomen, and a major source of inspiration for the new group comes from another powerful female musician: Sheryl Crow.   In an interview with Rolling Stone, Maren reflects on growing up in the nineties while Sheryl was a dominant force in music, and credits her for helping to open the door …

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Florida Georgia Line’s restaurant to salute educators with Teacher Appreciation Night

Image courtesy of Big MachineFlorida Georgia Line are stepping up to show their support for teachers.  To mark the kickoff of the 2019 school year in the Middle Tennessee area, the hitmaking duo have announced that they’re holding a Teacher Appreciation Night at their Nashville bar and restaurant, FGL House. The August 1 event will honor the hard …

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Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman’s daughters voice characters in Angry Birds 2

ABC/Image Group LAKeith Urban and Nicole Kidman‘s daughters can be heard in the upcoming movie Angry Birds 2.  11-year-old Sunday and eight-year-old Faith are both contributing their voices to characters in the upcoming film, based on the popular mobile game. The sisters voice a pair of hatchlings: Faith is a purple bird named Beatrice while Sunday’s character is Lily, a young yellow bird.  …

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Randy and Mary Travis visit Nashville animal shelter

Top L to R: MNACC’s Amy Peterson, Mary Travis, MNACC’s Katrina Brown; Bottom L-R: Dr. Staci Cannon, Randy Travis, Lauren Bluestone with Puppies “Randy” and “Travis”; Photo Credit: 117 EntertainmentRandy Travis is giving back to animals in need. The “Forever and Ever, Amen” singer and his wife, Mary Travis, recently stopped by the Metro Animal Care and Control in …

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Won’t you stop your crying: As “Girl” hits #1, Maren Morris’ “cries on the inside” while singing with Dolly

Scott Legato/NBCDolly Parton surprised the crowd at 2019 Newport Folk Festival when she joined The Highwomen —comprised of Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, Amanda Shires and Natalie Hemby — to perform a medley of her hit songs.  After singing a snippet of Dolly’s “Eagle When She Flies” a cappella, Brandi introduced Dolly herself as the “incomparable unicorn legend.” That led into a collaborative performance that …

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