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Wrigley Cares for Florida: Michael Ray organizes drive for pets affected by Hurricane Michael

ABC/Image Group LA Michael Ray is teaming up with the Nashville Humane Association to help the animals in his home state affected by Hurricane Michael. The Florida panhandle was hard-hit by the Atlantic storm last month. You can drop off food, blankets, towels and other supplies at Nashville Humane’s headquarters on Oceala Drive through Friday, November …

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Listen now: Blake Shelton says “Pour me another tequila, Sheila” as a tribute to his Friends and Heroes

Warner Music NashvilleBlake Shelton isn’t just tipping his hat to his Friends and Heroes by taking them on his 2019 tour, he’s also shining a spotlight on their music by covering their songs. The Oklahoma native puts his spin on Bobby Bare’s hit from 1980, “Tequila Sheila,” in the first installment of his Friends and Heroes Sessions. The Country Music …

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Listen now: Dolly unveils “Girl in the Movies” ahead of the December 7 “Dumplin'” premiere

RCA Nashville Dumplin’, the movie featuring a new soundtrack by Dolly Parton, is coming to Netflix December 7. In the film, Australian actress Danielle Macdonald plays Dumplin’, a young girl who draws her inspiration from Dolly’s music, as she rebels against the beauty-pageant culture embraced by her mother, played by Jennifer Aniston. Dolly made the announcement about the premiere …

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Darius Rucker, Brad Paisley and more re-create Montgomery Gentry’s biggest songs on “20 Years of Hits”

Average Joes EntertainmentMontgomery Gentry will mark two decades in country music by releasing a new album that re-creates their biggest hits with some of their best friends in the business. Darius Rucker, Brad Paisley, Rodney Atkins and Jimmie Allen are just some of the names who appear on Montgomery Gentry: 20 Years of Hits, which was recorded before Troy Gentry’s death last year …

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Something Special: George Strait plans one night only in Atlanta in 2019

ABC/Image Group LA Even if you can’t make it to Las Vegas to see George Strait’s dates at T-Mobile Arena, you’ll still have another chance to see the Country Music Hall of Famer next year. King George will play one night at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, March 30. Chris Stapleton, Chris Janson and Ashley McBryde will open the show. Tickets …

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Boot Scootin’ Boogie: Cole Swindell, Chris Janson, Lauren Alaina, Carly Pearce and LANCO to play “Country Night” on “Dancing with the Stars”

ABC Five of the biggest names in country music today are headed to Dancing with the Stars to perform on the show’s “Country Night” next Monday. Cole Swindell will do “Love You Too Late” from his All of It album, while his label mate Chris Janson will sing the Elvis Presley classic “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” Lauren Alaina will debut her new single “Ladies …

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Kane, Carly, Martina, Sugarland & more to start the holiday season with the “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade”

Macy’s/BusinessWireWhen the 92nd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade takes to the streets of New York City Thursday, November 22, there’ll be plenty of country stars in the procession. Kane Brown, Carly Pearce, Sugarland, Martina McBride, and newcomer Tegan Marie are all set to perform during NBC’s three-hour broadcast of the holiday tradition. Diana Ross, John Legend, Pentatonix, Rita Ora and Ella Mai are some of the artists from other …

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Kelsea Ballerini is “working on [her] strut” for this year’s “Victoria’s Secret Holiday Special”

ABC/Mark LevineYou can now consider Kelsea Ballerini an honorary Victoria’s Secret Angel. “Brb working on my strut,” the “Miss Me More” hitmaker joked after news broke she’ll sing on the 2018 Victoria’s Secret Holiday Special. Kelsea’s “This Feeling” duet partners The Chainsmokers will be on the hour-long show as well, along with “Meant to Be” hitmaker Bebe Rexha, pop stars Rita Ora and Shawn Mendes, and …

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Garth, Jason Aldean, Luke Combs, Brett Young & Midland lock in performance slots on Country’s Biggest Night

ABC/CMA You can add reigning Entertainer of the Year Garth Brooks to the ever-growing list of performers at this month’s 52nd Annual CMA Awards. ACM Entertainer Jason Aldean will sing with his “Drowns the Whiskey” duet partner, Miranda Lambert, while Luke Combs, Brett Young, and Midland are now set to take the stage as well. They join the previously-announced lineup that includes Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley with Brothers …

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“Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings” is coming to Netflix: Julianne Hough and Kimberly Williams-Paisley to star in “Jolene”

ABC/Lou RoccoDolly Parton aims to pull at your Heartstrings with her upcoming Netflix series. The entertainment legend’s eight-episode streaming anthology will be called Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings, and premiere sometime in 2019, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Each one-hour installment will be based on one of her songs, with her classic “Jolene” up first. Dolly will introduce each episode and appear …

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