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For the First Time: Kenny Chesney lands two songs in the top ten

Allister Ann Eight-time Entertainer of the Year Kenny Chesney has a achieved a new milestone this week. It’s the first time he’s ever had two songs in the top ten simultaneously, thanks to “Get Along” and his duet with David Lee Murphy, “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright.”  “For all the awards and number ones,” Kennys says, “I’ve never had …

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Maren Morris is “pulling out the stops” to perform “The Middle” on Sunday’s BBMAs

Nick WalkerThe last time Maren Morris was in Las Vegas performing on an awards show, she delivered her country single, “Rich,” on the ACMs. This weekend, she returns to Sin City to perform her pop smash, “The Middle,” with DJ/producer Zedd and electronic duo Grey at the Billboard Music Awards.  “BAY-BUH! We’re pulling out the stops with this one. This Sunday night!” Maren tweeted Monday, …

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Jordan Davis debuts on the Grand Ole Opry before hitting the road with Jake Owen and Chris Janson

Chris Hollo for the Grand Ole OpryThis Friday night, Jordan Davis sets out on his biggest tour so far: the Life’s Whatcha Make It trek with Jake Owen and Chris Janson. But this weekend, the newcomer from Louisiana notched another pretty impressive gig: his Grand Ole Opry debut.  Jordan performed the tracks “Slow Dance in a Parking Lot” and “Leaving New Orleans” …

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Randy Travis surprises Carrie Underwood as she celebrates a decade on the Grand Ole Opry

Chris Hollo for the Grand Ole OpryIt was a busy weekend for Carrie Underwood. Not only did she mentor the top five and perform her new hit, “Cry Pretty,” on American Idol Sunday, she also marked a career milestone Friday night: a decade of Opry membership.  The Oklahoma native officially joined the Grand Ole Opry on May 10, …

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Dierks Bentley set to scale “The Mountain” in special late-night, CMA Fest show at the Ryman

Capitol NashvilleDierks Bentley wil play his new album, The Mountain, in its entirety during a special late-night concert Thursday, June 7 at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium.  His partners on the Mountain High Tour, LANCO, will open the show at 10 p.m. CT, with Dierks set to play the 13 tracks from his ninth studio album starting at 11 p.m. …

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“American Idol” contestants sing Carrie Underwood hits and celebrate Mother’s Day, as the top 3 are revealed

ABC/Eric McCandlessIn honor of Mother’s Day, the American Idol Top 5 finalists sang songs dedicated to moms, in addition to performing from the catalogue of American Idol alum and seven-time Grammy-winner Carrie Underwood. At the end of the show, the contestants learned that Caleb Lee Hutchinson, Gabby Barrett and Maddie Poppe were moving on to the finals. Michael J. Woodard and Cade Foehner were sent home. The Top 5 …

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‘Til the cows come “Home”: Chris Lane lands Tori Kelly, but can’t convince his dad to be in his video

ABC/Image Group LA Sometimes it’s easier to convince a world-famous pop star to do something than it is to corral your own parents. At least that was Chris Lane‘s experience with his latest hit, “Take Back Home Girl.”  When he was considering his options for a duet partner on the tune, Chris had no idea that …

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Listen now: Dierks Bentley brings it up with “You Can’t Bring Me Down”

Capitol NashvilleSince Dierks Bentley‘s new album, The Mountain, was inspired by Telluride, Colorado — and was largely written and recorded there — it’s no surprise the new track, “You Can’t Bring Me Down,” leads with a laid-back, mountain vibe. The song is just the latest preview of Dierks’ ninth studio record, which comes out June 8. “I …

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Watch Ryan Hurd and Maren Morris on the way to the altar in new “Diamonds or Twine” video

ABC/Image Group LA You can delve deeper into the romance between Ryan Hurd and Maren Morris in Ryan’s new video for “Diamonds or Twine.”  The love song features footage of the two at his family’s lake house in Michigan, which is the first place Ryan ever played the song for Maren, after he proposed last summer. He surprised the …

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Kane Brown joins Blake Shelton Tuesday on “The Voice”

ABC/Image Group LA You can get a double dose of country hits Tuesday night on NBC’s The Voice. Six-time-winning coach Blake Shelton wil sing his top ten hit, “I Lived It,” while Kane Brown stops by to perform his second #1, “Heaven.”  “Heaven” is the follow-up to Kane’s first chart topper, his duet with Lauren Alaina, “What Ifs.”  Rock band Panic! at …

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