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Watch Old Dominion cover Garth Brooks at the Wildhorse back in 2010

ABC/Mark LevineIf you’d like to hear what Old Dominion sounded like back in the days when they were just a bunch of songwriters playing in a bar in downtown Nashville, all you need to do is check out their socials. The reigning ACM Vocal Group of the Year shared a clip from nearly a decade ago, captured …

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Much more than “The Tin Man”: Kenny Chesney’s entire Sony catalog certified either gold or platinum

Allister AnnEvery album Kenny Chesney ever released on his former record label, Sony Nashville, has now been certified gold or platinum. In all, that encompasses twenty projects, ranging from 1995’s All I Need to Know to 2017’s Live in No Shoes Nation. Five of Kenny’s albums are multi-platinum, ten are platinum, and five are gold. “It always amazes me how …

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Feel the Tree Vibez: “Simple” reflects Florida Georgia Line’s back-to-basics attitude right now

BMLGIf you wonder how Florida Georgia Line‘s latest top ten hit came to be, the answer is “Simple,” just like the title of the song. It’s one of the many hits that have been born out of the duo’s tradition of bringing a bus filled with songwriters on tour, sponsored by their publishing company, Tree Vibez …

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Six kids and counting: How Lady A manages to juggle home & family on the Summer Plays On Tour

ABC/Image Group LA As Lady Antebellum continues their Summer Plays On trek with pal Darius Rucker, there’s no denying things have changed drastically since last year’s You Look Good Tour. Both Dave Haywood and Hillary Scott have new babies. In fact, Hillary has two: twins Betsy Mack and Emory JoAnn, who were born in January. In December, Dave and wife Kelli welcomed daughter Lillie Renee –– she joined …

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See Chris Janson, Justin Moore, Chris Young and more “Jam” with Charlie Daniels Sunday on AXS TV

Blackbird PresentsYou can experience Charlie Daniels‘ 2018 Volunteer Jam this Sunday, as a new concert special premieres August 19 at 10 p.m. ET on AXS TV. The show was recorded March 7 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The show, titled Volunteer Jam XX: A Tribute to Charlie Daniels, is headlined by the Country Music Hall of Famer, and …

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A “Hurricane” of heavy metal: Luke Combs collects an impressive array of gold & platinum awards

ABC/Mark LevineLuke Combs may only be on the fourth single of his career so far, but the North Carolina native is already amassing quite a collection of precious metal. His debut single, “Hurricane,” has just been certified triple platinum by the RIAA, while his follow-up, “When It Rains It Pours,” is now double platinum. If you’re …

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Dierks Bentley celebrates his kids as he stars in ABC’s annual “WE Day” special on Friday

ABC RadioDierks Bentley will be hanging out with the likes of Jennifer Aniston, Whoopi Goldberg and John Stamos this Friday night, as he appears on the fourth annual WE Day special on ABC. The event is “a celebration of young people making a difference,” and is put together by the WE organization, which encourages the next generation to effect positive change in the …

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Old Dominion invites their friends to join them as they turn their Ryman debut into a benefit

ABC/Mark LevineACM Vocal Group of the Year Old Dominion will play Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium for the very first time next month, in a special show they’re calling An Evening with Friends. The September 18 concert will benefit both The Opry Trust Foundation and The Ryan Seacrest Foundation. “The Ryman has been a bucket list venue since we …

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Chris Lane will do “Laps Around the Sun” on fall headlining tour

Big Loud Chris Lane will kick off his fall Laps Around the Sun Tour on the beach in Gulf Breeze, Florida. Viral video sensation Mason Ramsey will join him on the trek, along with American Idol alum Gabby Barrett. The North Carolina native’s headlining run takes its name from his new album, also titled Laps Around the Sun.  It features his top-ten hit …

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Even though she’s expecting her second baby, Carrie Underwood is “super excited” to juggle pregnancy and hosting the CMA Awards for the 11th time

Capitol NashvilleA little more than ten days ago, we found out that Carrie Underwood will return for the 11th time to host the CMA Awards. Then just five days later, the American Idol winner revealed she’s expecting her second baby. But the “Cry Pretty” hitmaker admits she’s happy to juggle the responsibilities of being one of the leading female …

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