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LeAnn Rimes’ Christmas gifts for fans: Hallmark movie, tour and soundtrack

Paul Archuleta/Getty ImagesIt’s only July, but LeAnn Rimes already has a bunch of Christmas gifts planned for her fans this December. On November 10, the star will star in the Hallmark movie It’s Christmas, Eve, but before that, on October 12, she’ll release the movie’s soundtrack.  LeAnn co-produced the album, and it’ll feature three new …

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Florida Georgia Line & Bebe Rexha are Grammy (Museum)-bound next month

ABC/Kelsey McNealIt’s not hard to imagine that when Grammy nominations are announced later this year, Florida Georgia Line‘s mega-hit with Bebe Rexa, “Meant to Be,” will be among the nominees.  But before then, the two acts will have to settle for the Grammy Museum. FGL and Bebe will appear August 13 at the Clive Davis …

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“Music is music”: From Harry Styles to Willie Nelson, Kacey Musgraves says she can open for anyone

ABC/Randy HolmesKacey Musgraves may not score crossover pop hits like Florida Georgia Line and Maren Morris, but she’s certainly done her share of crossover touring.  The “High Horse” singer has hit the road with Katy Perry and recently wrapped up a tour with British pop star Harry Styles, but she’s also opened for Little Big …

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“Shoot Me Straight”: John Osborne admits Brothers Osborne are “pushing the boat out” with latest hit

ABC Image Group LAThe latest top-25 hit from Brothers Osborne, “Shoot Me Straight,” is from the CMA-and-ACM-winning duo’s sophomore album, Port Saint Joe. But the groundbreaking tune follows the rebel spirit of their previous top-ten, “It Ain’t My Fault,” from their debut, Pawn Shop. “‘Shoot Me Straight’ is over six minutes long,” John Osborne explains. …

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“Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset” and the stars: Luke Bryan plans a special treat for his L.A. fans

Capitol NashvilleIf you’re lucky enough to have tickets for Luke Bryan’s What Makes You Country stop this Saturday at Dodger Stadium, the American Idol judge wants to give you a special souvenir…and possibly even a seat upgrade. The Georgia native is partnering with the website The Night Sky to give fans an exclusive digital poster of the stars over Los …

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Unexpected moments as a “Desperate Man”: Eric Church reveals his near-death experience

Joe Pugliese for Rolling StoneEric Church is underwater, dressed in black with a guitar to match, submerged in the bright blue water of a pool on the cover of the new Rolling Stone. You can even check out how the fun photo shoot was done in a new behind-the-scenes video. But inside the magazine, the Chief gets …

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Love is Alive: Carly Pearce and Michael Ray pour on the PDA on social media

ABC/Image Group LA Since Carly Pearce and Michael Ray revealed their romance to the world last week, they haven’t been shy about showing their affection on social media. On Wednesday, Carly shared a photo of Michael kissing her on the cheek, as the two posed in front of the iconic sign at the entrance to Dolly Parton’s Pigeon Forge, Tennessee theme park. …

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Watch now: Scotty McCreery re-lives his wedding day in emotional “This Is It” video

Krista Stevens & Amber Beasley for Six Foot PhotographyIf you can make it through Scotty McCreery’s video for “This Is It” without shedding a tear or two, you’ll be doing better than its star. The American Idol winner begins to tear up almost from the beginning of the new clip, which captures his wedding a little more than …

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Reba McEntire set to be a Kennedy Center Honoree this December

ABC/Mark LevineReba McEntire will join the esteemed ranks of Kennedy Center honorees this year, as she’s celebrated alongside Cher and the creator of the Broadway musical Hamilton in Washington, D.C. in December. “Country music songstress Reba McEntire has inspired us over four decades with her powerhouse voice and music that conveys heartfelt, heart-warming honesty,” the John F. Kennedy for the …

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Keith Urban’s on a mission to give Merle Haggard his first #1 since the 80’s: “It’s just about time, I say!”

ABC/Randy HolmesEven though Keith Urban grew up in Australia, Merle Haggard’s music was such a part of his formative years that it inspired his latest hit, “Coming Home” — the song kicks off with a sample of Merle’s classic “Mama Tried.” And as the second single from Graffiti U nears the top of the chart, the Aussie is particularly excited …

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