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Aaron Watson sets a “Billboard” record for the longest climb into country’s top ten

ABC/Image Group LALongtime Texas musician Aaron Watson has joked that it’s only taken him 18 years, 13 albums, and 2500 shows to land his first top ten country hit, “Outta Style.”  But there’s one number he left out:  50 weeks. That’s how long it took the lead single from Aaron’s Vaquero album to land in …

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Thomas Rhett adds a twist to the “Marry Me” love story in new video

ABC/Image Group LAThomas Rhett wrote his latest single, “Marry Me,” as he contemplated what might’ve happened if he’d never made a romantic move toward his lifelong friend, Lauren.  But the newly released video for the track imagines a slightly different scenario. The four-minute mini-movie follows two friends, male and female, through childhood, high school football games …

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Country contenders at the Oscars? Why Dierks Bentley and Tim & Faith could be in the running

ABC/Image Group LAWhen the nominations are announced for the 90th Academy Awards next month, Dierks Bentley, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill could very well find themselves in the running for an Oscar. Dierks’ song “Hold the Light” is one of 70 titles eligible for Best Original Song this year, according to the official list released Monday by the Academy of …

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“My Kind of Christmas”: Reba recalls Christmas morning on the ranch in Oklahoma

ABC/Mark LevineThis season, Reba McEntire has spread plenty of holiday cheer, having both re-released her 2016 album, My Kind of Christmas, and hosted the CMA Country Christmas special on ABC for the very first time. But the Oklahoma native says nothing compares to the Decembers she remembers growing up on a ranch with her family.   “Christmas was fun,” Reba …

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Chesney, Stapleton, TR, LBT and Lady A included on “2018 Grammy Nominees” album

The Recording AcademyFor a crash course in the top contenders at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards, all you need to do is check out the new 2018 GRAMMY Nominees collection. Five of the album’s 21 tracks are country titles, ranging from number ones by Little Big Town, Thomas Rhett and Kenny Chesney to hits by …

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“Country” is still cool: Luke Bryan arrives at #1 on the all-genre album chart

ABC/Image Group LALuke Bryan reigns on both the all-genre Billboard 200 this week and the country albums chart as well, as What Makes You Country debuts at #1. This is Luke’s third record in a row to emerge at the top of the main tally, and his fifth to bow at #1 on the country …

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How Alan Jackson helped Chris Young up his “CMA Country Christmas” cred

ABC/Mark LevineChris Young’s holiday album, It Must be Christmas, features a stellar array of guest stars, namely Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley and Boyz II Men. On 2016’s CMA Country Christmas special, Brad teamed up with Chris to sing their version of “The First Noel,” so when Chris was invited back again this year, he knew the stakes were high.   “Last year …

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“Seasons Change” for Scotty McCreery, with his first album in five years coming in March

Triple Tigers RecordsAmerican Idol winner Scotty McCreery will release his first album in five years on March 16. Seasons Change features the North Carolina native’s latest top-15 hit, “Five More Minutes.”   For the first time ever, the 24-year-old had a hand in writing all the tracks on the record. “In the last five years, I have grown from a …

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“I’ll Name the Dogs” becomes Blake Shelton’s 25th career #1

Trae Patton/NBCBlake Shelton heads into the holiday season this year by celebrating the 25th #1 of his career, as “I’ll Name the Dogs” ascends to the top of the country chart. “What a great way to end 2017…” Blake says. “As I look back over another incredible year, I know that the success has been because …

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Dolly, Brad Paisley and Darius Rucker remember Glen Campbell during Monday’s The Year in Memoriam 2017 special on ABC

ABC/Heidi GutmanDolly Parton, Brad Paisley and Darius Rucker will salute Glen Campbell and Hunter Hayes will honor Tom Petty and Chuck Berry on Monday night’s The Year in Memoriam 2017 special on ABC. The hour-long event will pay tribute to the many beloved celebrities who we’ve lost during the past year. Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel came up with idea for the show, which will be hosted by Good Morning America‘s Robin Roberts. …

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