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Blake Shelton admits Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson may have an edge on “The Voice” thanks to “American Idol”

Art Streiber/NBCTonight, Blake Shelton kicks off season 15 of The Voice on NBC with two hours of blind auditions that start at 8 p.m. ET. And as much as Blake hates to admit it, he believes fellow coaches Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson may both have a leg up on him and Adam Levine, thanks …

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Carrie Underwood makes country music history as “Cry Pretty” debuts at No. 1: “I couldn’t be more proud”

ABC/Image Group LA Carrie Underwood has something happy to cry about. Her latest album Cry Pretty has debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 chart, making her the only female country artist to achieve the feat four times.  Cry Pretty dropped on Sept.14 and has sold 266,000 equivalent album units. About 251,000 of that …

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Brad Paisley’s planning the “Best Night of [His] Life,” playing in an all-star rock band for Will Ferrell

ABC/Image Group LABrad Paisley is set to have the best night of his life at comedian Will Ferrell’s fundraiser next month in Los Angeles. Brad will be part of the Super Mega Funktastic Jam Rock All Stars band, led by Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Josh Klinghoffer from the Chili Peppers will sit in as well, along with Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Mike McCready from Pearl …

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Watch Willie, Stapleton and Kacey play Farm Aid 2018 on Saturday

Farm AidFarm Aid 2018 is one day away: The day-long festival is taking place in Hartford, Connecticut this Saturday, September 22. Tickets are sold out through official channels but still available on StubHub and CraigsList, and the multi-artist hoedown is the perfect event for a road trip. However, if you’re unable to hit the highway …

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Listen now: Luke Combs and Leon Bridges can’t get “Beyond” their “Beautiful Crazy” collaboration

Sony When they filmed their episode of CMT Crossroads earlier this year, Luke Combs and R&B singer Leon Bridges had such great musical chemistry that the two are now releasing some joint songs. You can now stream or download the live, collaborative versions of Bridges’ hit, “Beyond,” as well as the Luke fan favorite “Beautiful Crazy.” “Leon is one of those …

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Newcomer Jimmie Allen takes listeners back to “Mercury Lane” on debut album

BBR Music Group With his debut single, “Best Shot,” now in the top 20, newcomer Jimmie Allen’s first full-length album is set to follow next month. Mercury Lane will arrive October 12 and is named for the street where the Delaware native grew up. “Mercury Lane is where my journey began,” Jimmie explains. “All of the fundamental …

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‘I Serve a Savior’: Josh Turner’s first gospel album comes out next month

MCA NashvilleJosh Turner will release his first-ever gospel album on October 26, titled I Serve a Savior. The South Carolina native says it’s a dream come true, and something his fans have been requesting for a long time. “My faith is the most important thing to me,” Josh explains. “I want people to hear the sentiment and …

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Eric Church will Double Down on 2019 tour

Anthony D’AngioEric Church is doubling down during his 2019 tour. Just as he did on 2017’s Holdin’ My Own trek, the Chief will have no opening act for next year’s shows. On the Double Down Tour, however, he’ll do two different concerts on back-to-back nights in each city, with one notable exception: In Music City, he’ll …

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Move over, Brad Paisley and Simon Cowell: Carrie Underwood’s 3-year-old steals the show at the unveiling of her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic via Getty ImagesBrad Paisley and Simon Cowell both turned out to praise Carrie Underwood on Thursday, at the unveiling of her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But it was Carrie’s three-year-old Isaiah — dressed in black vest, bow tie and jeans — who stole the show. “We were having the worst American Idol season…ever…,” Simon explained, recalling the first time he …

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Eric Church seems to “Pledge Allegiance to the Hag” with “Jukebox and a Bar”

EMI Nashville Eric Church’s 2006 debut album, Sinners Like Me, features a duet with Merle Haggard on the track, “Pledge Allegiance to the Hag,” and he seems to be doing that again on the new song “Jukebox and a Bar.” The Chief’s latest preview of his Desperate Man album marries a hardcore honky tonk sound with a lead guitar part …

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