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Tim McGraw to perform in Cuba as part of four-day cultural event

ABC/Image Group LATim McGraw will travel to Cuba next year when he headlines Tim McGraw: One of Those Havana Nights. The country superstar will mark his first-ever visit to Cuba with a four-day cultural event on May 23-27, 2019. The singer will perform two acoustic concerts during his stay, and he’ll also be joined by several Cuban …

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Shania Twain’s “on a mission” to find the next country star; wants to do more acting

Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesShania Twain is an executive producer on USA Network’s Real Country reality competition series. The country star also serves as a co-panelist alongside Jake Owen and Travis Tritt. In a recent interview, Shania tells Billboard that she is certain the show will find the next country superstar. “What I love about the fans judging is only they know whether they’re being …

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Kelsea Ballerini celebrates one-year wedding anniversary to Morgan Evans

ABC/Image Group LAKelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans celebrated their one-year anniversary as a married couple on December 2. In honor of the occasion, the newlyweds both shared sweet messages to their other half on social media alongside shots of their wedding day. “One year down & a billion to go. Love you more every day @morganevansmusic,” Kelsea captions a photo …

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Reba McEntire recognized at Kennedy Center Honors

ABC/Image Group LAReba McEntire was one of several artists celebrated at the 41st Kennedy Center Honors Sunday night. The country legend was honored alongside singer and entertainer Cher, composer and pianist Philip Glass, and saxophone player Wayne Shorter. Each honoree was celebrated with performances by artists including Lady Antebellum, Brooks & Dunn, and pop stars Kelly Clarkson, Adam Lambert and Cyndi Lauper, as well as …

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Randy Houser to release film Magnolia, based on his new album

ABC/Fred LeeRandy Houser will release his new full-length album, Magnolia, on January 11. Coinciding with the project, he’ll launch a feature film of the same name. The film Magnolia is based on the music from the album and will feature several live performances by the singer, including the lead single “What Whiskey Does.” Randy stars as a local singer …

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Hold My Hand for One Week: Darius Rucker’s Hootie & the Blowfish set 2019 tour with Barenaked Ladies

ABC/Image Group LALong before Darius Rucker was a mainstay on Country radio with nine number-one singles, he was touring with his rock band Hootie & the Blowfish. In 2019, Cracked Rear View, the 21-times-platinum debut album by Hootie & the Blowfish, will turn 25. And in honor of the occasion, Hootie is hitting the road. The band, led by …

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After “Looking for Christmas,” Clint Black finds a new holiday “Collection”

ABC/Image Group LA Clint Black was Looking for Christmas on his 1995 holiday album, and now he’s found it — and a whole lot more — on his new holiday offering. The Clint Black Christmas Collection includes songs from his first yuletide project, as well as tunes written for his new musical, also called Looking for Christmas.   Clint’s wife, Lisa …

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Keith, Kelsea, Kane, Luke Bryan, TR and more vie for major Pollstar Awards

ABC/Image Group LA Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Chris Stapleton, Thomas Rhett and Shania Twain are all vying for Best Country Tour at the 30th annual Pollstar Awards, given out by Pollstar, the trade publication for the concert industry. Keith’s tourmate, Kelsea Ballerini, also competes in the all-genre Best Support/Special Guest category, as does Harry Styles’ opener, Kacey Musgraves, and Kane Brown, who toured with Chris …

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Girl on the Opry: Dolly celebrates a Grand Ole half century in 2019

Grand Ole Opry LLC/Chris HolloDolly Parton seems to be everywhere these days, as she promotes the new Dumplin’ soundtrack — which is out today — and works on her own Netflix series. Even though the Country Music Hall of Famer will turn 73 on January 19, it doesn’t seem like she’ll be slowing down any in 2019. In …

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Vince Gill and Amy Grant invite you to their “Tennessee Christmas” on Hallmark Channel

©2018 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Katherine BomboyVince Gill and Amy Grant are currently in the middle of a twelve-show run at the Mother Church of Country Music, as their Christmas at the Ryman concerts continue their long-standing tradition of holiday shows in Nashville. If you can’t make it to Music City, however, you can still get a preview of …

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