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David Lee Murphy lands his first #1 in 23 years, with a little help from Kenny Chesney

Reviver RecordsFor the first time in 23 years, David Lee Murphy returns to the top of the country chart this week, as his duet with Kenny Chesney, “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright,” ascends to #1. “When Kenny asked me about making a record, I thought that sounded like a whole lot of fun,” David Lee says. “I love to make music, …

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Keith Urban enlists his fans to help plan his Graffiti U set list

Capitol NashvilleKeith Urban kicked off his Graffiti U World Tour this weekend, with stops in St. Louis, Missouri and Indianapolis, Indiana.  But before he even started rehearsals, the Australian superstar made it a point to find out which songs off his new Graffiti U record his fans were anxious to hear. “I reached out to the fans to …

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Scotty McCreery marries longtime girlfriend Gabi Dugal in North Carolina

Triple Tigers Scotty McCreery married his longtime sweetheart, Gabi Dugal, on Saturday in the couple’s home state of North Carolina, according to People. The American Idol winner freely admitted he’d been love with Gabi for more than six years, and based his latest single, “This Is It,” on his proposal. Earlier this year, Scotty celebrated …

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Cole Swindell gives fans a “Reason to Drink” with new song

ABC/Randy HolmesCole Swindell is such a fan of  “Reason to Drink” that he made it the name of his headlining trek earlier this year. Now, the Georgia native is releasing the track as the latest preview of his third album, All of It, which comes out August 17. “Somebody somewhere’s getting married today/Somebody’s home team, they just …

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If you’re “Keeping Score,” Dan + Shay hold their own on impressive new duet with Kelly Clarkson

ABC/Image Group LA A week before their self-titled third album comes out, Dan + Shay are releasing one of the most anticipated tracks from the record: “Keeping Score,” their collaboration with Kelly Clarkson. Shay Mooney proves he can hold his own with Kelly’s powerhouse vocals on the emotional ballad, co-written by Dan Smyers. “It is such an honor for us …

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Jason Aldean and Miranda Lambert “Drown the Whiskey” at Nashville’s oldest dive bar

Broken BowIf you’re an Apple Music subscriber, you can get an early look at Jason Aldean’s new video for “Drowns the Whiskey” with Miranda Lambert. The clip premieres on Apple Music today; it becomes widely available on Saturday. Jason and Miranda shot “Drowns the Whiskey” at Nashville’s Springwater Supperclub and Lounge, a frequent music video location that also …

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Walker Hayes wants you to “Be a Craig” this Father’s Day

ABC/Image Group LA Just in time for Father’s Day, Walker Hayes is launching his “Be a Craig Fund.” The project takes its name from Walker’s latest single, “Craig,” which tells the story of a friend who surprised Walker, his wife, and their six kids by giving them a van when they desperately needed it.   “I want to be …

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Maren Morris, FGL and Chris Stapleton score non-country noms at this year’s Teen Choice awards

FoxVoting is now underway for the 2018 Teen Choice awards, with plenty of country acts showing up in non-country categories. Both Maren Morris and Florida Georgia Line are up for Choice Collaboration for their hits “The Middle” and “Meant to Be,” while FGL also scored a nod for Choice Music Group. They’re competing against the likes of pop stars Maroon …

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Chris Lane puts in several “Laps Around the Sun” to deliver his sophomore album

Big Loud Chris Lane‘s sophomore album is set to arrive July 13, and will be called Laps Around the Sun. The North Carolina native recorded the project with a live band, and believes it reflects his growth since Girl Problems came out in 2016.  “I’ve learned a lot,” Chris tells Billboard. “With my first record, I was trying to figure …

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Tim & Faith check out the Boss on Broadway

ABC/Image Group LA Tim McGraw and Faith Hill checked out Bruce Springsteen‘s ongoing New York City residency Wednesday night, with Tim giving it a rave review.  “Faith & I went to see this last night…” he tweeted on Thursday, along with a photo of the Springsteen on Broadway marquee at the Walter Kerr Theatre. “Most incredible thing I’ve ever seen,” Tim continued. “Masterfully …

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