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“Woman, Amen”: Dierks Bentley supplies the anthem for ABC’s “WE Day” special, and propels two Nashville women into the national spotlight

ABC/Image Group LA Dierks Bentley performs his latest #1, “Woman, Amen,” Friday night on the annual WE Dayspecial on ABC. The Arizona native admits he didn’t have to do much for his song to become the anthem for this year’s event that celebrates young people who are making a positive impact on the world. “It’s great to …

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#ReadAlong with Dolly: Imagination Library creator kicks off YouTube Kids Reading Month

ABC/Lou RoccoChildhood literacy has long been one of the causes closest to Dolly Parton’s heart, and this August, she’s pitching in to help YouTube Kids with its Reading Month. In addition to recording a new intro video for the video platform, the global superstar has also curated her own #ReadAlong playlist that includes lyric videos from her recent children’s album, …

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Watch now: Spend the “Weekend” with Kane Brown in new video

ABC/Image Group LA As Kane Brown continues work on his sophomore album, which comes out November 9, he’s just released a new video for the song “Weekend.” The clip starts as Kane, his band, crew and friends pick up some party supplies at Walmart, before retiring to a lake house for some boating, barbecuing and trips down a homemade …

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Fans are “Hooked” on Dylan Scott’s second top ten hit

CurbFor the second summer in a row, Dylan Scott has a top ten hit on the country chart. “Hooked” checks in at #9 this week, a little more than a year after “My Girl” peaked at #1. The Louisiana native’s breakthrough went on to become the seventh most-played song of 2017. “It is a real honor to …

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Reba, Tim, Faith, Darius and more: Nothing but “R-E-S-P-E-C-T” for the Queen of Soul

Taylor Hill/Getty ImagesAretha Franklin was the Queen of Soul, but her appeal and influence was so universal it extended to nearly every other musical genre, including country. Thursday morning, some of the biggest stars in the country format responded to the loss of the 76-year-old legend, who died from advanced pancreatic cancer at her home in …

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How to be a country star: Russell Dickerson’s getting a crash course from his pals Thomas Rhett and FGL

ABC/Image Group LA  With his first #1, “Yours,” already under his belt, and the follow-up single, “Blue Tacoma,” rapidly approaching the top ten, Russell Dickerson‘s career is definitely on the rise. Add to that a high-profile opening spot on the Summer Plays On Tour with Lady Antebellum and Darius Rucker, and the relative newcomer is …

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Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin dead at 76

Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images  Aretha Franklin, the pastor’s daughter who became the undisputed Queen of Soul over a career that spanned more than five decades, has died of advanced pancreatic cancer, ABC News has confirmed. “It is with deep and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Aretha Louise Franklin, the Queen of Soul, …

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Dan + Shay are pouring shots of “Tequila,” and pop fans are drinking it up

ABC/Randy Holmes After two weeks at the top of the country chart with “Tequila,” Dan + Shay are poised to follow Florida Georgia Line and Maren Morris with a hit on the pop chart. But Dan Smyers is quick to point out the crossover success of “Tequila” won’t signal any change of direction for the …

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Ten thousand fans turn out to celebrate “Tequila Tuesday” with Dan + Shay in Nashville

Photo credit: Jeremy HarrisTen thousand fans crowded the street next to Warner Music on Nashville’s Music Row yesterday, as Dan + Shay delivered a high-energy “Tequila Tuesday” concert celebrating their recent multi-week #1. “This is one of the craziest things I’ve ever seen,” Shay Mooney said shortly after kicking off the free event. “This is my favorite show we’ve …

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Charles Kelley’s turning Lady A’s summer tour into a playdate with son Ward

ABC/Randy HolmesEven though Charles Kelley’s son Ward isn’t even three yet, he’s already become quite the world traveler. Charles estimates the boy’s already been on more than one hundred flights and traveled to multiple continents, including Europe. The Lady Antebellum hitmaker brings Ward and his wife Cassie on tour as much as he can, because he doesn’t want to miss any of …

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