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“Good Girl”: Carrie Underwood helps injured policeman from her hometown

ABC/Image Group LA Carrie Underwood is pitching in to help an injured police officer from her Oklahoma hometown. Checotah Assistant Police Chief Justin Durrett suffered multiple neck injuries on February 11, after his truck ran off the road, flipped, and pinned him underneath, according to the Tulsa World. Carrie donated $10,000 to the GoFundMe account created to help the 35-year-old father …

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Scotty McCreery needs your help creating new fan-sourced “Five More Minutes” video

Triple TigersScotty McCreery is teaming up with Cracker Barrel to create a new video for his top three hit “Five More Minutes” — and he needs your help. The American Idol winner is asking fans to submit videos with loved ones they’d like to spend “Five More Minutes” with, for a chance to be included in the clip. …

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Toby Keith marks 25 years of his breakthrough hit with Shoulda Been a Cowboy Tour

Shock Ink Toby Keith is celebrating the silver anniversary of his very first hit with a 2018 tour. The Should’ve Been a Cowboy Tour XXV marks a quarter-century since the Oklahoma native’s debut single — and first #1  — was released. The trek kicks off April 6 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Here’s a look at …

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Chris Young continues Losing Sleep, adding new tour dates in the fall

ABC/Image Group LA Chris Young is extending his Losing Sleep World Tour, adding nine new dates in September, including his first-ever headlining show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The Murfreesboro, Tennessee native has already sold out five consecutive weekends on the winter leg of the tour this year, just as the trek’s title song became his tenth …

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Dan + Shay’s Dan Smyers borrows a trick from Keith and Nicole

ABC/Image Group LA If you listen closely to Keith Urban’s top-15 hit, “Female,” you’ll find it’s actually his wife, actress Nicole Kidman, who’s contributing some of the background vocals. The Aussie superstar may have started a trend, because now Nicole isn’t the only spouse who’s adding BGVs to a current tune. Dan + Shay’s Dan Smyers revealed to Billboard that it’s …

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This is “Rich”: Are Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd on a vacation in “Westworld”?

ABC/Image Group LA Maren Morris starred in fiancé Ryan Hurd’s music video for his debut single, “Love in a Bar,” and it looks like he may now be returning the favor. “‘Rich’ video is coming along nicely,” Maren shared on social media on Friday, along with a photo of her significant other dressed in costume, in what appears to be a …

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“Boom.” Walker Hayes racks up 100 million streams and counting

ABC/Image Group LA As of Friday, Walker Hayes’ debut album has been streamed more than 100 million times since its release December 8. It’s a number the “You Broke Up with Me” hitmaker can’t quite comprehend. “Wow! I cannot believe we have already reached 100 million streams on boom.,” he says. “The album is so personal to …

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Listen now: Willie Nelson will be the “Last Man Standing,” with new album coming in April

Sony LegacyWillie Nelson may have been forced to take January and February off to recover from the flu, but that’s not affecting his studio output. His new album, Last Man Standing, is set to be released April 27, just two days before his 85th birthday. The all-new collection is made up of eleven tracks Willie co-wrote with …

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Sheryl Crow, Ronnie Dunn & more to honor Johnny Cash at Nashville Ballet

ABC/Paula LoboThe Nashville Ballet has joined forces with John Carter Cash and several local musicians to honor the late Johnny Cash during the 2018 Ballet Ball. Musicians set to take part in the production include Sheryl Crow, Ronnie Dunn, Jamey Johnson, Bill Miller, and Devin Dawson. Dancers will perform portions of Under the Lights, a production that debuted in 2014 and features the country legend’s songs, …

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Brothers Osborne are the new faces of Frye’s latest campaign

ABC/Lorenzo BevilaquaBrothers Osborne are the faces of Frye’s new Hometown Pride campaign. The American footwear company celebrates its 155th anniversary this year and aims to highlight local talent through the new campaign, which will include candid images of the country duo. “Frye is a company deeply rooted in our country’s history. Not to mention the undeniable style …

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