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Love at first listen: it’s no problem to “Get Along” with Kenny Chesney’s latest hit

Allister AnnJust days after its release, more than 120 country stations are already playing Kenny Chesney’s “Get Along.” Such a strong response means the song about positivity and tolerance is already a top 30 hit. Kenny will play the tune live for the first time on Sunday’s Academy of Country Music Awards. “It’s the kind of …

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Together Again: Kelsea Ballerini and Reba McEntire are jetting towards the ACM Awards

ABC/Image Group LA Just days after a sold-out New York City stop on her Unapologetically Tour, Kelsea Ballerini is jetting to Los Angeles, ahead of one of the busiest weekends in country music. On Tuesday, she’ll make her debut on The Late Late Show with James Corden, performing her new single, “I Could Use a Love Song.” Also …

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Wanted: Maren Morris has her way with Ryan Hurd in new “Rich” video

ABC/Image Group LA Ryan Hurd is a wanted man in his wife’s new video. Maren Morris took her then-fiance, band, management, and crew to Tucson, Arizona to shoot the western-themed clip for “Rich.” They all make cameos in the mini-movie for the latest single from Hero, but Maren and Ryan steal the show, in more ways than one. …

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Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood support each other on Twitter

Vincent Peters/ABC/Image Group LAWho’s the most iconic American Idol winner — Kelly Clarkson or Carrie Underwood?  The answer is, don’t even ask that question unless you want to annoy both of them. After a Twitter feed called The Tylt tweeted out that exact question and asked fans to vote, Kelly replied, “I think we’re both …

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Reba cranks up the promo machine ahead of the 53rd ACMs

Courtesy of CBS/ACMThe 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards are less than a week away, and this year’s host — Reba McEntire — is taking to television to promote it. Reba will make her first-ever appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden on Tuesday night, before stopping by to visit with the ladies of The Talk on Wednesday. You …

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Garth Brooks circles back to help the Grand Ole Opry re-welcome Bobby Bare

Chris Hollo for Grand Ole OpryGarth Brooks spent his Saturday night welcoming Country Music Hall of Famer Bobby Bare back into the Grand Ole Opry fold. The hitmaker behind tunes like “Detroit City,” “500 Miles,” and “Marie Laveau” had been an Opry member in the ’60s and ’70s. His membership lapsed, however, something that could happen if you failed …

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Carrie Underwood to debut new single live on the ACMs this Sunday

CBS Broadcasting, Inc.Carrie Underwood will give us the TV debut of her brand-new single this Sunday night at the Academy of Country Music Awards. The single’s actually coming out Wednesday at 6 a.m. ET, according to a tweet from Carrie.  No announced title for the song yet, but the image on her tweet is a …

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Don’t miss Sugarland on ‘American Idol’ tonight

ABC/Eric McCandlessTonight, it’s Sugarland‘s turn to mentor one of the young musical hopefuls on American Idol. The recently reunited Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush will perform tonight with contestant Gabby Barrett, though there’s no word yet on what they’ll perform.  Last night, Gabby also got some musical advice, albeit via phone, from Kelsea Ballerini, who …

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Report: Miranda Lambert and Anderson East call it quits

ABC/Image Group LA The relationship between Miranda Lambert and Anderson East is over for now, according to Us Weekly, which cites multiple unnamed sources. Their two-year relationship came to light following Miranda’s high-profile, surprise divorce from Blake Shelton in 2015. Blake famously united with fellow The Voice coach Gwen Stefani after his split from the CMA Female Vocalist of the Year. Us Weekly is still holding out hope for …

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It’s “Still the Same”: Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush aren’t on the cover of the new Sugarland album

BMLGThe cover of the new Sugarland album has been revealed, and it seems like Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush are continuing with their tradition of not appearing on their album art. Over the course of six records, the duo has appeared on the cover of only one: 2009’s concert album, Live on the Inside. For the new album, Bigger, Sugarland’s logo is once again front-and-center, superimposed …

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