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Toby Keith's “Weed with Willie” and “Wacky Tobaccy” find their home on “The Bus Songs”

Show DogIrreverent, under-the-influence tunes crafted late at night on Toby Keith’s bus have long been part of his repertoire. Now, for the first time, the Oklahoma native is putting out a full album of them. The Bus Songs will be released September 8, and will include his latest single “Wacky Tobaccy,” as well as a live recording …

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Huntin', Fishin' and Rakin' in the Dough: Luke Bryan is country's top money-maker of 2016, according to “Billboard”

ABC/Image Group LA Four-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan is country music’s top money maker of 2016, according to a new ranking by Billboard. Luke raked in $27.3 million last year to land at #8 on the publication’s list of the top 50 money makers. While that’s nothing to sneeze at, it’s roughly half of what the #1 …

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“Nashville” Recap: “The Night Before (Life Goes On)”

CMTOn Thursday’s new episode of Nashville on CMT, Deacon Claybourne continued to battle his grief over the death of Rayna Jaymes, as he played a benefit for one of his late wife’s favorite causes. As fate would have it, his potential paramour Jessie Caine was also on the bill, giving Deacon the chance to witness her being …

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“My Kinda Party”: Jason Aldean's ready for “A Little More Summertime” with his fans

ABC/Image Group LA Two-time ACM Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean takes his They Don’t Know Tour to Morristown, Ohio and Indianapolis, Indiana this weekend, and when the temperature starts heating up, he says there’s no place he’d rather be that on the stage of an outdoor venue. “You know, growing up in Georgia and Florida, I’m …

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Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini literally land in your living room for the “CMA Fest” special

Bob D’Amico / ABCFor his second year hosting ABC’s annual special from CMA Music Festival, Thomas Rhett is really taking things to the next level. From the looks of this year’s first promo, he’ll actually come into your living room and sing to your dog. In the spot, TR and his new co-host Kelsea Ballerini emerge from the TV …

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Keith Urban relives March Madness in a Friday night TV special

AT&T AUDIENCE NetworkThis spring, Keith Urban rocked the AT&T Block Party at the March Madness Music Festival in Phoenix, Arizona. Friday night, you can check out his performance in a new TV special.   In addition to new interview footage, the Aussie superstar delivers live versions of hits like “Somewhere in My Car” and “Wasted Time,” the …

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Lady A delivers an early-morning sneak peek at the You Look Good World Tour

ABC/Randy HolmesIf you haven’t checked out Lady Antebellum’s You Look Good World Tour yet, you can get a little preview Friday morning on Good Morning America. Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood will kick off their weekend by playing GMA’s Summer Concert Series in New York City’s Central Park. You can watch for their performance starting at 7 a.m. on ABC, …

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Shania Twain hopes you'll “Come On Over” for her performance at the US Open

Mercury NashvilleBelieve it or not, this fall will mark twenty years since the release of Shania Twain’s smash crossover album, Come On Over.  The Canadian country/pop superstar will celebrate that momentous occasion with a performance on the opening night of this year’s U.S. Open tennis tournament. The kickoff for one of the biggest events in tennis will …

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If you like “Drinkin' Problem,” Midland is ready with another round

BMLGWhat happens when a Calvin Klein model, an MTV-Award-winning video director and one of their former bandmates form a new trio? You get Midland — and a pretty big “Drinkin’ Problem.” The threesome has managed to crack the top ten with their very first single, and on September 22, their 13-track debut album will follow. So far, …

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How do you duet without your partner? Keith Urban and Thomas Rhett explain

Valory Music Co. With the increasing popularity of duets like “The Fighter” and “Craving You,” what’s an artist to do when their collaborator is not on the road with them? Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood actually had the luxury of performing their hit together when Carrie accompanied the Aussie on tour Down Under last December.  But now that …

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