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Jason Aldean brings in more than a million dollars for the kids in his hometown

Courtesy of Getty Images’ Rick DiamondJason Aldean raised more than $700,000 for the children’s hospital in his hometown this weekend, thanks to his sold-out Concert for the Kids in Macon, Georgia. Before the show, the two-time ACM Entertainer of the Year visited with patients and their families, and the hospital officially renamed one of its streets …

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Cole Swindell makes it a record seven number-ones in a row with “Flatliner”

ABC/Image Group LA Cole Swindell becomes the only artist ever to hit #1 with his first seven singles, as “Flatliner” ascends to the top of the country chart this week. For Cole, his latest chart-topper stands out because it’s a duet with his tour mate, Dierks Bentley. “Every #1 is special for so many reasons,” Cole says. …

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“Love Me or Leave Me Alone”: How LBT's Karen Fairchild twisted Dustin Lynch's… arm to make it a duet

Broken BowIf you pre-order Dustin Lynch’s new album, Current Mood, you’ll instantly be able to download his hits “Small Town Boy” and “Seein’ Red,” plus another new song with quite a colorful story. The Tullahoma, Tennessee native can trace “Love Me or Leave Me Alone” back to last year’s Kill the Lights Tour with Luke Bryan and Little Big Town.  …

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Life Changes: Thomas Rhett and wife welcome daughter Ada James Akins

ABC/Image Group LAThomas Rhett and his wife Lauren had an “Unforgettable” day on Saturday: their welcomed their baby daughter. On Sunday, TR tweeted, “At 10:28 PM Ada James Akins was born. It was truly the most amazing thing I’ve   ever experienced. Thank you Lord & everyone for the prayers.” “Akins” is TR’s legal surname. On …

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Rascal Flatts' Jay DeMarcus' is “All Shook Up” about new film

ABC/Mark LevineJay DeMarcus has produced plenty of albums, including the latest ones by his band Rascal Flatts and Reba McEntire. But soon, he’ll be expanding his producing horizons, helming his first feature film. All Shook Up is set to start shooting early next year. It’s based on the true story of an atomic bomb that was lost half a century …

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Dustin Lynch is your “ride or die” guy this fall

ABC/Randy HolmesDustin Lynch wants to be your “ride or die” guy this fall. The “Seein’ Red” hitmaker will hit the road on the 15-stop Ride or Die Tour November 3, kicking off the trek in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Along the way, Michael Ray, Ryan Hurd and LANCO will join him. The Tullahoma, Tennessee native is just steps away from topping the …

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What happens on the road stays on the road: Kip Moore to Plead the Fifth

The GreenRoomKip Moore is naming his fall tour after the first track on his forthcoming third album, SLOWHEART, which comes out September 8. The Plead the Fifth Tour cranks up October 19 in Bowling Green, Ohio, with newcomers Drake White and Jordan Davis along for the ride. “Our live show has been such a focus for me and the band for …

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Maren Morris is “Unapologetically” a Kelsea Ballerini fan

Black River EntertainmentAfter a week of revealing the track titles on her sophomore album via Foursquare Swarm, Kelsea Ballerini is giving fans an even bigger preview of Unapologetically.   If you pre-order the 12-track project — which won’t be out until November 3 — you can instantly download both the lead single, “Legends,” and the title track now. …

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“Hurricane” hitmaker Luke Combs tempts you with a good time this fall

River House Artists/Columbia Nashville“Hurricane” hitmaker Luke Combs will kick off his fall Don’t Tempt Me with a Good Time Tour October 3 in Los Angeles. Along the way, he’ll hit 25 cities across the U.S., culminating with his first-ever headlining show at an arena, in his hometown of Asheville, North Carolina. Pre-sales start next Tuesday, with seats …

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Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean returns to the site of his first concert to give a gift to his hometown

ABC/Image Group LA Two-time ACM Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean gives a gift to the city of Macon, Georgia this evening, as he plays a benefit for the children’s hospital in his hometown. “We did a show last year,” he recalls. “It was kind of on a smaller scale, and raised about a half-a-million dollars for that …

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