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Watch now: FGL proves they've got the Backstreet choreography down in new “CMT Crossroads” preview

Rick Diamond/Getty ImagesYou’ll have to wait until next Wednesday for the premiere of the new episode of CMT Crossroads that pairs Florida Georgia Line with their pals Backstreet Boys.  But just in case the anticipation is killing you, CMT is offering a little preview. You can check out Tyler Hubbard and Bryan Kelley teaming up with AJ McLean, Howie Dorough., Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson and Brian Littrell on the 1997 smash …

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Jon Pardi is “Head over Boots” after Dierks Bentley delivers a gold-plated, hometown surprise

Capitol NashvilleDierks Bentley helped Jon Pardi make quite a memory during the Sacramento stop on the What the Hell Tour this past weekend, delivering a gold plaque marking more than half-a-million in sales for the California Sunrise album. “That was definitely a surprise,” Jon says of the moment, “and for it to be acknowledged in front of a hometown crowd …

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Luke Bryan is ready to “Light It Up” with new music from his next album

Capitol NashvilleFour-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan is ready to “Light It Up” with his new single. Written by Luke with Old Dominion’s Brad Tursi, “Light It Up” is the lead release from Luke’s sixth studio album, which is due later this year. It’s also the first single from the Georgia native since “Fast” topped the country chart …

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Meet Zac Brown's wife Shelly, in the new Opry series “Better Half”

Opry EntertainmentThe spouses of the stars are stepping into the spotlight thanks to the Opry’s new web series, Better Half. You can check out the first two episodes on YouTube now: they feature Shelly Brown, who’s married to Zac Brown. The new installments profile both Shelly’s line of jewelry, and the camp for kids she and Zac founded together, Camp Southern …

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Heroes & friends: How Cole Swindell went from butterflies to besties with Dierks Bentley

ABC/Image Group LA Now that Cole Swindell has traveled to the top of the chart with “Flatliner,” the Georgia native isn’t too proud to admit he had butterflies in his stomach when he recorded the song with his hero, Dierks Bentley. “I had met Dierks before and knew he was a great guy, but I’d never been in …

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A Killer tribute: Strait, Stapleton, Kristofferson and more to honor Jerry Lee Lewis

Skyville LiveThis Thursday will officially be Jerry Lee Lewis Day in Nashville. Music City will pay tribute to the piano-playing, rock-and-roll icon on the same day he’s honored by ongoing web series Skyville Live. George Strait, Chris Stapleton, Lee Ann Womack, Toby Keith, Kris Kristofferson and more will be on hand that night to sing the songs of The Killer. You can watch online …

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Dustin Lynch reveals the secret behind his t-shirts

BBR Music Group If you’ve been waiting for the track listing for Dustin Lynch’s new album, it turns out that it’s been hiding in plain sight. Since the beginning of August, Dustin’s been sharing photos of himself on social media wearing t-shirts emblazoned with the disc’s song titles. He was even sporting one when he sat down with …

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Nicole loves working the fair circuit with Keith, but hold the fried Snickers

ABC/Image Group LA Nicole Kidman’s had a pretty great summer on the road with husband Keith Urban. “We get on that tour bus, we have fun, we go to the fairs, we do the rides,” the actress tells The Hollywood Reporter. “The kids love it. We love cotton candy, and anything fried. But I do have to …

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Newcomer Carly Pearce promises “Every Little Thing,” coming in October

BMLGCarly Pearce may be a relative newcomer, but she can already make a pretty impressive claim: she’s the only solo female artist with a song in the top 15 this week. On the strength of that breakout hit, “Every Little Thing,” Carly’s debut album is now officially on the way. The album, also called Every Little Thing, is …

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Jerrod Neimann invites you along for “This Ride”

Curb RecordsJerrod Neimann’s debut album for Curb Records, This Ride, is set to be released October 6, and will feature guest vocals from his pal Lee Brice and nineties hitmakers Diamond Rio. Lee duets with Jerrod on the album’s lead single, “A Little More Love,” while Diamond Rio harmonizes on the track “I Ain’t All There.” The set also …

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