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Sugarland to launch Still the Same Tour 2018 in May

Big Machine Records / UMG NashvilleReunited duo Sugarland is hitting the road this summer on their Still the Same 2018 tour. The tour kicks off May 4 in Durant, OK, and is scheduled to wrap up September 8 in Newark, NJ. Along the way, the tour will stop in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Nashville and, …

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If you’re “Smooth” like FGL’s Tyler Hubbard, you’re not afraid to change a diaper

ABC/Image Group LA Apparently real men change diapers. Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard boasts in this week’s People magazine that he and wife Hayley are “crushing the diaper game,” since the birth of their daughter, Olivia Rose, on December 23. Hayley clarifies, however, that Tyler may be just a little too modest, saying he “always takes charge. He’s like, ‘I’ll just change …

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Is Carrie Underwood returning as “The Champion”?

ABC/Image Group LA There’s new music from Carrie Underwood — sort of. Part of a new track from the American Idol winner debuted Sunday during the NFL playoff game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Los Angeles Rams. Carrie shared a clip of the song on her socials, though it’s often hard to hear clearly since it was mixed with …

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Crystal Gayle asks for “love and prayers” after Loretta Lynn falls and breaks hip

ABC Radio Country Music Hall of Famer Loretta Lynn has suffered another setback, as the 85-year-old singer broke her hip during the first week of the New Year. Loretta’s sister, Crystal Gayle — who’ll turn 66 on Tuesday — confirmed the injury via social media. “My birthday wish is for everyone to send love and prayers to my …

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Watch now: Chris Janson’s “Drunk Girl” lights up Garth’s final North American show on his World Tour

ABC RadioDuring the final North American date of his World Tour, Garth Brooks revealed he was recording his performance in Nashville for a new live album. While we’ll likely to have to wait a bit for the audio from Garth’s tour closer at the Bridgestone Arena on December 22, there’s one part of the show you can …

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Get ready for a round of “Tequila” with Dan + Shay

ABC/Image Group LA Dan + Shay will soon be serving up a shot of “Tequila.” The CMA Vocal Duo of the Year nominees revealed the title of their new single Monday morning on social media. We’ll get our first chance to hear the lead release from the pair’s third album on Wednesday. So far, we don’t know …

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Sam Smith loves “Diane”: The two global pop stars who are huge fans of Cam

ABC/Image Group LASo far, all we’ve heard of Cam’s sophomore album is the lead single, “Diane.” But some very famous pop stars — namely Sam Smith and Harry Styles — have heard even more of the record, and they’re both big fans. The “Burning House” hitmaker has her collaborator Tyler Johnson to thank for introducing both Smith and the One Direction member to her …

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Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook’s son Elijah puts a new spin on Little Big Town

ABC/Image Group LA Sometimes your kids can be the hardest to impress. Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild shared a vintage publicity photo of the band on social media Friday, along with hats, bows and mustaches — added courtesy of Elijah, her son with husband Jimi Westbrook. “Elijah found this at Grammy and Papaw’s house and added his own interpretation,” Karen quipped. …

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Thomas Rhett is the “Star of the Show” when it comes to being polite

ABC/Image Group LA In the past, hit singer/songwriter Rhett Akins has said he’s most proud of son Thomas Rhett because of what a good guy he is. Now it’s official:  TR is the nicest guy in country music…or at least the most polite. TR has made the National League of Junior Cotillions’ list of the Ten Best-Mannered People of 2017. …

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How to succeed in country music in five years or fewer: Maren Morris gets nostalgic

ABC/Mark LevineMaren Morris’s journey from the Lone Star State to the top of the country chart likely took less time than you’d imagine. “Just realized today is my 5 year anniversary of living in Nashville,” she tweeted late Thursday. “It was just as cold as today was, and I had as much hope in my heart in …

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