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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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Why can’t we live together? Kenny Chesney wants us to “Get Along”

Allister AnnKenny Chesney wants us all to just “Get Along.” In his new single, the eight-time Entertainer of the Year urges us all to get past our differences, focus on love, and press on. The sing-along chorus drives home the song’s message: “Get along on down the road/We’ve got a long, long way to go/Scared to …

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Love [is] Alive: Brothers Osborne are “Pushing Up Daises” on new “Port Saint Joe” track

EMI NashvilleThe new single from Brothers Osborne, “Shoot Me Straight,” keeps on rocking just like their most recent top-ten hit, “It Ain’t My Fault.” But the second track just unveiled from their forthcoming sophomore album has more in common with their first #1, “Stay a Little Longer.” In the moving ballad, “Pushing Up Daisies (Love Alive),” TJ and John sing …

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“boom.”: Walker Hayes goes platinum with “You Broke Up with Me”

ABC/Image Group LA Walker Hayes’ breakthrough top-ten hit, “You Broke Up with Me,” has just been certified platinum by the RIAA. Walker found out the good news Thursday, as he played New York City’s Playstation Theater. “Still in shock from last night…” he tweeted Friday morning, along with a photo of him posing in front of the …

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Carrie Underwood’s no longer hiding her face, she’s in #bandrehearsals

ABC/Image Group LA We haven’t really seen much of Carrie Underwood since she hosted the CMA Awards at the beginning of last November. But now, that seems to be changing, at least on social media. Friday, Carrie posted a photo showing her singing with her band. “Missed these guys,” she added, along with the hashtag #bandrhearsals. In the …

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