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How to win “The Voice”: Blake Shelton says it’s a combination of tough love and listening

David Becker/Getty Images via ABCBlake Shelton remains the winningest coach in the history of The Voice, having brought home a victory in five of the show’s dozen seasons.  The “I”ll Name the Dogs” hitmaker believes part of his success comes from the way he approaches his contestants.  “When it comes to working with young people as a …

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Get ready to laugh, as Rascal Flatts joins Blake Shelton for the battle rounds on “The Voice”

BMLGThings are about to get very interesting on The Voice, as Blake Shelton’s pals Rascal Flatts join him to mentor his team.  Blake and Gary LeVox, Joe Don Rooney and Jay DeMarcus have a long history of working together, and the foursome shares a similar sense of humor, something they admit slowed down production a bit.  “Seven months! We started last September,” Jay says, …

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New Star Shining: Kelsea Ballerini and Jake Owen unwrap new Christmas covers this season

Epic RecordsKelsea Ballerini is rubbing elbows with the modern-day queen of Christmas on the soundtrack for the new animated film, The Star. Mariah Carey, who’s known for her massive holiday hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” contributes a new song, also titled “The Star.” Kelsea covers the country/bluegrass standard, “Children Go Where I Send Thee,” while Jake …

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Keith Urban joins next month’s Country Rising benefit, as it expands to help victims of Vegas tragedy

The GreenRoomIn light of the recent tragedy in Las Vegas, next month’s Country Rising benefit in Nashville is expanding to donate money to shooting victims, as well as those affected by hurricanes in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and other Caribbean Islands. Keith Urban will also join the lineup that already includes Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Sam Hunt, Lady Antebellum, Little Big …

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Cheerleader or potential Female Vocalist of the Year? Why Kelsea Ballerini couldn’t do both

Black River EntertainmentKelsea Ballerini is up for Female Vocalist of the Year at next month’s CMA Awards, but if she’d become a cheerleader, that might not be the case. “Failure is so important,” the “Legends” hitmakers says in the November issue of Health. “I feel like failure can reroute your life. It sounds silly, but in eighth …

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Strong words & a strong resolve to carry on: Jason Aldean delivers cathartic Tulsa concert, his first since Las Vegas

Jason Aldean performs in Tulsa, OK; ABC News RadioAs Jason Aldean took the stage Thursday night in Tulsa, Oklahoma, it could’ve been any other night on his They Don’t Know trek — until he sang his third song. His impressive video intro rolled, and Aldean burst onstage to start the show with his current single …

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Lee Ann Womack brings “All the Trouble” to Megyn Kelly’s hour of “Today”

ATO RecordsLee Ann Womack is counting down the days to the release of her latest album, The Lonely, the Lonesome & the Gone on October 27.  On Friday, the 2001 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year will play the project’s first single, “All the Trouble,” during Megyn Kelly’s hour of Today. You can catch NBC’s morning talk show starting at …

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Lady A is building an “Army” video, and they need your help

ABC/Image Group LA Lady Antebellum is partnering with National Geographic Channel to make a music video for the song “Army” — and they need your help. The clip for the track from Heart Break is being produced in conjunction with National Geographic’s mini-series, The Long Road Home. It tells the story of the U.S. First Cavalry Division, which was …

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Coming soon to your living room: Five decades of memorable moments from the CMA Awards

Time LifeFor the first time ever, you’ll soon be able to own the most memorable performances from five decades of the CMA Awards. The Country Music Association is partnering with Time Life to offer a 10-DVD collection that includes 127 history-making appearances from country music’s most prestigious awards show. You should start seeing the infomercial …

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CMT Artists of the Year special to drop awards, turn show into “a night of hope and healing”

CMTCMT’s annual Artists of the Year special will dispense with the trophies this year, in favor of a show designed to unite the music community and the country following the Las Vegas shooting, the California wildfires, and the recent devastating hurricanes. The special will open with R&B singer Andra Day and Little Big Town performing Andra’s …

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