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Jason Aldean’s camp remembers the fans, in the wake of tragedy

ABC/Image Group LA Jason Aldean’s record label is remembering the fans, after a gunman killed at least 58 and injured more than 500 others during Aldean’s set Sunday at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas. “We are horrified by the events in Las Vegas overnight and relieved to report that all of …

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The country community reaches out on social media, after Sunday’s mass shooting in Las Vegas

Photo by David Becker/Getty ImagesAs the nation and the world try to make sense of the mass shooting in Las Vegas Sunday night that left at least 50 dead and 200 injured, the country music community is reaching out, after a tragedy that hits particularly close to home.  The shooting took place during two-time ACM …

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Blake Shelton says there’s no two ways about it: “Miley Cyrus has a motor mouth”

NBCUniversalPerpetual jokester Blake Shelton never shies away from matching wits with his competitors on The Voice. But when it comes to getting into a war of words with Miley Cyrus, the Oklahoma native admits Billy Ray’s daughter may have him beat.   “Well, the good thing about having Miley back for season 13 is none of us really have to …

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Country artists respond to Vegas shooting: “I witnessed the most unimaginable event tonight”

David Becker/Getty ImagesJake Owen and other country stars took to social media Sunday night after apparently witnessing the mass shooting that took place during a country music festival in Las Vegas near the Mandalay Bay Casino. “Gun shots!!! Vegas. Pray to god. Love you guys. Love you Pearl,” he tweeted, in reference to his daughter, …

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Lauren Alaina pours out all her emotions in new “Doin’ Fine” video

ABC/Lou RoccoAs Lauren Alaina approaches the top of the chart with her duet with Kane Brown, “What Ifs,” she’s also releasing the new video for her own single, “Doin’ Fine.” The Georgia native sports multiple glamorous looks in the clip — including for one memorable, rain-soaked scene — all in the name of communicating the message of the …

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Cam comes home to the Best Coast on new headlining tour

ABC/Image Group LA “Burning House” hitmaker Cam will launch her Best Coast Tour November 28 at the iconic Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo, California. “I’m coming home to tour the West Coast!” the California native says. “I’ve picked some of the cutest and quirkiest venues, I’ve built a crazy visual set, and I even get to …

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Country Rising: Stars from Garth Brooks to George Strait coming together to help hurricane victims

The GreenRoom The country community is coming together in a big way to help the victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose and Maria. Practically every big-name country star you can think of will take part in Country Rising:  Nashville Gives for Hurricane Relief November 12 at Music City’s Bridgestone Arena. Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks, Sam Hunt, Lady Antebellum, Little Big …

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Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan confirmed as new “American Idol” judges

ABCAfter weeks — nay, months — of speculation, it’s finally official: Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan will be joining Katy Perry at the judges’ table on ABC’s reboot of American Idol. Lionel’s name had been in the mix almost from the very beginning, while Luke’s name has been thrown around for the past couple of …

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From “Fighter” to Champion: BMI to honor Keith Urban

ABC/Randy HolmesBroadcast Music Incorporated will honor Keith Urban with its Champion Award Tuesday, November 7 at the 65th annual BMI Country Awards in Nashville.  The performing rights organization is honoring the “Fighter” hitmaker for his work in helping the next generation of singers, songwriters and musicians, and his efforts to further music education. So far, the Aussie …

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In new AUDIENCE special, Chris Lane reveals the moment everything changed

ABC/George BurnsFriday’s a big day for Chris Lane. The “Fix” hitmaker will drop the lead single from his sophomore album — “Take Back Home Girl,” a duet with pop star Tori Kelly — and he’ll also star in his own special on the AUDIENCE Network. “A moment for me that changed everything was hearing my song on the …

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