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Lee Ann Womack to release new album “The Lonely, the Lonesome & the Gone”

Rick Diamond/Getty Images for SkyvilleLee Ann Womack has never been happier. The singer has announced her new record, The Lonely, the Lonesome & the Gone, will be available on October 27 and she says it’s a hopeful project. Lee Ann tells Noisey that the soulfulness present in East Texas — the album was recorded at SugarHill Studios — makes its …

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Carly Pearce becomes fourth woman in 2017 to hit country's top 10 with “Every Little Thing”

BMLG/Carly PearceIt’s been a tough year for women on the country charts, but don’t blame Carly Pearce. Carly’s debut single, “Every Little Thing,” has entered the top 10 on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart. The singer is the only solo female currently in the top 15 of the chart. Carly is one of four women to make it …

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Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt say, “Harvey Can't Mess with Texas”

Rebuild Texas FundThey’re not from the Lone Star State, but Paul Simon, James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt are joining with some Texas artists — including Willie Nelson — to stage a benefit concert for Hurricane Harvey Relief next week. Called Harvey Can’t Mess with Texas, the concert will air as a TV special on 11 …

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George Strait, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert & more help raise millions at “Hand in Hand” telethon

Hand in Hand 2017The world of country was out in full force on Tuesday night as dozens of A-list actors and musicians joined together for Hand in Hand Tuesday night, a nationwide television event spanning 16 networks and multiple radio and internet platforms. The event already raised more than $14.5 million for the victims of …

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Sam Hunt concert special gives fans an intimate look at his live show

AT&T AUDIENCE Network Sam Hunt is giving fans a peek behind the curtain in an upcoming concert special. The “Body Like a Back Road” singer will perform on an Audience Network special set to air on September 15 at 9:00 p.m. ET. Music lovers can catch the event via DIRECTV channel 239, AT&T U-verse channel 1114 …

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Old Dominion aimed to create a meaningful album with “Happy Endings”

Courtesy of RCA Records NashvilleOld Dominion saw massive success with their debut album, Meat and Candy, and they admit there was some pressure when creating their follow-up project, Happy Endings. This time around, though, the band focused on their talents as songwriters, and their desire to create songs with meaning. “There definitely is more pressure,” frontman Matthew Ramsey tells People. “The first album …

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Hank Williams Jr. gets rowdy in new “Monday Night Football” song with Florida Georgia Line and Jason Derulo

Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Essential Broadcast Media)Hank Williams Jr. has returned to Monday Night Football in a revamped version of his 1984 hit, “All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight.” The theme song, fittingly titled “All My Rowdy Friends Are Here on Monday Night,” debuted on Sepember 11 on ESPN during the season opener between the New Orleans …

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Lee Brice and friends raise $100K for Folds of Honor

ABC/Rick RowellLee Brice recently hosted two events in Nashville to benefit Folds of Honor, an organization that provides scholarships to families of military men or women who have fallen or been disabled. In just two days, Lee and several of his friends helped to raise $100,000 for the nonprofit.  The “Boy” singer’s inaugural Lee Brice & Friends …

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Watch George Strait, Blake Shelton, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw & more on star-studded “Hand in Hand” telethon lineup tonight

Hand in Hand 2017There are so many stars appearing on tonight’s Hand in Hand telethon for hurricane relief, it’s amazing they can cram them all in. Blake Shelton is one of the stars who recently came on board, revealing he’ll be hosting the event live from Nashville. The lineup also includes appearances, performances and/or messages of support from Dierks Bentley, Kip Moore, Dan + …

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Thomas Rhett met George Strait at 2017 ACM Honors

ABC/Image Group LAEven celebrities can be nervous when coming face to face with a music legend. This is exactly what happened to Thomas Rhett while at an ACM Honors photo shoot for People magazine. People was on hand in Nashville during the filming of the 2017 ACM Honors broadcast and put together a yearbook-worthy photo op that included 21 of …

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