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Round Here Buzz: Kenny Chesney believes it when Eric Church sings “When I See This Bar”

Blue Chair Bay/Columbia NashvilleWhen Kenny Chesney’s 29-track live set arrives October 27, the ten-year concert retrospective will boast a who’s who of special guest stars, from Taylor Swift to rocker Dave Matthews to Old Dominion, just to name a few. Eric Church is another guest, joining Kenny for his 2013 hit, “When I See This Bar,” in a performance recorded at Boston’s …

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Even during Hurricane Harvey, John Rich finds a silver lining: “Those people are helping each other out”

Big&Rich Records/Sony RED/Thirty TigersBig & Rich’s John Rich may be a Tennessean by birth, but the Hurricane Harvey tragedy hits close to home for the Nashville resident: his wife’s entire family is from the Houston area. “While it is such a massive tragedy going on,” he comments, “the only thing that I like looking at is all …

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Florida Georgia Line plans a “Smooth” start for the Labor Day weekend

BMLGFlorida Georgia Line fans may need to clear some space on their DVRs. On Wednesday, you’ll finally be able to see FGL’s episode of CMT Crossroads, which they taped last month with their pals Backstreet Boys. The show premieres at 10 p.m. ET on CMT, and features a performance of their shared #1, “God, Your Mama, and Me,” as …

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Luke Combs and Kane Brown step out “Front & Center” with their songwriting partners

CMANewcomers Luke Combs and Kane Brown are teaming up for a new episode of American Public Television’s Front and Center. The show will take place September 5 at the Franklin Theatre, on the outskirts of Nashville. Luke and Kane will share the stage with some of the songwriters who helped them craft the tunes on their debut albums. Tickets are …

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Luke Bryan will “Light It Up” on the Opry during special St. Jude show

Capitol NashvilleLuke Bryan will do his new single “Light It Up” on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry on Wednesday, September 13, during a show dedicated to Country Cares for St. Jude Kids. Longtime St. Jude supporter Randy Owen also is on the bill, along with childhood cancer survivor Clare Bowen from CMT’s Nashville. A St. Jude patient will serve as …

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“Wake Me Up”: Billy Currington delivers a little more summertime

ABC/Image Group LABilly Currington is not quite done with Summer Forever. Though he’d previously indicated his next single was likely to come from his next studio album, the Georgia native is releasing one more song from his sixth record. “Wake Me Up” is the fifth radio song from Summer Forever. “Do I Make You Wanna,” “It Don’t Hurt …

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Chris Young gives $100,000 to help with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey

RCA NashvilleChris Young is giving $100,000 to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Though the “Losing Sleep” hitmaker grew up on the outskirts of Nashville, he lived in Arlington, Texas before signing his record deal with RCA. He also owns a home, and has family and close friends, in the storm’s path. “Port Aransas, Rockport, Corpus …

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Dustin Lynch, Brothers Osborne and Lauren Alaina are giving us a reason to get up early this Labor Day

CMAYour favorite country stars likely won’t be sleeping in this Labor Day:  they’ll be busy finding out who’s nominated for country’s biggest awards show. Dustin Lynch, Brothers Osborne and Lauren Alaina will reveal who’s in the running for the 51st Annual CMA Awards Monday during the 8:30 a.m. half-hour of ABC’s Good Morning America. TJ and John Osborne will also stick around to perform …

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Lady A pitches in to help Hurricane Harvey victims

ABC/Randy HolmesWith two dates this weekend in the Lone Star State, Lady Antebellum found themselves almost in the eye of the storm as Hurricane Harvey assaulted Texas. The trio was forced to cancel their Saturday show in Houston, but made the decision to give all their merchandise sales from Friday’s concert to relief efforts. “Thank you guys …

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Order another round: Midland arrives at #1 with “Drinkin' Problem”

BMLGTheir debut album hasn’t even come out yet, but Midland already has a #1 hit. This week, the new trio’s first single, “Drinkin’ Problem,” tops the Mediabase country chart. “This is a dream come true for us,” lead singer Mark Wystrach says. “Thank you so much to country radio and all of our fans for the love and support,” …

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