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And the hits just keep on coming: Billy Currington scores another #1 from “Summer Forever”

ABC/Image Group LA Billy Currington now has a dozen chart-topping hits to his credit, as his latest single, “Do I Make You Wanna,” makes it to the pinnacle of Billboard’s country tally this week. “This album, Summer Forever, is the album that keeps on giving,” he quips. “Having the song ‘Do I Make You Wanna’ become my twelfth …

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There's “No Stopping You” from previewing Brett Eldredge's new album

Atlantic/Warner Music NashvilleBrett Eldredge is gearing up for the release of his third studio album this week by releasing the final video in his Airwaves Sessions series. “No Stopping You” is the fourth track Brett performed inside an airplane hangar to preview the new record. You can check out “Love Someone,” “Castaway,” and “The Long Way” on YouTube as well. The self-titled Brett …

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Akins baby watch, on! Thomas Rhett and Lauren are ready for daughter #2

The Valory Music Co. The countdown is on to the birth of Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins’ little one. Akins, by the way, is TR’s actual surname. “So ready to meet you baby girl,” Lauren tweeted on Monday, along with a picture from her pregnancy photo shoot, showing a sizable baby bump. “Daddy is finally home, and your big …

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Jason Aldean wants you to come to his triple #1 party

ABC/Image Group LA Jason Aldean is having a triple #1 party next Wednesday — and there’s a chance you could score an invite. The ACM Entertainer of the Year will celebrate the chart-topping success of his last three singles — “Lights Come On,” “A Little More Summertime” and “Any Ol’ Barstool” — August 2 in Music …

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Why you should be sure to send Garth Brooks a wedding invitation

ABC/Image Group LA When Garth Brooks says he’ll send you a wedding present, he really delivers. Back in June, the CMA Entertainer of the Year spotted Jude and Jamie Blanchard in the audience in Lafayette, Louisiana thanks to Jamie’s sign. It read “Best week ever. Garth this Friday. Our wedding next Friday.” After singing “To Make You Feel My Love” for …

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Eric Pasley gets back to basics with “The Work Tapes”

EMI Records NashvilleAs he works on his sophomore album, Eric Paslay is putting out an unusual new EP to tide his fans over. The Work Tapes is a five-song collection of some of Eric’s songs in their earliest forms: often acoustic and sometimes recorded simply on an iPhone. “While working to finalize my second album, I spent weeks …

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“Nashville” recap: “Speed Trap Town”

CMTOn Thursday’s new episode of Nashville on CMT, the rift between Juliette Barnes and Maddie Jaymes only grew, as the two were both nominated in the same category at the American Music Awards. Though Juliette tweeted her congratulations to Maddie, the young singer couldn’t forgive her for hijacking the song that was meant for her. Maddie accepted …

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Old Dominion plans more “Happy Endings” at dive bars

John Shearer for Getty ImagesOld Dominion’s Dive Bar show this week in Nashville was such a big hit, the five-man band aims to do it again. Monday, OD played its new album Happy Endings in its entirety, at Music City’s Blue Bar, where they started their career eight years ago. Now, the “No Such Thing as a …

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The Opry goes digital with eight new YouTube series

Opry EntertainmentThe Grand Ole Opry will launch its newest digital series this Sunday on ABCNews.com and GoodMorningAmerica.com. The first edition of Opry Look Back features Little Big Town, as Kimberly Schlapman recalls wearing her first Gucci dress on the iconic stage, and Karen Fairchild remembers bringing “Happy” hitmaker Pharrell Williams to the Opry for the first time.   You can preview Opry Look Back on YouTube now, along with seven other …

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Watch “NOW”: Shania Twain invites you on an instant vacation in “Life's About to Get Good” video

Mercury NashvilleShania Twain released her first full-fledged solo music video since 2005’s “I Ain’t No Quitter” on Thursday, and the music video icon didn’t disappoint. The new clip for “Life’s About to Get Good” finds the Canadian superstar at home in bed — depressed, hair in a towel, wearing her pajamas, mirroring the lyrics of the …

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