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Lady Antebellum coming to the big screen for one night only

Artists Den/Joe PapeoLady Antebellum is taking their new album Heart Break to the big screen, giving fans up-close-and-personal access from the comfort of their local movie theater. The concert event Artists Den Presents Lady Antebellum is coming to movie theaters for one night on Tuesday, July 25th. Fans can expect an intimate concert performance with …

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“American Idol” to hire back Rickey Minor as musical director?

Courtesy ABCABC appears to be trying to get the band back together — literally — for its American Idol reboot. Sources tell Variety that the ABC is hiring back longtime American Idol music director Rickey Minor for the show’s return next year.  Minor, a bandleader, producer and musician, has worked with Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Christina …

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Newcomer Dylan Scott experiencing another “first” with gold-certified single

Curb RecordsDylan Scott is racking up quite a few “firsts” in his country career. On May 28th, Dylan celebrated his first wedding anniversary with wife Blair. Then last week, it was announced the couple is expecting their first child. And topping things off, his current single, “My Girl,” is his first to enter the top …

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Heightened concert venue terrorism alerts concern Lady Antebellum as they embark on a six-country tour

ABC/Image Group LAHillary, Charles and Dave of Lady Antebellum are being extra vigilant on their You Look Good World Tour, which launched May 23 and will take the trio across the globe — including an October performance at Manchester Arena, site of the May 22 terrorist attack following an Ariana Grande concert that killed 22 …

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Dan + Shay let their fans make a pretty big decision

Warner Music NashvilleDuo Dan + Shay used social networking to let their fans decide their next single. Posted via Instagram, Twitter and voting on their website, the song options were from the pair’s latest album Obsessed. The winner? The catchy “Road Trippin.’” The single is the follow-up to Dan + Shay’s third consecutive #1 single, …

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Thomas Rhett takes his Home Team Tour into extra innings

ABC RadioReigning ACM Male Vocalist of the Year Thomas Rhett is keeping his energetic brand of country music “in play” by adding dates to his Home Team Tour for the fall of 2017. This is the second official extension of the tour, which will once again take Thomas overseas, and includes dates in the U.S. …

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Lady Antebellum debut at #1 on Billboard Country albums chart; #4 overall with Heart Break

Capitol Records NashvillePlatinum-selling, uber-successful group Lady Antebellum has earned their fifth debut at the #1 position on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart with their critically acclaimed new album Heart Break.  On the all-genre Top 200 album chart, the album arrived at #4. The album also skyrocketed into the top 10 on iTunes charts in 15 …

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An Armadillo cake and a kiss were highlights of Blake Shelton's birthday bash

Getty Images via ABCBlake Shelton’s girlfriend Gwen Stefani took to Instagram Sunday night to show off her affection for the singer, who celebrated his birthday that day. As the two partied it up, Gwen took a selfie of the pair smooching, and also documented the big reveal of Blake’s custom-made Armadillo birthday cake. It looked …

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Jason Aldean kicking his annual Concert for the Kids “up a couple of notches” this year

Casey Flanigan / Getty ImagesJason Aldean will return to his hometown of Macon, GA for a second Concert for the Kids on Friday, August 11th. After raising more than half a million dollars at last year’s intimate performance, Jason will expand to the 9,000-seat Macon Coliseum this year. “We’re looking forward to getting back to …

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Vince Gill “beyond flattered” to be performing with the Eagles at next month's The Classic shows

ABC/Image Group LA Country Music Hall-of-Famer Vince Gill says he’s absolutely soaring after being chosen by the Eagles to help fill in for the late Glenn Frey at the band’s upcoming shows at The Classic West and Classic East festivals next month. Vince tells Rolling Stone that he’s “beyond flattered that of all the people who …

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