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Chris Stapleton healed up; resumes All-American Road Show tonight

ABC/Image Group LALess than a month after postponing eight concert dates on his All-American Road Show tour, Chris Stapleton has gathered the guys in the band and returns to the stage tonight in Tulsa, OK. After the suggested period of rest and rehab for a broken bone and detached tendon in his right index finger, …

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Toby Keith to roll out “Wacky Tobaccy” single and video tomorrow

Show Dog NashvilleKnown for adding a bit of comedy to his music, superstar and Songwriter Hall of Fame Member Toby Keith is offering up a new single and video June 23rd called “Wacky Tobaccy.” And, yes, the song is about the substance you think it is, based on the title. “Wacky tobaccy is a slogan, …

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Vote now for country artists in the 2017 Teen Choice Awards

ABCThe 2017 Teen Choice Awards nominees have been revealed, and Florida Georgia Line, Sam Hunt and Blake Shelton find themselves the most-nominated country acts, with two nominations each. Voting for “Wave One” nominees in the Awards is open now through Thursday, June 22, at 9PM ET. Fans can vote 10 times per category, per day, …

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Kip Moore says new album Slowheart is “the record I've been waiting to make”

He teased it on his Twitter feed on Tuesday, and today Kip Moore made it official: his third studio album Slowheart will be released on September 8. “This is the record I’ve been waiting to make,” Kip said in a statement. “The one that leaves you with a peace in your heart, knowing you did it …

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Get more of Justin Moore during Friday's AUDIENCE Network concert special

courtesy of AT&T AUDIENCE NetworkIf you want more of Justin Moore, tune in to his AUDIENCE Network concert special Justin Moore: Live from Phoenix, airing Friday, June 23, at 9 p.m. ET. The electrifying live performance and interviews from the platinum-selling artist were filmed on location during the AT&T Block Party at the 2017 NCAA March Madness Music …

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Chase Rice ready to shed “bro country” stigma with upcoming album release

ABC/Image Group LASinger/songwriter Chase Rice will forever be associated with the bro-country movement, since he co-wrote the genre’s most downloaded song of all time: “Cruise,” performed by the duo Florida Georgia Line. But that was five years ago. Today, many critics note that with the recent success of artists like Chris Stapleton, the sound of …

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Welcome the summer of '17 with these six songs

Blue Chair Bay/Columbia NashvilleJune 21st is officially the first full day of summer. To celebrate, consider adding some of these great summertime tunes to your playlist: Dan + Shay: “Road Trippin’” — This is the next single from the duo’s Obsession album. Crank it up and let it take you wherever you want to go. …

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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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