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Strong words & a strong resolve to carry on: Jason Aldean delivers cathartic Tulsa concert, his first since Las Vegas

Jason Aldean performs in Tulsa, OK; ABC News RadioAs Jason Aldean took the stage Thursday night in Tulsa, Oklahoma, it could’ve been any other night on his They Don’t Know trek — until he sang his third song. His impressive video intro rolled, and Aldean burst onstage to start the show with his current single …

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Lee Ann Womack brings “All the Trouble” to Megyn Kelly’s hour of “Today”

ATO RecordsLee Ann Womack is counting down the days to the release of her latest album, The Lonely, the Lonesome & the Gone on October 27.  On Friday, the 2001 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year will play the project’s first single, “All the Trouble,” during Megyn Kelly’s hour of Today. You can catch NBC’s morning talk show starting at …

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Lady A is building an “Army” video, and they need your help

ABC/Image Group LA Lady Antebellum is partnering with National Geographic Channel to make a music video for the song “Army” — and they need your help. The clip for the track from Heart Break is being produced in conjunction with National Geographic’s mini-series, The Long Road Home. It tells the story of the U.S. First Cavalry Division, which was …

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Coming soon to your living room: Five decades of memorable moments from the CMA Awards

Time LifeFor the first time ever, you’ll soon be able to own the most memorable performances from five decades of the CMA Awards. The Country Music Association is partnering with Time Life to offer a 10-DVD collection that includes 127 history-making appearances from country music’s most prestigious awards show. You should start seeing the infomercial …

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CMT Artists of the Year special to drop awards, turn show into “a night of hope and healing”

CMTCMT’s annual Artists of the Year special will dispense with the trophies this year, in favor of a show designed to unite the music community and the country following the Las Vegas shooting, the California wildfires, and the recent devastating hurricanes. The special will open with R&B singer Andra Day and Little Big Town performing Andra’s …

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Garth Brooks looks beyond the World Tour: “My retiring days are behind me…you’re gonna have to throw me out now!”

ABC/Randy HolmesGarth Brooks takes the stage tonight to play the very first concert at Atlanta’s new Mercedes-Benz Stadium. More than 80,000 fans are expected for the biggest event yet at the new Georgia venue. As 2017 comes to a close, Garth’s World Tour is winding down, but you don’t have to worry:  the reigning CMA Entertainer …

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Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Drake, Chainsmokers, Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd lead 2017 American Music Awards nominees

Dick Clark ProductionsBruno Mars has a lot to like this morning.  The “That’s What I Like” singer’s earned a leading eight American Music Awards nominations, including Artist of the Year, Favorite Male Pop/Rock and Soul R&B Artist and more.  It’s all on the strength of his 24K Magic album, which also earned nods for favorite …

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The show must go on: Jason Aldean resumes his They Don’t Know Tour for the first time since the Vegas tragedy

ABC/Image Group LA Thursday night in Tulsa, Jason Aldean plays his very first concert since his set at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas was interrupted by gunfire. Over the nearly two weeks since the deadliest shooting in modern U.S. history, Jason has paid tribute to the 58 people who lost their lives by opening Saturday …

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Friday night with The Chief: AUDIENCE rolls out two Eric Church specials

ABC/Mark LevineEven though Eric Church doesn’t have any dates scheduled until sometime next year, you can still spend your Friday night taking in a show by The Chief…in fact, you can check out two, thanks to AUDIENCE Network. AUDIENCE kicks off two hours of Eric’s music on Friday night, with a backstage look at his most-recent Holdin’ …

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“What If” Kane Brown and Lauren Alaina ended Sam Hunt’s 34-week-run at #1?

RCA NashvilleAfter 34 weeks at the top of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, Sam Hunt’s “Body Like a Back Road” has finally slipped to #2 — but it actually took two artist to dethrone it.  Former schoolmates Kane Brown and Lauren Alaina have taken over the #1 spot with their duet, “What Ifs.” “All I can say is ‘Thirty-four weeks, Sam Hunt? …

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