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Why Chris Young is “Losing Sleep” over his new single

RCAAfter a “Sober Saturday Night,” it seems Chris Young is still “Losing Sleep.” Midnight last night, Chris followed up his recent #1 with Vince Gill with the lead single from his forthcoming sixth studio album. Appropriately enough, lots of folks — including Chris — were staying up late for a first listen. “Hey everybody, sitting on the bus, losing …

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Chris Stapleton dishes on his favorite background vocalist, and the mother of his children

ABC/Fred LeeWhile it’s easy to see that Chris Stapleton’s wife, Morgane, is an integral part of his sound, what many may not realize is that in the middle of touring together, the two are also raising two little ones, a son and a daughter. When it comes to motherhood, Chris gives Morgane high marks, although he points …

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Watch Darius Rucker become unrecognizable for “Celebrity Undercover Boss”

ABC/Image Group LAYou can witness Darius Rucker’s transformation for Celebrity Undercover Boss, in a new clip the “If I Told You” hitmaker shared on social media. In Friday night’s episode, Darius becomes the first entertainer to be the focus of the hit CBS reality show. To pull it off, Darius must pretend to be Jackie Middleton, a retired …

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Jennifer Nettles Bands Against Cancer with new TV special

ABC/Image Group LAJennifer Nettles joins with Band Against Cancer later this month to raise awareness for the cause through a new concert special on AXS TV. Taped at the Country Music Hall of Fame’s CMA Theater, the performance finds Jennifer delivering her Sugarland mainstays “Baby Girl” and “Want To,” as well as her hit with Bon Jovi, “Who Says …

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Deja Vu? Sam Hunt returns to Vegas to sing “Body Like a Back Road” on the BBMAs

ABC/Mark LevineIn his first major TV appearance since tying the knot last month, Sam Hunt is set to sing on this year’s Billboard Music Awards. Sam will do his current #1, “Body Like a Back Road,” live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Coincidentally, that happens to be the same place Sam cozied up to his then-fiancee, Hannah …

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Pups & projects: Brett Eldredge celebrates Edgar and unveils new songs

Atlantic/Warner Music NashvilleThere are big things happening in Brett Eldredge’s world these days. First, his beloved pup Edgar is turning a year old. You can check out the birthday party, complete with treats and a serenade from his devoted dad, on Brett’s socials. The Illinois native is also prepping the release of his self-titled third …

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“I called it!”: Lauren Alaina says she always knew “American Idol” would be back

ABC/Image Group LAAs we wait to find out more details about American Idol‘s return to the airwaves, there’s at least one alum who’s not one bit surprised it’s back:  season 10 runner-up Lauren Alaina. “I called it!” the Georgia native exclaims excitedly. “I have said that they will bring it back. Because it’s American Idol! They have to …

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Eyeing #1 debut on “Billboard” 200, Chris Stapleton says he's not measuring “From A Room” by the “Traveller” yardstick

Mercury NashvilleAfter the release last Friday of Chris Stapleton’s sophomore album, From A Room: Volume 1, he has a real shot at debuting at #1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart for the first time. Even though his previous effort, Traveller, has now sold millions of copies, when it was first released two years ago, it only opened to modest …

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“Asphalt Cowboy” Jason Aldean rides into the Hall of Fame

ABC/Paula Lobo“Asphalt Cowboy” is now more than just a song on Jason Aldean’s self-titled debut album from 2005: It’s the title of his upcoming exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. “Jason Aldean:  Asphalt Cowboy” will open May 26 and run through November 5, and it promises plenty of rare memorabilia from the …

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“Happens Like That”: How FGL's Tyler Hubbard and Tacoma, Washington helped inspire Granger Smith's new song

BBR Music Group Granger Smith co-wrote his new single with Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard, as the two were sitting on a tour bus, watching fans file into a show in Tacoma, Washington. “Writing on tour, in the heart of our fans… is a game changer for me,” Granger tells Billboard. “We can literally look out the window of …

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