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Nashville notes: Margo Price’s Loretta Lynn tribute + Janie Fricke’s lost albums

You can check out the new live version of “Trailblazer” from Reba McEntire‘s show at Music City Rodeo back in May, complete with a surprise appearance by Miranda Lambert and Lainey Wilson. Three rare albums from two-time CMA female vocalist of the year Janie Fricke are available on streaming services for the first time ever. …

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HARDY & ERNEST keep ‘Bro Country’ alive

Hardy’s ‘COUNTRY! COUNTRY’ (Big Loud) There’s long been talk about “Bro Country” in Music City, and now HARDY and ERNEST are weighing in. “There’s a whole new crew in Nashville that’s bringing a whole new different sound and this song is simply an observation of that,” HARDY says of the new track he co-wrote with …

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Who’s the mystery artist who’ll close Big Machine 20?

Big Machine 20 lineup (Big Machine) An “award-winning superstar group from the label’s roster” will close out Big Machine 20, according to a news release from the company. Riley Green, Sheryl Crow, Carly Pearce and Brett Young are already on board for the free Friday concert that starts at 7 p.m. CT on Nashville’s Lower …

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Have a sip of ‘Jack Daniel’s’ with K. Michelle’s country debut

K. Michelle’s “Jack Daniel’s” (BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville) The official country debut of R&B star K. Michelle has finally arrived with her new track, “Jack Daniel’s.” Co-produced by Sugarland‘s Kristian Bush, K. Michelle co-wrote the song about the “only man she trusts.”  “This is me coming home,” K. Michelle explains. “Country is in my blood. …

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See Kelsea Ballerini & Cam in their ‘Austin City Limits’ debut this fall

Kelsea Ballerini (Disney/Connie Chornuk) Kelsea Ballerini and Cam will both make their Austin City Limits debut when the acclaimed PBS series returns this fall.  Season 51 of the Texas-based show debuts Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. ET with FINNEAS. The episode featuring Kelsea and Cam is set to air Nov. 15. Kelsea recorded her part, …

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BARBARA. HITS. VEGAS. — that’s Old Dominion’s December plan

Caesars Entertainment Old Dominion‘s taking Barbara to the rodeo in Sin City.  The CMA and ACM group of the year will perform their new album in its entirety, plus their hits, during an all-new show Dec. 5 and 6 at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. The shows take place during the annual …

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That time Carrie Underwood worked two jobs, like a boss

Carrie Underwood (Disney/Gizelle Hernandez) With the Labor Day weekend ahead, lots of Americans will be enjoying some time off and perhaps reminiscing about their journeys in the world of work.  That includes superstar Carrie Underwood, who even before winning American Idol was paying her own way. “I don’t think I’ve ever had a bad job. …

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Nashville notes: 10 years of ‘Traveller’ + Tyler Hubbard’s new collab

The 10th anniversary limited edition of Chris Stapleton‘s breakthrough album, Traveller, is available in a double disc, translucent vinyl edition from his website.  Cross Canadian Ragweed and Turnpike Troubadours are planning round two of their The Boys from Oklahoma show with a stop April 11 at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. More than 200,000 …

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Charles Kelley takes a trip back to the ’80s with rare solo show

Charles Kelley (Harper Smith) Lady A‘s Charles Kelley played a rare solo show Wednesday night at Nashville’s famed Exit/In. “WHAT A NIGHT. Nashville y’all showed up, and I’m still buzzing from that energy,” he shared on his socials Thursday. “Thank you to everyone who bought tickets, showed up and spent their Wednesday night with us. …

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Brett Young answers an early alarm to kick off the Big Machine celebration

Brett Young’s ‘2.0’ (Big Machine) Brett Young will get the party started early Friday morning as his record label celebrates its 20th anniversary. The “In Case You Didn’t Know” hitmaker will take the stage at 1st and Broadway in downtown Nashville to play Fox & Friends‘ All-American Summer Concert Series Friday. Gates will open at …

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