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I Could Use a Fall Tour: Maren Morris cues up HERO headlining dates in October

ABC/Image Group LA Maren Morris is extending her headlining HERO tour into the fall. The “My Church” hitmaker will do ten dates in October, with boyfriend Ryan Hurd once again joining her on the road. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. local time, with part of the proceeds going to help Maren’s HEROES Fund, which …

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Shania Twain brings out Kelsea Ballerini, Nick Jonas for Stagecoach set

Brantley GutierrezAs promised, Shania Twain turned her Stagecoach Festival performance Saturday night into an event. Not only did she debut her forthcoming single, “Life’s About to Get Good,” but she also showed that despite not having recorded an album in 15 years, she can reach a young audience. “I wrote this specific song about the …

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Why “Hurricane” keeps blowing newcomer Luke Combs away

Columbia NashvilleAs Luke Combs’ breakthrough hit, “Hurricane,” grows closer to potentially becoming his first #1, the newcomer just got the news it’s also his very first Gold single. The North Carolina native says he’d like to take credit for knowing “Hurricane” would be the song that would launch him onto the national stage. Instead, he admits …

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Shazam Drake White's new song and let him make you look good

BMLG RecordsIf you Shazam Drake White’s new song, “Makin’ Me Look Good Again,” you can instantly unlock exclusive behind-the-scenes content from the song’s video shoot. The Alabama native and the music recognition app are also partnering to give away a pair of concert tickets, a backstage meet-and-greet, and the journal that Drake uses in the clip. …

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Tyler Farr changes his tune with “I Should Go to Church Sometime”

Columbia NashvilleOn the heels of his three #1’s — “A Guy Walks into a Bar,” “Redneck Crazy,” and “Whiskey in my Water” — Tyler Farr is singing a decidedly different tune with his new single, “I Should Go to Church Sometime.” “I’m not exactly known for walking the straight and narrow,” he admits, “but I have a …

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Queso and a shot: RaeLynn reveals the pros and cons of hitting the road with Blake Shelton

ABC/Image Group LARaeLynn says Blake Shelton is good for a shot — and bad for her diet. After first meeting Blake on The Voice in 2012, RaeLynn quickly became one of the Oklahoma singer’s nearest and dearest, and most recently opened for him on his Doing It to Country Songs Tour. By now, RaeLynn has a black belt in Blake’s …

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Nobody puts Lady A in a corner: Lady Antebellum's link to ABC's new “Dirty Dancing” remake

Virgin/Deepwell RecordsLady Antebellum’s new HEART BREAK album won’t be out until June 9, but fans are in for a surprise several weeks before, thanks to the soundtrack for ABC’s new Dirty Dancing remake. For the new TV version, Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood cover “Hey Baby,” Bruce Channel’s #1 hit from 1962. It was one of only 12 tracks included on the original …

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Huntin', Fishin' or Lovin' Every Day? Luke Bryan is ready for you to pick a team

ABC/Image Group LA One week from today, Luke Bryan launches his Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day Tour at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. While Luke’s fans have embraced all those passions mentioned in his #1 song, the four-time Entertainer of the Year is apparently ready for everyone to declare an allegiance. As he sets out on his new …

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Trisha's Southern Empire: Trisha Yearwood forges a new partnership with Williams-Sonoma

Randee St. NicholasTrisha Yearwood is adding a new venture to her lifestyle empire. In addition to her Emmy-winning cooking show, best-selling cookbooks, cookware, and furniture, Trisha’s embarking on a new partnership with the high-end culinary chain Williams-Sonoma. Starting today, you can order Trisha’s Biscuit Mix, BBQ Sauce, Applewood Molasses Rub, an Unfried Chicken Kit and a …

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Keith Urban returns to #1 with Ripcord, just as his album goes Platinum

Capitol NashvilleNearly a year after its release, Keith Urban’s Ripcord is still going strong. For the past two weeks, it’s been #1 on the Billboard country albums chart, and now it’s also been certified Platinum by the RIAA. That makes Keith one of only two country artists to sell more than a million copies of an album released in 2016. Garth Brooks is …

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