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Louisiana man Dylan Scott lands at #1 with “My Girl”

CurbDylan Scott lands the first #1 of his career this week with the autobiographical single, “My Girl.” “Growing up in Louisiana, I listened to country radio and dreamed of someday hearing myself on the top-40 countdown,” he recalls. “Not only was I fortunate enough to achieve that dream, but to reach #1 with a song that …

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“Everybody” “Fix a Drink” to celebrate Chris Janson's new album

ABC/Image Group LA When Chris Janson released his Fix a Drink EP on June 9, he warned it wouldn’t be long until his sophomore album followed. Now he’s making good on his promise. The “Buy Me a Boat” hitmaker unveiled the details Monday morning on his socials, asking “Ya’ll ready for a new album?!” Chris added the hashtag #EVERYBODY, as …

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Social media star Brett Eldredge will pass on a reality show, but he's ready to act

Atlantic/Warner Music NashvilleBrett Eldredge is a world-class master of social media, and here’s the proof: he’s nominated for Choice Snapchatter at the Teen Choice Awards, competing against the likes of Kylie Jenner and Selena Gomez. “I love to have that connection,” Brett says of his addiction to his socials. “I love just talking back and forth and seeing what’s …

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Just like Thomas Rhett, newcomer Dylan Scott is happy to share the spotlight with his “Girl”

CurbLots of things are changing in newcomer Dylan Scott’s world these days. Later this year, he’ll become a father for the first time, but even before that, he’s on track to have his very first #1 with “My Girl.” “It’s kind of all happening at the same time, which is kinda cool,” the Louisiana native tells …

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Newcomer Carly Pearce is off to the races, in more ways than one

BMLGWith her debut single, “Every Little Thing,” now in the top-20, Carly Pearce is locking in some major media exposure. The Kentucky native will sing the national anthem Sunday, July 23 before the Brantley Gilbert Big Machine Brickyard 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. You’ll be able to watch for her performance starting at 2:30 p.m. ET …

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Toby Keith's “Weed with Willie” and “Wacky Tobaccy” find their home on “The Bus Songs”

Show DogIrreverent, under-the-influence tunes crafted late at night on Toby Keith’s bus have long been part of his repertoire. Now, for the first time, the Oklahoma native is putting out a full album of them. The Bus Songs will be released September 8, and will include his latest single “Wacky Tobaccy,” as well as a live recording …

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Huntin', Fishin' and Rakin' in the Dough: Luke Bryan is country's top money-maker of 2016, according to “Billboard”

ABC/Image Group LA Four-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan is country music’s top money maker of 2016, according to a new ranking by Billboard. Luke raked in $27.3 million last year to land at #8 on the publication’s list of the top 50 money makers. While that’s nothing to sneeze at, it’s roughly half of what the #1 …

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“Nashville” Recap: “The Night Before (Life Goes On)”

CMTOn Thursday’s new episode of Nashville on CMT, Deacon Claybourne continued to battle his grief over the death of Rayna Jaymes, as he played a benefit for one of his late wife’s favorite causes. As fate would have it, his potential paramour Jessie Caine was also on the bill, giving Deacon the chance to witness her being …

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“My Kinda Party”: Jason Aldean's ready for “A Little More Summertime” with his fans

ABC/Image Group LA Two-time ACM Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean takes his They Don’t Know Tour to Morristown, Ohio and Indianapolis, Indiana this weekend, and when the temperature starts heating up, he says there’s no place he’d rather be that on the stage of an outdoor venue. “You know, growing up in Georgia and Florida, I’m …

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Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini literally land in your living room for the “CMA Fest” special

Bob D’Amico / ABCFor his second year hosting ABC’s annual special from CMA Music Festival, Thomas Rhett is really taking things to the next level. From the looks of this year’s first promo, he’ll actually come into your living room and sing to your dog. In the spot, TR and his new co-host Kelsea Ballerini emerge from the TV …

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