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Miranda Lambert Paints Lindale, Texas Pink to Open Her New Store

ABC/Image Group LAMiranda Lambert is planning a major celebration for the grand opening of her new Pink Pistol store in her hometown of Lindale, Texas. She’ll kick off the yearly event known as Pinktoberfest with a block party October 22 at The Cannery, the new space that’s home to both Miranda’s boutique and the new …

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Tim McGraw Gambles on New Slot Machine

BMLGYou’ll soon be able to play the slots with Tim McGraw. Mr. “Humble and Kind” rolled out his signature slot machine this week at the G2E Gaming Expo in Vegas, making quite the entrance. Tim descended from the ceiling, along with the prototype of his game, preceded by a troupe of dancing McGraws. You can relive …

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The Politics of Butt-Grabbing, by Luke Bryan

Capitol NashvilleWith a booty like Luke Bryan’s, it’s bound to get grabbed. The hip-shaking CMA Entertainer of the Year discussed his fans’ propensity to get a little handsy Wednesday on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. It’s gotten to be such an issue, in fact, that Luke’s had to institute a “no butt-touching” rule at his meet-and-greets. “They’ll sneak …

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Country Music Is a Highway: Why William Michael Morgan Is Content to Cruise Along Beside Sam Hunt

Warner Music NashvilleNot only does William Michael Morgan have his first top-five hit with his debut single, the Mississippi native also has a real shot at number one with his version of Sam Hunt’s “I Met a Girl.” While Sam is an innovator who uses elements of rap and rhythm and blues into his music, William Michael is …

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Vince Gill, Chris Stapleton & Kacey Musgraves Play Side-by-Side with James Taylor and the Eagles' Joe Walsh at All for the Hall L.A.

Photo by Mike Windle, Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Tuesday night in Los Angeles, Vince Gill hosted his ninth on-the-road version of All for the Hall, a concept he pioneered to raise money for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.   “These shows are a gift to me because …

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Dan + Shay Make Their "Jimmy Kimmel" Debut with "How Not To"

Warner Music NashvilleWednesday night, Dan + Shay are set to do their new single, “How Not To,” in their first-ever performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! You can catch the show at 11:35 p.m. ET on ABC. You can also get a preview of the duo’s new song in the Instant Grat YouTube video that was …

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Brett Eldredge Books Two Hours of the "Today" Show on Friday

Warner Music NashvilleIt’ll be an early morning this Friday in New York City for Brett Eldredge. The Illinois hitmaker is booked to end the week by performing his latest top-25 single in the 8 a.m. hour of the Today show.   “’Wanna Be That Song’ is everything I want to say about love and about what I’m trying to be,” …

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Thomas Rhett Signs Kelsea Ballerini, Russell Dickerson & Ryan Hurd to Home Team Headlining Tour

Courtesy The Valory Music Co.With the kind of year Thomas Rhett’s had, it’s hard to believe he’s never done a headlining tour — until now. TR will kick off his 2017 Home Team Tour in Saginaw, MI February 23.  Joining the lineup is Kelsea Ballerini, as well as newcomers Russell Dickerson and Ryan Hurd.  In …

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Dierks Bentley Brings on Maren Morris for a Super-Sized Show at Red Rocks

Capitol NashvilleDierks Bentley was so hyped up on the first night of his sold-out, two-night stint at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Monday, he just couldn’t stop playing, eventually extending his set so long he went past the iconic venue’s curfew. “This is my fifth time… but it gets more crazy and crazy every time,” …

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Legendary Hall of Famer and Opry Member Jean Shepard to Be Laid to Rest on Friday

Photo by Chris Hollo/Grand Ole OpryFuneral services for Country Music Hall of Famer Jean Shepard will be Friday at 1 p.m. CT in her hometown of Hendersonville, Tennessee, with visitation beginning at noon on Thursday at Hendersonville Funeral Home. Friends, family and fans also will be able to pay their respects starting at 11 a.m. on …

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