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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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Kacey Musgraves Hits the Road with Her Traveling Christmas Show

Mercury NashvilleKacey Musgraves will mark the release of A Very Kacey Christmas by mounting a headlining tour with the same name. The eight-date trek kicks off November 26 in Windsor, Ontario, before making its way to Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium on the 28th. The Grammy winner’s first holiday set comes out October 28, with a vinyl version following …

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Why Justin Moore Will Have That Drink Now, Thank You Very Much

BMLGThe main character in Justin Moore’s “You Look Like I Need a Drink” is about to imbibe based on the impending breakup of his relationship. But Justin himself can raise a glass for an entirely different reason. This week, the lead single from his album Kinda Don’t Care becomes his sixth number one. The Arkansas native confesses that …

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Why Diamonds Are Garth Brooks' Best Friend

Mark TuckerMove over John, Paul, George and Ringo— Garth Brooks is pulling up beside you in the passing lane! The Recording Industry Association of America bestows diamond certification on an album when it’s sold more than ten million copies. Previously, Garth and the Beatles were tied, with half a dozen diamond records apiece. But now that Garth’s Ultimate Hits has moved ten million units, he officially …

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A Holiday "Glow": Brett Eldredge Croons the Christmas Classics

Warner Music NashvilleDressed in a black suit and white shirt with a popped collar, Brett Eldredge leans against a deep red wall, casually tossing a silver ball in the air. That’s the cover that sets the tone for the crooner’s first ever-holiday collection, set for release on October 28.    Named for a new holiday …

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Thomas Rhett Readies "Star of the Show" as Part of "Tangled Up Deluxe"

BMLGThomas Rhett’s latest single is “Star of the Show,” one of five new tracks from the forthcoming deluxe edition of his sophomore album. “’Star of the Show’ is one of those songs that I have lived with for a while and [it] kept coming up as a song we needed to record and get to …

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Justin Moore Cues Up "Somebody Else Will" to Follow Latest #1

BMLGJust weeks after scoring a number-one album with Kinda Don’t Care, Justin Moore now has a number-one song to match. “You Look Like I Need a Drink” is officially the sixth chart-topper of the Arkansas native’s career — and this is apparently his lucky time of the year! “Seven years ago this week, I had …

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