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Brad Paisley Ventures Into Stand-up Comedy

ABC/Image Group LABrad Paisley will once again flex his funny bone during Nashville’s Wild West Comedy Festival this spring. For the second year in a row, he’ll host a night of stand-up at Music City’s Zanies Comedy Club on Monday, May 16. While the CMA master of ceremonies is used to having Carrie Underwood as …

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Win One for Blake Shelton: Judge Clears the Way for His "Rehab" Lawsuit Against "In Touch" to Proceed

NBC/David LaChapelleA California judge has cleared the way for Blake Shelton’s suit against In Touch Weekly to proceed, according to The Hollywood Reporter.  The star of The Voice sued the magazine over its September cover, “The Real Story:  REHAB for Blake.” Lawyers for In Touch argued the libel suit should be thrown out, saying they …

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Gwen Stefani Reveals New Duet with Blake Shelton, Track Listing for "If I'm Honest"

Warner Music NashvilleBlake Shelton’s new album, If I’m Honest, will include a whopping fifteen tracks, including a duet with girlfriend Gwen Stefani. “Look what I found lying round the house!” the No Doubt singer tweeted Tuesday, along with a photo of the back cover of Blake’s CD that clearly lists her contribution. In addition to …

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"I Like the Sound of That" Is a Welcome "Shot in the Arm" for Rascal Flatts

BMLGRascal Flatts is celebrating sweet sixteen, as “I Like the Sound of That” becomes their 16th song to top the country charts.  Joe Don Rooney thinks it’s even more incredible, when you consider their album Rewind is nearing the two-year anniversary of its release. “It’s crazy because this album’s been out for a couple years. …

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Easton Corbin Helps with the Grocery Bills of Deserving Military Families on the Carrie Underwood Tour

Mercury NashvilleEaston Corbin is using his opening spot on Carrie Underwood’s Storyteller tour to do some good deeds along the way. The “Baby Be My Love Song” hitmaker is partnering with Eckrich and Operation Homefront to surprise military families with $5,000 worth of free groceries, most recently at his show in Phoenix, Arizona. “It’s great …

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Rascal Flatts' "I Like the Sound of That" Becomes Shay Mooney's Second #1 as a Writer

ABC/Fred LeeRascal Flatts aren’t the only ones celebrating as their latest single, “I Like the Sound of That,” ascends to the top of the charts. Shay Mooney of Dan+Shay is pretty happy too, since he co-wrote the hit with Best New Artist Grammy winner Meghan Trainor and tunesmith Jesse Frasure. “Huge thanks to @rascalflatts for …

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Luke Bryan Plans Third Year of Crash My Playa for 2017

ABC/Image Group LAIf you’ve always wanted to go on vacation with Luke Bryan, you’ll have another chance next year. The reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year will host his third Crash My Playa getaway January 19-22, 2017. The all-inclusive Caribbean vacation in Riviera Maya, Mexico includes four nightly concerts, two of which Luke will headline, …

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Blake Shelton Kicks Off Fall Tour in His Home State

NBC/David LaChapelleBlake Shelton kicks off his fall tour this September with two shows in his home state of Oklahoma. Tickets for the first few dates go on sale this Friday, with fans also being able to purchase VIP packages that include a pre-show party with an acoustic performance and a Q-and-A session with Blake. The …

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Alabama Teams Up with Alison Krauss for New Single, "Come Find Me"

BMGIf you listen closely, you’ll hear Alison Krauss singing on Alabama’s new single, “Come Find Me.” The Country Music Hall of Famers are releasing a second song from their Southern Drawl album that came out last fall, just as they launch their 2016 tour of the same name. They play their first date May 12 …

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Frankie Ballard's Texas-Recorded "El Rio" Due June 10

Warner Music NashvilleFrankie Ballard traveled to the Sonic Ranch south of El Paso, Texas, to record his new album, El Rio, due out June 10.   “I’m very proud of the work [producer] Marshall [Altman] and I did on El Rio. We busted our a** to be better,” he says candidly. “It’s been a spiritual …

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