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Maddie & Tae’s Maddie Font welcomes first child

Danielle Del Valle/Getty Images Congratulations are in order for Maddie & Tae‘s Maddie and Jonah Font, who announced on September 11 that they’ve welcomed their first baby, a boy.  Forrest Henry Font was born Saturday, September 9, at 4:03 p.m. after a “really scary experience” and weighed 7 pounds and 10 ounces.  “After 37 hard hours of labor, finally getting to push, and ending up having …

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Kelsea Ballerini plots ‘Homecoming Show’ in Knoxville arena

ABC Kelsea Ballerini‘s making her headlining arena show debut soon, and it’ll be back in her old stomping ground. The “half of my hometown” singer has announced that she’s headed back to Knoxville, Tennessee, on November 2 for The Homecoming Show. The one-night-only concert will take place at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center with Ingrid Andress and Georgia Webster serving as openers. “Throughout the last decade and …

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Brian Kelley talks partnering with Jason Aldean + Tom Glavine for new restaurant, Papa Surf Burger Bar

Catherine Powell/Getty Images Brian Kelley‘s Papa Surf Burger Bar has finally opened. The new restaurant — which is a collaboration between Brian, Jason Aldean and baseball legend Tom Glavine — arrives as an answer to a dearth of burgers in Florida’s 30A. “30A has a burger need. There’s a need for good burgers. There’s really nothing going on down there …

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Nashville notes: Colin Stough’s “Promiseland” + James Barker Band’s “Champagne”

American Idol season 21 alum Colin Stough has released “Promiseland.” Colin wrote the rocking track with Alex Maxwell and Dawson Edwards. “Man, ‘Promiseland’ describes me and my roots,” says Colin. “It’s a song about where I’m from; and, it’s a reminder to myself that no matter where I am or what I’m doing, nothing or no one will change me.” James Barker Band has …

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Grab tickets to Wynonna’s ‘Christmas at the Opry’ taping

ABC NBC has announced a new holiday special, Christmas at the Opry, and it’ll be hosted by country icon Wynonna Judd. “Wynonna is one of the most recognized and lauded performers in country music,” shares Cassandra Tryon, senior vice president of live events at NBCUniversal Entertainment. “Not only is she incredibly talented, her selflessness and passion for putting the …

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Dustin Lynch offers a preview of new album, ‘Killed The Cowboy’

Courtesy of Broken Bow Records Dustin Lynch has announced his new album, Killed The Cowboy. Arriving September 29, the 12-song set features a collaboration with Jelly Roll and its dramatic title track, out now. “When I’m off the road and working on my farm, I have a lot of inner dialogue. It’s a boxing match inside of me, between living in the moment and enjoying where …

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Kane Brown drops cryptic new music tease

ABC What could Kane Brown be up to these days? Besides celebrating his recent #1 “Bury Me in Georgia” and spending time with family, Kane’s also gearing up to drop new music. While no official news has been announced, Kane recently posted “kanebrownmusic.com [eyes emoji]” on his Facebook page, directing fans to his website. Kane’s website now shows a digital dashboard with a countdown …

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Tyler Hubbard hits radio with “Back Then Right Now”

Courtesy of EMI Records Nashville Tyler Hubbard is back with a brand new single, “Back Then Right Now.” Tyler co-wrote the song with Jessie Jo Dillon, Geoff Warburton and David Garcia, and it follows his self-titled debut album, which dropped in January. “We had that title, and then we just started telling stories and reminiscing and just thought, man, this would be …

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Lainey Wilson sells out Billy Bob’s Texas: “Keep on dreamin, folks”

Todd Owyoung/NBC CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee Lainey Wilson recently experienced a full-circle moment. Ten years after being a merch seller at Billy Bob’s Texas, Lainey returned to the famed venue to headline her sold-out show. “In 2013 I sold merch for an artist at @billybobstexas hoping one day I’d be on the stage of the …

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Riley Green announces headlining tour with Tracy Lawrence + Ella Langley

Jason Kempin/Getty Images Riley Green has announced his 2024 Ain’t My Last Rodeo Tour. Named after his forthcoming album, the 33-city trek kicks off February 22 in Pikeville, Kentucky, and wraps in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on June 1. Country icon Tracy Lawrence and newcomer Ella Langley will serve as Riley’s openers. “Ain’t My Last Rodeo is inspired by what I know best: hard work, life outdoors and …

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