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Why Kane Brown had to hold back on releasing his Jelly Roll collab

Noam Galai/Getty Images A second collab with Marshmello pushed back the release of his Jelly Roll collab, but that’s not stopping Kane Brown from unleashing it to the world soon. While an exact release date has yet to be announced, Kane spoke with the press recently about the emotional duet and the behind-the-scenes decisions he had to make. “We actually …

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Nashville notes: Ryan Griffin’s new tune + Jamey Johnson inks a record deal

Kenny Chesney is celebrating the 13th birthday of his dog, Poncho. “Happy 13th Birthday to my best friend Poncho. He loved the stage and feeling the energy of the crowd this summer at Soldier Field in Chicago,” Kenny posted on social platform X, alongside photos of Poncho eating a doggie cake and joining him onstage. “Salt, …

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Darius Rucker’s got new fall sports gear for you

ABC Darius Rucker is expanding his sports-themed clothing line with new fall pieces. Dubbed The Darius Rucker Collection by Fanatics, the merchandise line, which started with NFL pieces in 2021, now includes MLB, NHL and NCAA apparel such as outerwear, vests and long-sleeve shirts. “This line really is a dream come true for me and I can’t …

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Here’s how Chris Janson keeps the positive + “Good Vibes” going

Scott Olson/Getty Images How does Chris Janson stay positive? Well, first, it starts with “making memories.” The “Good Vibes” singer recently hopped on Instagram to share with fans how he maintains positivity in his life. Looking at a framed photo of his daughter, Georgia, Chris says, “Here for instance, this is a great memory when we …

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Kris Kristofferson to be honored with CMT special

Paul Natkin/Getty Images CMT will pay tribute to Kris Kristofferson with a new special, CMT Remembers: Kris Kristofferson. The 30-minute special will celebrate Kris’ illustrious recording, acting and songwriting career with exclusive interviews and performances to commemorate his iconic journey. Kris passed away in his home in Maui, Hawaii, on Sept. 28 surrounded by family. He was 88. CMT Remembers: Kris Kristofferson …

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Chris Lane’s got your new music “Fix”

Jason Kempin/Getty Images for iHeartRadio Eager for new Chris Lane music? Good news: you’re about to get your “Fix.”  Chris has announced he’s dropping a new song, “If I Die Before You,” on Oct. 11. The news arrived on Chris’ socials alongside a short preview clip of the song’s instrumental opening and him singing against a sunset …

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Megan Moroney’s adding new songs to deluxe ‘Am I Okay?’

ABC/Lorenzo Bevilaqua Megan Moroney is giving her sophomore album, Am I Okay?, the deluxe treatment.  Titled Am I Okay? (I Am Fine), the now-17-track project will feature three new songs: “Break It Right Back,” “Bless Your Heart” and “I’ll Be Fine.” “Yall have shown this album so much love – THANK YOU & I can’t …

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Why Thomas Rhett had to write “Beautiful as You” + more songs outside of Nashville

Disney/Larry McCormack With “Beautiful as You” approaching the top 10 of the country charts, Thomas Rhett‘s walking down memory lane to recall the day he wrote his new hit during a retreat in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  “I wrote it on a writing camp in Chattanooga with a couple of guys that I’ve known, but we never actually …

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Nashville notes: Dolly’s new Christmas book + Kat Luna’s solo debut

Dolly Parton has released Dolly Parton’s Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas, the standalone sequel to 2023’s Dolly Parton’s Billy the Kid Makes It Big. “I always love celebrating Christmas with my family and of course my god-dog Billy,” shares Dolly. “Since he’s a big star now, he deserves his own holiday special! Using my ‘Comin’ Home for Christmas’ …

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Maddie & Tae + Andy Grammer sing “I Do” on ‘LIVE with Kelly and Mark’

Courtesy of S-Curve/Hollywood Records Maddie & Tae and pop star Andy Grammer performed their new duet, “I Do,” on Tuesday’s LIVE with Kelly and Mark. Showing her baby bump in a shiny dark gold outfit, Taylor Kerr stood alongside the duo’s Maddie Font while singing harmonies together as Andy led the melody while playing an acoustic guitar on the ABC …

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