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“I Hope You Miss Me”: Walker Hayes’ new song is a bittersweet tale of letting go

Electric MachineIn his new single “I Hope You Miss Me,” Walker Hayes finds himself left alone in his small hometown after losing a loved one to the bright lights of Hollywood. And even though he’s cheering her on as she chases after her dreams, some small part of him hopes that it hurts her to …

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Carly Pearce’s emotionally edgy ’29’ arrives, with a little help from Kelsea Ballerina and Taylor Swift

Allister Ann Carly Pearce has rarely spoken about her divorce from Michael Ray. But that all changes today, with the release of her soul-baring 29.  “It’s no secret what I went through in the last year and a half,” she says candidly, “so I think people are like, ‘How are you so able to put yourself out there?’” …

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Cody Johnson teases the trailer of his Dear Rodeo documentary, featuring Reba McEntire

Jay TrevinoCody Johnson will be the subject of an upcoming documentary called Dear Rodeo, chronicling his time as a bull rider on the Texas rodeo circuit and tracing how that journey led him to country music. Ahead of the film’s release, the singer shared a sneak peek of the trailer on his Instagram. “When I …

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Tanya Tucker demonstrates her technique for collecting snow during water outage amid Texas ice storms

ABC/Image Group LATanya Tucker is among the many Texans affected by this week’s ice and snow storms, and the singer took to social media to show fans how she’s dealing with the situation. In a video, the singer explained that while her power had come back on, she still didn’t have water, so she had …

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Eric Church shares how co-writer Casey Beathard channeled personal tragedy to do his best work on “Hell of a View”

Reid LongEric Church has previously spoken about the unconventional recording process behind Heart & Soul, his upcoming triple album, which led him and his team to embark on a month-long writing and recording retreat in a makeshift studio in the North Carolina mountains. During a performance at UMG’s annual luncheon and showcase at the virtual …

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Tim McGraw and Faith Hill list their private island in the Bahamas for $35 million

John Shearer/Getty Images for Country Music Hall Of Fame & MuseumWant to own your own island?  Now’s your chance because country superstars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are about to part with theirs.  New York Post reports that the couple, who own L’île d’Anges in the Bahamas, have listed their slice of personal paradise Wednesday for $35 million dollars. …

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While stranded inside during an ice storm, Dan + Shay filmed a video for a fan’s wedding request

ABC/Image Group LADan + Shay had some time to kill this week while stuck inside waiting for the roads to clear, after Nashville — and much of the rest of the country — got hit by a powerful snow and ice storm. During their down time, the duo decided to spread some positivity to their …

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Dolly Parton asks Tennessee state leaders not to put up a statue of her on State Capitol grounds

ABC/Image Group LALast summer, a petition began circulating to replace Confederate statues in Tennessee with monuments to Dolly Parton. The motion picked up steam, even leading to a bill proposing the installment of such a monument on the State Capitol grounds. But Dolly says she doesn’t think erecting a monument to her would be appropriate …

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Luke Combs, Maren Morris offer their perspectives on the importance of accountability in country music

ABCLuke Combs and Maren Morris were the artists on a Wednesday afternoon panel that took place during this year’s Country Radio Seminar, and addressed accountability in country music. During the conversation, which was hosted by Ann Powers, Luke and Maren reflected on Morgan Wallen’s recent removal from the country music industry after video surfaced that …

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Reba McEntire spills the beans on her Barb & Star cameo: “I’m just a fun-lovin’ water spirit named Trish”

LionsgateSurprise! Reba McEntire signed on for a cameo in the new comedy Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar, but she kept her appearance under wraps until the film debuted last weekend. Reba’s role is Trish, a “fun-lovin’ water spirit” who saves two best friends — main characters Barb and Star, played by Annie …

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