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Luke Bryan on his first time playing CMA Fest: “I remember just being as nervous as you could be”

ABC Luke Bryan may be a CMA Fest main stage headliner now, but he remembers his first time playing the festival as an anxious newcomer. “I think at [that] time there would be downtime in between the headliners’ performances. So in the interim, they would have new artists come out and just play one song acoustic, and I think that was …

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Nashville notes: TalkShopLive’s CMA Fest livestreams + Danielle Bradberry’s “Broken Boy”

Can’t make it to Nashville for CMA Fest? Don’t worry, TalkShopLive is streaming Dolly Parton, Cody Johnson and Lainey Wilson‘s CMA Close Up Stage interviews live on its platform. You’ll also be able to shop exclusive CMA Fest and artist merchandise. For more information, head to talkshop.live/channels/cma. Daniell Bradberry is dropping a new piano ballad, “Broken …

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Luke Combs pens heartfelt note to sons, Tex + Beau

Disney/Scott Kirkland Luke Combs has shared a heartfelt note he penned for his sons, Tex Lawrence and Beau Lee. “To My Boys, first and foremost I will always love you, no matter what,” Luke writes, before dedicating his upcoming track, “The Man He Sees in Me,” to them. “With this song I want you to know …

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Chris Young stops show to help fan with gender reveal: “I’ve never done one of these before”

Disney/Frank Micelotta There’s a first time for everything, even for Chris Young. The country star recently stopped his show to help a pregnant fan with her gender reveal. “Good Lord, I’m sorry to the people in the back of the crowd. Hang on, I got to do this. Are you serious?” Chris asks the fan …

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Thomas Rhett announces album #7, ‘About A Woman’

Courtesy of The Valory Music Co. We’re finally getting a new Thomas Rhett album. The country superstar has announced that his seventh studio record, About A Woman, is dropping Aug. 23. “From top to bottom, I wanted to exude joy and fun with this project – and really just make people move,” says Thomas. “I …

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Jelly Roll and wife Bunnie XO reveal they’re undergoing IVF, hoping for a baby

John Shearer/Getty Images for ACM Jelly Roll is already the father of two children from previous relationships, Bailee and Noah, but he and his wife, Bunnie XO, are now actively trying to have a baby together. While appearing on the Bussin’ with the Boys podcast, Jelly revealed that one of the main reasons he recently lost 60 pounds …

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Megan Moroney makes ‘Tonight Show’ debut with “No Caller ID”

Cece Dawson / Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville/Columbia Records Megan Moroney made her long-awaited The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon debut on Tuesday. Donning a silver dress, Megan performed the emotional “No Caller ID” onstage with her band. “Here you come again, and there you go/ No coincidence, you always know/ When I’m movin’ on, …

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Lainey Wilson is confident ‘Whirlwind’ is “the best stuff that I’ve ever done”

Eric Ryan Anderson / Courtesy of BBR Music Group “Whirlwind. That’s what it’s been. Seems like it comes up in every conversation. Anytime I open a book, I see the word ‘whirlwind,’” shares Lainey Wilson. That’s why she’s naming her forthcoming fifth album Whirlwind.  “It’s like, this is it. Way too many signs have pointed to it,” Lainey tells …

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Nashville notes: George Strait’s album listening party + Tyler Hubbard’s new caps

George Strait‘s Cowboys And Dreamers won’t drop until Sept. 6, but his label, UMG Nashville, is giving you a chance to preview the album. If you’re going to be at CMA Fest, preorder the record at the UMG Nashville Takeover at Skydeck on Broadway, and you’ll get access to the album listening party and a free T-shirt. …

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Thomas Rhett’s bringing his fan club party to you

ABC Unable to make it to Thomas Rhett‘s Home Team fan club party? Fear not, he’s bringing it to you. Thomas has teamed up with streaming service Veeps to livestream his party and performance for free on Wednesday. “Hey, what’s up y’all. I’m so excited for our Home Team fan club party tomorrow but I’m so …

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