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Kacey Musgraves appearing on ‘Sesame Street’

Tim Mosenfelder/Getty ImagesKacey Musgraves is heading to Sesame Street.  The multi-Grammy Award winner revealed on Instagram on Wednesday that she’s taped an episode for the iconic PBS show.  The singer shared the news alongside a gallery of photos from the set, posing in a powder blue suit and hat to match alongside the puppet cast of Elmo, Big Bird, …

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Matt Stell to perform free virtual concert on Sunday

Dustin HaneyIn celebration of his latest #1 single, “Everywhere But On,” Matt Stell is performing a free virtual concert for fans.  The country star is taking the showcase next level by partnering with Lemonade.TV to present the show in 3D spatial audio as part of the app’s “Sunday Sessions” concert series. His set was recorded live using 3D sound technology to …

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Old Dominion’s Matthew Ramsey releasing hopeful “It’s Christmas and We’re Still Here” tonight

ABCOld Dominion‘s Matthew Ramsey is using his new Christmas song as a method of paying it forward.  Matt recently shared the demo of a song he wrote called “It’s Christmas and We’re Still Here,” and after many requests from fans, the songwriter will officially release it tonight at midnight. The peaceful number is in line with the classic …

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Gabby Barrett maintains “Hope” with ‘Billboard’ Hot Country Songs chart record

Robby KleinGabby Barrett is continuing to set records with her hit song, “I Hope.”  Gabby’s debut single currently sits in the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for its 20th week, making for the longest-running #1 by a solo female artist on the chart in its 62-year history.  The season 16 American Idol finalist surpassed the record set by Maren …

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Mickey Guyton says Charley Pride “means the world to me”

Phylicia J.L. MunnMickey Guyton is paying tribute Charley Pride following his recent passing at age 86 from complications of COVID-19.  In an interview with Rolling Stone, Mickey credits Pride for paving the way for her as a Black woman in country music. “Charley Pride means the world to me. His voice and his bravery made it possible for me to be …

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Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are “excited” for live holiday special

Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesGarth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood are taking a humble approach with their upcoming holiday special.  On Inside Studio G this week, Garth reveals that he and his powerhouse vocalist wife are keeping the vibe casual for their upcoming special, Garth and Trisha Live! A Holiday Concert Event, setting up shop around their home as they perform holiday songs requested by fans.  “I …

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Luke Combs keeps it real for the holidays: It’s family traditions and “getting drunk… is also cool”

ABCJust like practically everyone else on the planet right now, Luke Combs is figuring out what Christmas will look like this year, during the time of COVID-19. It’s a special one for the North Carolina native, his first since marrying longtime girlfriend Nicole Hocking back in August. “[We’ll] hopefully have, you know, both sets of our parents in town,” he predicts, …

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Rockin’ around the “Isaiah tree”: Carrie Underwood’s decorations have “a lot of heart”

Joseph LlanesCarrie Underwood‘s a superstar with a lush new holiday album titled My Gift and an elaborate HBO Max special to match.  But if you imagine she has a glamorous department-store-worthy Christmas tree at home too, you’re wrong. It turns out hers is probably a lot like yours, especially if you have two little boys.  “Our decorations started out …

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Dolly Parton, Blake Shelton & more sign on for Jingle Challenge at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital

Ian Gavan/Getty ImagesCountry stars are banding together this holiday season to give back to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital.  Dolly Parton, Blake Shelton, Lady A and Jon Pardi are among the many artists participating in the Jingle Challenge to send messages of hope and positivity to the patients, families and staff at the Nashville-based hospital that treats children who have cancer and other …

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Carrie Underwood reunites with Runaway June, Maddie & Tae for Cracker Barrel Christmas special

UMG NashvilleCarrie Underwood, Maddie & Tae and Runaway June are starring in Cracker Barrel’s Sounds of the Season holiday special.  The country superstar is reuniting with the opening acts on her 2019 Cry Pretty Tour 360 for the festive event, which sees them performing tracks off their individual Christmas projects released this year.  Carrie will present offerings from My Gift, while Runaway June …

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