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Trailer released for Rascal Flatts’ star Jay DeMarcus’ new reality show ‘DeMarcus Family Rules’

NetflixJay DeMarcus and family are offering a preview of their upcoming Netflix show, DeMarcus Family Rules. Described as an “unfiltered” look at the lives of the Rascal Flatts star and his family, the format of the show features Jay, his wife Allison and their two children — nine-year-old Madeline and eight-year-old Dylan — doing sit-down interviews in front of the cameras in between clips of the …

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Maddie & Tae tag team with Avenue Beat on soaring “Watermelon Sugar” cover

ABC/Image Group LAMaddie & Tae and Avenue Beat get a taste of “Watermelon Sugar” in a stellar Spotify Singles cover of pop star Harry Styles‘ hit.  The duo of Maddie Marlow and Taylor Dye have teamed up with the breakthrough pop-country trio for a rendition of the summery song, made even sweeter by their pristine harmonies. The two acts strip away the pop production and …

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Taylor Swift’s “Betty” debuts on ‘Billboard’ Hot Country Songs chart

Beth GarrabrantTaylor Swift is back on the country charts.  The megastar’s countrified hit, “Betty,” off her new album, folklore, debuts at number six on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart this week. The song off the wildly popular album — which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 846,000 units — marks the highest debut on the chart …

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Laine Hardy to perform national anthem ahead of NASCAR Cup Series

ABC/Stewart CookLaine Hardy is heading to NASCAR this weekend. The American Idol season 17 winner will deliver a virtual performance of the national anthem ahead of the annual NASCAR Cup Series Consumers Energy 400 at Michigan International Speedway. The race begins at 4:30 p.m. ET on Sunday and will broadcast on NBCSN.  “I can’t believe I’m getting to sing the …

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Kane Brown lends support to veterans through “Homesick” remix

Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesKane Brown has released a philanthropic version of his song “Homesick,” featuring three of our nation’s veterans. Titled “Homesick (Veterans Version),” the remix of Kane’s chart-topping song showcases the voices of JW Cortes, a former Marine Combat fighter who is now an actor and philanthropist; Sal Gonzalez, who joined the Marine Corps in the wake of 9/11; …

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With The (Arena) Tour on hold for now, it’s dogs, babies and new homes for Dan + Shay

Warner Music NashvilleDan + Shay had barely set The (Arena) Tour in motion in March before the COVID-19 pandemic brought it to a halt. While Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney desperately wanted to be on the road, they had plenty to occupy them at home. Shay’s second son, Ames, was born in February, and Dan and wife Abby had just bought a new home. “We moved …

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Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher are “fly” in fishing trip photos

ABC/Image Group LACarrie Underwood and husband Mike Fisher enjoyed a couples’ retreat this weekend with a fly fishing trip.  The former Nashville Predators hockey player shared a photo on Instagram of the happy couple out on the water with their catches of the day. A split-shot photo shows Carrie proudly displaying a fish much larger fish than Mike’s — and apparently, it’s …

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Tim McGraw is getting more emotional with age: “I can cry at commercials”

ABC/Mark LevineTim McGraw is becoming more in touch with his emotions as time marches on.  “At 53, I probably don’t self-examine as much as I should, but I think I’m learning that I’m getting more and more emotional…about everything,” he confesses in an interview with his label, Big Machine record Group. “And maybe I’ve been heading that …

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Kane Brown says that becoming a father has taught him patience

Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesKane Brown has learned a valuable life lesson since becoming a father to daughter Kingsley.  In an interview with Extra correspondent and fellow country singer Jana Kramer, the “Homesick” singer reveals that patience is a quality that he didn’t know he had until becoming a father.  “I’m kind of a carefree guy, I just live life — whatever happens, happens. But with …

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Kacey Musgraves releases ‘Golden Hour’-inspired self-care kits

ABC/Image Group LAKacey Musgraves has a new creative venture for all the “lonely” people. The Grammy winning singer-songwriter has unveiled the Lonely Weekend Self-Care Kits that provide a series of relaxing activities fans can do as people remain apart during the COVID-19 pandemic.  All of the items are connected to Kacey’s Grammy-winning album Golden Hour, with nods to such songs as …

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