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‘Beer Can’t Fix’: Thomas Rhett and Jon Pardi take fans on a summery escape in new music video

Green Room PRCountry fans and artists alike are stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, but Thomas Rhett is offering  a tropical mini-escape in the new music video for his duet with Jon Pardi, “Beer Can’t Fix.” Filmed on the beaches of Key West, Florida, the clip finds Jon and Thomas cruising the streets on motorcycles, dancing on the sand …

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Carly Pearce ‘flips the switch’ on husband Michael Ray, with hilarious results

ABC/Image Group LACarly Pearce and Michael Ray are cooped up at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they’re finding creative ways to make the best of it.  When Michael was too preoccupied with video games to hang out with Carly, she took matters into her own hands, testing out the viral “Flip the Switch” challenge at her husband’s expense. …

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Kenny Rogers streams surge in the days following his death

Mark Reinstein/Corbis via Getty ImagesAfter hearing the sad news that Kenny Rogers had passed away on Saturday, fans turned to streaming and other music outlets in huge numbers to remember the country icon.  According to Nielsen Music/MRC initial reports, Billboard explains, streams of Kenny’s music jumped 1,687% from the previous two days on March 21 and 22. The singer’s …

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Glen Campbell’s ‘Wichita Lineman’ added to National Recording Registry

Universal Music GroupThe Library of Congress has added 25 recordings to its National Recording Registry, and Glen Campbell represents country music’s canon in the new batch. His 1968 hit, “Wichita Lineman,” is among the new group of additions.  “‘Wichita Lineman’ is the ultimate expression of the musical and spiritual bond between my husband Glen and his songwriting soulmate Jimmy Webb,” explains Kim Campbell, …

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Ryan Hurd on his newborn son with Maren Morris: “Maybe he’ll be a math major, who knows?”

ABC/Image Group LA2020’s already been pretty good to Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd. Maren celebrated a two-week number one with her second single from Girl, while Ryan wrote Lady Antebellum‘s latest chart-topper, and experienced his greatest success so far with one of his own singles. Then on Monday, things amped up considerably with the arrival of their first child, a …

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Thomas Rhett shares sweet photo of daughter Willa holding her baby sister

ABC/Image Group LAIf you’re feeling stir crazy with the COVID-19 quarantine, Thomas Rhett is here to provide you with a precious photo of his daughters that is bound to brighten your day.  The “Life Changes” hit maker captured a precious moment between his eldest daughter Willa Gray and new daughter Lennon Love, sharing it with his four million Instagram followers. Willa, dressed in …

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Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are in the top 10 with “Nobody but You”

Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images via ABCBlake Shelton and Gwen Stefani have soared to new heights with their duet, “Nobody but You.” The couple ascends into the top 10 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart with the hit collaboration, as it rises from the number 12 slot to 10. The song gives Blake his 34th top-10 on the chart, but marks …

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Keith Urban covers Kenny Rogers during live stream concert

ABC/Image Group LAKeith Urban is keeping the music going during the COVID-19 pandemic with another live stream concert aired last night.  Following his debut live stream last week, Keith offered up the second installment of what he refers to as “Urban Underground.” This time, the superstar set up shop at his home recording studio, dedicating the show to all …

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Garth Brooks delays upcoming Stadium Tour stops

ABC/Image Group LAIn light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Garth Brooks is postponing two of his upcoming Stadium Tour dates.  Garth’s pair of shows in North Carolina and Ohio are being moved from May to June. He will play the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on June 13 and the Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati on June 27. …

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“I Hope You’re Happy Now”: Carly Pearce and Lee Brice release acoustic version of duet

John ShearerCarly Pearce and Lee Brice are re-imagining their hit collaboration “I Hope You’re Happy Now” with an acoustic rendition.  In the new version, the duet partners strip away the light drums in the chorus and let the acoustic guitar sing throughout the track, which adds to the song’s mellow nature. The passion of the lyrics in the …

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