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Darius Rucker reflects on “Times Like This” in new song with Diane Warren

BMGDarius Rucker has teamed up with legendary songwriter Diane Warren on the first single from her upcoming debut album.  The track, called “Times Like This,” is about perservering through hard times. It was released in partnership with Wounded Warrior Project to commemorate Veteran’s Day. The video, filmed at The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, also debuted Tuesday. “There was only one artist I …

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Jimmie Allen, Scotty McCreery & more joining with Musicians on Call to perform for veterans

John ShearerJimmie Allen, Sheryl Crow, Jon Pardi and Scotty McCreery are among the genre-spanning artists teaming up with Musicians on Call (MOC) to give back to our nation’s heroes this Veterans Day.  To continue bringing the gift of music to veterans safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, MOC has partnered with Wrangler to present the Concert for Veterans, in which …

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Luke Combs grateful for success ahead of CMAs: “I can’t believe all the things that have happened to me”

CMALuke Combs is one of the most nominated artists at the 2020 CMA Awards, and he feels a deep sense of humility in the accomplishments.  During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the multi chart-topper was asked which award of the six awards for which he’s nominated he wants more: Entertainer of the Year or Album of the …

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Miranda Lambert is “really happy” two women are nominated for CMA Entertainer of the Year

ABC/Image Group LAFor Miranda Lambert, being nominated for Entertainer of the Year at the CMA Awards is a little different this year.  The country superstar, who will be performing a stripped down rendition of her new single “Settling Down” during the show, says that an EOTY win this year is more about one’s impact on the …

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“I Hope” you know Gabby Barrett and Charlie Puth are at #5 on the ‘Billboard’ Hot 100

Robby KleinGabby Barrett‘s rendition of “I Hope,” featuring Charlie Puth, has officially cracked the top five on the Billboard Hot 100, and set a new record in the process.  The pop remix of “I Hope” has jumped from six to five in its 45th week on the chart, making it the longest journey to the top five in …

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The show must go on, even after COVID-19 sidelines Lee Brice and FGL’s Tyler Hubbard at the CMAs

ABC/Alysse GafkjenJust days ahead of the 54th Annual CMA Awards, both Lee Brice and Florida Georgia Line‘s Tyler Hubbard have had to drop out of country music’s most prestigious night, after testing positive for COVID-19. Both nominees were set to perform, but now, they’ll be recuperating instead of taking the stage. “It’s definitely a bummer…” double-nominee Ingrid Andress reflects. “It’s a reminder that …

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Gary LeVox says “Christmas Will Be Different This Year” in new song

Big Machine RecordsRascal Flatts‘ Gary LeVox is getting into the Christmas spirit in light of the current times with his new song, “Christmas Will Be Different This Year.”  The trio’s frontman has partnered with Grammy-nominated producer Stephan Moccio on the timely song, which the two co-wrote with Natalie Hemby to capture the unique holiday season this year in the midst of the …

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Russell Dickerson soars to top of country charts with “Love You Like I Used To”

Triple Tigers RecordsRussell Dickerson has reclaimed the number one spot on the country charts.  The singer has scored his fourth consecutive number one single with “Love You Like I Used To”: It tops the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week. The hit follows in the footsteps of previous chart-toppers “Yours,” “Blue Tacoma” and “Every Little Thing.”  “THIS IS …

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Morgan Wallen looks back on “7 Summers” in new video

John ShearerMorgan Wallen gives fans a peek at what happened “7 Summers” ago, in the video for his current single.  In the eight-minute short film, Morgan plays a pitcher on his hometown high school baseball team, caught between his father’s dream of him becoming a baseball star and his own dream of staying in the small town with …

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Lee Brice tests positive for COVID-19, not attending CMA Awards

Curb RecordsLee Brice has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not perform at the CMA Awards on Wednesday.   A representative for Lee confirms to ABC Audio that he tested positive for the virus before being onsite for rehearsals for the show in Nashville, though he says he isn’t experiencing symptoms and is in “good spirits.” …

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