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Chris Stapleton moves All-American Road Show to 2021

ABC/Randy HolmesChris Stapleton is postponing his All-American Road Show to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Grammy-winning singer/songwriter announced today that dates for the tour, which was originally supposed to run from March through October 2020, will now be moved to summer of 2021 for the safety and health of his fans and touring family. …

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Collin Raye will “start pushing back against the effects of this pandemic” with just-announced Utah show

Courtesy of Collin Raye ’90s hitmaker Collin Raye, who topped the charts with hits such as “Love, Me” and “In This Life,” will headline a free outdoor show in Kaysville, Utah on May 30. It’ll be the singer’s first in-person performance since the COVID-19 shutdown took effect, and among the first such performances from any artist …

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Chase Rice unfurls The Album Part II, digs deeper with his timely new track, “Belong”

BMG/BBR Music GroupEver since he co-wrote the song almost two years ago, Chase Rice knew that the message behind his new single, “Belong,” was an important one for the world.  “There’s a lot of focus on what divides us, and there’s not a lot of focus on where people can actually meet in the middle. It’s like, …

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“Red White Blue Jean American Dream”: Kip Moore gets wistful on his newest track, teases documentary

ABC/Fred LeeIt’s been a reflective and creatively productive quarantine for Kip Moore, a self-proclaimed introvert who’s spent the past couple of months stationed at his rock climbing facility and lodge in East Kentucky’s Red River Gorge.  During that time, Kip has spent his days reading, songwriting, exploring the outdoors and rock climbing. He’s also been filming …

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Runaway June is staying a trio with the addition of ‘The Voice’ alum Natalie Stovall

ABC/Image Group LAJust one day after Runaway June made the big announcement that longtime bandmate Hannah Mulholland would be leaving the group, they’ve got another shakeup to share.  Natalie Stovall, the singer and fiddle player who was a contestant on Team Blake Shelton during Season 13 of The Voice, will take Hannah’s place. “Everyone meet the newest member of Runaway June, [Natalie …

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“On Me”: Thomas Rhett and Kane Brown’s ‘SCOOB! The Album’ single is here

Atlantic RecordsThe newest addition to the beloved Scooby Doo animated franchise, SCOOB!, arrives today, and with it comes a star-studded companion album featuring a new team-up from Thomas Rhett, Kane Brown and “Sweet but Psycho” pop star Ava Max.  The bouncy, pop-laced new song, “On Me,” offers a message of support, solidarity and friendship, promising to stick up for all the members …

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“I missed this so much”: Before the show, Brad Paisley takes fans backstage at his Bud Light Series

ABC/Richard Cartwright It’s not easy to put a full concert together, especially during a global pandemic, but Brad Paisley and his band are reuniting tonight to headline Bud Light’s weekly music series, Bud Light Seltzer Sessions: Your Flavor.  Before the show, Brad posted a video to Instagram showing fans the behind-the-scenes process of mounting a full-band concert while also adhering …

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Keith Urban offers surprise drive-in show for doctors, nurses and other front-line workers

Courtesy of Keith Urban Keith Urban returned to the stage on Thursday for a very special performance at the Stardust Drive-In Movie Theater, about 40 miles east of Nashville.  Not only was the show’s format the first of its kind, with Keith performing to a parking lot filled with almost 125 vehicles, but it was extra meaningful in …

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Rascal Flatts, Scotty McCreery and more set for ‘American Idol’ finale, as Luke Bryan reveals a favorite

ABC What’s sure to be the most unusual American Idol finale so far takes place Sunday on ABC, as Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Katy Perry wrap up the season with a socially-distanced show.  Luke seems to be rooting for Jonny West, having previously been impressed by his songwriting and the courage it took to add an extra verse to “Amazing Grace,” …

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Kenny Chesney admits he thought twice about putting out ‘Here and Now’ during the COVID-19 pandemic

Warner Music NashvilleKenny Chesney’s Here and Now has had an impressive first few weeks out in the world, debuting at number-one on the Billboard 200 chart. But in a new interview with the L.A. Times, he admits that he debated whether or not it made sense to release new music during the COVID-19 pandemic.  “I went back and forth in …

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