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Mitchell Tenpenny raises north of $20,000 for cancer patients

Tristan CusickMitchell Tenpenny has raised more than $20,000 for his organization, 10Penny Fund, to support people who are battling cancer.  The “Drunk Me” singer recently hosted a livestream concert and a pair of live shows at the Listening Room Cafe in Nashville where he performed alongside fellow songwriters Andy Albert, Ernest, Meghan Patrick and Dallas Wilson in benefit of the 10Penny Fund. The events …

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Christmas comes early for Dolly Parton after “A Holly Dolly Christmas” tops several Billboard charts

Brett Carlsen/Getty ImagesDolly Parton has jingled her way to the top of several Billboard charts thanks to her new holiday LP A Holly Dolly Christmas. The seasonal album made it to the number one spot on Billboard‘s Top Country Albums and Top Holiday Albums charts dated October 17, the outlet reports.  “I am so proud and humbled to have my album reach No. 1 …

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Lee Brice is “thankful” as “One of Them Girls” remains at the top of the charts

Curb RecordsLee Brice continues his reign at the top of the country charts this week.  The singer’s latest hit, “One of Them Girls,” remains in the number-one spot on the Billboard Country Airplay chart for the third week in a row, continuing Lee’s personal longest-running streak at the top of the charts.  The song is only the second …

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Thomas Rhett says wife Lauren Akins “makes life better” in sweet anniversary post

Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesThomas Rhett has nothing but glowing remarks for his wife Lauren Akins as they celebrate their eighth wedding anniversary.  The country superstar took time to reflect on the couple’s milestone in an Instagram post today. Comparing their years of marriage to a whirlwind, Thomas calls his wife and mother of their three children a “fighter” who chooses “love” …

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Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban & more nominated for CMT Video of the Year

CMTCMT announced today the six artists that are up for the show’s biggest award, Video of the Year, with Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban and Luke Combs among those vying for the prize.  Carrie is nominated for her current single, “Drinking Alone,” while Keith nabbed a nod for “Polaroid” and Kelsea Ballerini for “homecoming queen?”   Luke’s smash hit “Beer Never Broke My …

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Grand Ole Opry adds Friday night shows with limited audience

©Grand Ole Opry/ Photo By: Chris HolloThe Grand Ole Opry is resuming Friday night shows next month.  The historic Nashville venue will begin hosting a limited live audience for Friday night shows, in addition to Saturday, beginning on November 6. Shows on both nights will be extended to two hours.  The Opry house is welcoming …

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Kane Brown joins Boys & Girls Club youth for virtual town hall

Jason Kempin/ACMA2020/Getty Images for ACM Embodying the message of his song “Worldwide Beautiful,” Kane Brown joined members of the Boys & Girls Club for a virtual town hall.  Kane, who is donating a portion of the proceeds from “Worldwide Beautiful” to the organization, joined more than 100 of its young members from across the U.S., as well as …

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Justin Moore is rich with nostalgia in new single “We Didn’t Have Much”

Big Machine Records Justin Moore transports listeners to the days of growing up in his new single, “We Didn’t Have Much.”  Today, Justin debuted the song that serves as the first single off an impending album, expected to be released next year.  The lyrics find him traveling down memory lane, reflecting on simple country life from …

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Maren Morris teams with Verizon for multi-city virtual tour: “It has been far too long”

Courtesy VerizonMaren Morris is one of the many artists who had to cancel a big tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but now she’s partnering with Verizon to bring her music to fans live via a “virtual tour.” Maren is part of a series of events organized by Verizon that feature an all-female lineup, which …

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Travis Denning raises a cold one to the “Goodyears”

UMG Nashville Travis Denning honors the “Goodyears” with his new song.  Becoming a fan favorite since Travis debuted it in his live set, “Goodyears” calls on wordplay to pay homage to the simple pleasures of small town life, from cracking open a cold beer on a Friday night to rolling down country lanes on trusty Good …

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