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Garth Brooks reveals daughter tested positive for COVID-19

Jesse Grant/Getty Images for NAMMA few weeks ago, Garth Brooks and his wife Trisha Yearwood announced that they were postponing a performance due to possible exposure to COVID-19.  They ultimately tested negative, but now Garth has revealed that the person who was the source of that exposure was his youngest daughter. At a press conference …

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Nearly 30 years after winning his first CMA Entertainer trophy, Garth Brooks decides to stop with seven

ABC AudioOn Wednesday, Garth Brooks revealed he’s officially taken home an Entertainer of the Year trophy for the very last time.  Reiterating he’s not retiring or slowing down — and still hopes to be competitive in other categories —  the superstar admitted he’s been thinking along these lines ever since winning a record seventh title in November.  …

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Lauren Alaina unveils details for new EP, ‘Getting Over Him’, including Jon Pardi duet

UMG NashvilleOver the past couple of years, Lauren Alaina has cemented her role as one of country music’s most in-demand duet partners, appearing as a guest artist on songs by the likes of Kane Brown, Dustin Lynch and Chris Young. Now that Lauren’s got plans to put out a new EP in September, it’s her …

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Maren Morris and baby Hayes got the most stylish gifts ever from Miranda Lambert

ABC/Image Group LAMiranda Lambert just might be the best gift-giver in country music, and Maren Morris has proof. Maren recently shared a picture of the custom set of mom-and-baby denim jackets that Miranda had made for her and her infant son, Hayes. Both jackets come outfitted with plenty of fringe, along with the names of …

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“I’ve never wanted to glorify it”: Sam Hunt opens up about his DUI and writing songs about alcohol

ABC/Randy HolmesIn both life and songwriting, Sam Hunt knows first-hand how important it is to be honest. “You can’t fake it if you want to make it,” the singer reflects in a new interview with HITS Daily Double. “Some of that life you don’t wanna put out there, but it’s still a part of it.” …

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Brad Paisley raises a glass with Tim McGraw, Darius Rucker and 225 more friends in “No I in Beer” video

Sony Music NashvilleBrad Paisley released a star-studded music video Wednesday for his latest single, “No I in Beer.” The video, which the country singer edited himself, features more than 225 people, including fans from 39 countries across the globe and some of Brad’s own famous friends, both from the country genre and beyond. You can …

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Eric Church is teaming up with Jack Daniel’s for a special, limited-edition whiskey release

ABC/Image Group LAEric Church is raising a glass to a new partnership.  The country star joined forces with Jack Daniel’s Distillery to craft a special, limited edition Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey release, which will hit U.S. liquor store shelves in early August. “My love for Jack Daniel’s is for the whiskey, but it’s also about …

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Dierks Bentley, Vince Gill and more guests sign on for Terri Clark’s upcoming Christmas album

Mercury NashvilleTerri Clark will be getting into the holiday spirit in style this year: She just announced plans for a collection of seasonal classics called It’s Christmas…Cheers! A slew of talented musical friends will join Terri for her new album. Dierks Bentley, Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, The Oak Ridge Boys, Pam Tillis and Suzy Bogguss …

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Garth Brooks steps aside as an Entertainer of the Year contender

ABC/Image Group LAAfter a record seven wins as CMA Entertainer of the Year, Garth Brooks is stepping aside as a contender. The country superstar made the announcement during a news conference Wednesday, revealing he’d been in discussions with the Country Music Association about perhaps assuming the status of Entertainer of the Year Emeritus at this year’s CMA …

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Garth Brooks takes himself out of the running for CMA Entertainer of the Year

ABC/Image Group LAGarth Brooks doesn’t want to be in the running for the Entertainer of the Year trophy at the 2020 CMA Awards. The country superstar shared the news during a press conference Wednesday, explaining that he asked the Country Music Association not to include him as a contender this year for their highest award. …

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