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Tenille Townes reveals the line-up for her 2020 “Big Hearts for Big Kids” virtual benefit

Matthew BerinatoTenille Townes will take over Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium to host her annual “Big Hearts for Big Kids” benefit concert this month. In addition to delivering her own performance, the singer will host a stacked line-up of from-home appearances from top country acts. Dierks Bentley, Brandi Carlile and Luke Combs are just a few of …

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Kane Brown looks ahead to 2021 to resume his Worldwide Beautiful Tour

ABC/Image Group LAKane Brown was only a few stops into the U.S. leg of his 2020 Worldwide Beautiful Tour when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, forcing him to halt his live show plans. While he ultimately had to make the difficult decision to stay off the road for the entirety of the year, he’ll be back …

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Jake Owen signs on for the 2020 Concert for Love and Acceptance

ABC/Image Group LAJake Owen is among the artists who’ll take the virtual stage during this year’s Concert for Love and Acceptance. Other acts joining the lineup include rising duo Everette and America’s Got Talent alum Brody Ray. Typically, the event takes place in downtown Nashville during CMA Fest, but plans have shifted in 2020 due …

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Passionate animal-lover vs. hunter: How Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher compromise

ABC/Image Group LA Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher have some fun in the final installment of the faith-based documentary, Mike and Carrie: God & Country.  Now that Mike’s career as a hockey player is over, he often does funny videos for his outdoor company, Catchin’ Deers — a constant source of comedy for Carrie.  “He thinks he can sing now,” Carrie …

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“How They Remember You”: Rascal Flatts is teasing a new single release

ABC/Mark LevineRascal Flatts is counting down the days until Friday, and for good reason: They’ve got a new single to share this week. Though the superstar trio hasn’t offered up many details just yet, they did take to social media to reveal the song’s name, “How They Remember You,” as well as a short clip …

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Randy Travis, Chris Janson and more join Josh Turner for his next album, ‘Country State of Mind’

MCA NashvilleJosh Turner describes his upcoming album, Country State of Mind, as the “Mount Rushmore of Country Music,” and for good reason: The new project features a wide variety of special guests, including a landmark performance from Randy Travis. Country State of Mind includes Josh’s take on Randy’s 1987 classic, “Forever and Ever, Amen,” and …

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Laine Hardy plots new virtual tour dates and two acoustic releases

Robby KleinRising star and reigning American Idol champ Laine Hardy will continue his virtual Ground I Grew Up On Tour with a second leg of dates, beginning on June 25 and July 9. Laine began his online tour in April, amassing over two million views during the two-month run of performances. Details and ticketing information …

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“Lady”: Brett Young enlists two very special co-stars in his family-focused new music video

ABC/Image Group LAAnyone who’s heard the lyrics of Brett Young’s newest single, “Lady,” won’t be surprised to learn that the song’s music video is a family affair. He wrote the tune as a love tribute to his wife, Taylor, and their infant daughter, Presley. In fact, the song is so personal that the first few …

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Alan Jackson’s drive-in shows draw over 12,000 socially-distanced country fans

Studio ModerneLast weekend, Alan Jackson staged a pair of socially-distanced, drive-up style concerts in Alabama. The turnout for the two shows topped 12,000 country fans, who enjoyed the singer’s performance from more than 4,300 cars in total. The turnout made Alan’s ”Small Town Drive-In” the largest in-person musical event the country industry has seen in …

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Walker Hayes returns to the stage with drive-up Holiday Inn patio performance

Thaddaeus McAdamsCountry performers have been forced to halt their tour plans during the first half of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Walker Hayes found a creative way to get back out onstage this week. The singer performed a drive-up show on the patio of a Nashville Holiday Inn, as fans watched from their …

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