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Mitchell Tenpenny’s Ryman headline debut to benefit Sarah Cannon

ABC/Image Group LAMitchell Tenpenny is partnering with a very special organization for his Ryman Auditorium headlining debut.  The singer will mark a music milestone when he headlines the storied venue for the first time on October 10, a show that’s attached to a meaningful cause. Proceeds from the concert will go toward the singer’s 10Penny Fund, …

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Russell Dickerson shares unofficial video for “Love You Like I Used To”

Spencer CombsRussell Dickerson takes to the open road in the unofficial video for his new single, “Love You Like I Used To.”  The video offers fans a look into how the song was made. In between shots of the singer out in the desert doing a promotional photo shoot, he’s shown rocking out to the song …

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Kane Brown is feeling “Homesick” at the top of the charts

ABC/Image Group LAKane Brown has found himself in a familiar place. The country superstar has claimed the number-one spot on the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase charts with his song “Homesick,” marking his fifth consecutive number-one single. It also completes a trio of chart-toppers off Kane’s 2018 album, Experiment, alongside “Lose It” and “Good as You.”  HBrown e launched this …

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Gwen Stefani crashes boyfriend Blake Shelton’s concert to perform “Nobody Like You”

ABC/Randy HolmesWhen it comes to setting relationship goals, look no further than Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani.   During one of Shelton’s tour stops in Los Angeles on Saturday, he surprised concertgoers with a very special performance.  Stefani, dressed in “denim and diamond Fringe with a unicorn ponytail,” joined her boyfriend on stage to perform their new duet “Nobody But …

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Dolly Parton wants to recreate iconic Playboy cover for her 75th birthday

ABC/Lou RoccoDolly Parton has absolutely no plans to slow down and take things easy once she turns the big seven-five next year on January 19.  In fact, she wants to put on the same little black bunny suit she wore when she was 32 and recreate her iconic 1978 Playboy cover. Speaking to 60 Minutes Australia, the “Jolene” singer opened up about …

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Blake Shelton says Kelly Clarkson is “up to her old tricks,” and John Legend’s getting “humbled” by Nick Jonas

2020 NBCUniversal Media, LLC.As the blind auditions continue on The Voice, Blake Shelton remains the show’s winningest coach, having won six times. He’s also the only judge who’s been around for all eighteen seasons. After all this time, Blake says his aim hasn’t changed.  “I’m always on the lookout for a great country singer,” he explains, “but I …

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‘American Idol’ Recap: Katy, Lionel and Luke introduce a “fourth judge” and the tears keep flowing

ABC/Scott Patrick GreenAmerican Idol judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan were back on the prowl for the next singing sensation on Monday night’s episode, but not before they made a major announcement. “Guys, I can’t tell you how excited I am that we’re going to have a fourth judge on the show,” Lionel began.  Luke then took over and …

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Travis Tritt makes his mainstream rock songs chart debut

David A. Smith/Getty ImagesThere’s a first time for everything. Travis Tritt has been a country hitmaker for the past 30 years, but as of this weekend, he’s making his debut on a brand-new chart.  Travis contributed vocals to Cory Marks’ 2019 tune “Outlaws & Outsiders,” along with Ivan Moody and Mick Mars. That song has broken the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs airplay chart dated March …

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CMT telethon raises nearly $400k for Tennessee tornado relief efforts

CMTCountry stars came together Thursday night to raise nearly $400,000 for middle Tennessee tornado relief. People reports that the telethon, in tandem with local radio stations and the American Red Cross, raised over $387,000 for the American Red Cross Southern Tornado and Flood Relief Program.  Lady Antebellum’s Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley were among those answering phones during the telethon, as were Kid Rock, Blanco …

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South by Southwest officially canceled

Tim Mosenfelder/Getty ImagesAfter a number of high-profile drop-outs due to concerns over the COVID-19 coronavirus, the annual South by Southwest music, film and culture festival in Austin, Texas, has been officially canceled. “The City of Austin has cancelled the March dates for SXSW and SXSW EDU,” reads a statement from the festival. “SXSW will faithfully …

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