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Jake Owen says “Homemade” is “who I am” — and yes, his mama does make “the best sweet tea [he’s] ever had”

ABC/Image Group LAJake Owen‘s latest album, Greetings From…Jake, kicks off with his ACM-nominated, top-ten hit “Down to the Honkytonk,” with his most recent number one, “I Was Jack (You Were Diane),” coming up a couple tracks later. The Florida native strategically placed his current top-five hit midway through the record for a reason. “‘Homemade’ is kind …

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Garth Brooks to perform final Austin City Limits show at its original home

ABC RadioGarth Brooks is reuniting with Austin City Limits for a special showcase.  The country titan is teaming up with the iconic PBS series for an intimate show on May 24 at ACL‘s current home, the famed Studio 6A on the campus of University of Texas Austin. Garth’s performance will be the final show at the studio before ACL moves to its new home …

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Taylor Swift sends love to Nashville after deadly hurricanes

Valheria RochaTaylor Swift has homes in a variety of cities and spends a lot of time in New York City, L.A. and London, but her heart still belongs to the town where she started her career. After two tornadoes struck Nashville, TN on Tuesday morning, 22 people were killed and homes and businesses were destroyed.  …

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Hillary Scott grieves loss of her former school in Nashville tornadoes

ABC/Image Group LALady Antebellum‘s Hillary Scott lost an important part of her childhood in the deadly Nashville tornadoes early Tuesday morning. Hillary shared on her Instagram Stories that her former middle and high school, Donelson Christian Academy, was demolished during the tornadoes that hit Nashville in the middle of the night. The singer shared multiple photos of the rubble where the …

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Dolly Parton to those impacted by Tennessee tornadoes: “We are with you”

ABC/Image Group LADolly Parton took time out of her busy day Tuesday share a message of support to those impacted by the powerful tornadoes that passed through Tennessee earlier that morning.  In a video posted to Instagram, the country legend shares that she knows that Nashville was “devastated” by the storms. “I just wanted you to know that we …

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Carrie Underwood’s family is safe from Nashville tornado

ABC/Image Group LACarrie Underwood‘s husband Mike Fisher and their two sons are safe following the deadly tornadothat hit Nashville on Monday night.  During an appearance on the Today show Tuesday morning, Carrie revealed that when the tornado sirens started going off, Mike awoke 5-year-old Isaiah and one-year-old Jacob to bring them into a safe room the couple has in their home in the event of …

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Maren Morris, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley + more react to Tennessee tornadoes

ABC/Image Group LAMultiple country stars have reported themselves safe from the Nashville tornado, while also expressing remorse over the devastation it caused. Maren Morris, Dierks Bentley, Kelsea Ballerini and Reba McEntire are among those who turned to social media in the wake of the pair of tornadoes that tore through Tennessee late Monday night, resulting in the deaths of 22 …

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“Here and Now”: Kenny Chesney to release new album in spring

Allister AnnKenny Chesney has his sights sets on the release date for his new album.  The superstar will unveil his 19th studio album, Here and Now, on May 1. The project took a year and a half to complete, with Kenny drawing inspiration from the world around him. With the goal of elevating listeners, the album covers a spectrum …

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Recording Academy fires suspended CEO Deborah Dugan

John Lamparski/WireImageDeborah Dugan, who was placed on administrative leave from her post as president/CEO of the Recording Academy in January following allegations of misconduct by a senior female Academy member, has been terminated, the organization announced in a letter to its members on Tuesday. “After weighing all of the evidence from two independent investigations, the …

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“Make Me Want To” makes history: Jimmie Allen sets a record as he welcomes baby girl

ABC/Image Group LAJimmie Allen‘s celebrating the second number one of his career this week with “Make Me Want To,” as he also welcomes newborn daughter Naomi into the world.  Last month at Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, Jimmie revealed he had a pretty cool vision for how the stars might align. “It would be dope for the baby …

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