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Spots for Garth Brooks’ drive-in events are selling out fast, but he’s urging fans to “keep trying”

ABC/Image Group LAAs he gears up for his one-night-only, nationwide drive-in concert event this Saturday, Garth Brooks is hoping that as many fans as possible find a spot at their local drive-in theaters to watch. Though some theaters are selling out, Garth is urging would-be concert-goers to be persistent. “Keep trying,” he exhorts. “People are …

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The Chicks drop the “Dixie” from their name, unveil fiery new “March March” single

Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesABC Audio has confirmed that The Dixie Chicks have officially dropped the “Dixie” from their name, moving forward simply as The Chicks. The country trio marked the change by releasing a timely new song, “March March,” under their new moniker, as well as adjusting their social media pages and website. “We want to …

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Seeing double: Miranda Lambert celebrates two new platinum certifications

Ellen Von UnwerthWhen it rains, it pours for Miranda Lambert. As the superstar’s current single, “Bluebird,” rises to the top five at country radio, she’s also celebrating milestones with two older songs. This week, Miranda notched new RIAA milestones with both her 2015 hit, “Little Red Wagon,” which went Platinum, and “Somethin’ Bad,” her 2014 …

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Luke Bryan pushes Proud to Be Right Here tour to 2021

Jim WrightAmid continued concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Luke Bryan is the latest country artist to shelve his tour plans entirely until 2021. The singer announced this week that he’s delaying his Proud to Be Right Here Tour, which now has a kick-off date of May 30, 2021. It’s not the first time that Luke …

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Eric Church says you can “Stick That in Your Country Song” with daring new single

ABC/Eric GebhartThursday morning, fans will finally get to hear “Stick That in Your Country Song,” the single Eric Church says is about “real people, real lives, real places… from the front line to the food line.”  The Chief adds “it also happens to kick like a f****** mule,” while definitely speaking to the times in which we …

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Lauren Alaina releasing collaboration with Trisha Yearwood Friday

ABC/Lou RoccoLauren Alaina is collaborating with one of her heroes.  The American Idol season 10 runner-up announced on Twitter that she and Trisha Yearwood are teaming up for a new rendition of her song, “Getting Good,” that’s set to drop on Friday.  Lauren shared a clip of the two singing a snippet of the song during her appearance on Trisha’s Southern Kitchen.  “I never could’ve imagined …

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Lauren Alaina releasing collaboration with Trisha Yearwood on Friday

ABC/Lou RoccoLauren Alaina is collaborating with one of her heroes.  The American Idol season 10 runner-up announced on Twitter that she and Trisha Yearwood are teaming up for a new rendition of her song, “Getting Good,” that’s set to drop on Friday.  Lauren shared a clip of the two singing a snippet of the song during her appearance on Trisha’s Southern Kitchen.  “I never could’ve imagined …

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Gabby Barrett and Carrie Underwood are texting buddies: “I think I can call her a friend now”

Radio Disney/Image Group LAWhen Gabby Barrett‘s “I Hope” hit number one on the country charts, she got a special message from a fellow American Idol alum and country superstar: Carrie Underwood.   In an interview with People, Gabby reveals that their mentor-mentee relationship has since blossomed into a friendship, with the “Cry Pretty” singer sending Gabby a congratulatory text about the …

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CMA unveils lineup for virtual CMA Summer Stay-Cay

CMALuke Combs, Eric Church, Lady A, Ashley McBryde and Brett Eldredge are among the many artists participating in CMA’s upcoming Stay-Cay event.  Hosted by Jimmie Allen and Lindsay Ell, the event will stream online and feature a variety of games, Q&As and special surprises with several country stars.  During the multi-hour livestream, Jason Aldean will premiere the music video for his new single “Got What I …

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Concert for Love and Acceptance changes time, expands lineup

ABC/Fred LeeThe air time for the Concert for Love & Acceptance has been adjusted.  GLAAD has announced that the Nashville-based event that supports LGBTQ+ youth will now stream on June 30 at 7 p.m. ET. It was originally scheduled that day for 8 p.m. ET.  Additionally, Brett Young and Michael Ray have been added to the lineup, joining previously announced …

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