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Chris Young, Mitchell Tenpenny + more join with Cracker Barrel to donate meals to healthcare workers

ABC/Mark LevineCracker Barrel is joining forces with several country artists to help healthcare professionals across the south.  The beloved Southern-style eatery has partnered with multiple artists on the Sony Music Nashville record label for a program called “There’s Comfort in Giving,” which will donate up to 10,000 meals to medical staff in Tennessee, Texas and Florida, …

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Brett Eldredge to introduce ‘Gabrielle’ live on ‘The Late Show’ tonight

Warner Music NashvilleBrett Eldredge is giving us the live debut of his new single “Gabrielle” tonight.  The country crooner will appear via video on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to perform a stripped-down performance of “Gabrielle.” He unveiled the piano-heavy song on Friday along with two other new tracks: “Crowd My Mind” and “Where the Heart Is.”  …

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Luke Bryan to ‘Play It Again’ during 2020 NFL Draft

Courtesy of VerizonLuke Bryan continues his partnership with Verizon’s #PayItForward live series with a special performance this weekend during the 2020 NFL Draft.  One week after headlining the virtual series that aids local businesses around the country, Luke will perform his hit “Play It Again” as part of the NFL Draft on Saturday at 12 p.m. ET.  …

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Kenny Chesney’s loyal fan base is at center of new song, ‘We Do’

Warner Music Nashville Kenny Chesney raises a glass to his road family in his new song, “We Do.”  Over the course of his career, Kenny has been steadily building a fervent fan base known as No Shoes Nation, an intense bond that’s highlighted in an instant gratification track off his upcoming album, Here and Now. No Shoes Nation demonstrated …

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Dixie Chicks delay ‘Gaslighter’ release

Columbia RecordsThe Dixie Chicks are postponing the release of their new album, Gaslighter, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Grammy-winning trio’s highly anticipated eighth studio album was originally scheduled for May 1. They shared the news in a press release that promises additional details are forthcoming. The group dropped Gaslighter‘s lead single and title track last month, which is …

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Garth Brooks is eager to resume touring, when it’s safe

ABC/Randy HolmesLike many performers, Garth Brooks is raring to return to the stage and connect with fans — but only when it’s safe. On the most recent episode of his weekly series, Inside Studio G, Garth continues to find the positive in this time of social distancing, remarking how impressed he’s been by his fellow shoppers when going to the …

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Kacey Musgraves’ sees a ‘Rainbow’ with sales increase following ‘One World: Together at Home’ broadcast

ABC/Image Group LAKacey Musgraves clearly has a rainbow hanging over her head.  The groundbreaking star is seeing a sales boost for her song “Rainbow” following a performance of the poignant ballad during the One World: Together at Home online event this weekend.  Billboard reports Nielsen Music/MRC Data that shows “Rainbow” amassed close to 3,000 downloads since the April 18 broadcast, …

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From ‘Idol’ to “I Hope,” Gabby Barrett locks in her first country number one

Robby KleinTwo years ago, Gabby Barrett finished third during American Idol‘s first season on ABC. This week, the Pennsylvania native comes out on top, as her debut single, “I Hope,” climbs to number one on the country chart. While “I Hope” is more than a little reminiscent of Carrie Underwood‘s “Before He Cheats,” Gabby reveals it actually started out as …

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Old Dominion releases mini-documentary about the selfless star of the ‘Some People Do’ video

Mason AllenOld Dominion‘s video for their new single, “Some People Do,” stars a special person, and they’re shining a spotlight on him in a behind-the-scenes documentary.  Jason Schneidman is the star of the video, which highlights his journey from drug addiction to giving haircuts to those who are homeless.  The band has also unveiled a mini-documentary that offers …

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Gabby Barrett sees “Hope” at the top of the country charts

Robby Klein Gabby Barrett has crossed a significant threshold, thanks to her debut single, “I Hope.”  The American Idol star has earned her first number-one song on the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week, making her the first solo female artist to claim the coveted position with a debut single since Carly Pearce‘s “Every Little Thing” in 2017. Co-written by Gabby, Zachary Kale and Jon …

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