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“Give it Away:” George Strait’s San Antonio home is on the market

ABC/Image Group LAGeorge Strait is selling his extravagant San Antonio home.  According to Realtor.com, the superstar is selling the custom-designed home in San Antonio’s exclusive Dominion neighborhood for $8.9 million. The three-bedroom, six-bath mansion was designed by Bill Tull and features 14 hand-carved fireplaces, hand-painted murals and stained glass windows, in addition to an infinity pool and multi-use sports …

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Dustin Lynch, Midland to headline 2020 Headwaters Country Jam

ABC/Image Group LAHeadwaters Country Jam has announced its 2020 lineup.  The 13th annual festival, which takes place June 18-20 in Three Forks, Montana, will feature Dustin Lynch, Midland and Clay Walker as headliners. A mix of veteran and rising stars will also perform throughout the three-day festival, including Tanya Tucker, Craig Morgan, Ashley McBryde and Mitchell Tenpenny. Additionally, The Cadillac Three will appear, along with “The Git Up” …

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Loretta Lynn to release memoir about friendship with Patsy Cline

Erika Goldring/WireImageLoretta Lynn is sharing the story of her friendship with Patsy Cline in her own words.  The “Coal Miner’s Daughter” singer has teamed up with her daughter, Patsy Lynn, to pen Me & Patsy Kickin’ Up Dust, a new memoir chronicling her friendship with Patsy Cline before the latter’s untimely passing in 1963.  Set to be published through Grand Central …

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CMT announces equal video airplay for women

Courtesy CMTCMT has instituted a new initiative to combat the ongoing issue of unequal airplay on country radio. The country music channel has announced that it will now feature 50/50 video airplay for female artists on both its TV and music channels. CMT features 29 primetime hours of video content, half of which will now be …

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“Write This Down”: George Strait announces new shows in Minneapolis & Las Vegas

ABC/Image Group LAGeorge Strait has announced a series of new live shows for 2020, including a stadium stop.  The country legend will perform at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 22, with Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town joining him. Additional acts will be announced soon. The country king has also scheduled two dates for his Las …

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Carrie Underwood honors son Jacob’s first birthday: “You are truly our miracle baby”

ABC/Image Group LACarrie Underwood is celebrating the first birthday of her son, Jacob.  The superstar singer penned a thoughtful note to her child on Instagram, calling him “smiley,” “crazy” and “smart.” She also shared photos of his beautiful cake, adorned with a baby figurine on top wrapped in a green blanket.  “Happy birthday, Jacob! How are you already 1 …

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Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani unveil theatrical “Nobody but You” video

Warner Music NashvilleBlake Shelton and Gwen Stefani have released the dramatic, romantic video for their latest duet, “Nobody but You.”  In the new video, the couple can be seen singing the lyrics of the song directly to the camera while shots of Gwen wearing a ball gown caught in the midst of a storm in a dark forest …

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Dan + Shay have “some stuff in the tank,” including an eventual live performance with Justin Bieber

ABC/Mitch HaasethDan + Shay get to rule the country chart this week thanks to their hit with Justin Bieber, “10,000 Hours,” which has risen to number one on the radio airplay ranking.  While Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney have been performing the duet sans Bieber on tour, they’re looking forward to their first opportunity to sing it live with Justin. “We miss him!” Dan says admiringly, …

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John K and Kelsea Ballerini wonder “If We Never Met” on new collaboration

ABC/Image Group LAKelsea Ballerini has once again ventured into the pop world. The country superstar has teamed with up-and-coming pop singer John K for a new version of his song, “If We Never Met.” The acoustic pop track finds the twosome pondering what their lives would look like if they hadn’t crossed paths.  Kelsea’s soft vocals can also be …

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“The Greatest Gift of All”: Dolly Parton announces new greeting card line

ABC/Image Group LADolly Parton has found another way to share her inspiring words.  The music legend has announced that she’s partnered with American Greetings to release her own line of physical and digital greeting cards that will feature her iconic song lyrics, along with her famous Dolly-isms. The first product will be a video e-card based on one of her …

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