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Carly Pearce takes on the TikTok #beautymodechallenge

ABC/Image Group LACarly Pearce is making the most of her quarantine by having a little fun on TikTok.  The “Every Little Thing” singer is lending her name to the viral #beautymodechallenge, where people go from bare-faced to glamorous seemingly in a matter of seconds, set to the voiceover of a man who is trying to figure out …

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Keith Urban teases “God Whispered Your Name” video

ABC/Image Group LAKeith Urban is gearing up to release the video for his latest single, “God Whispered Your Name,” and he’s giving fans a sneak peek.  The country superstar has released a pair of clips that offer fans a taste of what to expect from the video. The first shows Keith walking amongst a serene landscape in solitude, the …

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CMA Fest 2020 cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

Country Music Association CMA Fest has been cancelled in the wake of COVID-19.  The Country Music Association announced today that it’s following the guidelines from local, state and national authorities and has decided to cancel the country festival out of concern for patrons’ safety. It was scheduled to take place in Nashville June 4-7.   “Whether you planned to …

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“Homecoming Queen”: Kelsea Ballerini debuts at number two with “kelsea”

Black River RecordsKelsea Ballerini has achieved a chart best with her new album, kelsea.  The pop-country star debuts at number two on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.  Released March 20, her third studio project sold 28,000 units in its first week, marking her highest debut on the chart.    Each of Kelsea’s albums has debuted one slot higher than …

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Thomas Rhett on new song “Be a Light”: “It’s always been one of my favorites”

The Valory Music Co.Thomas Rhett brought joy to fans through their TV screens this morning with a brief performance of his new song, “Be a Light,” on the Today show.  Joining hosts Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie via FaceTime from his house, the singer offered a little insight into how he wrote the encouraging song, which features appearances by Keith Urban,Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott and Chris …

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“ACM Presents: Our Country” adds host, Kenny Rogers tribute

Academy of Country MusicACM Presents: Our Country has added more star power to the event.  CBS News journalist Gayle King has been announced as the host for the upcoming special that features several country stars performing from their homes on what would have been the night of the ACM Awards, which had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. …

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Elton John, Mariah Carey, Billie Eilish and others raise nearly $8 million on Fox’s ‘Living Room Concert for America’

FOX Elton John, Mariah Carey, Billie Eilish and other major music stars gathered together for the Fox Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America on Sunday, and raised nearly $8 million to help fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and salute the strength and resilience of the U.S. people during the health crisis. …

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Jennifer Nettles reminds America of its resilience with emotional rendition of “Tomorrow” from ‘Annie’

ABC/Image Group LACountry star Jennifer Nettles is reminding America of its superpower: staying strong in the face of tragedy.  As the nation grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, Nettles on Friday released a special performance of “Tomorrow” from the musical Annie. Originally, the song features an upbeat melody and swells with hope.  However, Nettles’ version is slower and more …

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Luke Bryan brings home his 24th #1 with “What She Wants Tonight”

Capitol NashvilleLuke Bryan locks in the twenty-fourth number one of his career so far this week, as “What She Wants Tonight” ascends to the top of the country chart.  It’s a track the Georgia native co-wrote at his Nashville-area farm. “‘What She Wants Tonight’ is a song that I wrote at my house with Jon Nite, Ross Copperman and Hillary …

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Thomas Rhett calls on Keith Urban, Reba McEntire + more to “Be A Light”

The Valory Music Co.Via an uplifting new song, Thomas Rhett and friends are aiming to “Be A Light.“ The superstar singer shared a special surprise with fans during his Instagram Live stream today:  He unveiled a new song, “Be A Light,” which features all-star friends Reba McEntire, Keith Urban, Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum and Christian singer Chris Tomlin.  Thomas co-wrote the song with Josh …

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