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King George brings “Strait Out of the Box” back to Walmart this fall

MCA NashvilleGeorge Strait is re-issuing a new limited-edition version of Strait Out of the Box: Part 1 this fall, exclusively in Walmart. The 72-track collection recaps King George’s career from its beginning through 1995, including 31 number one hits, all personally selected by the Country Music Hall of Famer. The four-disc set includes classics like “You Look So …

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You can dance: Kimberly Williams-Paisley cues up her popular 80’s fundraiser again this fall

ABC/Image Group LA This fall, for the third year in a row, Kimberly Williams-Paisley will be taking Music City back to the eighties. The actress — who’s also Mrs. Brad Paisley — will host her annual Dance Party to End Alz on Sunday, September 29 at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon. Some of country music’s biggest names will take the stage …

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Luke Combs remembers the fans as he becomes the Opry’s newest member

©Grand Ole Opry/Chris Hollo Tuesday night in Nashville, Dustin Lynch, Mark Wills, the Gatlins and more walked onstage at the Grand Ole Opry to help induct Luke Combs as its newest member. Since Luke’s mom sneaked him into a Vince Gill show as his first concert, the Country Music Hall of Famer led the honors. …

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“There Was This Girl” — and a song about her changed Riley Green’s life

Big Machine Tuesday, Riley Green marked a coveted milestone, celebrating his debut single, “There Was This Girl,” at a number-one party at Nashville’s Sutler saloon. Riley recalls hearing the song on the radio for the first time, not that long ago. “I was coming back from a hunting trip in Georgia,” he remembers, “and one of those …

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“Make Me Want To” marry you: Jimmie Allen engaged to girlfriend Alexis Gale

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicJimmie Allen put a ring on it!  The “Best Shot” singer proposed to his girlfriend Alexis Gale, a nurse from his hometown of Milton, Delaware, on Monday, July 15, during a trip to one of his favorite places — Disney World. The two were surrounded by family and friends — including both sets of …

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Maren Morris is “Rich” with RIAA certifications

Maren Morris; Scott Legato/NBCMaren Morris continues to climb the ladder of success with a series of new sales certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America.  The star was surprised with four new plaques commemorating the success of her two albums, Hero and Girl during a private reception at the home of Randy Goodman, chairman and CEO of Maren’s record …

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Dierks Bentley keeps spirits high with 5-hour Energy partnership

ABC/Image Group LADierks Bentley has found a new way to energize his fans.  The “Free and Easy” singer is expanding his partnership with energy drink brand 5-hour Energy through a new initiative. The 5-hour Energy Country Sweepstakes will give one fan the opportunity to meet Dierks during an exclusive trip to Nashville. After buying a 5-hour Energy shot …

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Spend “61” digital “Days in Church” with The Chief

ABC/Image Group LA For the first time ever, you can now download the first volume of Eric Church’s 61 Days in Church recordings.  The thirty live tracks were captured during the North Carolina native’s Holdin’ My Own Tour in 2017 and 2018. Previously, 61 Days in Church was only available to stream or on vinyl. You can download the album …

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Brooks & Dunn are “Proud of the House We Built” in Hall of Fame’s new “Kings of Neon” exhibit

Country Music Hall of Fame and MuseumThe new exhibit Brooks & Dunn: Kings of Neon will open Friday, August 9 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. The display honors Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, who’ll be officially inducted as members of the Hall during the annual Medallion Ceremony in October. “Ronnie and I are really …

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Garth Brooks delivers a 100-minute set in Chicago, while fans await his next Dive Bar destination

ABC/Randy Holmes Garth Brooks kicked off his Dive Bar Tour Monday night with a 100-minute set at Joe’s on Weed Street in the Windy City, according to the Chicago Tribune. For his scaled-back tour, Garth brought six of his band mates, but left his back-up singers at home. He delivered his version of several country classics, plus …

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