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Tenille Townes jumped on the Bandwagon for career firsts with Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town

Columbia Nashville Most artists never forget the first time they hear themselves on the radio, and newcomer Tenille Townes is no exception. For her, it happened last year with her debut single, “Somebody’s Daughter,” while she was on The Bandwagon Tour with Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town.  “I was in a rental car in …

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Brad Paisley admits he had bad, bad advice about Chris Lane’s “Big, Big Plans”

ABC/Image Group LA Chris Lane planned what he believed was the perfect proposal for his girlfriend Lauren Bushnell, writing and recording the song “Big, Big Plans” to play for her in her parents’ backyard on Father’s Day. But his current tour mate Brad Paisley didn’t think it was such a great idea. “I had some friends on the [tour] bus, and …

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Here are the “Details” of Billy Currington’s new single

Mercury NashvilleBilly Currington is paying close attention to the “Details” in his new single. The Georgia native may also be doing some of the very best singing of his career so far, on the seductive, soul-infused, summertime song.  “I’m completely focused on every/5’7”, 3/8 inches of you baby/How the salt in the air makes your hair …

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Luke Combs, Sheryl Crow, Vince, and Emmylou will be All for the Hall this fall in L.A

Country Music Hall of Fame and MuseumLuke Combs and Sheryl Crow are heading for L.A. this fall to put on the latest All for the Hall benefit with Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris. Vince has been a part of every All for the Hall show since he launched the fundraiser for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum back in …

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“My Miracle”: Brad and Kim Paisley’s The Store set to open in winter 2020

ABC/Image Group LA Construction is now underway on Brad Paisley’s Nashville non-profit called The Store, with its four-thousand-square-foot headquarters set to open sometime during the winter of 2020. Brad and his wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley co-founded the endeavor — a free grocery store where those in need can shop with dignity — with Brad’s alma mater, Belmont University. The …

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“Get That Man a…” Tour: Riley Green launches headlining trek this fall

Big Machine This summer, Riley Green’s opening Brad Paisley’s World Tour; this fall, he’s heading out on Jon Pardi’s Heartache Medication trek.  But Riley will also headline his own Get That Man a Beer Tour beginning in September, with newcomer Travis Denning joining him on the dates. The tour shares its name with Riley’s new EP, which features his his …

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“What Happens in a Small Town”: How Brantley Gilbert’s “Romeo & Juliet” romance turned into a hit duet with Lindsay Ell

ABC/Image Group LA Brantley Gilbert‘s duet with Lindsay Ell, “What Happens in a Small Town,” is actually the autobiographical story of his romance with his wife, Amber. The small towns it describes are in Northwest Georgia, where they grew up. “I’m from Jefferson, Georgia,” Brantley explains. “I was born and raised there, graduated with 66 …

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Kenny Chesney is “Living in Fast Forward” with elaborate new book

Blue Chair/Warner Music NashvilleKenny Chesney is producing an elaborate, 456-page coffee table book for his fan club, known as No Shoes Nation. Kenny Chesney: Living in Fast Forward immortalizes the live concert experiences the superstar from East Tennessee is famous for. “This is a very special journey every year,” Kenny says of going on tour. “And I …

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L.A. loves Luke Combs: “Beer Never Broke My Heart” hitmaker adds second stop in City of Angels

ABC/Randy HolmesFans can’t get enough of Luke Combs. Just 24 hours after adding five new dates to his Beer Never Broke My Heart Tour, he’s tacking on one more in response to “overwhelming demand,” according to his label. He’s added an October 23 stop at L.A’s Greek Theater, in addition to his original show there on …

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Chris Young extends Raised on Country Tour, adding Eli Young Band and Matt Stell this fall

RCA Nashville Chris Young will keep his Raised on Country World Tour going into the fall, with Eli Young Band and Matt Stell joining him for 19 new shows. The “Hangin’ On” hitmaker has already sold out a dozen concerts since he launched the trek in May. Meanwhile, Chris continues to preview his upcoming eighth album, releasing his duet with Lauren …

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