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“What’s Up Cuz”? Toby Keith has big plans to drop his next song

Show Dog RecordsToby Keith promises a tipsy and rollicking good time in his next song, “What’s Up Cuz,” which the singer will drop on Friday.  At just under two minutes long, the new song will be a brief but much-needed respite from the turbulent outside world, urging fans to kick back and lean into a “two-beer …

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Matt Stell celebrates platinum “Prayed for You” with first-ever RIAA virtual plaque presentation

ABC/Image Group LAMatt Stell notched a major milestone on Wednesday, when he got the news that his debut single, “Prayed for You,” had gone platinum. However, in the midst of a global pandemic and given that it also was April Fool’s Day, the celebration surrounding his hit song was anything but ordinary.  During a virtual meeting, …

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Keith Urban contrasts darkness and light in the video treatment for “God Whispered Your Name”

ABC/Image Group LAKeith Urban takes his song to soaring new heights in the music video for “God Whispered Your Name,” a clip that puts a visual spin on the song’s message of hope and redemption.  The video starts off with footage of Keith alone in a dark basement, playing an acoustic guitar. With the help of …

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“We have loved every tribute”: Joe Diffie’s widow thanks fans for their support following his death

ABC/Image Group LAAfter news broke last weekend that nineties hitmaker Joe Diffie had died of complications of the COVID-19 coronavirus, fans showed an outpouring of support.  And it didn’t go unappreciated. The singer’s widow, Tara, recently touched base on social media to reflect on all the creative ways Joe’s listeners have been keeping his legacy alive.  “I cannot count how …

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Dolly Parton, Rascal Flatts and more will tribute the late Kenny Rogers in a benefit for MusiCares

CMTA new TV special will spotlight the life and legacy of Kenny Rogers, who died on March 20. The show, premiering next Wednesday night on CMT, is called CMT GIANTS Kenny Rogers: A Benefit for MusiCares.  A star-studded roster of Kenny’s friends, contemporaries and famous fans will join the tribute, offering virtual performances and interviews recorded in …

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Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood take fan requests and spread hope in ‘Garth & Trisha Live!’

G.COM, LLC Country superstar couple Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood staged a special live concert on Wednesday night, delivering a request-packed, hour-long acoustic set. The pair played live from their home recording studio. The set list was compiled entirely from fan suggestions, and featured a mix of their own biggest hits, deep cuts from their catalogue and cover songs. “Calling …

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Lady Antebellum push back first dates of their 2020 Ocean Tour

Big Machine Label GroupLady Antebellum were originally scheduled to begin their 2020 Ocean Tour in late May, but in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the country trio has pushed some dates on the trek. Shows planned for May and June will now take place later in the summer and fall. The Ocean Tour is set to …

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No photo session needed: Why Sam Hunt’s ‘Southside’ cover is a throwback to ‘Montevallo’

MCA NashvilleCreating the cover of the long-awaited follow-up to a multi-platinum album would often involve an elaborate set-up and lots of forethought, but for Sam Hunt, capturing the Southside image was more instinctual. It revolved around the place where his breakthrough album, Montevallo, was created — plus one of his favorite companions.  “Yeah, that’s my dog. That’s one of our …

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Chase Rice hosting livestream in benefit of Sweet Relief’s COVID-19 Fund

ABC/Image Group LAChase Rice is one of the many artists lending his support to COVID-19-related causes.  The “Eyes on You” singer is hosting a social media livestream on Friday in partnership with Jack Daniel’s to generate donations for the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund and its longstanding mission to help music professionals in need. Dubbed “Friday Night Happy Hour,” Chase …

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Reba McEntire and family have private memorial service for mom Jacqueline

ABC/Image Group LAReba McEntire and family gathered to honor her late mother, Jacqueline McEntire, at a private memorial service.  Reba posted a gallery of photos from the special occasion on Instagram. The first photo is a throwback of Reba and her mother standing back-to-back, both giving each other a thumbs up as Reba smiles proudly. The rest of the gallery shows …

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