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The Eagles taking ‘Hotel California’ on the road

Elektra Catalog GroupDidn’t get the chance to see The Eagles perform Hotel California during their Las Vegas residency?  No worries — you’re getting another chance, although you may still need a plane ticket. Billboard reports the rock legends will hit the road for only 12 dates in six cities, each of which will see them …

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“Prayed for You”: How Matt Stell morphed his college basketball career into a #1 country song

Wide Open/RECORDS/Good Company/Arista NashvilleMatt Stell accomplishes a rare feat this week, arriving at number one on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart with his debut single, “Prayed for You.” Take one look at the six-foot-seven Arkansas native and it’s no surprise he played college basketball. In fact, were it not for his time on the court for Drury University, …

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Carrie Underwood sings “The Champion” alongside 9-year-old girl using sign language

ABC/Mark LevineA deaf 9-year-old girl who went viral with her American Sign Language rendition of Carrie Underwood‘s hit “The Champion” got to meet her idol. Savannah Dahan, a fourth-grader from Frederick, Maryland, not only met Carrie when the Cry Pretty Tour came to Washington, D.C. Friday, she also got to perform next to her. Carrie shared a video of her …

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Justin Bieber hits country chart for the first time, thanks to “10,000 Hours”

Catherine Powell Ten years after the release of his first single, Justin Bieber is still experiencing firsts in his music career. The latest? His first-ever country chart hit. “10,000 Hours,” Justin’s new collab with country duo Dan + Shay, has debuted on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart at number 20.  On the Hot Country Songs chart, …

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Platinum-plated “Girl”: The #1 by Maren Morris is a million-seller

Columbia NashvilleMaren Morris picked up some precious metal in the Crescent City this weekend. Backstage at the New Orleans stop on Miranda Lambert’s Roadside Bars and Pink Guitars Tour, Maren’s label surprised her with a plaque celebrating the platinum certification of “Girl.” Maren’s chart-topping hit may not be done winning awards, either. She’s the most-nominated artist at next …

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‘Heartache Medication’ for breakfast? Jon Pardi to play ‘GMA’

Capitol NashvilleYou’ll be able to start your day with a dose of “Heartache Medication” when Jon Pardi stops by Good Morning America later this month. The “Dirt on My Boots” hitmaker is set to perform on GMA on Friday, October 18. Tune in to ABC at 7 a.m. local time to watch. Meanwhile, the California native’s Heartache Medication album — which takes its name from …

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Matt Stell “Prayed” his debut single all the way to #1

Wide Open/RECORDS/Good Company/Arista NashvilleThe first single from Matt Stell rises to number one on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart this week, making “Prayed for You” the first debut release to top the chart this year. “It’s hard to believe that ‘Prayed for You’ is Billboard’s number one country song in the U.S. this week,” the Arkansas native says. “I won’t be able to …

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Dan + Shay announce first-ever arena tour

ABC/Eric McCandlessAs if we needed any further proof Dan + Shay have officially hit the big time, they’ve just announced their first-ever arena tour. Dubbed, fittingly, Dan + Shay The (Arena) Tour, the outing kicks off March 6 of next year in Nashville and plays 37 dates and cities over the next eight months before …

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Blake Shelton’s “never had a harder time” as a coach on ‘The Voice,’ is glad John Legend’s back so he can “beat him”

Trae Patton/NBCAs the only coach who’s been on every season of The Voice, Blake Shelton says his job has never been harder. And it’s all because the contestants are so good. “The talent for season 17 is — I sound like a broken record when I say this — but it’s incredible,” he explains. “I think the thing …

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Vince Gill celebrates 30th anniversary of ‘When I Call Your Name’

MCA Nashville/UMeVince Gill is honoring a monumental anniversary in his music career.  The country legend is celebrating the 30th anniversary of his breakthrough album When I Call Your Name by releasing a new vinyl edition on November 15, one day after its official 30th anniversary.  The album originally came out November 14, 1989.  The vinyl edition is available in …

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