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Florida Georgia Line wants to collaborate with John Mayer next

ABC/Image Group LAFlorida Georgia Line has collaborated with some of the biggest name in pop, including Bebe Rexha, the Backstreet Boys, The Chainsmokers and Hailee Steinfeld. Now, the country duo is plotting their next big crossover hit. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley reveal that they want to work with …

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Jimmie Allen lays his father to rest: “Thank you making me the man I am today”

Walt Disney Television/Lorenzo BevilaquaJimmie Allen and his family have officially laid his father, James E. Allen, to rest.  The singer’s father passed away in September and he returned to his native Delaware for the burial on Monday. In a sentimental Instagram post following the service, Jimmie reflected on how his father was a military veteran and a talented baseball player. He …

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Girl Goin’ Somewhere: Ashley McBryde named CMT’s Breakout Artist of the Year

Walt Disney Television/Lorenzo BevilaquaAshley McBryde‘s success will be recognized at the 2019 CMT Artists of the Year.  The singer is set to receive the Breakout Artist of the Year award at the 10th annual ceremony. She’ll be honored for her acclaimed debut album Girl Going Nowhere, featuring her breakthrough single of the same name. So far, the project’s been …

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More than a memory: Garth Brooks to receive Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

ABC/Image Group LAGarth Brooks has won nearly every music award you can think of, but now it’s been announced that he’ll be receiving a truly prestigious honor. The superstar has been named as the youngest recipient ever of the Library of Congress’ Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. He’ll receive the award at a tribute concert in Washington, …

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Was Thomas Rhett disappointed about having another girl? Nope, he’d just lost a bet

ABC/Image Group LAIf you saw Thomas Rhett and wife Lauren’s gender reveal back in July and thought he looked disappointed that he was having another girl, he says you just don’t have the whole picture. “What people don’t know is that my whole family was there,” he tells Nashville Lifestyles, “and we had all just made a bet.” “I was certain that …

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Carrie Underwood explains it’s “Different for Girls” when you’re writing a party song like “Southbound”

Capitol NashvilleIt’s officially fall now, but there are plenty of reminders of summer still around, whether it’s the lingering hot temps or Carrie Underwood‘s party song that’s nearing the top of the chart. The superstar from American Idol admits that even though she came up with the title “Southbound,” the song wasn’t all that easy to write. “I …

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Luke, Katy and Lionel get back to work on ‘American Idol’ in Savannah, Georgia

ABC/Eliza MorseThe countdown is officially on for the third season of American Idol on ABC. Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie reunited behind the judges’ table Monday in Savannah, Georgia, for their first auditions of the new season, with host Ryan Seacrest on hand as well. Both Ryan and Luke grew up in the Peach State. Katy sported a green-and-white jacket printed …

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Garth Brooks heads for the Sunshine State on his Dive Bar Tour

ABC/Image Group LAGarth Brooks’ fourth stop on his Dive Bar Tour will be Wednesday, October 16 at The Barn in Sanford, Florida. The current CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee first revealed he had his sights set on the Sunshine State during his weekly Inside Studio G chat Monday night on Facebook. The exact location was revealed on …

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All the gold — and platinum — in California: Morgan Wallen leaves FGL’s tour with an armful of awards

ABC/Randy HolmesMorgan Wallen got a pretty good parting gift this weekend as he wrapped up FGL’s Can’t Say I Ain’t Country Tour in California: an armload of gold and platinum certifications. Both of Morgan’s number ones — “Up Down” with Florida Georgia Line and “Whiskey Glasses” — have been certified platinum. While his debut single, “The Way I …

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Go “Way Down” with Tim McGraw in funky new song

ABC/Mark LevineTim McGraw’s just dropped a new song, and he’s hinting there’s more to come next year. “This is just the start,” the superstar shared on his socials, teasing the new track “Way Down.” “Can’t wait for 2020.”   “Way Down” was co-produced by Tim and features vocals by its co-writer, Shy Carter. Previously, Shy’s had a hand in writing …

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