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Darius Rucker tapped as headliner for Super Bowl LIV pre-game festivities

ABC/Randy HolmesDarius Rucker is headed to Miami in early 2020. The country solo star and Hootie and the Blowfish front man has announced plans to headline the NFL’s pre-Super Bowl parties on February 2.  Presented by the NFL’s hospitality partner On Location, the festivities leading up to the big event will take place within the security perimeter leading …

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Sam Hunt joins Times Square lineup for ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’

Connor DwyerSam Hunt will count down to 2020 in New York City’s Times Square as part of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest.  The “Body Like a Back Road” superstar is set to take the stage as part of a star-studded lineup that also features performances from K-pop boy band BTS and headlining rapper Post Malone. Singer-songwriter Alanis …

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Thomas Rhett closes out ‘crazy year’ with ‘Remember You Young’ at the top of the charts

Big MachineThomas Rhett has scored his 14th number-one hit at country radio with the emotional, family-focused “Remember You Young.”  Thomas says that wrapping a banner year at the top of the charts is even sweeter because of how important the song is to him. “Thank you so much to the fans for embracing such a special …

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Dierks Bentley readies first-ever vinyl release of ‘Riser’ to celebrate its 5th anniversary

UMG NashvilleIn February of 2014, Dierks Bentley released Riser, an album that would go on to become a pivotal moment in his career. Riser blended the hard-partying, feel-good music that won Dierks his first fan base with an earthier, more introspective style.  Now, the singer is commemorating one of the most important albums of his career by releasing it on …

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No stadium, no problem: You can “Chillax” in amphitheaters with Kenny Chesney in 2020

Allister Ann Kenny Chesney is returning to stadiums in 2020, but if you want to see him in a more intimate setting — well, relatively intimate — here’s some good news: He just announced 18 amphitheater shows as well. Those smaller shows on Kenny’s Chillaxification tour will feature his friends Michael Franti & Spearhead, and …

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A Luke Bryan Christmas: “Chapped skin, busted lips” and chili dogs in a onesie

ABC/Craig SjodinLots of us may be dreaming of a “White Christmas” this season, but Luke Bryan‘s gone one step further and locked his in. “We’re excited. We are ensuring ourselves of a ‘White Christmas,’” he says. “We’re going snow skiing on Christmas.” “So, yeah, snowmen, chestnuts roasting by an open fire, the whole Jack Frost thing, …

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Chris Janson hands out fishing rods, while Loretta rides with Kid Rock at Nashville-area parade

ABC/Mark LevineChris Janson was busy spreading the “Good Vibes” this weekend at the Leiper’s Fork Christmas Parade on the outskirts of Nashville. Some lucky kids got to take home new fishing gear, thanks to the “Buy Me a Boat” hitmaker and his partners. “We had a great day in Leiper’s Fork, TN spreading Christmas cheer to …

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Midland will ‘Let It Roll’ on the ice on New Year’s Day

Big MachineMidland’s debut album was called On the Rocks, but in a couple weeks, they’ll kick off 2020 on the ice. Mark Wystrach, Cameron Duddy, and Jess Carson will do their first performance of the new year January 1 at the 2020 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, Texas. The Nashville Predators take on the …

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Luke Combs locks in an appearance on ‘The Voice’ season finale

River House Artists/Columbia NashvilleLuke Combs wrapped up his 2019 tour this past weekend with two sold-out shows at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, but he still has at least one more major appearance before he’s done for the year. Tuesday night, he’ll sing his three-week number one hit, “Even Though I’m Leaving,” on the season finale of The Voice. …

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Michael Ray & Carly Pearce are definitely “Happy Now,” since they’re finally on their honeymoon

ABC/Image Group LAMore than two months after tying the knot, Carly Pearce and Michael Ray are finally on their honeymoon. The country power couple managed to squeeze in their wedding October 6 near Nashville, but were so busy touring, they postponed their honeymoon trip until the end of the year. Now, they’re enjoying some time together at Sandals Resort …

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