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What Makes You Country’s #1 artist of the decade? Just ask Luke Bryan

ABC/Craig SjodinLuke Bryan is the most-heard country artist of the past decade, according to Country Aircheck. All totaled, 22 of the Georgia native’s 23 number ones happened in the past ten years, starting with “Rain Is a Good Thing” in 2010, and continuing through his most recent chart-topper, “Knockin’ Boots,” earlier this year. Somehow, the superstar who’s …

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Blake & Gwen cover the new ‘People,’ as they prepare to release new duet

PEOPLEWhen Blake Shelton’s new album, Fully Loaded: God’s Country, hits the streets on Friday, he and girlfriend Gwen Stefani will also be on the cover of the new issue of People. The accompanying article is titled “Gwen & Blake: Ready to Wed!” with the subtitle, “After four blissful years of dating, the Voice costars are excited to take the next step.” A …

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“…Hold On,” Dierks Bentley’s ‘Riser’ is making its vinyl debut in January

UMG NashvilleDierks Bentley’s 2014 album, Riser, is coming to vinyl for the first time in January. The record that includes the chart-topping hits “I Hold On,” “Drunk on a Plane,” and “Say You Do,” will be available as a translucent orange disc or simply on standard black vinyl as well. Riser was the Arizona native’s fifth effort …

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Lee Brice maps out first UK run in 2020

CurbLee Brice is heading across the pond in 2020 for his first-ever tour of the United Kingdom. The four-date run kicks off July 7 in London, England, and moves on to Birmingham and Manchester, before wrapping on the 11th in Glasgow, Scotland. Tickets go on sale this Friday. Back in the States, Lee’s latest number one, …

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Eric Church Doubles Down to become country’s top touring act of 2019

ABC/Image Group LAEric Church is country’s top touring artist of 2019, according to Billboard. The North Carolina native raked in more than $65 million, playing for more than 718,000 fans during 48 shows on his Double Down Tour. Florida Georgia Line is a close second, grossing nearly $53 million, though they played for more people, with a total …

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‘Brad Paisley Thinks He’s Special’ again, as his show re-airs on ABC

ABC/Mark LevineIf you missed Brad Paisley’s first-ever network variety show when it premiered last week on ABC, you’ll have another chance to check it out later this month. Brad Paisley Thinks He’s Special is set to re-air on Saturday, December 28 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. More than six million people tuned in to watch its …

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Dan + Shay didn’t take “10,000 hours” to grab country’s fastest-selling platinum single of the year

ABC/Image Group LADan + Shay are closing out the year by setting another record. Their hit with Justin Bieber, “10,000 Hours,” has just been certified platinum, making it the fastest-selling country single to reach sales of one million units this year. The collaboration, which just came out in October, is an international sensation as well. It’s already been certified …

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Miranda Lambert wants to help you find a Christmas present for your pooch

ABC/Image Group LAIf you’re looking for a holiday present for your pup, Miranda Lambert wants to help you. Her full line of MuttNation pet products are now available from Tractor Supply Company, both in stores and online. That includes four styles of beds with matching collars and leashes, plus toys, bandanas and water bowls. In the spirit of …

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Bring My Flowers Now: Tanya Tucker to headline CMT’s 2020 Next Women of Country Tour

ABC/Image Group LATanya Tucker will headline the CMT Next Women of Country: Bring My Flowers Now Tour in 2020, named after her Grammy-nominated song from her While I’m Livin’ album. Brandy Clark, Shooter Jennings, Aubrie Sellers, Erin Enderlin, Hailey Whitters, Madison Kozak, and Walker County will join Tanya for the run that kicks off February 5 in Vienna, Virginia. Tickets for most dates go on sale this …

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Garth Brooks will spend 2020 in the “deep end of a dive bar,” as his small-scale tour continues

Copyright 8TEN, Inc.Garth Brooks isn’t done with his Dive Bar Tour after all. Monday night during his weekly Inside Studio G update on Facebook, he revealed he plans to continue the trek in 2020, along with his Stadium Tour, admitting he loves doing the smaller dates too much to quit. “You’re lucky enough to do stadiums, arenas…” Garth …

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