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Old Dominion debuts at #1 with self-titled third album

RCA NashvilleOld Dominion‘s self-titled third album debuts at the top of the country albums chart this week. The five-man band co-produced the record themselves, alongside longtime collaborator Shane McAnally. The album features the debut chart-topping single, “Make It Sweet,” as well what’s likely to be their next number one, the top-five hit, “One Man Band.” On Tuesday, …

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It’s beginning to look a lot like a ‘CMA Country Christmas’

ABC/Martin DeBoerThe tenth annual CMA Country Christmas special is set to premiere Tuesday, December 3 at 9 p.m. ET. on ABC. This year, Trisha Yearwood hosts the two-hour holiday tradition for the first time, with Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts, Chris Young, Brett Young, Chris Janson, and Runaway June joining her to kick off the yuletide. Non-country artists like Kristin Chenoweth, CeCe Winans, Tori Kelly, and for KING & COUNTRY help spread …

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Cole Swindell will try to come Down to Earth on tour in 2020

ABC/Image Group LACole Swindell’s had so much success lately, he can hardly come down to Earth. So he’s calling his 2020 trek the Down to Earth Tour. “I have had such an amazing year in so many ways,” the Georgia native reflects. “I never think each year can top the previous, but it does.” “To …

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Brett Young to open new “Chapters” on the road next year

BMLG RecordsBrett Young will be writing some new “Chapters” on tour in 2020. The California native will launch The Chapters Tour, named for a track on his Ticket to L.A. album, January 30 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Matt Ferranti, who’s been in Brett’s band, will open the concerts. “I’m so excited about The Chapter Tour for so many reasons,” Brett …

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This One’s for the Girls: The CMA Awards extends its female-centric theme to presenters, too

Country Music Association The 53rd Annual CMA Awards will be a celebration of country music’s most-loved female voices, and Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire will co-host the show with Carrie Underwood.  But that theme is carrying over to the telecast’s presenters, too. Deana Carter, Janie Fricke, Kathy Mattea, Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles, Pam Tillis, and Trisha Yearwood will all take a turn handing out trophies later this …

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‘Here She Comes Again’: Robin Roberts devotes an hour to Dolly a day before the CMA Awards

ABC/Mark LevineYou’ll be able to get a double dose of Dolly next week on ABC, as the icon not only co-hosts the CMA Awards, but also sits down with Robin Roberts for an in-depth interview. For her eleventh pre-CMA Awards special, Robin traveled to Dollywood, Dolly’s theme park in East Tennessee, to shoot the interview. Dolly Parton: Here …

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Flashback Friday: Maren Morris and husband Ryan Hurd duet on “All My Favorite People”

Jamie NelsonLast month in Nashville, Maren Morris called her husband Ryan Hurd onstage at Ascend Amphitheater to perform the CMA-nominated song they wrote together, “All My Favorite People.”  The next week, Maren and Ryan revealed they’re expecting their first child in 2020, a boy.  Maren’s the most-nominated artist at the upcoming 2019 CMA Awards, where “All My Favorite People” …

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“If You’re Thinking You Want…” vinyl, a new version of ‘Strait Out of the Box’ is coming

MCA NashvilleIf you’re looking for a Christmas present for a George Strait fan, you may’ve just found it. On December 9, King George will release the new ten-disc version of Strait Out of the Box on vinyl for the first time ever. The comprehensive set covers thirty-five years of the Country Music Hall of Famer’s career, from 1981 until …

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Dierks Bentley, Michael Ray and more inhabit “This Old House” with Clint Black

Blacktop RecordsDierks Bentley and Michael Ray are just two of the artists who join country legend Clint Black on “This Old House,” his new tribute single to the Grand Ole Opry. “The Opry holds a very special place in my life,” Dierks tweeted, “and I’m grateful that one of my heroes Clint Black asked me to be a part of his …

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Chris Young, Chris Janson and Tenille Townes will head to NYC for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

NBCUniversalChris Young, Chris Janson and Tenille Townes are all booked to spend at least part of Turkey Day in New York City this year, since they’re all set to sing on the 93rd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The three-hour holiday tradition kicks off at 9 a.m. Thursday, November 28 on NBC, and will be hosted by the Today show’s Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al …

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