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Wedding watch: Carly Pearce’s trip down the aisle will be “very special and very Carly & Michael,” she says

ABC/Image Group LAThe exact timing of Carly Pearce’s wedding to Michael Ray is top secret, but all the pieces seem to be in place for it to happen anytime. Carly started September with a bachelorette bash at her former workplace — Dollywood — and a few days later, she and Michael picked up their marriage license. Then, this past …

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Martina McBride gets ‘Vocal’ in new podcast featuring Garth, Loretta, and more

ABC/Mark LevineGarth Brooks will be Martina McBride’s first guest when she launches her new podcast on Friday, September 27. Martina and the Country Music Hall of Famer go way back, since she used to sell t-shirts on the road for him. You’ll also hear from Lauren Alaina, Pam Tillis, Dustin Lynch, Rosanne Cash, Sara Evans, Don Was, Brenda Lee, Runaway June, Howie Mandel and Loretta Lynn during the first …

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LOCASH launches “One Big Country…” movement with new video and tour

Wheelhouse Records/BBR Music Group LOCASH is turning “One Big Country Song” into One Big Country Tour. From now through March of next year, the duo’s dates will be known as the One Big Country Tour. Next Tuesday, the “One Big Country Song” video from Preston Brust and Chris Lucas will also premiere on CMT. Preston explains, “Our goal for the …

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Josh Turner postpones September dates after fatal bus crash

MCA NashvilleJosh Turner is rescheduling the remainder of his September dates after one person was killed and seven more were injured when a tour bus carrying his crew crashed in Shandon, California late Wednesday night. “Josh Turner and his road family have suffered a devastating loss,” says a statement from Josh’s publicist. “Please keep the crew, …

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‘Brad Paisley Thinks He’s Special,’ and Carrie, Kelsea, Darius, Tim McGraw, and Jonas Brothers do too

ABCWith Brad Paisley NOT hosting the CMA Awards with Carrie Underwood this November — for the first time in more than a decade — it seemed as though we’d missed our chance to see Brad and Carrie together on ABC this year.  Well, think again. Carrie will be one of the guests on Brad’s first-ever prime time special, coming …

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In 2020, you’ll get to see Luke Combs — on the What You See Is What You Get Tour

River House Artists/Columbia NashvilleLuke Combs’ Beer Never Broke My Heart Tour will be going strong through the end of the year, but he’s already mapped out the next leg of his journey. He’ll launch the What You See Is What You Get Tour next February with Ashley McBryde and Drew Parker opening the dates. The new tour takes its …

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Josh Turner’s crew involved in tour bus accident; one dead, seven injured

Jason Davis/Getty Images for CMTA sad day for Josh Turner, his team and his fans: His crew was involved in a serious accident. According to a tweet from the the fire department of San Luis Obispo County, CA, a tour bus carrying Josh Turner’s road crew was involved in a deadly accident; seven were injured …

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Brantley Gilbert says leaving his son behind to go on tour “ripped me up!”

Jeff NelsonBrantley Gilbert is on the road right now, and at the top of the year, he’s got a huge North American tour planned.  But now that he’s a father of two — he and his wife just welcomed daughter Braylen Hendrix — he says it’s getting harder and harder to get on the bus …

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Luke Combs debuts new music at All For the Hall benefit in LA

ABC/Mark LevineLuke Combs was the center of attention at the All For the Hall benefit concert Tuesday night in Los Angeles.  The event, which is a fundraiser for the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, found Luke participating in an acoustic guitar pull alongside Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris and Sheryl Crow. Luke used the show as an opportunity to perform …

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Chris Stapleton and Ashley McBryde join Fender Play Foundation to support youth music education

ABC/Mark LevineTwo of country music’s trailblazing stars are lending their names to a worthy cause.  Chris Stapleton and Ashley McBryde have thrown their support behind historic guitar company Fender, and will serve as artist ambassadors for its newly instituted Fender Play Foundation. The foundation aims to support youth music education by providing gear for schools and other educational institutions, as well …

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