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Greetings from… Jake Owen, who’ll release his new album in March

ABC/Randy HolmesThe much-anticipated new record from Jake Owen will arrive in about a month, the Florida native announced Thursday morning on Instagram. Jake unveiled the news by posting nine photos that, together, form what’s likely the album cover.  It’s a retro postcard of a palm tree on a beach with large letters superimposed over it.  It’s reminiscent of the …

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Check out Carrie Underwood’s “Temporary Home,” now on sale for $1.45 million

Capitol NashvilleIf you have about a million-and-a-half dollars to spare, you can live like Carrie Underwood. The Brentwood, Tennessee mansion belonging to the “Love Wins” hitmaker is now on the market for $1.45 million, according to Variety. That’s just slightly more than the $1.353 million she paid for it in 2007 before marrying Mike Fisher. Carrie and her …

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If you’re “Keeping Score,” Dan + Shay have never performed their duet with Kelly Clarkson live — but that could be about to change

ABC/Image Group LAJust off their Grammy win for “Tequila,” Dan + Shay kick off their sold-out headlining tour tonight in New Orleans. Soon, Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney will have another chance to expand their trophy collection at the ACM Awards: They’re up for Single, Song and Video for their crossover smash, plus Duo and Album of the Year as well. …

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expand It’s the gospel truth: Rascal Flatts to be honored by GMA for humanitarian work

ABC/Image Group LAThe Gospel Music Association will pay tribute to Rascal Flatts this spring during its 6th Annual GMA Honors and Hall of Fame Ceremony in Nashville. The award-winning trio will be celebrated for their “significant contributions to the world through their humanitarian efforts,” particularly for their work over the past thirteen years to help …

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It’s the gospel truth: Rascal Flatts to be honored by GMA for humanitarian work

ABC/Image Group LAThe Gospel Music Association will pay tribute to Rascal Flatts this spring during its 6th Annual GMA Honors and Hall of Fame Ceremony in Nashville. The award-winning trio will be celebrated for their “significant contributions to the world through their humanitarian efforts,” particularly for their work over the past thirteen years to help …

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Wanna know the secrets of “American Idol?” Just ask Luke Bryan

ABC/Craig SjodinWho’s the American Idol judge most likely to let some secrets slip about season two? Based on his appearance Wednesday on Good Morning America, it’s probably Luke Bryan. In his interview with Robin Roberts alongside Lionel Richie and Katy Perry, the “What Makes You Country” hitmaker came close to revealing the names of two contestants from 2018 who return this year.  You can …

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Kids love Luke Bryan, Blake, Dan + Shay, Kane and FGL, according to Nickelodeon

NickelodeonWhich country artists do kids love these days? Judging from the nominations for this year’s Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards, the answers are Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Dan + Shay, Kane Brown, and Florida Georgia Line. Luke is up for the all-genre Favorite Male Artist, while his show American Idol gets a nod for Favorite Reality Show. Luke grabs another mention alongside Lionel Richie and Katy …

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Brett Young and Boyz II Men to meet at the “Crossroads” of country and R&B

CMTThe newest installment of CMT Crossroads is sure to be soulful: It features Brett Young teaming up with R&B legends Boyz II Men. Expect to hear the ACM New Male Vocalist of the Year trading lines on Boyz II Men classics like “End of the Road,” “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday,” and …

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Matthew Ramsey is ready to hit the stage again — with help from Dave Grohl’s rock and roll throne

ABC/Mark LevineFor Old Dominion’s first show since Matthew Ramsey’s surgery, the OD lead singer will be ascending to the rock throne. The “Make It Sweet” hitmakers were forced to reschedule three dates on their tour earlier this month so their front man could take some time to repair an injury. But to make Matthew more comfortable onstage, …

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How Charles Kelley’s version of “Here Tonight” convinced Brett Young it belonged on “Ticket to L.A.”

ABC/Image Group LA Brett Young can trace his latest hit, “Here Tonight,” all the way back to the You Look Good Tour he was on a couple years ago with Lady Antebellum. “We were about halfway into the Lady A tour, summer of 2017, and I brought two writers out on the road for the weekend,” Brett …

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