Another round of “On the Rocks”: Midland’s back in the studio

ABC/Randy HolmesSince Midland called their debut album On the Rocks, you can just think of this as ordering another round. Mark Wystrach, Cameron Duddy, and Jess Carson headed back into the studio on Monday to start work on their sophomore album, alerting their fans to their plans via social media. The trio also shared a picture of The Castle in Franklin, Tennessee — …

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My Kinda Party: Your chance to “Drown the Whiskey” with Jason Aldean in Nashville

TC Restaurant GroupHow’d you like to spend a honky tonk night on Broadway with Jason Aldean? The “Drowns the Whiskey” hitmaker is giving two of his biggest fans that chance as a fundraiser for one of his favorite charities, Susan G. Komen. Jason’s been a longtime supporter of the charity’s fight against breast cancer, since losing …

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Watch now: Keith Urban pulls back the curtain on the Graffiti U Tour

ABC/Image Group LA What does it take to put on Keith Urban’s Graffiti U World Tour? The answer is 22 tour buses and trailers, a crew of 93, nearly 40 guitars, and enough cable to string electricity from Nashville to St. Louis. The result is a 23-song set that stretches for more than two hours and …

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Dolly Parton’s set for a second star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, while Faith Hill, Emmylou Harris & Linda Ronstadt claim their first

ABC/Lou RoccoDolly Parton already has one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but she’s about to get another. The Country Music Hall-of-Famer accepted her original honor in June of 1984, and next year, she’ll get a second as part of an all-female super-group. “Thank you Hollywood Chamber Of Commerce…” Dolly tweeted. “So honored to be returning …

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Brett Eldredge, world traveler: Why “The Long Way” hitmaker loves to hit the road when he’s not on tour

ABC/Image Group LA You might think someone who tours the world for a living would prefer to stay at home when they’re not working. But that’s not the case for Brett Eldredge. “I love to go on adventures…” Brett reveals, admitting he posts less about his travels on social media these days. “I used to always …

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“Man” follows “Woman,” as Dierks releases his duet with Brothers Osborne as new single

ABC/Image Group LA Dierks Bentley’s new single is “Burning Man,” his collaboration with tour mates Brothers Osborne. “This song hits hard on so many levels for me, and having Brothers Osborne be a part of it makes it even better,” Dierks says. “This has become one of my favorite moments in our live show and I …

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Watch now: Jon Pardi brings “The Golden Girls” on tour with Luke Bryan

ABC/Image Group LA Jon Pardi takes us behind the scenes of Luke Bryan’s What Makes You Country Tour — XL Stadium Sized, in a new video he shared on Twitter on Monday. Set to his #1 hit “Dirt on My Boots,” the clip recaps Saturday’s stop at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Judging by his stage attire, Jon …

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The Horse That Built Me: Miranda Lambert shows off the inspiration behind new fashion line

ABC/Image Group LA Miranda Lambert’s Bandwagon Tour with Little Big Town kicks off in a few weeks, so before things get busy, she’s been hitting the trail for a little horseback riding. “My friend Ellie and I spent some time appreciating the colors of summer in Tennessee this weekend,” Miranda tweeted on Monday, along with a photo of Ellie, her horse. “She …

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Kelly Clarkson poses with Carrie Underwood to squash rivalry rumors

Disney Channel/Image Group LAContrary to what some people might think, there is no rivalry between former American Idol winners Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood. Kelly proved that once and for all when she posed for pictures with Carrie on the Radio Disney Music Awards red carpet on Friday. “Everybody always tries to pit me and Carrie against each other,” she …

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There’s More Where That Came From: Morgan Wallen promises his #1 collabo with FGL won’t be the last

ABC/Randy HolmesNewcomer Morgan Wallen celebrates his first #1 as an artist this week with “Up Down,” his collaboration with his buddies Florida Georgia Line. Since it was released in October, the song’s been certified gold and has put Morgan’s career on the fast track. “’Up Down’ has changed my life,” the native of East Tennessee says. “It’s taken …

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