Twenty-five years later, George Strait's “Pure Country” returns to theaters; soundtrack debuts on vinyl

UMG NashvilleExactly a quarter-century since its original release, the soundtrack to George Strait’s classic movie Pure Country will finally be available on vinyl for the very first time. The 25th Anniversary Limited Edition of the album that boast the hits “I Cross My Heart,” “Heartland,” and “When Did You Stop Loving Me” will be available on September 15. …

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Morris Equipment closing

Morris, Inc. President and CEO John Morris has announced that the company will be closing down its Morris Equipment Division.  Morris Equipment consists of implement dealerships and equipment rental businesses in Pierre, Mitchell, Mobridge and Valentine, NE.  The closure of the locations comes as the company faces challenges to remain profitable due to a sluggish …

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Could “CMT Crossroads” pave the way for a full album from Florida Georgia Line and Backstreet Boys?

ABC RadioAfter Florida Georgia Line and Backstreet Boys’ performance for CMT Crossroads this week, it seems likely we’ve only seen the beginning of the collaborations between the hot country duo and the boy band legends. Tuesday’s show at The Factory in Franklin, Tennessee, on the outskirts of Nashville, started with an a capella version of FGL’s chart-topping hit, “H.O.L.Y.,” with …

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Coming soon: Kellie Pickler previews her new talk show, “Pickler & Ben”

CMTKellie Pickler’s new talk show, Pickler & Ben is set to premiere all across the U.S. on September 18. The syndicated lifestyle program will originate from Nashville, and happens to be executive produced by country icon Faith Hill. “She’s my boss! Is that not amazing?” Kellie told the Today show’s Hoda Kotb. “I’m just like pinching myself every day,” Kellie continued. …

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Dierks, Blake and Billy Ray are “On the Road Again” in new “Carpool Karaoke” trailer

Courtesy Apple MusicApple Music’s new Carpool Karaoke series looks to be one wild ride. Based on the popular segment from The Late Late Show with James Corden, the stand-alone episodes promise plenty of your favorite country stars. In fact, the series’ new trailer is set entirely to Willie Nelson’s 1980 classic, “On the Road Again.”   In addition to …

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The secret ingredient behind Billy Currington's #1 songs

ABC/Image Group LA Billy Currington celebrates the twelfth #1 of his career this week, as “Do I Make You Wanna” tops the Billboard country chart. When it comes to racking up a dozen chart-topping hits, Billy says it’s crucial to have some great help. In fact, the same man who brought him his first #1, 2005’s “Must Be …

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No more “Heartache(s) on the Dance Floor”: Jon Pardi gets Lucky Tonight this fall

CMTJon Pardi will kick off his Lucky Tonight Tour this fall in Birmingham, Alabama. New trios Midland and Runaway June will join the “Heartache on the Dance Floor” hitmaker for the trek, which is sponsored by CMT. Pre-sales are underway now, with tickets going on sale to the general public on Friday. Here’s the initial itinerary for Jon Pardi’s Lucky …

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Watch now: Joe Nichols teams up with Sir Mix-A-Lot for “Baby Got Back” video

BBR Music Group Joe Nichols’ cover of “Baby Got Back” is the gift that just keeps on giving. After years of doing Sir Mix-a-Lot‘s classic rap song on tour, Joe decided to record it for his new album, Never Gets Old. Now, the “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off” hitmaker has released a new video for the …

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Dive in! as Old Dominion counts down the days to “Happy Endings”

John Shearer for Getty ImagesOld Dominion will count down the days to the release of their sophomore album with a series of Dive Bar Shows.  Just as they did last week in Nashville, they plan to play Happy Endings in its entirety. The album’s lead single, “No Such Thing as a Broken Heart,” is currently in country’s top …

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Are you ready for some football? Carrie Underwood is good to go

Paul Drinkwater/NBC SportsWe’ll get a sneak peek at Carrie Underwood’s new open for Sunday Night Football during the pre-season game August 27.   This is the fifth season Carrie’s sung the theme for the most-watched show in prime time TV. She shot the new version of “Oh, Sunday Night,” along with ten of the NFL’s finest, back in …

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