Chris Stapleton plans his second “From A Room” album, coming in December

Mercury NashvilleChris Stapleton’s second From A Room album will arrive — as promised — on December 1. The reigning CMA Male Vocalist of the Year announced a follow-up set would be coming when From A Room: Volume 1 was released back in May.  So far, the original collection has been certified gold and gone on to become the best-selling country …

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More than “Written in the Sand”: Old Dominion maps out the Happy Endings World Tour

ABC/Image Group LAOld Dominion has charted the course for their first world tour, which kicks off February 1 in Regina, Saskatchewan. The “No Such Thing as a Broken Heart” hitmakers will make it to the U.S. later in the month, before setting out for the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia. “We are taking OD WORLDWIDE!” lead …

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How to win “The Voice”: Blake Shelton says it’s a combination of tough love and listening

David Becker/Getty Images via ABCBlake Shelton remains the winningest coach in the history of The Voice, having brought home a victory in five of the show’s dozen seasons.  The “I”ll Name the Dogs” hitmaker believes part of his success comes from the way he approaches his contestants.  “When it comes to working with young people as a …

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Get ready to laugh, as Rascal Flatts joins Blake Shelton for the battle rounds on “The Voice”

BMLGThings are about to get very interesting on The Voice, as Blake Shelton’s pals Rascal Flatts join him to mentor his team.  Blake and Gary LeVox, Joe Don Rooney and Jay DeMarcus have a long history of working together, and the foursome shares a similar sense of humor, something they admit slowed down production a bit.  “Seven months! We started last September,” Jay says, …

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New Star Shining: Kelsea Ballerini and Jake Owen unwrap new Christmas covers this season

Epic RecordsKelsea Ballerini is rubbing elbows with the modern-day queen of Christmas on the soundtrack for the new animated film, The Star. Mariah Carey, who’s known for her massive holiday hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” contributes a new song, also titled “The Star.” Kelsea covers the country/bluegrass standard, “Children Go Where I Send Thee,” while Jake …

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Keith Urban joins next month’s Country Rising benefit, as it expands to help victims of Vegas tragedy

The GreenRoomIn light of the recent tragedy in Las Vegas, next month’s Country Rising benefit in Nashville is expanding to donate money to shooting victims, as well as those affected by hurricanes in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and other Caribbean Islands. Keith Urban will also join the lineup that already includes Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Sam Hunt, Lady Antebellum, Little Big …

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Cheerleader or potential Female Vocalist of the Year? Why Kelsea Ballerini couldn’t do both

Black River EntertainmentKelsea Ballerini is up for Female Vocalist of the Year at next month’s CMA Awards, but if she’d become a cheerleader, that might not be the case. “Failure is so important,” the “Legends” hitmakers says in the November issue of Health. “I feel like failure can reroute your life. It sounds silly, but in eighth …

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Mitchell School Board accepts ASBSD leadership award

Recently, members of the Mitchell School Board were presented their Silver Level award for their participation in the Associated School Boards of South Dakota’s board recognition program: ALL, which stands for Act, Learn, Lead. ASBSD Executive Director Dr. Wade Pogany presented the Mitchell School Board their award. The group earned the award for its dedicated …

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Strong words & a strong resolve to carry on: Jason Aldean delivers cathartic Tulsa concert, his first since Las Vegas

Jason Aldean performs in Tulsa, OK; ABC News RadioAs Jason Aldean took the stage Thursday night in Tulsa, Oklahoma, it could’ve been any other night on his They Don’t Know trek — until he sang his third song. His impressive video intro rolled, and Aldean burst onstage to start the show with his current single …

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Lee Ann Womack brings “All the Trouble” to Megyn Kelly’s hour of “Today”

ATO RecordsLee Ann Womack is counting down the days to the release of her latest album, The Lonely, the Lonesome & the Gone on October 27.  On Friday, the 2001 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year will play the project’s first single, “All the Trouble,” during Megyn Kelly’s hour of Today. You can catch NBC’s morning talk show starting at …

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