ABC With only two more episodes remaining in season four, the stars of Nashville reacted to the news Thursday that the much-loved music business soap opera won’t return for a fifth year. “So grateful to so many for the dream that has been #Nashville,” the show’s leading man, Charles Esten, shared on Twitter. “Not always easy to be Deacon. But …

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ABC/Image Group LAIt looks like Carrie Underwood’s place as Keith Urban’s duet partner might not be as secure as it seems. The American Idol winner trades vocals with the Australian superstar on the tune “The Fighter” from his new album Ripcord, but in a new Facebook video, his Oscar-winning wife sings Carrie’s part. “Oh my God, I love this song!” Nicole …

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BMLGWhen it came time for Jennifer Nettles to pick the first single from her sophomore album, the Sugarland frontwoman had a unique problem. She’s managed to make a record she feels so confident about, it really didn’t matter to her. “I love all of these songs. So for me, whenever the label posed the question to me, ‘Well which …

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BMLGABC’s Jesse Palmer has been “Livin’ the Dream” with newcomer Drake White. The new artist from neighboring Alabama gave the Good Morning America personality some pointers on life in the great outdoors during an overnight camping segment in Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains. It was all to commemorate the 100th birthday of America’s National Parks System. “I feel most myself when …

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ABC After four seasons on ABC, it looks like it may be the swan song for Rayna Jaymes and Juliette Barnes. Nashville won’t return for season five, according to Variety, and the May 25 season finale of the drama set in the country music capitol of the world will be the show’s last episode. The series starring Connie Britton, Hayden …

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BMLGYou can watch along with Prince Harry Thursday night as Rascal Flatts performs at the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games. The British royal is in Orlando along with the trio, to recognize the achievements of the wounded service men and women who’ve participated in four days of competition this week. The wrap-up of the Invictus Games will be …

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Sony Music NashvilleIf you can’t get enough of newcomer Maren Morris, you’ll want to be sure to pick up her album Hero at Target. The retail chain will roll out an exclusive version of her debut disc on June 3, complete with three songs that aren’t available on the standard version of the project. In …

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ABC/Image Group LAThe Grand Ole Opry is planning a star-studded kickoff for this year’s CMA Music Festival. Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Chris Janson, and Nashville’s Charles Esten are just some of the performers who’ll take the famed stage on Tuesday, June 7, in the days leading up to the gathering formerly known as Fan Fair. Chris gets the festivities started that …

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ABC/Image Group LANot only will Kelsea Ballerini perform “Peter Pan” on Live with Kelly & Michael on Thursday, she’ll also give makeovers to 50 deserving women. The Knoxville, Tennessee native will have a little help, as she’s partnering with beauty giant Mary Kay. Kelsea will be the face of Mary Kary’s Global Day of Beauty …

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CTK Mgmt/Dolly Records/Webster PRAfter the huge success of Dolly Parton’s made-for-TV movie based on her classic, “Coat of Many Colors,” it’s now official — NBC is making a sequel. Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors:  Circle of Love will recount the rural Appalachian family’s struggle through an unexpected blizzard, as Robert Lee Parton strives to …

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