Demi Drops In: Brad Paisley Surprises Fans on First Weekend of Life Amplified Tour

Arista NashvilleFans at one of Brad Paisley’s stops on his Life Amplified World Tour this weekend definitely got more than they bargained for.  “We cut a little song that came out a week ago and we wanted to practice it, so you’re our guinea pigs tonight,” he teased the crowd at California’s Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre, before …

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Little Big Town Will Debut New Song Tonight on "The Voice"

Frederick Breedon/WireImageThere’s another reason to tune in to tonight’s season finale of The Voice, besides learning who wins.  You’ll get to hear Little Big Town perform their brand-new song, “One of Those Days,” from their forthcoming album, Wanderlust. Wanderlust was produced by Grammy-winning The Voice coach Pharrell Williams, with some help from pop star Justin …

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Dierks Bentley Takes Over TV as He Prepares to Go to Black

Capitol NashvilleDierks Bentley is gearing up for a busy week, leading up to the release of his new album Black on Friday. Thursday night, the “Somewhere on a Beach” hitmaker stops by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, which starts at 11:35 p.m. ET on NBC. The following morning, he’ll get up early to perform …

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Actress Kate Hudson Is "Already Ready" for Dan+Shay's New Album

Warner Music NashvilleIt looks like Dan+Shay have found a fan in Kate Hudson.  This weekend, the duo tweeted a video of the actress listening to their track “Already Ready” during one of her Snapchat sessions. “Just starting playing this song,” the daughter of Hollywood legend Goldie Hawn said, as she checked out the tune on …

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New Parents Thompson Square Survive the "Sleep-Deprived-Almost-Killing-Each-Other-Phase" to Release New Single

BBR Music GroupFour months after Thompson Square welcomed their first little one, the husband-and-wife duo is back with new music. “You Make It Look So Good” also serves as the soundtrack for a new home movie featuring their pride and joy, Rigney Cooper Thompson. Keifer and Shawna admit they weren’t immune to many of the fears most first-time parents experience.  “It was the …

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If the Baby Boot-ie Fits: Granger Smith Is a New Dad

BBR Music GroupGranger Smith’s brand new baby boy is a week old today. The “Backroad Song” hitmaker announced the new arrival Friday on his Facebook page. “Heart and hands are full,” the post said, accompanied by a photo of his family seated in a porch swing, with Granger holding four-year-old daughter London, and wife Amber balancing both two-year-old Lincoln and the newborn. “We …

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Dustin Lynch Sees a "Mind Reader" in His Future After His #1 Party

Sweet Talk Publicity/Justin Nolan KeyEven though it appears Dustin Lynch’s love interest in the “Mind Reader” video is telling his future, it turns out Luke Bryan’s current tourmate is a Tarot card virgin. “I told myself before the music video I wanted to make sure I was comfortable doing it, so I wanted to do it for …

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Sam Hunt Is the Country Artist to Beat at Sunday's "Billboard" Music Awards

Dick Clark ProductionsSam Hunt is the most-nominated country artist at Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards, scoring at least one nod in every country category, and two for song. Though he’s not nominated, Blake Shelton will perform his duet with girlfriend Gwen Stefani, “Go Ahead and Break My Heart,” from his new album If I’m Honest. The 2016 Billboard Music Awards air live from the new …

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Find Out Who Your Friends Are: Darius Rucker Reveals Lineup for CMA Music Festival Fundraiser

ABC/Image Group LA Darius Rucker’s pals are lining up to help him raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. Hunter Hayes, Scotty McCreery, Country Music Hall of Famer Charley Pride, Terri Clark and newcomer Drake White will all take the stage for the annual Darius & Friends fundraiser Monday, June 6 at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon. So far, the “Wagon …

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David Nail Gets "Uncovered" in Anticipation of New Album

MCA NashvilleDavid Nail’s fourth studio album, The Fighter, featuring his top-20 hit “Night’s on Fire,” is on its way July 15, but fans don’t have to wait that long for new music. You can download his surprise EP, Uncovered, at the usual outlets now. “I am really blessed to be at this place in life …

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