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ABC/Image Group LAFor Luke Bryan, "What Makes You Country" is more than just the title track of his latest album and likely the song that will be his next number one: it's an anthem for folks just like him, who grew up in rural America. "I love th...
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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockJennifer Nettles is set to debut her new song, "I Can Do Hard Things," on Friday. She'll also be a guest on NBC's Today show during the 10 a.m. hour. Newcomer Abby Anderson will open the new C...
Read More »A little bit country, a little bit rock and roll: Tim McGraw and Rascal Flatts to headline festival with Aerosmith and REO Speedwagon
ABC/Image Group LARascal Flatts will join Tim McGraw in headlining the three-day Twin Cities Summer Jam Festival, along with rock legends Aerosmith. Rapper Pitbull and eighties rockers REO Speedwagon are on the b...
Read More »Dolly Parton marks the passing of Country Music Hall of Famer Fred Foster, the man behind her first record deal
L-R: Kris Kristofferson, Fred Foster, Willie Nelson; Erika Goldring/Getty ImagesCountry Music Hall of Famer Fred Foster passed away Wednesday night at the age of 87, after a short illness. The 2016 inductee into the Hall led the legendary rec...
Read More »Vegas or bust: Is Kelly Clarkson making plans for this year’s ACM Awards?
Carter SmithCould Kelly Clarkson be planning on making a special appearance -- or even performing -- at this year's Academy of Country Music Awards? The original American Idol is nominated for Music Event of the Year at the 54th ACM...
Read More »Judge sets $100,000 bond for Jussie Smollett, orders ‘Empire’ actor’s passport surrendered
Chicago Police Department(CHICAGO) -- A Chicago judge set Jesse Smollett's bond at $100,000 on Thursday and ordered him to surrender his passport, hours after a Chicago Police Department press conference, where Superintendent Eddie T. Johnson bl...
Read More »Watch now: Ellen DeGeneres reveals big baby news for FGL’s Tyler Hubbard
ABC/Image Group LAFlorida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard won’t soon forget his appearance this week on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. He and his wife Hayley were supposed to find out the sex of their second child on Friday...
Read More »Listen now: Jon Pardi does a tried-and-true take on "My Next Broken Heart," as Brooks & Dunn reveals the "REBOOT" lineup
Arista NashvilleThe track listing is out for Brooks & Dunn’s twelve-cut REBOOT of their biggest hits, which teams them with a who’s-who of the hottest names in country music. Highlights of the set promise to be Thoma...
Read More »Coming soon: Maren Morris unveils "The Bones" of her "GIRL" album
Columbia NashvilleYou’ll be able to hear the third new song from Maren Morris’ sophomore album, GIRL, tonight at 11 p.m. CT. Maren’s been teasing “The Bones” by sharing some of the lyrics on her socials: &nb...
Read More »Fifteen years into his career, Dierks Bentley’s four ACM noms are "sweeter" "now more than ever"
Capitol NashvilleFor Dierks Bentley, waking up to four Academy of Country Music nods Wednesday was a great way to start the day, since he hadn't slept particularly well the night before. "I have a dog that's 15 years old, George," Dierks expl...
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