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Lee Brice to Release Sophomore Album ‘Hard to Love’ in April
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Glen Campbell Opens Up About Living With Alzheimer’s and the ‘Mistakes’ He Knows He’ll Make
Last summer, the world was saddened by the news that legendary country star Glen Campbell was in the beginning stages of his battle with Alzheimer’s. Rather than laying low and disappearing from the music scene, Campbell announced a full-blown tour as his way to say thank you to his loyal fans throughout the years.
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David Nail Celebrates First No. 1 Hit With ‘Let It Rain’ in Nashville
David Nail was a bit lost for words on Monday afternoon (Feb. 6) as he celebrated his very first chart-topping hit, ‘Let It Rain,’ from ASCAP headquarters in downtown Nashville. Nail and his co-writer on ‘Let It Rain,’ Jonathan Singleton, were praised and recognized for their hit song that took its sweet time climbing the charts — 11 months, to be exact.
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Kenny Chesney’s ‘You and Tequila’ Reaches Platinum Certification
What can make Kenny Chesney‘s nine ACM nominations even better? How about having his chart-topping hit, ‘You and Tequila,’ being certified platinum!
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Jerrod Niemann Dreams About Collaborating With Miranda Lambert + Chris Young on Tour
As Jerrod Niemann gears up to spend the next several weeks on the road with Miranda Lambert and Chris Young on the On Fire Tour, the singer-songwriter has shared high hopes of doing some collaborations off the stage, as well as on, with his labelmates.
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Jake Owen Returns to the Road Following Surgery
After what has undeniably been a rough start to a new year, things seem to be turning a new leaf for Jake Owen. Owen, who broke his collarbone in a snowboarding accident on Friday, Jan. 13 and was forced into surgery, resulting in the cancellation of several shows, has returned to the road — and to his adoring fans — who were even more excited than ever to see his smiling face.
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George Strait Becomes a Grandfather
Congratulations are in order for the legendary George Strait, who is now a proud (and might we add very cool) grandpa! Strait’s songwriting son Bubba and his wife Tamara welcomed their first child into the world last Thursday, Feb. 2, as announced by the glowing Gramps from onstage in Phoenix, Ariz. last week. Local country radio station KMLE broke the news following Strait’s show Friday night.
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Trace Adkins to Headline Annual NRA Country Jam
Trace Adkins will be the special superstar headliner during the second annual NRA Country Jam, set for Friday, April 13 in St. Louis, Mo.
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LeAnn Rimes Recovering After Having ‘Minor Surgery’
LeAnn Rimes beat rumor mills before they could start last week, as she revealed through her Twitter page that she had some “minor surgery” done to what seems to be her mouth area.
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Chris Young Scores No. 1 Song With ‘You’
This week, Chris Young has once again topped the charts with his latest single, ‘You.’ With a new No. 1 under his belt, Young’s chart-topping streak increases to five straight No. 1 hits, following the success of ‘Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song),’ ‘The Man I Want to Be,’ ‘Voices’ and ‘Tomorrow.’
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Danny Gokey Gets Married
Congratulations to Danny Gokey and Leyicet Peralta, who tied the knot over the weekend. Gokey and Peralta announced their engagement just last month, and said “I do” on Jan. 29.
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Miranda Lambert Reschedules Florida Concert to Attend Friend’s Funeral
Miranda Lambert has rescheduled her performance this coming Friday (Feb. 3) in Tallahassee, Fla. at the Leon County Civic Center in order to attend a funeral for her childhood friend, Mark “Tex” Adams, who passed away last week. The new date for the show has been set for Thursday, May 17.