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Gretchen Wilson Joins CBS’ The Road as Tour Manager and Mentor for Emerging Artists

GRAMMY® Award-winning country artist Gretchen Wilson has been announced as the “tour manager” for THE ROAD, an upcoming CBS music competition series set to premiere in fall 2025 on CBS and Paramount+. In this unique role, Wilson will mentor up-and-coming musicians as they journey across the country, offering her first-hand knowledge of life on the […]

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Mark Wills Joins Heartfelt Holiday Film ‘The Best Thing About Christmas’

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Beloved country music artist and Grand Ole Opry member Mark Wills is set to appear in the upcoming holiday movie The Best Thing About Christmas, currently filming in downtown Knoxville. Wills will not only make an acting appearance but will also perform the film’s original title song of the same name. Filming is scheduled to

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Zach Top Surprised with ACM New Male Artist of the Year Award

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Country music breakout Zach Top got the surprise of a lifetime on Thursday night in Wilmington, North Carolina, just before hitting the stage for a sold-out stop on his Cold Beer & Country Music Tour. The rising star was named ACM New Male Artist of the Year, marking his first Academy of Country Music Award.

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Ashley Monroe Announces New Album ‘Tennessee Lightning’ – A Triumphant Return Celebrating Life, Love, and Resilience

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Ashley Monroe is back with her sixth studio album Tennessee Lightning, set for release on August 8. The 17-song collection is her most personal and expansive work to date, chronicling a transformative journey shaped by love, resilience, and her recovery from a cancer diagnosis. A Journey Through Healing and Inspiration Recorded after Monroe entered remission

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Emmylou Harris to Perform at GRAMMY Hall of Fame Gala Honoring Iconic Recordings

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Fourteen-time GRAMMY® winner and country music icon Emmylou Harris will headline an unforgettable night of music as part of the 2025 GRAMMY Hall Of Fame® Gala, taking place Friday, May 16 at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Hosted by the Recording Academy® and GRAMMY Museum®, this prestigious event will celebrate this year’s newly inducted

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ERNEST to Headline Busch Light Summer Music Series Kickoff Before WÜRTH 400 NASCAR Cup Series Race

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GRAMMY®-nominated and chart-topping country singer-songwriter ERNEST will headline the kickoff of the first-ever Busch Light Summer Music Series on Sunday, May 4, performing just before the WÜRTH 400 presented by LIQUI MOLY NASCAR Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway. Fans attending the race can catch ERNEST live by upgrading their ticket with a Sunday

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Brad Paisley to Headline Free Concert at 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay

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Country superstar Brad Paisley is set to headline the final night of the 2025 NFL Draft Concert Series presented by Bud Light, the NFL announced. The performance will take place on Saturday, April 26, at the Draft Theater near Lambeau Field, wrapping up three action-packed days in Green Bay. Paisley’s concert will begin shortly after

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Lorrie Morgan Cancels Upcoming Shows to Support Husband Amid Health Battle

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Country music legend and Grand Ole Opry member Lorrie Morgan has canceled all concerts and public appearances for the next two weeks. The decision was confirmed by her longtime manager, Tony Conway of Conway Entertainment Group. The temporary hiatus comes as Morgan’s husband of nearly 15 years, Randy White, continues his fight against mouth cancer.

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Dolly Parton Chronicles a Legendary Career in New Book ‘Star of the Show: My Life on Stage’

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Global superstar Dolly Parton is set to release her most personal and performance-focused book yet: Star of the Show: My Life on Stage. Arriving November 11, 2025, from Ten Speed Press, the memoir marks the final installment in her bestselling photographic trilogy—following Songteller (lyrics) and Behind the Seams (fashion). This beautifully crafted volume traces Dolly’s

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CMA Fest Adds Ascend Amphitheater Shows Featuring Jake Owen, Wynonna Judd & More

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CMA Fest presented by SoFi is right around the corner, and anticipation is building for the ultimate celebration of Country Music in the heart of Nashville. The Country Music Association has unveiled an exciting addition to this year’s festivities: three nights of live performances at Ascend Amphitheater from Thursday, June 5 through Saturday, June 7.

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