At a recent show in Hampton, N.J., Lee Brice invited his singer/songwriter brother Lewis onstage to perform a tune they co-wrote, “Alabama.” However, Lee did not invite his friend Kevin onstage. In fact, Lee politely asked Kevin to leave after he “crashed” the stage. But Kevin had other plans, namely proposing to his girlfriend, Lauren.……
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Country Stars Send Thoughts and Prayers to Folks in Texas, Including Reba, Miranda, Blake, Dierks & More
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Chris Young Donates $100,000 to Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts
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Social Media Roundup: Luke Bryan’s Vitamin Deficiency, RaeLynn’s Rhinestone Camouflage & More
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Watch Joe Nichols Perform New Single, “Never Gets Old,” on “Fox & Friends”
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Watch George Strait Sing “Great Balls of Fire” at Jerry Lee Lewis Tribute + Clips From Chris Stapleton, Toby Keith, Kris Kristofferson & More
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