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Garth Brooks Delivers on Promise to Send Wedding Gifts to Concertgoers
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Joe Nichols Talks Reaching Personal Milestones, Taking Musical Chances, Making His New Album, “Never Gets Old,” & More
Jim Casey talks with Joe Nichols about growing up in Arkansas, reaching personal milestones over his 20-year career, taking risks with his music, the making of his new album, Never Gets Old, and more. Show Participants Joe Nichols Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial Show Notes & Links Joe Nichols’ website https://youtu.be/EpJfIqfwbME The Writers Room, Ep. 106,……
Watch Lauren Alaina’s New Lyric Video for Her Uplifting Tune, “Doin’ Fine”
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Thomas Rhett Announces New Album, “Life Changes” + Track Listing
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Watch Shania Twain Take a Dig at Her Ex in Sunny New Video, “Life’s About to Get Good”
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Exclusive Clip: Watch Laura Bell Bundy Sing New Song, “The Grass Ain’t Greener,” From Upcoming “Pure Country” Movie
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