Frankie Ballard is not shy about sharing his admiration for legendary rock artist Bob Seger. In fact, Frankie’s latest single, “You’ll Accomp’ny Me”—featured on his current album, El Rio—is a track that Bob penned and originally recorded on his 1980 album, Against the Wind. While Frankie, who hails from Michigan—the same state as his idol—loves……
“The Voice” Winner Sundance Head Readies New Single Featuring a “Country Music Hall of Fame” Member
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Watch FGL’s Tyler Hubbard Race Dirt Bikes on His Incredibly Sweet Custom Built Race Track
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Listen to “Everybody’s Talkin’” From Glen Campbell’s Final Studio Album, “Adios,” Out June 9
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Dierks Bentley’s Wife, Cassidy, Raises More Than $22K for Charity in Today’s Boston Marathon
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Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Tyler Hubbard, Little Big Town and More Share Special Easter Moments with Family
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Rayna James and Deacon Claybourne of “Nashville” Immortalized in Wax at Madame Tussauds
Madame Tussauds could not open a Nashville attraction without including the wax figures of CMT Nashville‘s most dramatic romantic lovebirds, Rayna James and Deacon Claybourne. The TV couple, played by Connie Britton and Chip Esten, made their way to the attraction as Madame Tussaud’s opened their doors Friday (April 14). The two figures are seated……
Sorry Ladies, Sam Hunt Is a Married Man
Sam Hunt is a married man. According to TMZ, Sam and his fiancée, Hannah Lee Fowler, tied the knot over the weekend (April 15). The entertainment site has photos of the couple at their reception at the Woods in Rockmart, Ga. The nuptials took place in nearby Cedartown at a Methodist church, with approximately 150……
Loretta Lynn Serves Up Hits and Quips at Her 85th Birthday Show
Loretta Lynn definitely knows how to throw a birthday party. And where to host it. The extraordinary lady and one of the most important figures in country music history celebrated her 85th birthday as she welcomed fans, friends and family to the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Friday night (April 14), for the first of two……
Madame Tussauds Opens in Nashville With Trisha Yearwood Wax Figure Unveiling [Photo Gallery]
Trisha Yearwood met her match Thursday night (April 13) when her look-a-like wax figure was unveiled during Madame Tussauds Nashville grand opening ceremony. Industry folks gathered at the new location, in Opry Mills Mall, to get a first look at the never-before-seen attraction the day before it opened to the public. In a surprise turn,……
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