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Watch Luke Combs Team With Tim McGraw on “Real Good Man” at CMA Fest
During his CMA Fest headlining set at Nissan Stadium on June 8, Tim McGraw delighted fans by performing his 2003 No. 1 hit, “Real Good Man.” Tim had a real good treat for fans as he began the third verse—he welcomed country’s hottest star, Luke Combs, onstage to help him finish the tune. Watch Tim……
Watch Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus and Keith Urban Surprise Fans by Joining Forces on “Old Town Road” at CMA Fest
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Ingrid Andress Talks Family Roots, Musical Upbringing, New Single “More Hearts Than Mine,” Touring & More
Jim Casey talks with singer/songwriter Ingrid Andress about: the genesis of her name growing up in Denver being home-schooled until high school learning to play the piano as a six-year-old singing at a young age going to college at the Berklee College of Music in Boston moving to Nashville after college making connections in Music……
Oh say can you sing
97.9 KQFC wants YOU to sing the National Anthem before the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band concert at the Western Idaho Fair on August 21st. Upload your video or audio. You can also email us your submission at [email protected]. Winner gets 4 fair tickets, 4 VIP pre-party tickets, and unlimited bragging rights! Plus you never know……
Watch Jon Pardi Hit the Dance Floor With Girlfriend in New “Heartache Medication” Video
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