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Feeling Blue? Watch Chris Lane Bust a Move in New Video for “Let Me Love You”
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Lady Antebellum Is Supportive of Their Kids Following in Their Musical Footsteps: “Dream Big,” Says Hillary Scott
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Gwen Stefani Steals Battle Round Contestant from Boyfriend Blake Shelton on “The Voice”
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Watch the Swon Brothers Dish Out Some Llama Levity in Today’s 10-Minute Tune
The Swon Brothers—Zach and Colton—stopped by NASH morning show Ty, Kelly & Chuck for today’s 10-minute tune, which challenges artists to craft a song—in 10 minutes or less—on a relevant topic of the day. The Swon Brothers’ inspiration behind today’s tune is the viral video of a young boy’s encounter with a llama at the……
Smile Along to Little Big Town’s Laid-Back New Single, “Happy People” [Listen]
After taking “Better Man” to the top of the charts, Little Big Town has released The Breaker’s second single, “Happy People.” The glass-half-full track, which was written by Lori McKenna and Hailey Whitters, features LBT’s Karen Fairchild leading the vocals. “‘Happy People’ is the perfect sentiment for what’s going on in the world right now……
Brad Paisley Pays Homage to the South With New Song, “Heaven South” [Listen]
Brad Paisley has fallen in love with the South, and “Heaven South” is his ode to that special place below the Mason-Dixon line. “Heaven South” pays homage to the easygoing life in the South with lyrics like “Beer battered chicken, sweet ice tea / Night crawlers, crickets and a Zebco 33 / Old Glory waving……
Jason Aldean’s Wife, Brittany, Posts Video Tribute in Honor of Two-Year Wedding Anniversary [Watch]
Jason Aldean and Brittany Kerr are celebrating their two-year wedding anniversary today. The happy couple was married on March 21, 2015, in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. In honor of the occasion, Brittany posted a video on Instagram that features snippets from the beachfront wedding, including Duck Dynasty’s Willie Robertson conducting the ceremony. Watch the video……
Carrie Underwood Sends “Today” Show Host Hoda Kotb the Cutest Little Pair of Cowboy Boots for Baby Girl
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