Luke Bryan stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night (March 2) to perform his current single, “Fast.” But before Luke took the stage to play his Billboard Country Airplay Top 10 hit (#7), he was roped into a game of Catchphrase with teammate Jimmy against actors Octavia Spencer and John Lithgow. Luke……
Luke Bryan Grabs Selfie With Himself While Unveiling Madame Tussauds Wax Figure
Just before Luke Bryan took the stage for his Madison Square Garden concert Wednesday night (March 1), the “Huntin’ Fishin’ And Lovin’ Everyday” singer was beside himself helping to reveal his own Madame Tussauds wax figure. Luke’s figure comes complete with a custom-made Gibson guitar with the Buck Commander lute hole as well as jeans……
Dierks Bentley Gives Thomas Rhett Some Bullish Baby Advice
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Maggie Rose Debuts New Music From Upcoming Album [Listen]
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Adam Craig Talks Getting His Start in Nashville, Loving the Class of ’89 and His New Single, “Just a Phase”
Lisa talks with new artist Adam Craig about the country music that he loves and is influenced by, writing songs like Parmalee’s “Close Your Eyes” and Jason Aldean’s “Church Pew or Bar Stool,” getting his own record deal, his self-titled debut EP, new single, “Just a Phase” and more. Show Participants Adam Craig Lisa Konicki, NCD editor……
Hello Kitties: Miranda Lambert and Boyfriend Anderson East Adopt Three Cats
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Keith Urban’s Dedication To Music Earns Him A Big Honor
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Thomas Rhett Throws Kung Fu Party to Celebrate Two No. 1 Songs, “T-Shirt” and “Star of the Show”
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Blake Shelton Immortalized in Wax For Madame Tussauds Nashville Attraction
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Today (March 2) is Texas Independence Day. On March 2, 1836, Texas officially declared its independence from Mexico and created the Republic of Texas. In honor of the historic day, listen to Willie Nelson recite William Barret Travis’ “Victory or Death” letter, which Willie recorded on his 1968 album, Texas in My Soul. William Barret……
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