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Country Star Trivia

Comstock/ThinkstockWhat is the name of Reba's most recent album, released earlier this year? ANSWER: Love Somebody. Copyright © 2015, ABC Radio. All rights reserved.

By |2015-08-04T10:00:56-05:00August 4th, 2015|Music News|Comments Off on Country Star Trivia

Chris Janson Celebrates Success of “Buy Me a Boat” by Purchasing Some Kayaks

Warner Music NashvilleChris Janson celebrated the top 10 success of his single "Buy Me a Boat" by purchasing a few kayaks for his family. Chris and his wife and kids took the kayaks out on the Harpeth River near their home in Middle Tennessee last w...

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Nashville Notes

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockKathy Mattea and Sheryl Crow are performing at the Lean on Him tribute concert for Bill Withers coming up Thursday, October 1 at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The concert celebrates Bill Withers' induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

The Band Perry will release their new single, "Live Forever," on August 14.

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By |2015-08-04T05:00:31-05:00August 4th, 2015|Music News|Comments Off on Nashville Notes

Little Big Town, Dierks, Jason and Kenny on Why You Should Watch the CMA Music Festival Special Tonight

CMALittle Big Town returns for a third turn as hosts of ABC's CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock, airing Tuesday night at 8 ET. The group taped the special in early June during CMA Music Festival in Nashville, and LBT's Jimi Westbrook says the...

By |2015-08-04T05:00:30-05:00August 4th, 2015|Music News|Comments Off on Little Big Town, Dierks, Jason and Kenny on Why You Should Watch the CMA Music Festival Special Tonight

Jennifer Nettles Parts Ways with Universal Music Group

CMAJennifer Nettles has parted ways with her record label, Universal Music Group, just days after releasing "Sugar," which was to have been the lead single from her upcoming sophomore solo album. The Sugarland singer tells Billboard, "I want to than...

By |2015-08-03T20:48:55-05:00August 3rd, 2015|Music News|Comments Off on Jennifer Nettles Parts Ways with Universal Music Group

Jason Aldean Is Living It Up on His New Single, “Gonna Know We Were Here”

CMAJason Aldean is going for a fourth #1 hit from his latest album, Old Boots, New Dirt, with his brand-new single, "Gonna Know We Were Here." That title seems appropriate as Jason continues to break attendance records at his stadium shows this summ...

By |2015-08-03T18:00:21-05:00August 3rd, 2015|Music News|Comments Off on Jason Aldean Is Living It Up on His New Single, “Gonna Know We Were Here”

Reba & Husband Announce Separation After 26 Years of Marriage

Christopher Polk/Getty Images for dcpIt's the second major split for a country star in a month.  Reba McEntire is ending her marriage to Narvel Blackstock, her manager and husband of 26 years.

In a joint statement, the couple announce that they have been separated for the past few months, after 26 years of marriage, adding, "Despite this being the end of their marriage, they continue to support each other. They have worked together for 35 years and will continue to do so. They have asked that you respect their privacy during this time."

Blackstock, Reba's former steel guitar player, is the star's second husband; her first marriage, to Charlie Battles, ended in divorce in 1987.  Battles passed away in 2013. 

Blackstock and Reba had one child together, son Shelby, who was born in 1990.  She also has three stepchildren from Blackstock's previous marriage, including Brandon Blackstock, who is married to Kelly Clarkson.

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By |2015-08-03T16:50:44-05:00August 3rd, 2015|Music News|Comments Off on Reba & Husband Announce Separation After 26 Years of Marriage

Luke Bryan to Debut New Single, “Strip It Down,” on “Good Morning America” This Friday

CMALuke Bryan has scored another #1 hit with his latest single, "Kick the Dust Up." It's the lead single from his new album, Kill the Lights, due out this Friday. Look for Luke to debut his brand-new single, "Strip It Down," this Friday on ABC's Good M...

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Dustin Lynch Launching First Headlining Tour This November

Broken Bow RecordsDustin Lynch will kick off his first-ever headlining trek starting November 14 in Richmond, Virginia. The Hell of a Night tour will hit more than 35 cities, including New York City, Boston, Houston and New Orleans. Dustin says, "To...

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Hunter Hayes Performs “Invisible” for 22-Year-Old Fan Facing Terminal Cancer

Warner Music NashvilleHunter Hayes has recorded a special performance of his song "Invisible" for a fan from Maryland he calls "a rock star" and one of the most inspiring human beings he has ever come across.

Her name is Erin Catterton, and she's facing terminal cancer at 22-years-old. Since Erin is a huge Hunter Hayes fan, her brother, Robert, reached out to Hunter's camp to try to fulfill her wish to meet her favorite singer. Hunter responded by sending Erin a heartfelt video performance of "Invisible" filmed in his hotel room in Los Angeles. He hopes to meet Erin in person very soon.


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Erin has battled cancer for much of her life. According to Robert, she was diagnosed with a brain tumor when she was just four-years-old. Just a few weeks ago, doctors found a tumor in Erin's uterus. After performing surgery to remove the tumor, doctors have now told Erin and her family there is nothing more that can be done. She is now in hospice care.

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