John Prine, influential singer-songwriter, dead at 73 due to COVID-19 complications

Paul Natkin/Getty ImagesInfluential Grammy-winning singer/songerwriter John Prine has died at 73, ABC Audio has confirmed.  Known for folk/country songs that often featured humor and social commentary, Prine influenced giants like Bob Dylan, John...

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Luke Bryan postpones album release, tour

ABC/Image Group LALuke Bryan is delaying the release of his new album and his summer tour in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The singer announced today that his album, Born Here Live Here Die Here, will now be released on Au...

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Garth Brooks reiterates message of strength: ‘Stay apart so we can be together sooner’

ABC/Image Group LAGarth Brooks continues to share words of encouragement as the world deals with the COVID-19 pandemic. During the Monday night episode of his Facebook Live show, Inside Studio G, Garth again offered a simple, but sweet m...

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Kenny Chesney is “Knowing You” with new song

Warner Music NashvilleKenny Chesney has new music on the horizon. The country superstar will release a new song called "Knowing You" on Friday, an instant gratification track off his upcoming album, Here and Now.  Described as a "simple ...

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Kane Brown, Miranda Lambert + more get sales boosts after “ACM Presents: Our Country”

Walt Disney Television/Lorenzo Bevilaqua Several stars have seen boosts in sales following the ACM Presents: Our Country broadcast. Billboard reports that the songs performed during the Sunday night show saw a collective 21,000 downloads...

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Colbie Caillat is quarantining with her ex-fiancé, and it’s not awkward at all

ABC/Image Group LAColbie Caillat and her longtime fiancé Justin Kawika Young recently announced that they've ended their relationship, but will remain best friends and musical collaborators -- which is a good thing, considering that they're qu...

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Nashville notes

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockSinger and actress Rita Wilson has teamed up with 90s hip-hop group Naughty by Nature for a remix of its signature hit, "Hip Hop Hooray." The song will be available on streaming services on Friday,...

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Even if it’s a “Slow Dance,” Jordan Davis believes the “great songs… find a way to get to the world”

Eric Ryan Anderson Two years ago this month, Jordan Davis managed his first number one with his debut release, "Singles You Up." This week, the Louisiana native claims his third chart-topper with "Slow Dance in a Parking Lot."  The roman...

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