Dolly Parton marks the passing of Country Music Hall of Famer Fred Foster, the man behind her first record deal

L-R: Kris Kristofferson, Fred Foster, Willie Nelson; Erika Goldring/Getty ImagesCountry Music Hall of Famer Fred Foster passed away Wednesday night at the age of 87, after a short illness. The 2016 inductee into the Hall led the legendary rec...

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Listen now: Jon Pardi does a tried-and-true take on “My Next Broken Heart,” as Brooks & Dunn reveals the “REBOOT” lineup

Arista NashvilleThe track listing is out for Brooks & Dunn’s twelve-cut REBOOT of their biggest hits, which teams them with a who’s-who of the hottest names in country music. Highlights of the set promise to be Thoma...

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Fifteen years into his career, Dierks Bentley’s four ACM noms are “sweeter” “now more than ever”

Capitol NashvilleFor Dierks Bentley, waking up to four Academy of Country Music nods Wednesday was a great way to start the day, since he hadn't slept particularly well the night before. "I have a dog that's 15 years old, George," Dierks expl...

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Country star trivia

Comstock/ThinkstockSixty years ago this week, this legendary entertainer became the first country artist ever to have an album certified gold, for his Hymns project. Can you name the Country Music Hall of Famer? ANSWER: Tennessee Ernie F...

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Nashville notes

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockWednesday's a busy day for country stars on TV.  Morgan Wallen starts things off on NBC's Today, which begins at 7 a.m., while Florida Georgia Line guests on the syndicated The Ellen...

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Luke Bryan says “Most People Are Good” was a “really important song for the world to hear”

Capitol NashvilleEven though Luke Bryan's closing in on ten career ACM Awards, the Georgia native is still plenty excited about the possibility of adding two more trophies to his collection. "The opportunity to go to the ACMs with two nominations,...

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Maren Morris’ 14-track “GIRL” includes a collaboration with her “Favorite People,” Brothers Osborne

Columbia NashvilleMaren Morris’ sophomore album boasts 14 tracks, including two collaborations.  She revealed the details on her socials on Wednesday by sharing a photo of the back cover of the record. The project kicks off with it...

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