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Brandy Clark Talks ‘Shucked’ Success: ‘My Heart Was Prepared for It to Be a Flop’
Clark explains the long road to making 'Shucked,' the new hit Broadway country music musical she wrote with Shane McAnally.
Dierks Bentley, Elle King Rave About Co-Hosting ‘CMA Fest’ With Lainey Wilson
They've got glowing things to say about their new co-host.
Luke Combs Adds Four Stadium Dates to His 2023 World Tour
Combs is planning two-night stands in four cities next month.
Austin Mahone’s ‘Kuntry’ Video is Pure, Down-Home Texas Fun [Watch]
Mahone will expand on his country roots in a just-announced project called 'Lone Star Story.'
Dierks Bentley, Elle King + Lainey Wilson to Host ‘CMA Fest’ TV Special
The 'CMA Fest' television special will air on July 19.
Zach Bryan and Girlfriend Deb Peifer Break Up
'Things are mutual between us,' the singer wrote on social media.
Dolly Parton Remembers Songwriter Cynthia Weil: ‘I Owe Her Such a Debt of Gratitude’
Weil and Barry Mann penned 'Here You Come Again,' the song that led Parton's crossover revolution on the pop charts.
Maren Morris Joins Taylor Swift For a Surprise Onstage Duet in Chicago [Watch]
Swift and Morris performed 'You All Over Me,' a 'From the Vault' track off of Swift's 'Fearless (Taylor's Version).'
INTERVIEW: Brandy Clark Takes ‘A Bold Step’ on Brandi Carlile-Produced New Album
Clark explains how working with Carlile changed the way she writes songs — for good.
Kimberly Perry Suffered a Miscarriage Before Recording ‘If I Die Young Pt. 2′
"A few months after we recorded the song, I found out I was pregnant."
How Jelly Roll’s Past Felony Makes Touring Complicated
The singer explains how the felony conviction he incurred as a teen makes it difficult to plan an international tour.
Tanya Tucker, Tracy Lawrence + More Join 2023 CMA Fest Performers: See the Full Lineup
A huge roster of stars have joined the bill for the 2023 CMA Fest, which marks the festival's 50th anniversary.