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"This new chapter of music is the most cathartic and personal piece of art I've ever made. I hope this record brings some peace to your whirlwind and wraps its arms around you like it did for me."

Lainey Wilson announces her "cathartic" fifth studio album, 'Whirlwind'

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Post Malone and Morgan Wallen

Post Malone and Morgan Wallen finally release excellent new duet 'I Had Some Help'

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Here's all you need to know about the 59th ACM Awards in 2024.

ACM Awards 2024: Performers, host, date, location, and how to watch revealed

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Post Malone is working on a country music album

When is Post Malone releasing his new country album?

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Keith Urban and Lainey Wilson team up

Keith Urban and Lainey Wilson team up for new song 'Go Home W U' after text message request

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Dasha speaks to Smooth Country

Country star Dasha reveals how 'Austin' has changed her life - and what inspired it

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Johnny Cash in 1993

Johnny Cash's unreleased early 1990s demos have been discovered for a brand new album

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Florida Georgia Line's Brian Kelley (left) and Tyler Hubbard (right)

What happened to Florida Georgia Line? Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard's split and feud explained

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Luke Bryan stumbles and falls on stage

Luke Bryan totally owns the moment after he slips and falls on stage

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Lainey Wilson on Smooth Country

Lainey Wilson hosts her own Smooth Country special show! How to listen

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Chris Janson

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson duets with country star Chris Janson on Hank Williams Jr classic

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Like father like daughter: Kevin Bacon teams up with Sosie for a cute duet of the Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus song 'II Most Wanted'.

Kevin Bacon teams up for cute duet with daughter Sosie on Beyoncé and Miley Cyrus cover

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Glen Campbell, the 'Rhinestone Cowboy' rides again with his long-time friend in tow: The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson.

Brian Wilson appears on new poignant posthumous duet with country legend Glen Campbell

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Ryan Gosling and Chris Stapleton on SNL

Ryan Gosling is a massive Chris Stapleton fanboy in hilarious SNL sketch

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Emmy Russell, Loretta Lynn's granddaughter, on American Idol

Loretta Lynn's granddaughter Emmy Russell continues impressive American Idol journey

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Luke Combs plays his new song

Luke Combs debuts heartbreaking new song 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame' ahead of tour

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ABBA's greatest songs

ABBA's 20 greatest ever songs, ranked

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ABBA have opened up about when the UK awarded them 'nul points' at the Eurovision Song Contest for their now world-famous song, 'Waterloo'.

ABBA reveals why the UK gave them 'nul points' for 'Waterloo' at Eurovision in 1974

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Favourites to win: (L to R) Switzerland's Nemo, Ireland's Bambie Thug and Croatia's Baby Lasanga.

Eurovision 2024 odds: Who are the favourites to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest?

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ABBA Voyage begins in 2022

ABBA Voyage - A groundbreaking concert experience: Tickets, venue and setlist revealed

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How ABBA's two marriages and divorces split the group apart for nearly 40 years

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Toni Braxton lost her younger sister Traci Braxton on 12th March 2022 at the age of just 50.

Toni Braxton opens up about late sister Traci: "It's difficult trying to live with a broken heart"

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How many children does Lionel Richie have, and who are they? Here's everything you need to know.

How many children does Lionel Richie have, and who are they?

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Eurovision stars

The 20 best Eurovision songs of all time, ranked in order of cheesy greatness

Eurovision

Mike Rutherford's Mike and the Mechanics have announced a huge 30-date concert tour for the UK in 2025.

Mike and the Mechanics announce UK dates for bumper 2025 tour

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Elton John and Lulu in 1969

When Elton John came last in his attempt to get to Eurovision

Eurovision

A new documentary will deep dive into Cyndi Lauper's backstory and legacy, through archival footage and interviews with the star herself.

Cyndi Lauper announces new documentary 'Let The Canary Sing' for Paramount+

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The UK representing the UK, from Cliff Richard, Bucks Fizz and Katrina and the Waves

UK at Eurovision: Who has won the Song Contest for the UK and when have they finished last?

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The cast of Grease

Grease cast: Where are the stars of the 1978 musical now?

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Susan Buckner played Patty Simcox in Grease

Grease Patty Simcox star Susan Buckner has died, aged 72

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With Eurovision returning to Sweden for the 50th anniversary of 'Waterloo', ABBA may very well be making an appearance of some kind.

Will ABBA appear at Eurovision for the 50th anniversary of 'Waterloo'?

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Celine Dion sang the theme for Titanic

The Story of... 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic

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Tyler Hubbard talks to Smooth Country

Tyler Hubbard focused about his solo career but says "never say never" to FGL reunion

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Drake Milligan played Elvis Presley in Sun Records

Drake Milligan recalls how playing Elvis Presley on TV changed his life

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Lauren Alaina speaks to Smooth Country

Lauren Alaina recalls Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood's beautifully kind gesture

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Brothers Osborne and their partners

Brothers Osborne open up about "hard" time away from family on the road

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Conner Smith talks to Smooth Country

Conner Smith surprised by 'I Hate Alabama' TikTok success: "It changed everything"

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Brad Paisley talks to Smooth Country

Brad Paisley explains story behind Carrie Underwood duet 'Remind Me' and her incredible voice

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Brian Kelley

Brian Kelley "poured my heart and soul" into new album after going solo

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Jake Owen and his dad

Jake Owen opens up about importance of family after father's health battle

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Dolly Parton performs Jolene

The Story of... 'Jolene' by Dolly Parton

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Lainey Wilson was one of the country stars leading tributes to the late Toby Keith.

CMT Awards 2024: Toby Keith honoured with 'Red Solo Cup' tribute bringing his family to tears

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After recent criticism of Beyoncé's foray into country music, June Carter Cash's daughter Carlene has stated that the singer is the newest member of the "Carter Girl Club".

June Carter Cash's daughter Carlene rejects Beyoncé criticism: 'She's one of us'

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Bruce Springsteen jet-set across the US for a one-off guest appearance alongside Zach Bryan.

Bruce Springsteen joins Zach Bryan on stage in NYC for surprise guest performance

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Beyoncé is paying homage to country music heavyweights on her new album, Cowboy Carter.

Beyoncé confirms Dolly Parton cover on new album Cowboy Carter and teases Willie Nelson collab

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Tebey covers The Weeknd

This country cover of The Weeknd's 'Blinding Lights' is perfect

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Dasha's Austin linedance

How to do Dasha's 'Austin' line dance routine from TikTok

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Sam Hunt channels Johnny Cash in 'Locked Up'

Sam Hunt channels Johnny Cash in new song 'Locked Up', with wife Hannah in the music video

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Willie Nelson and Kermit The Frog finally came together for a duet of 'Rainbow Connection'.

Kermit The Frog finally joins Willie Nelson for 'Rainbow Connection' duet over 20 years in the making

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Wille Nelson is set to release his 75th solo album (152nd if you include collaborative records).

Willie Nelson set to release his 75th solo album ‘The Border' - listen to the title track

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It was the first time the world saw a future superstar when Shania Twain appeared on television as a 14-year old.

When Shania Twain wowed on her TV debut as a plucky 14-year old

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Morgan Wallen at Abbey Road

Morgan Wallen's new cover of Nothing But Thieves track at Abbey Road is outstanding

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Shania Twain's best songs ever

Shania Twain's 10 best songs ever, ranked

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Chris Young arrested

Country singer Chris Young arrested after incident at Nashville bar

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Elle King performs her Dolly Parton tribute

Elle King's 'drunk and horrible' Dolly Parton tribute faces backlash from fans as Opry apologises

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The Eagles return to the UK

Eagles announce final ever UK live shows for Long Goodbye farewell tour

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Kenny Chesney's new album

Kenny Chesney announces new album Born, and shares first single

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Dolly Parton receives an Honorary Doctorate Degree from the University of Tennessee

Dolly Parton course launched by Open University

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June Carter Cash

Watch the trailer for new June Carter Cash documentary

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'9 to 5' is one of Dolly Parton's signature songs.

The Story of... '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton

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Willie Nelson

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Country Christmas songs

The 20 greatest country Christmas songs of all time, ranked

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Luke Combs

Luke Combs "feels sick to my stomach" after he sues fan for $250,000

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Costner has been playing gigs with his band Kevin Costner & Modern West since 2007, and the ensemble has released an incredible four studio albums in that time.

Kevin Costner the country music star: Listen to The Bodyguard actor's amazing singing voice

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'Little Miss Dynamite' Brenda Lee celebrated her recent chart success with a rockin' performance of her 1958 Christmas song 'Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree'.

Brenda Lee, 78, rocks out with Christmas chart-topper 'Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree'

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Bobby Helms recorded one of the biggest Christmas hits

The Story of... 'Jingle Bell Rock' by Bobby Helms

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Johnny Cash's grandson Thomas Gabriel has covered his signature song 'Folsom Prison Blues', and sounds exactly like his grandfather.

Johnny Cash's grandson sings 'Folsom Prison Blues' and sounds exactly like his legendary grandfather

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Alanis Morissette at Graceland

Alanis Morissette covers 'Last Christmas' at Graceland in honour of Elvis and Lisa Marie Presley

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Kasey Musgraves, Lainey Wilson and Kane Brown at Graceland for Christmas

Lainey Wilson, Kacey Musgraves and Kane Brown honour Elvis Presley in 'Christmas at Graceland'

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