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Thelma & James explained: MacKenzie Porter and Jake Etheridge on pen names and 'Happy Ever After You’

Thelma & James explained: MacKenzie Porter and Jake Etheridge on pen name and 'Happy Ever After You’

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Riley Green and Ella Langley

Riley Green didn't expect Ella Langley duet 'You Look Like You Love Me' to be a hit: 'She's got a great voice'

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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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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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Carly Pearce talks to Smooth Country

Carly Pearce reveals how her idol Dolly Parton changed her life forever

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Kane Brown

Kane Brown says he's "pumped and nervous" for the birth of his first son

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Jordan Davis speaks to Smooth Country

Jordan Davis reveals how nervous he was asking Luke Bryan to join 'Buy Dirt'

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Luke Combs talks to Smooth Country

Luke Combs reveals sweet reason why he covered Tracy Chapman's 'Fast Car' on new album

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Dolly Parton covers The Beatles on her new album

Dolly Parton opens up on making 'Let It Be' with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr: "So gracious"

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Dolly: An Original Musical - Dolly Parton’s new Broadway show dates, tickets, and more details

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Grand Ole Opry 100th anniversary concert: How to watch, who’s performing and more

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Riley Green performing and at a red carpet event.

Who is Riley Green? Age, relationships, reality TV career and more revealed

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Lady A at a red carpet event in 2023

Lady A facts: Country group members’ ages, songs, name change and more explained

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Lauren Alaina reveals she is expecting first child with husband Cam Arnold in new music video

Lauren Alaina reveals she is expecting first child with husband Cam Arnold in new music video

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Alison Moyet's striking voice set her apart from fellow popstars of the era during her time with Yazoo and as a solo artist.

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Phil Collins’ daughter Lily Collins announces birth of first child

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Sting, Rod Stewart and Stevie Nicks performing at FireAid LA.

Sting returns after illness to play FireAid with Sir Rod Stewart, Stevie Nicks and more – watch

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Watch Simple Minds’ electrifying live Don’t You (Forget About Me) performance

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Who were The Nolan Sisters? Names, songs, health battles and more explained

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LeAnn Rimes

LeAnn Rimes interview: Country legend reflects on first record deal aged 11 - "I thought it was normal"

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Tenille Townes speaks to Smooth Country

Tenille Townes recalls incredible moment she sang with Shania Twain aged 9

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Lady A speak to Smooth Country

Lady A reveal the surprising story behind writing biggest hit 'Need You Now'

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Thomas Rhett talks to Smooth Country

Thomas Rhett reveals how Ed Sheeran inspired his huge hit 'Die a Happy Man'

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Old Dominion talk to Smooth Country

Old Dominion interview: Matthew Ramsey breaks down duets with Blake Shelton and Megan Moroney on new album

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Shania Twain interview

Shania Twain reveals the real reason she chose Brad Pitt in 'That Don't Impress Me Much'

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Dolly Parton speaks to Smooth Radio

Dolly Parton recalls 'Islands in the Stream' 40 years on: "I miss Kenny Rogers every day"

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Lady A discuss their career and 'Need You Now'

Lady A reflect on 17 years together: 'We wouldn't be here if it weren't for 'Need You Now''

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Breland speaks to Smooth Country

Breland interview: 'My Truck' singer reveals how a New Jersey boy became a country music star

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Thomas Rhett talks to Smooth Country

Thomas Rhett opens up about his famous father and his sweet family: 'My daughter has no idea why people like me'

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Ward Thomas

Ward Thomas interview: British sisters on how big family changes inspired new album

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Carly Pearce on Smooth Country

Carly Pearce interview: Why the country star is "thankful" for her divorce

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Kane Brown

Kane Brown interview: 'I auditioned for a lot of TV shows' before fame

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Brett Young would love to duet with Tim McGraw

Brett Young reveals his hopes for a Tim McGraw team-up in the future

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Shania Twain interview

Shania Twain interview: Country icon reflects on 25 years of 'Come on Over' ahead of new album

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Lainey Wilson interview

Lainey Wilson interview: Country star reflects on camper trailers to filling arenas - "I didn't have a Plan B"

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