Carly Pearce and Michael Ray call it quits

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ABCQuite a few fans’ worst suspicions have been realized: People confirms that Carly Pearce filed for divorce from Michael Ray on Friday. For weeks, followers on social media have speculated about why the once-effusive couple no longer comments on each other’s posts or

Ryman Auditorium and Grand Ole Opry to resume daytime tours

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Chris HolloThe Grand Ole Opry and Ryan Auditorium are set to resume daytime tours this week.  The historic institutions, which have been closed to the public since March, will start offering limited-capacity tours beginning on Friday. The Opry

Brantley Gilbert, Lauren Alaina among 'A Capital Fourth' performers

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ABC/Image Group LACountry music will be represented during 2020’s virtual presentation of A Capital Fourth.  The PBS show celebrating Independence Day will feature performances by Brantley Gilbert, Lauren Alaina and Trace Adkins, among a mix of diverse stars.  The annual 4th of

Brad Paisley headlining Live Nation's first drive-in concert series

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ABC/Richard Cartwright Brad Paisley is headlining Live Nation’s inaugural drive-in concert series, Live from the Drive-In.  The series sees Brad and fellow country stars Darius Rucker and Jon Pardi headlining shows in Indianapolis, Nashville and St. Louis next month from July 10-12.   The

'How They Remember You': Rascal Flatts to release new EP

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Big Machine RecordsRascal Flatts is releasing new music this summer.  The beloved trio will share the How They Remember You EP on July 31. Named after the new single that encapsulates the legacy of their two-decade career, the project features

Laine Hardy diagnosed with COVID-19

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Robby KleinAmerican Idol season 17 winner Laine Hardy has contracted COVID-19. Laine shared the news in a Facebook post on Sunday, stating that he went to the doctor and was diagnosed with the virus. He says his symptoms are mild and is

Country stars salute father figures with heartwarming Father's Day tributes

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ABC/Image Group LACarrie Underwood, Maren Morris and Miranda Lambert are among the many country stars who shared an outpouring of support for the father figures in their lives on Father’s Day.  Carrie turned to Instagram to honor both her father, Stephen Underwood, and husband Mike Fisherwith

Country star trivia

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Comstock/ThinkstockOn this date in 2011, one of country music’s most beloved artists revealed that he was battling Alzheimer’s disease. Following that announcement, he embarked on a farewell tour, performing his final show in November of 2012. He