Circle Network programming to feature Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley & more

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J. Kempin/FilmMagicGarth Brooks, Brad Paisley and members of Runaway June and Old Dominion are all part of the Circle Network’s programming this month.  The country music-themed network will air the IMBA Bluegrass Awards to celebrate 75 years of the genre that features guest appearances by

Brett Young invites fans to join in his fitness challenge

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Seth KupersmithBrett Young has a special fitness goal he wants to reach before his 40th birthday, and he’s inviting fans to join him in the journey.  On January 25, Brett is launching the “BY40 Challenge” that sees him

Lady A to pay tribute to Kris Kristofferson in 'Skyville Live' series on CMT

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CMTCMT is partnering with online music series Skyville Live to spotlight several music icons.  Throughout the year, CMT will broadcast one-hour specials celebrating the music of Kris Kristofferson, Gladys Knight, Emmylou Harris, Jerry Lee Lewis and others.  The series launches with Skyville Live: Kris Kristofferson

Country star trivia

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Comstock/ThinkstockOn this day in 1996, this “Mississippi Girl” topped the charts with the #1 hit, “It Matters to Me.” Can you name her? ANSWER: Faith Hill. By Cillea HoughtonCopyright © 2021, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

Nashville notes

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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockRandy Houser and Jamey Johnson are embarking on the Country Cadillac Tour. The shows will be socially distanced and follow safety protocols. The tour kicks off February 5 in Fort Worth, Texas and wraps on April 17 in Birmingham, Alabama.