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Post Malone & Roddy Ricch team up for the new single ‘Cooped Up’

Post Malone has dropped the follow-up to his hit song ‘One Right Now’ (featuring The Weeknd) with the release of his new single with Roddy Ricch titled ‘Cooped Up.’

Said Post about Roddy: “He’s just such an incredible man and just a natural performer and vocalist and lyricist. And he just gets after it, and it’s so cool. And he’s such a beautiful, beautiful man. And so talented, man. I’m so pumped.”   Post also said of their new collab: “I’m trying, man. I’m trying. I’ve been out of my bag for a long time, and I’m trying to hop back in there, man. We knew what we wanted to say, and we knew what we wanted to express, not only in a song but in that particular moment on the album. And yeah, it just came super naturally. I couldn’t even tell you. I was probably on the s***ter when I wrote it. And so, there’s a lot of things very much so on this record that are tongue in cheek. And I think this whole record is the most honest record I’ve made, and I’m so pumped for people to hear it. But every song in there tells a story, so this is kind of like, “Here’s the life that we live, but there’s always something going on in the background.”

Listen to the new single from Post and Roddy ‘Cooped Up’ – here.

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Camila Cabello joins NBC’s ‘The Voice’ as new coach for Season 22

The NBC singing competition show “The Voice” will have a new lineup of coaches when it returns in the fall for Season 22. Long-time coach Kelly Clarkson will be leaving, with Camila Cabello stepping in for her first full-time stint. Cabello served as a team mentor in previous seasons; she joins Blake Shelton and John Legend alongside Gwen Stefani, who is returning for her sixth season. Last season, The Voice welcomed Ariana Grande as coach, who took over the chair previously held by Nick Jonas.

Cabello announced the news on TikTok where she used the duet feature to appear alongside Shelton, Legend, and Stefani. “See you this fall,” she wrote in the caption.

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Nashville notes: Garth Brooks, George Strait & more

In light of the tragic shooting that took place at a supermarket in Buffalo, N.Y., this weekend, Garth Brooks has delayed the on-sale date for his July 23 show at Highmark Stadium. A new date for when tickets will go on sale will be announced in the coming weeks. 

George Strait has announced two new dates for his Las Vegas residency, Strait to Vegas. He’ll perform at T-Mobile Arena on December 2 and 3 with Caitlyn Smith. Tickets go on sale to the public on May 27 at 1 p.m. ET. 

Morgan Wade and Brittney Spencer are nominated for Emerging Act of the Year at the Americana Awards. The ceremony will take place during AmericanaFest in Nashville September 13-17. 

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Lainey Wilson shares how she has a “Heart Like a Truck” in new single

Lainey Wilson is giving fans a taste of her new single, “Heart Like a Truck.” 

The hit singer has announced that “Heart Like a Truck” will be dropping on Friday. She’s starting off the week by treating fans with a listen into the chorus. The lyrics find her comparing her heart to a worn down truck that’s been dragged through the mud, “runs on dreams and gasoline,” and is just looking for love to heal it.

“It’s as good as it is tough/I got a heart like a truck,” she proclaims in the hook. 

“I love seeing how excited y'all are for this song! Let's gooo!” Lainey champions in the caption alongside the video. 

The Louisiana native has been performing the song live during recent shows. “Heart” follows her two back-to-back hits, “Things a Man Oughta Know” and her duet with Cole Swindell, “Never Say Never.” 

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Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett & more to perform on 'American Idol' finale

The American Idol season 20 finale is going to be packed with country star power. 

Current American Idol judge Luke Bryan, season 16 alum Gabby Barrett, and Thomas Rhett will all perform on the grand finale episode this week. Also returning to the stage is Carrie Underwood, who was crowned the champion in season four and just returned to the show to mentor the top-five contestants on Sunday night’s episode.

Thomas is set to team up with Luke’s fellow judge, Katy Perry, with whom TR collaborated on the title track of his new album, Where We Started. Gabby placed third while competing on American Idol’s 16th season in 2018, where Carrie also appeared as a mentor.

Also performing on the finale is “Strawberry Wine” singer Deana Carter, judge Lionel RichieSara Bareilles and Michael Bublé, who will sing with top-seven finalist Christian Guardino

The American Idol finale airs on May 22 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

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Luke Combs hits #1 with “Doin' This”

Luke Combs has scored yet another #1 single, and it falls in line with theanniversary of another one of his hits.

Lukeis sitting at the top of the charts this week with “Doin’ This,” marking his 13th consecutive #1 single. Among those 13 hits is his debut single “Hurricane,” which dominated the country charts in 2017.

Luke learned of “Doin’ This” reaching #1 on Sunday, which coincidentally was also the five-year anniversary of when “Hurricane” achieved the same feat.

“Today is the 5 year Anniversary of ‘Hurricane’ going #1. I get to celebrate with my 13th in a row with ‘Doin' This.’ That's INSANE!” the superstar raved on Twitter. “Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this every step along the way. Wouldn't be possible without you. Love y'all!”

“Doin’ This” is the lead single off Luke’s highly anticipated new album, Growin’ Up, set for release on June 24.

Luke’s previous record-setting album, What You See Is What You Get, and its deluxe edition spawned seven consecutive #1 singles: “Beer Never Broke My Heart,” “Even Though I’m Leaving,” “Does to Me” featuring Eric Church, “Lovin’ On You,” “Better Together,” “Forever After All” and “Cold as You.”

Luke’s other hits came from his debut album, This One’s for You, which features “When It Rains It Pours,” “One Number Away,” “She Got the Best of Me” and “Beautiful Crazy.” He’s also a guest vocalist on Jameson Rodgers‘ chart-topper, “Cold Beer Calling My Name.”

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Carrie Underwood heading out on Denim & Rhinestones Tour with Jimmie Allen

Carrie Underwood has booked a massive arena tour. 

The superstar is taking her new album, Denim & Rhinestones, on the road with a nearly 45-city tour that takes her to arenas all around the country beginning later this year and extending into 2023. The tour kicks off on October 15 in Greenville, S.C. and continues through March.

Along the way, Carrie will headline Madison Square Garden in New York City, Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena and the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans before wrapping the tour in Seattle on March 17.

Jimmie Allen is set to open for the “Before He Cheats” hitmaker on all dates.

In the spirit of giving back, the powerhouse singer is donating $1 from each ticket sold to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation, a nonprofit that was established after September 11 to provide support to veterans and their families, including a program that builds custom smart homes for critically injured veterans. 

“I'm thrilled to be hitting the road again with the Denim & Rhinestones Tour,” says Carrie, who’s in the midst of her Las Vegas residency, Reflection. “I'm excited to bring the new music of Denim & Rhinestones to life on tour, as well as put new spins on familiar favorites. We've been working hard already preparing an amazing show, and I can't wait to see everyone on the road!”

Tour tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time. Denim & Rhinestones drops on June 10.

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2022 Billboard Music Awards: See the full list of winners

The 2022 Billboard Music Awards were held on Sunday night, hosted by Sean “Diddy” Combs live from the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas. Drake, who did not attend the event, was the big winner of the evening, taking home the awards for Top Artist and Top Male Artist.

Other big winners included Olivia Rodrigo, who won Top New Artist, Top Female Artist, Top 100 Artist and Top Streaming Songs Artist awards as well as BTS, who took the Top Duo/Group honor, and Taylor Swift, who won Top 200 Billboard 200 Artist.

Mary J. Blige was honored with the Icon Award, after being introduced by Janet Jackson with a video montage which explored Blige’s career.  Said Jackson:  “Mary J. Blige represents truth.”  In accepting her award, Blige called Jackson an icon and inspiration, saying:  “I’m in a dream right now, thank you so much. ” She also thanked friends, family, fans and Billboard for the honor:  “The way the world is now, I think people think icons are born that way. They become a legend overnight, but that is definitely not the case. It takes a lot time, hard work and a lot of surviving trial and error to achieve greatness.”

Machine Gun Kelly performed “Twin Flame”, dedicating the song to his fiancé, actress Megan Fox, while Travis Scott performed for the first time since the Astroworld tragedy about six months ago in Houston.  Morgan Wallen won Top Country Male Artist, with Dan + Shay taking home Top Country Duo/Group.

For a full list of winners, head here.

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Suspect in Buffalo mass shooting on suicide watch as state police confirm he made contact last year with “generalized threats”

Erie County Sheriff John Garcia said during a news conference Sunday that the man arrested in the homicide of 10 people at a supermarket in Buffalo, N.Y.,, has been placed on suicide watch. The suspect, 18-year-old Payton Gendron, was placed on suicide watch because he made an apparent threat to kill himself after carrying out the attack at the Tops grocery store.  Said Garcia: “Because of his actions yesterday taking the assault rifle and putting it under his chin, he’s on suicide watch. So he’s on direct observation by our deputies, video surveillance, and he’s in a unit separated from all other incarcerated individuals. His travels throughout the facility will be by himself, along with two deputies and a sergeant. He will be treated as everyone else is treated in the Erie County Holding Center, humanely and with respect and will receive correctional health and mental health help as needed.”

Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia said during a news conference Saturday that 11 of the 13 total victims were Black and officials have called it a “racially motivated” attack.  Said Gramaglia: “The evidence we have uncovered so far makes no mistake that this was an absolute racist hate crime. It will be prosecuted as a hate crime. This is someone who has hate in their heart, soul and mind and there is no mistake that this is the direction it is going in.”  Gramaglia said that warrants are being obtained to search his home, social media platforms, a computer, telephone and “any other digital footprints that might come along.”

Gramaglia also confirmed that Gendron had contact with state police last year after he made “generalized threats” at his high school, saying in part:  “State police had brought this individual in for a mental health evaluation. He went to the local hospital, he was there for, the information we have, is about a day and a half. He was evaluated and released at that point.”

Gendron was arrested and charged with first-degree murder for fatally shooting 10 people, including a retired police officer working as a security guard who confronted the shooter, as well as injuring three others at the grocery store Saturday afternoon.

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One dead, five critically injured in shooting at church in Laguna Woods, Calif.

Authorities on Sunday confirm that one person was killed and five more were critically injured in a shooting at a California church. The Orange County Sheriff’s office said that a suspect was detained at the scene of the shooting, which took place at Geneva Presbyterian Church at 1:26 p.m. PDT. Deputies said a gun that may have been used in the fatal incident has been recovered. However, a motive for the shooting is still unclear.  Federal agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives were also involved in the investigation of the shooting.

The Orange County Fire Authority said it was on the scene treating victims and transporting patients to hospitals. California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state was actively monitoring the situation and working closely with law enforcement, adding: “No one should have to fear going to their place of worship. Our thoughts are with the victims, community, and all those impacted by this tragic event.”

Tom Cramer, Presbytery head of staff, said in a statement Sunday: “The Presbytery of Los Ranchos is deeply saddened by a fatal shooting that occurred at a lunch reception honoring a former pastor of the Taiwanese congregation that nests at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods. Please keep the leadership of the Taiwanese congregation and Geneva in your prayers as they care for those traumatized by this shooting.”

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