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Suga from BTS to launch solo tour under the stage persona, Agust D

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29-year-old K-pop singer and rapper Suga is going on tour in 2023. Suga, a member of the boy band BTS, announced Tuesday that he will perform on a new solo tour under his other stage persona, Agust D. Suga released his debut solo mixtape, Agust D, in 2016 and released a follow up, D-2, in 2020.

BTS — also comprised of members Jin, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook — announced in October that it will take a hiatus as the members fulfill their mandatory military service in South Korea and pursue their solo careers.

Suga’s solo “Agust D” tour kicks off with a pair of shows April 26 and 27 in Belmont Park, N.Y. Suga will perform other dates in the United States before bringing the tour to Asia. Tickets go on sale March 3 at 3 p.m. local time via Ticketmaster, with pre-sales for ARMY members to begin March 1 at 3 p.m. and pre-sales for verified fans to start March 2 at 3 p.m.

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Alicia Keys shares video for ‘Stay’ featuring Lucky Daye

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Alicia Keys is sharing the video for her song “Stay,” featuring Lucky Day. The scenic video, directed by Jean Sébastien and Kamerameha, opens with Keys dressed in a beautiful white gown, playing her signature piano in a white desert area. The video transitions to Daye, enjoying a pleasant view of the ocean.

The video for “Stay” video comes just weeks after Alicia’s song “Trillions” hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart, her 13th chart-topper. Keys holds the record for the most No. 1s on the Adult R&B Airplay chart. “Stay” and “Trillions” both appear on KEYS II, the deluxe edition of Keys’ 2021 double album, KEYS. Daye is also featured on “Come For Me (Unlocked),” along with Khalid,” from the standard version.

Watch Alicia Keys’ “Stay” video featuring Lucky Daye – here.

Alicia Keys releases ‘Stay’ video

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Go Country 105

Nashville notes: Jo Dee + Lauren will always love Dolly

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Lauren Alaina, Jo Dee Messina, Ricky Skaggs and The Gatlin Brothers are just some of the artists set to play the I Will Always Love You Celebration, which kicks off March 11 and runs through April 8 at Dollywood.

“Along for the Ride” is the debut solo single from Jordan Harvey, formerly of King Calaway.

Tickets for Nashville’s 31st annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival go on sale March 3. The lineup for the event, which runs March 28 through April 1, will be announced that day, as well. 

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Go Country 105

The concertgoer who came home with Carrie Underwood

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If Carrie Underwood thinks you’re cute enough, she just might bring you home with her. 

That likely only works if you’re a puppy, but that’s exactly what happened at Carrie’s February 8 Denim & Rhinestones Tour stop.

“Meet Charlotte ‘Charlie’ Nilla Fisher.newest member of the family!” Carrie announced on Instagram. “I met her in Charlotte when the lovely people at @pincdogrescue brought some puppies to the venue to make us all smile. We had been looking for the right pup for our family for a while and she seemed just too good to be true!”

So far, Charlie seems to be fitting right in with Carrie’s older dogs, Penny and Zero, and her sons, 7-year-old Isaiah and 4-year-old Jacob.

“She is happy at home playing with her boys,” Carrie adds. “Thank you, Pawsitive Impact NC Dog Rescue for all the incredible work you do and thanks for bringing this sweet girl into our lives!”

On Valentine’s Day, Carrie’s tour with Jimmie Allen continues in Charleston, West Virginia.

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Go Country 105

Preview Jimmie Allen's fancy footwork on 'CMT Crossroads'

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Jimmie Allen‘s teaming up with Christian pop duo FOR KING + COUNTRY for the latest installment of CMT Crossroads.

The new episode premieres Tuesday, February 28, at 10 p.m. ET and includes new versions of Jimmie’s chart-topping hits “Best Shot,” “Down Home” and “Freedom Was a Highway.”

FOR KING + COUNTRY contribute “God Only Knows,” “Joy,” “Relate” and a brand new song, as well.

You can check out the collaborative version of Jimmie’s “Freedom Was a Highway” now, which includes a few moves that might’ve been inspired by his stint on Dancing with the Stars.

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Go Country 105

Stapleton's secret weapons for his Super Bowl performance

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If you’re a guitar player, these are the deets you wanna know about Chris Stapleton‘s performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Sunday’s Super Bowl. 

Stapleton was playing an American Vintage II ’77 Telecaster Custom, the folks at Fender confirm, along with his Signature ’62 Princeton amp. 

While even the best equipment may not be able to make you sound like the much-revered Grammy winner, you can find out more about Stapleton’s signature gear on the Fender website. 

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Go Country 105

Bring the Bar to … Canada: Thomas Rhett's selling out up north

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Thomas Rhett set the Canadian leg of his Bring the Bar to You Tour in motion last weekend in Vancouver, racking up sellouts in Edmonton and Calgary along the way. 

“It's such an awesome feeling to be able to return to Canada and play sold out shows,” TR says. “This past weekend's shows were honestly electric and I am having the time of my life.”

“I really appreciate all the support and the warm welcome to Canada,” he adds. “It's going to be a great tour and we're just getting started!”

Jordan Davis and Kameron Marlowe are opening the shows, which continue Thursday in Saskatoon, with five more stops before wrapping in Ottawa on February 25. 

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Go Country 105

The Garth/Trisha duet record is coming in 2023

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The long-awaited, full-fledged duet album from Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood is finally coming this year. 

The couple confirmed the elusive project during Monday night’s edition of Inside Studio G. 

“There's already a duet record coming out this year!” Garth said in response to a fan question.

“That's true!” Trisha agreed.

While Garth and Trisha have certainly worked and recorded together a lot over the years, the only full album they’ve made together is 2016’s Christmas Together, which includes some solo tracks. 

Their biggest one-off duet so far, of course, is “In Another’s Eyes,” which goes all the way back to 1997. 

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Go Country 105

Maren Morris is “Ready to Run” overseas with The Chicks

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Maren Morris is headed overseas with The Chicks. 

“READY TO RUN to… Europe/UK/Canada,” she tweeted. “I'll be opening for my heroes @thechicks (!!!) later this year.”

The Chicks World Tour 2023 kicks off June 2 in Oslo, Norway, and runs through September 18 in Toronto, Canada. 

While the trek starts in Europe and wraps in Canada, the trio will spend a sizable amount of time playing the States. Those shows start July 21 in Tulsa and continue through September 1 in Sioux Falls, North Dakota. Ben Harper and Canadian band Wild Rivers will open those dates.

Tickets go on sale Friday, February 17. You can find all the details at TheChicks.com. 

Martie Maguire, Natalie Maines and Emily Strayer are set to play half a dozen dates at Zappos Theater in Las Vegas in May, as well.

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3 dead, 5 critical in Michigan State University shooting; suspect found dead

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Three people are dead and five others are injured after a shooting at multiple locations on Michigan State University’s East Lansing campus Monday night, police said. The suspect has also died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. MSU Police and Public Safety said during a press briefing that the injured victims have been transported to a hospital, where all five remain in critical condition. Sparrow Hospital Communications Director John Foren confirmed that the hospital received five patients from the shooting but did not have an update on their conditions.

There is no longer a threat on campus and the shelter-in-place order has been lifted, Chris Rozman, interim deputy chief, said during a press briefing that there is no longer a threat on campus and the shelter-in-place order has been lifted.  University police said on Twitter that there appeared to be only one suspect, described as a “short male with a mask.” They later tweeted at 12:28 a.m. EST that the suspect had been located off campus and that he appeared to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The suspect was identified as a 43-year-old man who was not affiliated with the university. Rozman said: “He is not a student, faculty, staff. And we have no idea why he came to campus to do this tonight.”  Police are still working to determine the suspect’s identity and possible motive, the interim deputy chief said.

Police initially received 911 calls of shots fired at 8:18 p.m. in Berkey Hall and located “several” victims there. Police then received a report of another shooting and responded to the MSU Union building, where they found other victims. Two of the fatalities were at Berkey Hall and one was at the MSU Union building.

Michigan State has about 50,000 students. East Lansing is about 90 miles (145 kilometers) northwest of Detroit. Authorities announced late Monday that all campus activities would be canceled for 48 hours, including athletics and classes. People were advised not to come to campus Tuesday.

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