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Spend springtime at Dollywood's Flower & Food Festival

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What better way to celebrate springtime than with the newly launched Flower & Food Festival at Dollywood?

Open now through June 11, visitors are invited up to the Smoky Mountains to enjoy Dollywood’s beautiful display of seasonal blossoms, larger-than-life Mosaicultures, delectable treats, aerial performances and so much more.

For a peek at the captivating sights in store, check out Dollywood’s Instagram.

To grab tickets and for more information, visit Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival website.

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Old Dominion drops spirited “I Should Have Married You”

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Old Dominion has dropped a buoyant new song, “I Should Have Married You.”

Penned and produced by Old Dominion's Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen, Whit Sellers, Geoff Sprung, Brad Tursi and acclaimed songsmith Shane McAnally, the track finds the narrator lamenting over a past romance that he should’ve taken to the altar.

“That’s just the way it goes/ I should have seen it through/ I should have let you know/ I should have said ‘I do’/ Back when I still had the chance, yeah/ I should have married you,” goes the chorus. 

Of the song, Matthew shares, “There must be a lot of people out there that either need to hear this or need to say it. If you dance hard enough and sing loud enough, maybe the regret will go away! So crank up ‘I Should Have Married You.'”

Old Dominion’s latest EP, Memory Lane (Sampler), arrived in January. The four-song set includes the title track, which is number 15 and rising on the country charts.

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Cole Swindell plots 12-date fall tour

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Cole Swindell has announced his brand new 12-date fall tour. 

The aptly titled Twelve Tour kicks off in Fargo, North Dakota, October 12, before hitting states such as Wisconsin, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Cole’s headlining trek will then wrap in Rome, Georgia, on November 4.

Fast-rising newcomers Nate Smith, Conner Smith, Avery Anna and Greylan James will serve as openers on select dates. 

“My fans know 12 is my number. so, here we go… 12 SHOWS. 12 DIFFERENT SETS. We are kicking this off October 12th and I can't wait to be out on the road with Nate, Conner, Avery Anna and Greylan!” Cole shares.

Ticket sales start on Friday, April 28, at 10 a.m. local time. Members of Cole’s Down Home Crew fan club will get access to presale tickets on Tuesday, April 25, at 10 a.m. local time.

For a full list of dates and to grab tickets, visit Cole’s website.

Cole’s new single, “Drinkaby,” is currently climbing up the country charts. The track is off his upcoming Stereotype Broken deluxe album, which drops Friday, April 28.

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Thomas Rhett adds surprise second show in Nashville

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Thomas Rhett has added a second hometown show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena as part of his upcoming HOME TEAM TOUR 23. 

The newly added show will take place on Saturday, September 30, just a day after his now-sold-out first show on Friday, September 29. Cole Swindell and Nate Smith will open both shows.

“It’s always a dream come true to play your hometown,” Thomas shares. “But getting to play the arena two nights in a row is going to be one of those things I tell my grandkids about one day.”

Home Team Members get access to the presale happening Tuesday, April 25. General sales start Friday, April 28, at 10 a.m. local time at ThomasRhett.com.

The HOME TEAM TOUR 23 kicks off May 4 in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Carrie Underwood adds three shows to her Vegas residency

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Carrie Underwood is extending her in-demand REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency at Resorts World Theatre with three additional shows.

The newly added dates are December 13, December 15 and December 16. 

“We had a blast on the road with THE DENIM & RHINESTONES TOUR, but it's always nice to come back ‘home’ to Resorts World Las Vegas to continue REFLECTION,” shares Carrie, who recently wrapped her headlining 43-city trek.

“This show is truly a celebration of all my music, and I love having the chance to welcome fans from all over the world who come to see us in Vegas,” she adds.

Tickets for Carrie’s three additional shows go on sale Friday, April 28, at 10 a.m. PST. American Express card members can access a presale happening from Tuesday, April 25, at 10 a.m. PST to Thursday, April 27, at 10 p.m. PST.

For a full list of Carrie’s Las Vegas Residency dates, and to grab tickets and VIP packages, visit axs.com/carrieinvegas.

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Jimmie Allen and his wife are separating

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Jimmie Allen and his wife, Alexis Gale, are separating. 

In an Instagram statement posted on Friday, April 21, Jimmie wrote: “After much thought and reflection in recent months, Lex & I have made the decision to separate. As we navigate this life change, we can also share that we will be welcoming another child together later this year.”

He added, “Our number one priority is and always will be ensuring that our children are healthy, happy and loved, and we remain committed to co-parenting with love and respect for one another. In light [of] our growing family, we respectfully request privacy during this time.”

Alexis posted a similar message on Instagram.

According to People, Jimmie and Alexis married in a private ceremony on June 18, 2020, before having a public celebration in May 2021.

The couple has two children together: 3-year-old Naomi and 1-year-old Zara. Jimmie also has an 8-year-old son, Aadyn, from a previous relationship.

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Baby number two on the way for Sam Hunt

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Sam Hunt and his wife, Hannah Lee Fowler, are expecting their second child.

According to ET, Sam broke the news to fans at his concert at Las Vegas’ Resorts World Theatre on Friday, April 21. 

Sam and Hannah married in April 2017 and welcomed their first child, Lucy Lu, in May 2022. 

On the music front, Sam has released several songs over the past few months, including “Outskirts,” “Walmart” and “Start Nowhere.”

His single “Water Under the Bridge” is number 22 and rising on the country charts.

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Jimmie Allen and wife Alexis Gale announce separation and reveal new baby on the way

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Jimmie Allen and his wife, Alexis Gale announced they are separating after being together for 3 years. The singer shared the news with fans via social media, and also revealed that they will be welcoming a new baby together later in 2023. The pair have not yet shared any details about the sex or due date of their next child, nor did they state whether or not they plan to file for divorce.

Allen wrote: ““After much thought and reflection in recent months Lex & I have made the decision to separate. As we navigate this life change, we can also share that we will be welcoming another child together later this year. Our number one priority is and always will be ensuring that our children are healthy, happy, and loved, and we remain committed to co-parenting with love and respect for one another. In light of our growing daily lives, we respectfully request privacy during this time.

Allen and Gale married privately in 2020, then had a public ceremony May 2021. They are currently parents to two daughters: Naomi Bettie Allen (born March 2020), and Zara (born October 2021). Allen is also father to eight-year-old son Aadyn from a previous relationship.

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NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell departs company following probe into ‘inappropriate conduct’

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Comcast announced on Sunday that NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell is stepping down following an investigation by outside counsel after a complaint of “inappropriate conduct.” Comcast said Shell’s departure, “effective immediately,” followed an investigation led by outside counsel into a complaint, but offered no further details, nor did the say who will succeed Shell. Comcast and Shell jointly announced the news, noting that the two mutually agreed on the decision.

Shell, who had been with the company since 2004, said in a statement: “I had an inappropriate relationship with a woman in the company, which I deeply regret. I’m truly sorry I let my Comcast and NBCUniversal colleagues down, they are the most talented people in the business and the opportunity to work with them the last 19 years has been a privilege.”

Shell was named CEO of NBCUniversal in January 2020. According to the company website, he oversaw the company’s portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television and sports production operations, and a leading television stations group. He also oversaw the company’s theme parks and their streaming service Peacock, launched in 2020.

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Israeli PM Netanyahu to meet with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during trip to Israel

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On CBS News’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he plans to meet with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis when the expected 2024 presidential candidate visits Israel this week. Netanyahu is a staunch ally of former President Donald Trump; DeSantis announced he is traveling abroad on a global trade mission in Israel, Japan, South Korea, Israel and the United Kingdom. DeSantis will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and other government officials in Japan, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo in South Korea and Foreign Minister of the United Kingdom, James Cleverly.

Asked by host Margaret Brennan whether he would meet with DeSantis, Netanyahu replied: “Of course, I’ll meet with everyone. Why not? I’ll meet with Republican governors and Democratic governors. I’m not avoiding the question. And actually, I’m, I’m rushing right into it. I’d meet with every American representative, governor, senator, members of Congress. And I think it’s- it’s my job. And I think it’s important for Israel’s bipartisan support in the United States. I make a point of it.”  DeSantis met with Netanyahu during a visit to Jerusalem in 2019, calling Florida “the most pro-Israel state in the nation.”

DeSantis’ visit to Israel coincides with protests over Netanyahu’s plans to tighten controls on the country’s Supreme Court. Netanyahu’s plans for judicial reform were paused last month after strikes and mass demonstrations. The proposals would give the government effective control over appointment of Supreme Court judges and allow parliament to overrule many decisions of the court. When asked why he would not withdraw the planned reforms, Netanyahu said there was a “broad consensus” to fix the Israeli judicial system: “I’ve actually said that I will not accept a blanket ability of the parliament to overcome judicial Supreme Court decisions, just as we don’t accept that the Supreme Court can abrogate any decision by the parliament or the government.”

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