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Shania Twain celebrates “another trip around the sun,” shares gratitude for fans

Shania Twain turns 58 today (August 28), and she’s feeling both celebratory and grateful.

“Today I’m celebrating another trip around the sun [smiling face with hearts emoji] I’m so grateful for a wonderful year and excited for what’s ahead,” Shania reflects on X, formerly known as Twitter, alongside an onstage performance video of “You’re Still The One.”

“This song becomes more and more about me and you guys – still together, still going strong! Happy Birthday to me and lots of good health and happiness to you [heart hands emoji],” she shares.

The newly released Diamond Edition of Shania’s 1997 album, Come On Over, is out now.

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George Strait, Bruce Springsteen + Adele are some of Tim McGraw's dream duet partners

Tim McGraw may have collaborated with a slew of artists over the span of his multi-decade music career, but there are still several superstars on his dream duet bucket list.

During a recent round of Ask Me Anything backstage with Good Morning America, Tim was asked if he’d ever rerecord any of his early hits as a duet with other artists. His response featured a multi-genre list of singers and his wife, Faith Hill.

“I would love to go back and re-record all of my songs through the ’90s and early 2000s when I was on Curb Records. I would love to go back and re-record those songs and do them as duets with different artists,” he shares. “I mean, I have a long list of artists who I admire and adore who I’d love to sing with.”

“First on the list would be Bruce Springsteen. He’s one of my all-time favorites. Not only as an artist but as a human being. He’s fantastic,” says Tim. “I would love to sing with George Strait. Of course, I would always want Faith on any project that I do. Adele would be fantastic and a lot of fun.”

Tim’s new album, Standing Room Only, is out now. 

In case you missed it, you can catch Tim’s 2023 GMA Summer Concert Series performances of “Standing Room Only,” “Something Like That” and more on goodmorningamerica.com.

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Chayce Beckham is a “Little Less Lonely” these days

Chayce Beckham has released a brand new love song, “Little Less Lonely.”

Chayce co-wrote the passionate track with Lindsay Rimes and Matt Rogers, which arrives after his performance of the then-unreleased song onstage during Luke’s Country On Tour.

“Been playing this one around the country during @lukebryan's #CountryOnTour all summer and decided to get it out to you guys!” Chayce shares on Instagram.

The American Idol alum is currently out on the Country On Tour with Luke and performing his own headlining shows and festivals. For a full list of dates, visit Chayce’s website.

Chayce is currently #29 on the country charts with his self-penned single, “23.”

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Justin Moore drops “new(ish)” song, “She's Got Lovin' On Her Mind”

Justin Moore has released “She’s Got Lovin’ On Her Mind” on all digital music platforms. 

The track was previously only available on the Target Exclusive CD version of his 2019 album, Late Nights And Longnecks.

“*New(ish) song* Wild it's been a little over 3 years now since we released Late Nights And Longnecks.. If you happened to get the Target Exclusive CD, you know there were a few tracks on there that weren't on streaming services,” Justin shares on Instagram.

“We are going to start releasing those so you can add them to your playlists! The first one released is ‘She's Got Lovin' On Her Mind’ and it's OUT NOW,” he adds.

Justin’s latest album, Stray Dog, arrived in May and spawned the Priscilla Block-assisted hit, “You, Me, And Whiskey.”

Justin Moore’s headlining You, Me, And Whiskey Tour kicks back up this fall. Priscilla and Jon Langston will open on select dates. For Justin’s full tour schedule, visit his website.

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Carrie Underwood wraps up “epic” shows with Guns N' Roses

Carrie Underwood recently concluded her Guns N’ Roses opening gig with a show in Nashville, and she’s still beaming with excitement from it.

“Still flying high after the incredible show @geodispark here in #Nashville !!! Thanks @gunsnroses for having us out for a few dates!” Carrie captions an Instagram carousel of photos of her onstage with the rock band. 

“These shows were epic and all the #Gunners were beyond amazing to us! Thanks, Nashville, for SHOWING UP for my favorite band!!! [heart emoji],” she adds alongside the hashtags #DreamComeTrue and #GnR.

Coming up in September, Carrie will return to Las Vegas’ Resorts World Theatre for her 2023 REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency. For the full schedule and tickets, visit rwlasvegas.com.

Carrie’s currently #37 on the country charts with her latest single, “Out Of That Truck.”

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Shooting at Louisville, Kentucky restaurant kills 2, injures 5

Six people were shot early Sunday morning in Louisville, Kentucky at the Southern Restaurant and Lounge at 301 W. Market Street.

Officers arrived on the scene to discover one man shot and killed with six others injured at approximately 3 a.m. First Division commander Major Shannon Lauder said the shooting Sunday morning started between restaurant patrons and people on the sidewalk. There were no details about what started the violence.

Police said around 200-300 people were in the area at the time of the shooting. The Southern Restaurant and Lounge was being investigated by Louisville Metro and Kentucky alcoholic beverage enforcement authorities for allegations its operations exceeded the permissions of its restaurant alcohol license. Posts on its social media pages over the past several months show videos of dancing and bottle service. A post on the Southern Restaurant and Lounge Facebook page mentioned relocating. with the business was marking what it called “Southern’s Last Rodeo” to mark the closing of the current location before a planned move.

Mayor Craig Greenberg said Sunday afternoon that one man who was listed in critical condition later  passed away; three women and another man had non-life threatening injuries.  LMPD said there is no suspect or suspects this early in the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to use the the crime tip portal (click here) or call the LMPD tip line at (502)574-LMPD (5673).

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Jacksonville, FL shooter identified after racially-motivated attack kills three people

Police on Sunday identified the shooter who killed three people at a Dollar General store in Jacksonville, Florida, over the weekend. Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said at a news conference that the suspect, 21-year-old Ryan Christopher Palmeter, entered the store near Edward Waters University around 1 p.m. carrying an “AR-style” rifle, a handgun that had swastikas on it and was wearing a tactical vest. The suspected gunman alleged to have fatally shot three Black people and terrified others in a “racially motivated” rampage. Palmeter died by apparent suicide by one of the weapons, which he purchased legally.

Sheriff Waters played a brief clip from the security footage showing Palmeter shooting at a black Kia 11 times outside the store, killing his first victim seated inside the vehicle, identified as Angela Michelle Carr, 52, before storming through the front sliding glass doors and gunning down victims at random. The other victims killed in the shooting were identified as 19-year-old Anolt Joseph “AJ” Laguerre Jr. and 29-year-old Jerrald De’Shaun Gallion. Waters said that for some unexplained reason the suspect allowed other patrons, both white and Black, to leave the store.

Waters said that after killing his last victim, Palmeter texted his father instructing him to use a screwdriver to get into his bedroom, where he discovered his son’s last will and testament and a suicide note on his laptop. Waters revealed that Palmeter authored several documents including one to his parents, one to the media and one to federal agents, saying: “Portions of these manifestos detailed the shooter’s disgusting ideology of hate. Plainly put, this shooting was racially motivated and he hated Black people.”  Waters described the documents as “the diary of a madman,” full of offensive and hateful language, including racial slurs, and that they were “completely irrational.” Waters said during Sunday’s news conference: “Our community is grappling with why this atrocity occurred. I urge us all not to look for sense in a senseless act of violence. There’s no reason or explanation that will ever account for the shooter’s decisions and actions. His sickening ideology is not representative of the values of this Jacksonville community that we all love so much.”

Palmeter lived with his parents in Orange Park, about 20 miles southwest of Jacksonville, and had no criminal arrest history.  He legally purchased two guns this year, buying a Glock 20 10 mm semiautomatic handgun from the Orange Park Gun & Pawn shop on May 6 and an AR-15-type semiautomatic rifle from the Wild West Guns and Shop in Jacksonville on June 22.

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Lainey Wilson feels “right at home” with new Wrangler partnership

Lainey Wilson is the face of Wrangler’s 2023 Fall/Winter women’s collection. 

This collaboration, as Lainey shares, has been a natural fit for her – and one that evokes nostalgic childhood memories.

“We just teamed up with Wrangler, which is really a brand that I feel right at home with. I grew up in a pair of Wranglers. I grew up on the back of a horse,” Lainey tells ABC Audio. “We didn’t wear jeans that were not Wranglers. I mean, I found a family picture and it was me and my mom and my sister and my daddy and we were all wearing our Wranglers. So I do, I feel right at home in a pair.”

As the brand partnership deals continue to roll in, Lainey says choosing one that makes her “feel at home” is crucial.

“It’s really important to me to work with folks that do make me feel at home, whether it’s Tractor Supply, whether it’s Wrangler. Those are the things that really made me me, and it kind of feels just like an effortless partnership,” notes Lainey.

“So excited to team up with them. It’s all great,” she adds.

Shop Lainey’s favorite fall styles now at wrangler.com.

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Trisha Yearwood, Keith Urban and more to appear on 2023 ACM Honors telecast

The Academy of Country Music shared the lineup of presenters and performers for the 16th annual ACM Honors, hosted by Carly Pearce for her third consecutive year.

Trisha Yearwood, Keith Urban, Nelly, Randy Travis and Marty Stuart among those scheduled to appear, with performers and presenters also including The War and Treaty, Jordan Davis, Chris Janson, Brett Young, Sara Evans, Lee Brice, Lady A, Priscilla Block, Breland, Hailey Whitters, Bailey Zimmerman, Emily Shackleton, Billy Ray Cyrus and Fire Rose with Travis Denning, Big Kenny, and Anne Wilson. In addition, actor Dennis Quaid and radio personality Storme Warren will also appear at the star-studded event.

This year’s honorees include Chris Stapleton, who was presented with the ACM Triple Crown Award. Kane Brown earned this year’s International Award for his “outstanding contributions to the growth of country music throughout the world.” Tim McGraw was recognized with the ACM Icon Award, while Clint Black, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and the late K.T. Oslin’s achievements in songwriting was be celebrated with the ACM Poet’s Award.

The 2023 ACM Honors will air on September 18 at 8 PM ET as a two-hour primetime special exclusively on FOX.

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Old Dominion expanding ‘Memory Lane’ EP into full album this October

Old Dominion have announced a full-length album from their EP, ‘Memory Lane.’

The band posted on social media: “The new album #MemoryLane is out October 6. Pre-save/pre-add/pre-order now and get “Can’t Break Up Now” featuring @megmoroney on Friday. Link in bio to pre-order.
We always knew this was going to be a full album. But we wanted to give y’all the opportunity to absorb it completely. We wanted to make an album that takes our songs and looks a little deeper into what happens between two people. Just because it’s deep though doesn’t mean the music can’t feel good. “

The new 18-song project will feature the title track and other tunes from the eight-song EP Memory Lane. The project also finds the band collaborating with Megan Moroney on “Can’t Break Up Now;” Old Dominion’s Matthew Ramsey said of the collab: “Megan’s a really intuitive singer, but she’s also a very smart songwriter–and she came at this song from what was being said, how the melody rises and kind of blew our minds. I think we all loved the way she creates a song, her sense of how notes flow, but she’s both songwriter/singer who came in and pushed this song to almost a scene from a movie.”

Ramsey added: “We always knew this was going to be a full album. But we wanted to give our fans the opportunity to absorb it completely. Over the years, we’ve developed a conversation with fans, bad days, big moments, I’d like to think our songs make both better. We wanted to make an album that takes our songs and looks a little deeper into what happens between two people. Just because it’s deep, though, it doesn’t mean the music can’t feel good.”

To pre-order the ‘Memory Lane’ album, head here.

Old Dominion Travel Down ‘Memory Lane’ on New Album

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