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Dolly's the 'Star of the Show' as she closes her book trilogy

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The final volume of Dolly Parton‘s trilogy of books, which started with Songteller and Behind the Seams, is set to arrive Nov. 11. Star of the Show: My Life on Stage will chronicle her life lived in front of audiences, dating back to the start of her career with Porter Wagoner.

“This book is a celebration of my journey as a performer,” she explains, “filled with personal stories, cherished memories, and never-before-seen photos from more than seven decades on stage.”

The book includes 350 photographs. It will be available as a deluxe edition, complete with gilded edges, a satin ribbon bookmark, a special cover and more. As with the other two books, there’ll also be an audiobook read by Dolly.

Dolly aficionados will know “Star of the Show” is also the opening track of 1979’s Great Balls of Fire album.

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Need some 'Time, Tequila & Therapy'? Odie's is finally opening

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For Old Dominion fans and Nashville tourists, the wait it finally over: OD’s Midtown bar – appropriately named Odie’s – is finally opening to the public.

“You heard it here first!” the bar announced on its socials. “Odie's is open at 11am this Friday, 4/18 and Saturday, 4/19 for a special Sneak Peek weekend. We can't wait to share what we've been working on. See you SO SOON!”

The partnership with Good Time Design’s Ty Hauter was originally projected to open last summer at 1919 Division in the former home of ReBar. If you’re familiar with the Midtown area, Odie’s is near Red Door, Losers and Winners, in a part of town much closer to Music Row than the honky-tonks of Lower Broadway.

Anticipating a huge crowd, Odie’s also added some reassurance as a follow-up to the original post: “Can't come this weekend? We'll be back open on Thursday, 4/24 at 11am!”

You can get a glimpse at Odie’s in Old Dominion’s video for their new track, “Me Most Nights.”

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Brad Paisley's picked to play the NFL Draft

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Brad Paisley‘s booked to headline the concert after the conclusion of the NFL Draft April 26 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. 

“There's nothing like football to bring people together, and the NFL Draft is where it all begins,” Brad observes. “As a lifelong fan, I can't wait to help close out an unforgettable weekend — with a little music and one heck of a party.” 

Brad’s free show at the Draft Theater near Green Bay’s Lambeau Field will close out three days of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Tim McGraw and Dierks Bentley have previously headlined the NFL Draft Concert Series.

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Scotty McCreery's giving 'Seasons Change' a 'Platinum' upgrade

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Scotty McCreery‘s getting ready to release an expanded version of the album that turned his career around.

Appropriately titled Seasons Change, the North Carolina native’s 2018 album launched the hits “Five More Minutes,” “This Is It” and “In Between.” 

Seasons Change: Platinum Edition adds acoustic versions of the three number ones and gives the same treatment to the fan favorite “Still.” Adding new artwork and liner notes, it’ll also be available in platinum-colored double vinyl via Amazon. 

“The Seasons Change album was truly life-changing for me,” Scotty reflects. “After experiencing both some career highs and lows, I was starting over. For the first time, I co-wrote all the songs and felt like the project was truly me.”

“It has been both gratifying and confidence-building to see how the fans, radio and streaming have embraced the music from this album and me,” he adds. “I'm a guy who loves to look back, and I celebrate the release of this new expanded edition and all the accomplishments we've made since the original album came out, while also looking ahead to making new dreams come true.”

Seasons Change: Platinum Edition will be available June 20.

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Tate McRae is the first female singer to record a duet with Morgan Wallen

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She teased it on Instagram on Tuesday, but now it’s been confirmed: Canadian pop star Tate McRae has recorded a duet with Morgan Wallen, making her the first female artist to do so.

On her Instagram Story Tuesday, Tate posted a photo of a football jersey with “T8” on the front – which reads “Tate” – and a small circular patch that contained the initials “MW.” This led fans to speculate that she was the female artist who Morgan said he was singing with in a post on social platform X April 9.

In that post, a fan asked Morgan about a song on his upcoming album called “What I Want,” writing, “please please PLEASE confirm ‘What I Want’ is a duet. You haven't yet sang with any female artists on any of your first three albums, so PLEASE tell me this is the case.”

Morgan replied, “Indeed sir.”

Tate’s participation was confirmed on Wednesday, when Morgan released the track list for his upcoming album, I’m the Problem. There are a whopping 37 tracks on the project, and Tate is listed as the feature on “What I Want.” She also co-wrote the song. The other features are from male artists, including Post Malone and Eric Church, HARDY and Ernest.

It’s not clear when or where Morgan and Tate met.

I’m the Problem arrives May 16.

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Alison Krauss' 'Now That I've Found You' celebrates its 30th with vinyl

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Alison Krauss‘ first greatest hits collection has finally found its way to vinyl.

Craft Recordings is reissuing 1995’s Now That I’ve Found You: A Collection in time for the set’s 30th anniversary.

Arriving July 11, the double Platinum album includes Alison’s biggest hit at country radio, her cover of Keith Whitley‘s “When You Say Nothing at All.” The song would go on to win single of the year at the CMAs and make Alison female vocalist of the year.

It also includes her cover of The Foundations‘ “Baby, Now That I’ve Found You,” which took home the Grammy for best female country vocal performance.

The new edition of Now That I’ve Found You: A Collection is available in Translucent Teal from Books-A-Million and Vintage Red from Craft Recordings.

Meanwhile, Alison’s kicking off her 75-date tour with Union Station, supporting their eighth studio album, Arcadia, which came out March 28.


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California Gov. Newsom to challenge Trump administration regarding tariffs

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On Wednesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom revealed plans to file a lawsuit against President Donald Trump in response to tariffs introduced earlier this month. According to The New York Times, the lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, aims to invalidate the tariffs and prevent their enforcement by federal authorities.

As the fifth largest economy globally, California faces substantial economic risk due to these tariffs, which threaten industries ranging from tech in Silicon Valley to agriculture reliant on global markets. The legal move would make California the first state to formally oppose Trump’s extensive tariff measures.

In a video shared on social media, Newsom announced that the state of California would initiate legal action, emphasizing its status as the leading manufacturing hub in the U.S. and a significant player in global trade. Newsom stated in the video: “No state stands to be more affected than California by the Trump administration’s unilateral move to impose what amounts to the biggest tax increase in recent U.S. history. President Trump does not have the legal power to enforce such sweeping tariffs without checks. We’re taking legal steps to stop him.”

Trump enacted the tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which grants the president extensive control over economic activities following a national emergency declaration. The emergency declaration was made on April 2, paving the way for the tariffs that prompted the legal challenge.

The California lawsuit will contend that Trump’s invocation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to enforce his reciprocal tariff policy is both “unlawful and unprecedented.” Officials say the tariffs pose serious and immediate harm to California’s economy, particularly as the state leads the nation in sectors like manufacturing and agriculture.

The White House pushed back regarding the lawsuit and criticized Newsom’s priorities, with spokesperson Kush Desai said: “Instead of addressing California’s spiraling crime, homelessness, and affordability issues, Gavin Newsom is trying to obstruct President Trump’s historic efforts to confront America’s chronic trade deficits.”

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DOJ files civil suit against Maine for defying order to ban transgender athletes in women’s sports

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The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated legal action against the state of Maine, challenging its policy that allows transgender athletes to participate in girls’ and women’s sports.

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Wednesday that the DOJ filed a lawsuit against Maine, claiming the state is violating Title IX by opposing a presidential executive order regarding transgender participation in women’s sports. Bondi alleges that Maine is engaging in unlawful sex-based discrimination by refusing to follow a directive issued by former President Trump, which bars transgender students from joining girls’ and women’s athletic programs.

Bondi said during a press briefing on Wednesday: “We’ve pursued every other option available. This step became necessary.” Bondi made the announcement alongside Riley Gaines, a prominent critic of transgender inclusion in women’s sports, as well as several Maine parents and students who oppose the state’s current stance. She said: “the Justice Department cannot stand idly by while female athletes face discrimination. This is not just about sports—it’s about protecting these young women’s physical safety. Many of them have shared their personal experiences with me, and what they’ve endured is deeply troubling.”

According to the lawsuit: “Maine’s Department of Education is actively violating federal anti-discrimination laws by allowing policies that force girls to compete against biological males in sports specifically designated for females. By giving precedence to gender identity over biological sex, the state’s actions undermine fair competition, reduce equal opportunities for female athletes, and may result in greater risks of physical harm and emotional distress.”

In response, Maine Governor Janet Mills criticized the lawsuit, suggesting it’s a political move intended to coerce Maine into disregarding constitutional principles and state sovereignty. Mills, a Democrat, called the attempt to revoke federal funding an abuse of executive power: “throughout my career—as a district attorney, attorney general, and now governor—I have consistently advocated for women’s rights, children’s well-being, and the integrity of our state and national constitutions. We will fight back against the DOJ’s actions and defend Maine’s policies in court … This issue has never been genuinely about protecting women or ensuring fairness in school athletics. It’s about the fundamental rights of states to govern themselves and resist federal overreach.”

The executive order at the heart of the dispute refers to transgender women as “men” and threatens to withhold federal funds from educational institutions that permit transgender women to compete in women’s sports. According to the executive order: “It is the policy of the United States to withhold funding from any educational program that denies girls and women equal opportunities in sports.”

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Tucker Wetmore reveals how '3,2,1' mirrors his romantic life

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Even though Tucker Wetmore didn’t write his new single, it still ended up telling his story — and accidentally getting him to open up a bit about his personal life. 

Initially “a bunch of [his] really good buddies in Nashville” sent “3,2,1” for consideration for Tucker’s debut album.

“The first listen I was like, ‘This feels great. I love it.’ Immediately put it on hold,” he recalls.

The more he spent time with “3,2,1,” however, the more Tucker realized it fit his life.

“Wait, I kinda relate to this thing,” he says, recalling the moment it hit him. “It's kinda just talking about being in a point of time of questioning your decisions when it comes to leaving someone or staying with someone kinda. I was like, ‘I was just there a couple months ago,’ you know?”

Ultimately, though, Tucker believes it’s a great song for when the weather gets warmer.

“It just feels good. It's a feel-good song,” he says. “It's a windows-down kinda song, which I love.”

Tucker’s debut album, What Not To, which includes his breakthrough #1, “Wind Up Missin’ You,” drops April 25.  

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Kacey Musgraves, Rüfüs Du Sol headlining inaugural ‘Up In The Sky Music Festival’

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Kacey Musgraves and Rüfüs Du Sol will headline the inaugural Up In The Sky Music Festival, taking place August 8 & 9, 2025 at the base of Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen, Colorado.

Produced by Belly Up Aspen in partnership with C3 Presents, the lineup also includes Glass Animals, SG Lewis (Live), Suki Waterhouse, Role Model, Nessa Barrett and more.

Danny Goldberg with Belly Up Aspen said in a press release: “Aspen is home, and we are honored and humbled to have the opportunity to build something new in such a special place with incredible artists. We have spent nearly a decade developing this idea, and our goal is to deliver an unforgettable experience with Up In The Sky.”

For tickets and other information, head to www.upintheskyfestival.com.

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