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Maroon 5 announce new North American leg of 2022 World Tour

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Post date May 3, 2022
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Maroon 5 shared details for the next leg of their 2022 World Tour, kicking off Saturday, July 30 at Moda Center in Portland, OR and hitting cities throughout Canada and North America before concluding on Saturday, August 20 at Centre Bell in Montreal, Quebec.

Maroon 5 are in Egypt for a monumental show at the Pyramids of Giza on May 3. A few days later on May 6, they headline Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabu, United Arab Emirates, and will then head to Tel Aviv for two shows at Hayarkon Park. After their initial show on May 9 quickly sold out, a second show on May 10 was added.

For more tour information, head to Maroon 5’s official website.

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Harry Styles to celebrate new album with ‘One Night Only in New York’ concert event

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Post date May 3, 2022
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Harry Styles has announced a special ‘One Night Only in New York’ concert event, coming to UBS Arena at Belmont Park in New York on May 20th. All tickets will be available for $25 all-inclusive, including taxes and fees. The special show will celebrate Styles’ highly anticipated new album Harry’s House, available everywhere the same day – on May 20th. The special concert event ‘will see Styles performing songs from the album for the first time ever.’

According to the announcement, ‘American Express Card Members have the power to unlock access to Harry Styles tickets for his UBS Arena show by registering for American Express Early Access powered by Ticketmaster Verified Fan. Registration begins Monday, May 2nd at 5 pm ET through Tuesday, May 3rd at 7 pm ET. Verified Card Members who are selected for the presale, can purchase tickets on Thursday, May 5th from 9-11 am ET’

Just last week, Styles revealed the full track list for his upcoming third studio album, the follow-up to his 2019 sophomore project Fine Line. The project will feature 13-tracks, including the lead single “As It Was,” which marks Harry’s first new material in nearly three years. The album will also feature the previously teased songs “Boyfriends” and “Late Night Talking.”

Harry’s House will be released on Vinyl, CD and cassette on 5/20, and is available to pre-save/pre-add – HERE. To pre-order Harry’s House on Apple Music, head here.

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Nashville notes: Luke Bryan presale tickets, Vince Gill residency, and more

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Post date May 2, 2022
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Presale tickets for Luke Bryan‘s 2022 Farm Tour are available now.

To celebrate the Ryman Auditorium’s 130th anniversary, Vince Gill will perform a four-night residency from August 4 to August 7. The Voice season 21 runner-up Wendy Moten will open for him. Tickets go on sale May 6 at 11 a.m. ET.

Lanco has released “Low Class Lovers,” the lead single off the group’s upcoming album.

Brittney Spencer will sing the National Anthem at the 2022 Kentucky Derby on May 7. It will be broadcast on NBC just after 5 p.m. ET.

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CMT to air special honoring Naomi Judd

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Post date May 2, 2022
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CMT is honoring the life and legacy of Naomi Judd with a special titled CMT Remembers: Naomi Judd.

Naomi’s daughter and other half of The Judds, Wynonna Judd, along with Carrie Underwood,Loretta Lynn and more will appear in the 30-minute special that looks back on the career of the late singer, who passed away on April 30 at the age of 76 due to mental illness, one day before The Judds were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

The show will feature archival footage and interviews, in addition to memorable performances throughout the Grammy-winning duo’s nearly 40-year career. It will also include The Judds’ performance of “Love Can Build a Bridge” at the 2022 CMT Awards, as well as clips from Naomi’s final interview on the red carpet at the ceremony in April.

Wynonna and her sister Ashley Judd were on hand at the Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Sunday, where they paid an emotional tribute to their mother. Footage from the event will be included during the CMT special.

CMT Remembers: Naomi Judd premieres Tuesday, May 3 at 9 p.m. ET, with encore presentations on May 4, 7 and 8.

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“Defying Gravity”: Maren Morris wants to audition for 'Wicked'

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Post date May 2, 2022
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Is Maren Morris auditioning for Wicked?

In a Sunday tweet, the country star reveals that she has her sights set on the bright lights of Broadway. “Gonna send an audition tape in for Wicked on Broadway. What the hell. Let's see what happens,” Maren declares, alongside a green heart and witch emoji.

The multi-faceted singer goes on to cite her credentials, including hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live!, performing with Dolly Parton at the Newport Folk Festival, flying with the US Air Force’s Thunderbirds, and even getting her bangs cut, as examples of other dreams that have come true.

“I'm into taking things head on, fail or succeed. Might as well cut the s*** on being coy. Chase your weird dreams down,” she says.

When pressed on which lead character she’d rather play, Glinda or Elphaba, “The Middle” hitmaker says she identifies “heavily” as Elphaba, who becomes the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz. “Good god her songs are high,” Maren adds.

The singer’s announcement sent fans into a frenzy, with many of them creating memes that impose her face onto the green-skinned Elphaba.

Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel originated the roles of Glinda and Elphaba, respectively, when Wicked debuted on Broadway in 2003. It’s now being adapted into a film starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, set for release in 2024.

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Tim McGraw celebrates birthday with tributes from Faith Hill, Russell Dickerson & more

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Post date May 2, 2022
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Tim McGraw was showered with love on his birthday.

The singer and actor turned 55 on Sunday, and to celebrate, his family, friends and tour mates honored the occasion with cake and sing-a-longs.

Tim shared a video that shows tour opener Russell Dickerson leading the crowd in a group sing-a-long of “Happy Birthday.” Meanwhile backstage, Tim’s wife, Faith Hill, surprised him during soundcheck with a candle-adorned cake, and led another rendition of “Happy Birthday” alongside all his crew members.

“This is going to be your best year yet my man,” Russell shares in a compilation video of tributes to the country legend.

Faith also used her husband’s birthday as an opportunity to share a screen grab from the couple’s steamy bathtub scene on 1883. ?”Oh, you say it's your birthday Tim McGraw? Um..What a about a date tonight? K.see ya later. Love you, too,” she writes alongside the photo.

“Wow, thanx for all the birthday love out there!” Tim replies to the influx messages.

Tim is currently headlining the McGraw Tour as his current single, “7500 OBO,” rises through the country charts.

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Miranda Lambert “wasn't prepared” for media attention after Blake Shelton divorce

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Post date May 2, 2022
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Miranda Lambert cannot tell a lie when it comes to her music.

In an interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Miranda reflects on the intense media coverage surrounding her high-profile divorce from Blake Shelton in 2014, and how it caught the relatively private singer off guard.

“I wasn’t prepared for that,” she says of the constant media attention. “It’s not nice sometimes, but I think you’ve got to take it with a grain of salt and know that I’m a singer-songwriter so luckily I can tell my whole truth. I will not lie in my music.”

Two years after the divorce, Miranda released her critically acclaimed 2016 album, The Weight of These Wings, that included lead single “Vice” and the heartbreak ballad “Tin Man.” It was named Album of the Year at the 2017 ACM Awards.

In 2019, Miranda announced that she had married former NYPD officer Brendan McLoughlin in a secret ceremony on her Tennessee farm. Their relationship later inspired her top-10 hit, “Settling Down.”

“I’ve also grown up and I’ve learned a lot about myself and I think at some point you just start to settle into who you are,” she continues. “I feel at peace with myself.”

Miranda released her new album, Palomino, on Friday.

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“Best night of my life!”: Carrie Underwood sings with Axl Rose at Stagecoach

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Post date May 2, 2022
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One of Carrie Underwood‘s longtime dreams has became reality.

During her headlining set at Stagecoach Festival in California this weekend, the country superstar brought out Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose to perform a couple of the rock band’s classic hits, “Sweet Child o’ Mine” and “Paradise City.” A video posted by Stagecoach shows Axl taking lead vocals while Carrie harmonies on “Paradise City” as she struts around the stage.

On Instagram, Carrie shared a series of photos from the epic moment as the two rock out together, with the set ending with a hug.

“Best. Night. Of. My. Life!!! I am still freaking out!!! Thank you, Axl, for making this lifelong dream come true!!! You rocked that @stagecoach stage harder than anyone has ever rocked it before!” Carrie raved in the caption.

Carrie hasn’t been shy about her love for rock and heavy metal music, having covered “Paradise City” at CMA Fest in 2013 and inviting Joan Jett to perform with her at 2019 CMA Fest.

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U.S. Marshals service offers $10,000 reward for information on escaped Alabama inmate and corrections officer

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Post date May 2, 2022
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The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a $10,000 reward for information regarding a missing inmate and corrections officer in Alabama. The service took up the case of escaped Lauderdale County Jail inmate Casey Cole White, 38, and Assistant Director of Corrections Vicki White, who went missing after they left the jail together on Friday morning. Despite sharing a last name, the two are not related. U.S. Marshal Marty Keely encouraged anyone with information on Casey White’s location to contact the U.S. Marshal’s Service but warned that he should not be approached, as he is considered dangerous: “Do not attempt to apprehend this fugitive,” Keely said.

Casey White and Vicki White disappeared at 9:41 a.m. Friday, after Vicki White told colleagues she was taking the inmate to the Lauderdale County Courthouse for a mental evaluation by herself. However, Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton said there were no court appearances scheduled for the man and transporting him alone was “a strict violation of policy.” In addition, Vicki White also told colleagues she was going to seek medical attention after dropping Casey White off at the courthouse because she was feeling unwell; her patrol vehicle was found in a shopping center parking lot less than 2 hours later and the inmate never returned to custody.

Casey White was charged with murder, murder for hire, and burglary in relation to the 2015 death of 58-year-old Connie Ridgeway at her home in Rogersville, Alabama. Casey White had confessed to the murder and was awaiting trial at the jail. according to the U.S. Marshals Service. He is believed to be a serious threat to the public.

Casey White is described by the Marshals Service as being 6 feet 9 inches tall and weighing around 260 pounds with hazel eyes and brown hair. Anyone with information about Casey White or the location of Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office Assistant Director of Corrections Vicki White is encouraged to call the U.S. Marshals Service Communications Center at 1-800-336-0102. Anonymous tips can be submitted through the U.S. Marshals Tip App.

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One person dead, five others injured in shooting at Mississippi Mudbug Festival

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Post date May 2, 2022
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Authorities said that one person was killed and five others were injured when multiple shooters opened fire Saturday at the Mississippi Mudbug Festival in Jackson, Mississippi. The person who died is suspected to have been one of the shooters and was shot by a law enforcement officer responding to the scene at the state fairgrounds.

The incident occurred around 10 p.m. Saturday during the Second Annual Mississippi Mudbug Festival in Jackson. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said other people injured were hospitalized in stable condition Sunday morning, including a police officer. Jones posted on Twitter early Sunday morning the injured “appear to be stable at this time and don’t appear to be directly involved in the shooting or circumstances that led to the shooting.” Four victims were taken to the University of Mississippi Medical Center for treatment, Jones said.

The second annual Mudbug Festival was billed as a family fun event with live bands, carnival rides and a crawfish boil and eating contest. This year’s Mudbug Festival featured musical headliners, including Blue Oyster Cult and Laine Hardy. Blues musician Bobby Rush had been scheduled to close out the festival with a performance Sunday night. Sunday’s events at the Mississippi Mudbug Festival, which was supposed to be the festival’s final day, were canceled.

Recovered at the scene were two rifles, one pistol and a “large magnitude of different-caliber shell casings.” Two juveniles were detained, but no charges have been filed in the incident, authorities said. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is assisting in the probe due to an officer being involved in the shooting.

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