Blake Shelton is a ‘country singer first,’ never wanted to stay in Hollywood
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Blake Shelton is a ‘country singer first,’ never wanted to stay in Hollywood

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Although Blake Shelton was a coach on “The Voice” for 23 seasons, he couldn’t be happier that he’s distanced himself from Hollywood and returned to his country music roots. “I really, and I mean really indulged in not being on a television show anymore,” Shelton told People. “It’s just been…

Inside Kris Kristofferson’s unlikely friendship with Taylor Swift
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Inside Kris Kristofferson’s unlikely friendship with Taylor Swift

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Kris Kristofferson, who died on Saturday, had an unlikely friendship with Taylor Swift for years. The singer-songwriter, who was known for his role in “A Star Is Born” in 1976, died “peacefully” at his house in Maui, Hawaii. He was 88. “We’re all so blessed for our time with him….

Keith Urban admits he was willing ‘to do anything’ to kickstart career
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Keith Urban admits he was willing ‘to do anything’ to kickstart career

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In 2001, Keith Urban was willing “to do anything” to get his career off the ground, including posing for Playgirl. On a recent episode of SiriusXM’s “Literally! With Rob Lowe,” Urban explained that a guy at his record company pitched him the idea over two decades ago, and he decided…

The Chicks ripped for ‘awful’ Star-Spangled Banner performance at DNC 2024
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The Chicks ripped for ‘awful’ Star-Spangled Banner performance at DNC 2024

ByNews Polite

Country music band “The Chicks” were ripped for their “awful” rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner during the fourth and final night of the Democratic National Convention. Bandmates Natalie Maines and sisters Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer took the stage inside the United Center in Chicago on Thursday for an acapella…

Glen Powell, ‘Twisters’ cast shotguns beer with country superstar Luke Combs at MetLife Stadium
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Glen Powell, ‘Twisters’ cast shotguns beer with country superstar Luke Combs at MetLife Stadium

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Luke Combs knows Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Anthony Ramos “ain’t the kind to let a buddy drink alone.” The “Twisters” cast members joined the “Fast Car” singer on stage Friday night at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. In the middle of his hit, “1, 2 Many,” Powell surprised the crowd by taking…

Luke Combs tops CMA Awards; Loretta Lynn, Jerry Lee Lewis honored
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Luke Combs tops CMA Awards; Loretta Lynn, Jerry Lee Lewis honored

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Luke Combs was crowned entertainer of the year at Wednesday’s Country Music Association Awards, the second year in a row that he’s taken home the night’s top honor. “I want to thank country music for making my dreams come true,” Combs said, dedicating the award to his wife and newborn child. His…

Zac Brown Band officially welcomes Caroline Jones as first female member
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Zac Brown Band officially welcomes Caroline Jones as first female member

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Zac Brown Band is now a party of nine! The 3-time Grammy-winning group welcomed Caroline Jones as a permanent addition, making her the band’s first female member since its inception in 2002. Announcing the exciting news on Tuesday, Jones revealed she will join the band for tours, performances, and in…

Maren Morris might skip CMA Awards after Brittany and Jason Aldean spat
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Maren Morris might skip CMA Awards after Brittany and Jason Aldean spat

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Country singer Maren Morris still hasn’t decided if she will be going to this year’s CMA Awards amid her bitter feud with singer Jason Aldean’s wife Brittany. “The Bones” hitmaker, 32, earned one nomination but admits she doesn’t “feel comfortable” attending the annual award show in person. “I’m very honored…