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Tom T. Hall Stands Up for 'Country Music Highway' in Native Kentucky

billboard.com Travel down U.S. Highway 23 in Eastern Kentucky, and you will see some of the most beautiful country on God's green earth. But there's more to the area than just the visual scenery. The area, saluted in song by Dwight … view details

California Man Shot for Singing a Kenny Chesney Song

theboot.com It appears that in certain places, a man can be shot for singing a Kenny Chesney song. For William Oller, Jr., that place is Shingletown, Calif., and the shooter is his 70-year-old father. view details

Civil Wars, Emmylou Harris, Buddy Miller Share Songs of Faith in 'Mercyland'

theboot.com 'Mercyland: Hymns for the Rest of Us,' due April 10 on Mercyland Records, features a diverse group of performers delivering songs that reflect their personal beliefs, whether in a higher power, in humanity, or simply … view details

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Man Proposes, With Brad Paisley's Help: Watch

billboard.com Brad Paisley has recorded some very powerful love songs during his career. From "Then" to "Waitin' On a Woman" to "She's Everything," Paisley's romantic hits have touched many a couple. view details

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Chris Young Crowns Country Songs; Tim McGraw, Kellie Pickler Enter Albums List

billboard.com Neo-traditionalist singer Chris Young claims his fifth straight leader on Country Songs, as "You" (RCA) draws 39.3 million audience impressions (up 2.2 million) and steps 2-1 in its 23rd chart week. That … view details

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Carrie Underwood Sets Release Date for New Album

billboard.com Carrie Underwood fans, your wait is almost over. The country chart-topper has announced that she will release her much anticipated fourth studio album on Tuesday, May 1. The as yet untitled 19 Recordings / Arista … view details

Vince Gill Made an Honorary Narcotics Officer in Tennessee

theboot.com Vince Gill has a surprising new gig -- fighting a war on in drugs in southeastern Tennessee. The country crooner/guitarist has been sworn in as an honorary narcotics officer and presented a McMinn Co. Sheriff's badge … view details

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615 Spotlight: Dustin Lynch Sings for the 'Angels'

billboard.com 70 miles separate Tullahoma, Tenn., from Music City. With that close proximity to Nashville, it's no wonder that Broken Bow recording artist Dustin Lynch became so enamored with the sounds he was hearing on the radio … view details

Dierks Bentley Set for Letterman Show and Webcast

theboot.com As the Feb. 7 release date of Dierks Bentley's album, 'Home,' gets closer, the singer himself isn't staying too close to home. The day after the album drops, Dierks will be in New York for an appearance on CBS' … view details

Chris Young, Suzy Bogguss Help CMA Fund Music Education

theboot.com On Tuesday (Jan. 31), the Country Music Association Foundation announced a $1.4 million donation to benefit music education programs in Nashville's public schools. Chris Young and Suzy Bogguss were both on hand for … view details

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Willie Nelson Re-Signs to Sony Records, Announces New Albums

rollingstone.com Today marks a homecoming of sorts for Willie Nelson: he has inked a deal to return to Sony Records, his label from 1975-1993. view details

Eli Young Band Announce New Tour & a Few Surprises

theboot.com The Eli Young Band have much to celebrate besides their recent No. 1 hit, 'Crazy Girl.' The country foursome have plans to spend much of 2012 on the road, including their headlining trek, the Keep On Dreamin' tour … view details