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Priscilla Block and Justin Moore have teamed up to record their new duet “You, Me, And Whiskey”.

Moore and Block had been teasing the song on their respective social media channels in the days ahead of its release. Moore said on Instagram after the song’s debut: It’s out! @priscillablock absolutely knocked it out of the park, I was blown away when I first heard it back. I hope the fans relate and have that same feeling I did, and enjoy hearing our voices come together on this great song. ‘You, Me, And Whiskey’ is available now, go check it out!

“You, Me, And Whiskey” marks Moore’s first duet as a single in his 15-year career, and is the follow-up to his recently-released “With A Woman You Love ” which scored Moore his 11th No. 1 hit on Country radio. “You, Me, And Whiskey” is also a preview from Moore’s upcoming sixth studio album, due out sometime in 2023.

Take a listen to “You, Me, And Whiskey” – here.

Justin Moore and Priscilla Block Discuss Smoldering New ‘You, Me, And Whiskey’ Duet

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Alan Jackson has been forced to postpone the final two shows of his Last Call: One More For The Road Tour.  According to his official website, Jackson is currently battling “health issues” related to Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a genetic condition that causes nerve damage and affects Jackson’s ability to walk and keep his balance. The artist was diagnosed with the disease over a decade ago.

The affected tour dates include his concert at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Friday (Oct. 7) and his show at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday (Oct. 8).  Jackson shared the following statement for the pair of shows via his official website: “I hoped I’d be able to be there; I hate to disappoint my fans,” Jackson said. “I tried as much as I could to play this show at this time.”

The concert organizers plan to reschedule the show, but a new date has yet to be announced. All tickets for the concert will be honored at the rescheduled date and additional information will be sent to ticket holders via email at a later date.

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39-year-old Ashley McBryde received a surprise invitation from Garth Brooks to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry during Thursday’s episode of ‘CBS Mornings.’ McBryde was appearing on the show in support of her new collaborative concept album, “Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville,” featuring appearances from Brothers Osborne, Caylee Hammack, Brandy Clark and more.

Brooks teared up as he asked McBryde to consider becoming the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry, and an emotional McBryde accepted, saying: “It’d be the great joy and the great honor of my life. Thank you.” Brooks then celebrated McBryde joining the Nashville country music institution saying: “You belong in it. We need you. You’ll make us stronger for decades to come. I love you, congratulations. Couldn’t happen to a sweeter person.”

McBryde then added: “There’s Grammys, and there’s bein’ in front of the Grand Ole Opry – the two greatest things that could happen to you as an entertainer. I always said I will earn it. This is a pretty surreal moment.”.

According to Opry organizers, an induction date will be announced in the near future.

Garth Brooks invites Ashley McBryde into the Grand Ole Opry

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Lainey Wilson will be honored as ‘Breakout Artist of the Year’ at the upcoming 2022 CMT Artists Of The Year, premiering Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. CT on CMT.

Wilson shared the exciting news on social media, posting: “Holy moly…I’m so honored to be named this years’ CMT Breakout Artist of the Year! I am so appreciative of my @cmt fam and all of their support over the years… it makes this moment feel that much sweeter and I can’t wait to celebrate on Oct. 14! Y’all tune in at 9/8c on CMT. #CMTAOTY”

Wilson No. 1 hits include “Things A Man Oughta Know” and “Never Say Never” with Cole Swindell. She will also be dropping her new album, Bell Bottom Country, on Oct. 28. Wilson added: “This past year has been a wild ride. To be considered for this award reinforces that the years of hard work my team and I have put in was all worth it. The team at CMT feels like family, and the way they genuinely support artists on their platform is so special and important for dreamers like me.”

The 2022 CMT Artists Of The Year will be broadcast from Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center, with Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Kane Brown, Luke Combs and Walker Hayes set to perform, and Alan Jackson will named ‘Artist of a Lifetime.’ Additional honorees, performers and presenters will be announced soon.

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Reba McEntire is extending her Reba: Live in Concert tour, adding 14 additional dates set for spring of 2023. The spring leg will kick off March 9th in Jacksonville, before concluding at NYC’s Madison Square Garden. Serving as support on the additional dates will be special guests Terri Clark and The Isaacs.

Said Reba: “I am very grateful we’re continuing this tour on into 2023. I’ve had so much fun being back out on the road and doing what I love to do most, entertaining people. And now getting to headline places like Madison Square Garden and bring my buddies Terri Clark and The Isaacs with me? Well, that’s just the extra icing on an already triple-layered, stuffed and filled, iced and frosted cake!”

Tickets go on sale Friday, October 7th at 10 am local time via Ticketmaster.

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Country music icon Loretta Lynn has died at the age of 90. The country music superstar’s family shared that Lynn passed peacefully in her sleep from natural causes early Tuesday morning at home in rural Tennessee.  In a statement to the Associated Press, the family wrote: “Our precious mom, Loretta Lynn, passed away peacefully this morning, October 4th, in her sleep at home in her beloved ranch in Hurricane Mills,” adding that a memorial for the beloved songwriter will be announced later. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to the Loretta Lynn Foundation.

Lynn amassed 51 Top 10 hits over the course of her 60-year career, and broke down barriers for women with songs like “Don’t Come Home a Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ on Your Mind),” “Fist City” and “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” Thanks to the Oscar-winning 1980 film Coal Miner’s Daughter starring Sissy Spacek, Lynn’s story and songs were brought to a wider audience.  Lynn joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1962, won four Grammy awards, seven American Music Awards and eight Country Music Association awards. She was the first woman to win the Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music awards for Entertainer of the Year, and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1988, the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2008, and was awarded the Kennedy Center Honors in 2003 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013. In total Lynn sold over 45 million albums worldwide.

Lynn was pre-deceased by her husband of 48 years Oliver Vanetta “Doolittle” Lynn, her daughter Betty Sue Lynn and son Jack Benny Lynn. She is survived by her daughters Patsy Lynn Russell, Peggy Lynn, Clara (Cissie) Marie Lynn and her son Ernest Ray Lynn, as well as multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit will launch a 2023 tour in January and February. The three-week run includes shows in Florida, Alabama, Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina and Kentucky, and will feature Peter One as support.

The tour starts in Florida, kicking-off on Jan. 19 at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando, Fla., before wrapping up at the Paramount Arts Center on February 3 in Ashland. Kentucky.

Tickets for the Florida shows go on sale Friday, October 7 with tickets for all other newly confirmed tour dates available now.   You can find additional ticketing information at Jason Isbell’s official website.

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Russell Dickerson is set to release his third studio album, a 15-track self-titled project, on November 4th. Dickerson, who co-wrote on all 15 tracks, also served as co-producer alongside Dann Huff, Zach Crowell, Casey Brown, Josh Kerr, Ben Johnson and Alysa Vanderheym.  Dickerson posted on social media: “RD3. 15 songs. Nov 4th. Pre-order now! ”   To pre-order head here.

A new track from the album, ‘I Wonder’, is out now. Said Dickerson:  “No matter how far we get into this, I want people to know it’s still me. I’m still the hyper, outgoing, fun-loving, crazy dude on stage. But also these songs are so meaningful to me. It’s not all hype and smoke and lights. I am a songwriter, I trust my instincts, and now my instincts are telling me to share 100-percent me, and creatively just let it flow.”

Dickerson’s chart-topping singles include “Yours”, “Blue Tacoma”, “Every Little Thing”, “Love You Like I Used To”, and most recently Dickerson’s current single “She Likes It” ft. Jake Scott, which has already been certified Gold

Dickerson will also embark on a sold-out tour in the UK and headline a tour throughout the US starting in November.

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CMT announced that country music icon Alan Jackson will receive the “Artist of a Lifetime” award at the 2022 CMT Artists of the Year,  during a 90-minute special airing on CMT on Friday, October 14. CMT wrote on Instagram: “The 2022 CMT Artist of a Lifetime @officialalanjackson Join us as we honor and celebrate him on Friday, October 14 at 9/8c on CMT! #CMTAOTY”

Jackson will join the list of previous “Lifetime” honorees including Randy Travis (2021), Reba McEntire (2019), Loretta Lynn (2018), Shania Twain (2016), Kenny Rogers (2015) and Merle Haggard (2014). CMT said: “We’re honored to recognize the incomparable Alan Jackson as this year’s CMT ‘Artist of a Lifetime.’ For more than thirty years, his traditional sound, iconic voice and beloved catalog of music has captivated audiences across the globe and his talent as a recording artist and songwriter are simply unmatched. From his early beginnings in Newnan, Georgia, to selling out the world’s largest stages, Alan has led fans on a musical journey that proved to be a reflection of their own lives. As his songs continue to inspire new generations of fans, we are privileged to celebrate his lifetime of accomplishments.”

Jackson said in a press release: “I believe I’ve made more videos than just about anybody, and I know how important they have been in bringing my songs to life for the fans, so thank you CMT for all the years and for this sweet honor. I’m very proud.”

The 2022 CMT Artists of the Year will feature some of country music’s biggest stars taking the stage at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center in honor of Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Kane Brown, Luke Combs, and Walker Hayes. The star-studded event will premiere on Friday, October 14 at 9/8c.

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Singer-songwriter Hardy – real name Michael Wilson Hardy – and his touring team are recovering from a bus accident that occurred early Sunday morning. The singer took to social media to update fans, sharing that all four passengers on the bus, including himself, “were all treated for significant injuries.”

Hardy was on the road after completing two shows in Bristol, Tenn. when his tour bus overturned on a portion of Interstate 40 West near Nashville. The artist has already been released from the hospital, and was ordered by the doctors to recover for the next few weeks.  However, his bus driver is still being treated. Hardy wrote in a statement. “Our friend and bus driver needs your prayers as he is still in the hospital. His family is with him while he is being treated and we’re all pulling and praying for him.”

Hardy added that recovery time “may cost us at a couple of shows,” but promised there will be updates from his team in the coming days.  The singer was scheduled to play a string of shows through December. kicking off on Oct. 8 at Globe Life Field with his longtime friend, Morgan Wallen, in Arlington, Texas.

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