Country Music News

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Paisley joins the Grand Ole Opry

“Paisley was surprised with an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry on Dec. 16, 2000, by Bill Anderson, Jeannie Seely and Little Jimmy Dickens. At the time of his invitation into the prestigious institution, the singer,

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Taylor Swift honored by NSAI

“The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) has revealed that Taylor Swift and Ashley Gorley will receive Decade achievements at the fifth annual Nashville Songwriter Awards presented by City National Bank. Swift will be recognized as the Songwriter-Artist

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Kenny Chesney Setting Records

From Kenny Chesney: “You live these songs,” Chesney marveled. “You come to these stadiums and see the faces, share the moments and it becomes your life, my life. It’s why I like to say No Shoes Nation

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Olivia Newton-John dies at age 73

Singer, songwriter, actress and activist Olivia Newton-John died Monday morning at age 73. Her family wrote in a statement shared on social media: “Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this