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Rapper Lil Durk and Morgan Wallen shut down Lower Broadway and Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar in the music video for their viral single, “Broadway Girls.”

Wallen first teased “Broadway Girls” in early October with a snippet of the track on social media. On Monday (Dec. 20), the GRAMMY-nominated rapper and country hitmaker surprised fans with the release of the new music video, directed by Jerry Productions and Justin Clough.

Take a look at the video for “Broadway Girls” – here.

Lil Durk & Morgan Wallen Share Video for New Single ‘Broadway Girls’: Watch

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10 years after making her debut on the Opry stage, Lauren Alaina was surprised over the weekend and invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry by friend/mentor Trisha Yearwood.

Artists were making video appearances sharing their Christmas wishes during the show; and when it was time for Yearwood to share her wish, she said: “Also, is that Lauren Alaina because I think that’s Lauren Alaina, is that you? Junior (her nickname for Alaina), I have a present for you. Hold on.” Yearwood then made her way out to the stage to surprise Alaina, saying: “I have some surprises for you too. I know your Mom is here and I know your Dad is as well. He’s super proud of you right now because I have the honor of asking you on behalf of the Grand Ole Opry if you will please accept our invitation to become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry.” Alaina fell to her knees and began to cry, and after catching her breath she said: “I did not expect this. You are my hero. I could not have picked a more perfect person to ask me. She calls me Junior- y’all I’m in her phone as Junior which is the coolest thing to have happened to me besides this!”

Said Yearwood: “You are the real deal. You’ve played over 50 times. It’s obvious what this means to you. This is a very special club to be in so you have to understand what the Opry means to be asked. It’s such an honor. Country music is in good hands with you. Soak up every second!”

Alaina’s induction into the Opry will take place in early 2022, with a date TBD.

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Chris Lane has tested positive for a breakthrough case of the coronavirus, sharing his diagnosis on his Instagram Story and saying: “Well… COVID finally got me. It finally got my hind end.” He also shared that he has the new Omicron variant of COVID, adding, “Praying the rest of the family doesn’t get it.” Lane is married to Lauren Bushnell Lane, 31, with whom he shares their 6-month-old son, Dutton Walker. Bushnell Lane shared earlier this year that the couple had received the COVID vaccine.

The 37-year-old Lane’s diagnosis also comes ahead of his Fill Them Boots tour, which is set to kick off Jan. 13. The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is the most contagious yet, has more mutations than any before it, and seems to evade the previously-effective two-dose vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna.

Lane joins a number of country artists dealing with COVID; Brett Eldredge was forced to cancel shows over the weekend because he tested positive for COVID-19, and Dan + Shay also scrapped a handful of shows this fall after experiencing some positive COVID-19 cases in their camp.

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Clay Walker and Tracy Lawrence have announced plans to embark on a short co-headlining tour in the spring of 2022. The nine-date tour kicks off on March 3 at Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte, North Carolina, and wraps up on March 19 at Owensboro Sports Center in Owensboro, Kentucky.

Walker said in a press release: “Tracy and I have been good friends for a lot of years and being on the same stage at the same time, singing one hit after another, is one of the highlights of my career.”  Added Lawrence: “So excited to be sharing the stage with my friend!  Many years of hits between us and now we get to go out and play them together for all our fans. While we have toured together over the years, this time we decided to switch things up and share the stage and band for the entire show. No question – this is going to be a good time!”

Tickets are on sale at the link here – traceylawrence.com

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Cassadee Pope is hitting the road in Spring 2022 for her ‘THRIVE’ Tour.   Pope released her ninth album, THRIVE, which blended two musical genres, Country and Pop Punk.

Says Pope: “Seeing the reaction to THRIVE has been so validating and beautiful. I can’t wait to see that in its physical form on the Thrive Tour! This music is me to the core and I’m looking forward to showing people what that looks like night after night. Rocking out with my fans again will feel so good.”

Tickets for the Pope’s THRIVE Tour are on sale now; head to the link here for tickets and more info.

Cassadee Pope to Follow Pop-Punk Influenced Album With Thrive Tour

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Maddie & Tae took to social media to announce new music, writing: “What y’all have all been asking and waiting for…our brand new project Through The Madness Vol 1. comes out January 28th!”

The tracklist for Through The Madness Vol 1. includes the duo’s current single, “Woman You Got,” as well as “Madness”. Maddie & Tae have also recently released two other songs, “Life Ain’t Fair” and “Mood Ring,” however, those cuts won’t appear on Through the Madness Vol. 1.  The tracklist features six brand-new songs, with Kerr and Font listed as co-writers on every single track. Two of the tracks on the collection are collaborations:  Lori McKenna lends her voice to “The Other Side,” and Morgane Stapleton serves as backing vocalist to her husband Chris to join Maddie & Tae in another duet, “Don’t Make Her Look Dumb.”

Maddie & Tae are also launching their official fanclub. Through the Madness Vol. 1 will be out on Jan. 28,  but those who join the fanclub can preorder the album.  The duo will also be headlining the 2022 CMT Next Women of Country Tour which kicks-off on Jan. 6.

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Solo artist and Pistol Annies member Ashley Monroe has officially undergone her last chemotherapy treatment for a rare blood cancer. This past summer, Monroe revealed that she had been diagnosed with Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (WM), also known as lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma. When sharing news about the serious diagnosis, Monroe let fans know that she would subsequently be undergoing chemotherapy treatment.

Monroe started her treatments immediately after her diagnosis, and had her last round on chemo on Wednesday, Dec. 15.  Monroe shared the news on social media in a 15 second video shared on social media, where she rings a cowbell to signal the end of her treatment plan. “Ring a ling a ling a ding dong ding… My last chemo is done! Merry Christmas everyone,” she writes alongside the clip. “Thank you for praying for me . I felt them more than you know. I’ve never been more thankful. Ready to come back like never before in 2022!”

In music news, Monroe — along with her Pistol Annies bandmates Miranda Lambert and Angaleena Presley — recently released their first Christmas album Hell of a Holiday .  They also recently performed a special “Pistol Annies Hell of a Holiday Special” hosted by Blair Garner and broadcast on the group’s Facebook page. The performance helped raise funds for the Music Health Alliance.

Ashley Monroe Celebrates Completion of Chemotherapy Treatments

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Carly Pearce has announced she’ll continue her headlining ’29 Tour’ in 2022, with the next leg kicking off on March 10.  The ’29 Tour’ takes its name from Pearce’s seven-song EP ‘29′ and subsequent full-length project, ‘29: Written in Stone,’ which added eight new tracks to the ones included on the first version of the record. Joining Pearce on tour is rising country act Hannah Ellis. Tickets for the new dates go on sale on Friday (Dec. 17) at carlypearce.com.

Pearce said of the new leg of the tour: “The experiences that allowed me to write 29 and 29: Written in Stone were some of the most difficult moments of my life, but seeing so many faces singing every word of these 15 songs night after night reminded me of how powerful honesty can be in connecting with others. The way you all showed up is so special, and I’m so grateful to announce another round of The 29 Tour.”

On this new chapter of her tour, Pearce is partnering with nonprofit organization Plus1, which according to their website “aids those in the music industry in supporting social and environmental justice initiatives.”   One dollar of every ticket sold on Carly’s ’29 Tour” will benefit tornado relief efforts in her home state of Kentucky — one of the hardest hit during a sweeping tornado outbreak in mid-December. Pearce explains of her decision to partner with Plus1:  “There are a lot of people from my Kentucky home who are going through a really devastating time right now with their lives completely changed overnight so having the opportunity to help with some of the rebuilding is so important to me.” 

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Garth Brooks is heading to Las Vegas in early February for two back-to-back shows billed as “Garth Brooks: The ONE Man Show,” to take place at Dolby Live at Park MGM on Feb. 4 and Feb. 5.

The double-header are just days before Brooks turns 60 years old on Feb. 7, and Brooks says the dates will serve as a birthday party of sorts, noting in a press release: “I look forward to celebrating my birthday early that weekend in Vegas. Getting to sing and hear everyone singing is my favorite thing.”

Brooks postponed most of his 2021 tour plans due to the rise of the Delta variant of COVID-19, during which time he opted instead for smaller, more intimate shows at Nashville venues like the Ryman Auditorium and the Grand Ole Opry.  Brooks has stated that his 2022 Stadium Tour will be its final year; he’s hinted that he’s already planning something new when the run concludes.

Tickets for Brooks’ Vegas shows go on sale Dec. 22 at 10AM PST. Limited seating is available, and there will be a six-ticket cap per purchase.

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Back in October, the Pistol Annies — comprised of Miranda Lambert, Angaleena Presley, and Ashley Monroe — shared their first Christmas album Hell of a Holiday, along with the first single from the LP titled “Snow Globe.”

In the live performance video for Snow Globe, shot back in September, we see the Pistol Annies on stage, all decked out for the holiday season.  The video was shot at The Mulehouse Theater in Columbia, Tennessee.

Pistol Annies Hell of a Holiday includes ten original Christmas songs as well as some holiday classics, including “Auld Lang Syne” and “Sleigh Ride.”  Check out the video for “Snow Globe” at the link – here.

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