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Carrie Underwood and John Legend team up for festive ‘Hallelujah’ duet

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George Strait serenades wife Norma

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Last night's CMA Awards was a star-studded affair.

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Dolly Parton shares rare and magnificent throwback photo with husband Carl Dean

Dolly Parton shares rare and magnificent throwback photo with husband Carl Dean

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Adele wants to duet with Chris Stapleton

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Taylor Swift named the greatest country artist ever

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Elton John duets with Glen Campbell on The Lockdown Sessions

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Watch Tim McGraw confront heckling fans after forgetting his song lyrics during a concert

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Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers incredible friendship explained

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Keith Urban performing at iHeartCountry Festival in 2018, and appearing on talent show Pot Of Gold in 1978.

Keith Urban speaks out about his cruel rejection on TV talent show as a child

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Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood

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Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton

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Smooth Country Music Week

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Dustin Lynch reveals he set up two recording studios on his tour bus

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Lee Brice reveals ‘Hey World’ album plans and giving his songs to Garth Brooks in the early days as a ‘starving artist’

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Reba McEntire reveals she is dating actor Rex Linn: 'We're having a blast'

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Dolly Parton is in talks to pose for Playboy more than 40 years after iconic bunny suit cover

Dolly Parton is in talks to pose for Playboy more than 40 years after iconic bunny suit cover

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Tim McGraw reveals his mum Betty Trimble had a 'complete meltdown' after hearing 'I Called Mama' from Here On Earth

Tim McGraw's mum had 'complete meltdown' after hearing heartwarming 'I Called Mama'

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Dolly Parton and Michael Bublé have recorded a Christmas song together

Dolly Parton and Michael Bublé have recorded a new Christmas song together - listen now

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