CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) – American troops will be eating MoonPies, courtesy of Craig Morgan. He teamed up with MoonPie to provide 35,000 of the treats for the USO. Morgan himself is an Army veteran. In June, he sent 50,000 MoonPies to U.S. military overseas.

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NASHVILLE (AP) – Carrie Underwood is launching a line of athletic clothes because she couldn’t find something she liked for the gym. Underwood says the high performance clothes are not pretty and the pretty things don’t last long or don’t do what she needs them to do. Her line is called Calia by Carrie Underwood and it will be sold through Dick’s Sporting Goods beginning in March. The items sell for about $30 for tops and $60 to $85 for pants. Underwood says the people who buy her music are the people she wants to buy her clothes. She says it doesn’t make sense to put out things that they can’t go out and get.

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LAS VEGAS (AP) – Brooks and Dunn are reuniting and teaming up with Reba McEntire. They will headline Caesars Palace in Las Vegas beginning in June. They replace Celine Dion, who stepped down after saying she had to focus on her health and that of her husband’s, as well as raising their three children. Brooks and Dunn and McEntire say the idea for the “Together in Vegas” show came up during a dinner about six months ago. They won’t say much about the production, but McEntire says Dunn will be “the flash and sparkle.”

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Collin Raye is promoting his new album, Everlasting with an online Christmas Special on Thursday, December 18th, at 8pm Eastern (7pm Central). “Collin’s Christmas Party,” will be live from his living room  Tickets to the event are just five dollars, and that gives your entire household access to the LIVE, interactive show.  Tickets are limited.  Get your tickets here:  http://bit.ly/1vN1s9P

Collin Raye has shared one of the new songs on his Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152892532395421&set=vb.13334430420&type=2&theater

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NASHVILLE (AP) – Dustin Lynch will not press charges against the man suspected of beaning him with a can of beer during a concert in Niceville, Florida, in October. Lynch tells Taste of Country the police have a suspect but Lynch doesn’t want to bother with the paperwork. Lynch says he’s not sure what authorities would do to the man anyway.

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Our sympathies are with Capitol’s Luke Bryan, whose brother-in-law Ben Lee Cheshire (his late sister Kelly’s husband) passed away Nov. 29. Send condolences to the family here. Bryan is currently in Georgia with family and will not be attending the Dec. 2 CMT Artists Of The Year event.

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It’s show time! Enjoy the magic of the holidays with your favorite stars on “CMA Country Christmas” hosted by Jennifer Nettles TONIGHT at 8|7c on ABC. See performances by Carrie Underwood, LeAnn Rimes, Little Big Town, Hunter Hayes, Idina Menzel, Alan Jackson, Steven Tyler with Brad Paisley, and MORE! Full lineup at CMAchristmas.com.

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December 1, 2014 — Irvine, Calif. — Boot Barn^®, America‘s largest western and work wear store, is rolling out their exclusive Moonshine Spirit by Brad Paisley line today in stores across the country and online at www.bootbarn.com.

Moonshine Spirit by Brad Paisley blends Boot Barn‘s western heritage with a modern, country music edge. As part of the rollout, fans will have a chance to win prize packages, including free merchandise and a flyaway to meet Brad Paisley himself.  Contestants can enter on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest by following and liking Boot Barn.

“We specifically chose Brad Paisley to create this line, because his values align beautifully with those of our customers and employees. He is authentic and that’s the essence of every Boot Barn customer,” said Jim Conroy, president and chief executive officer. “We’re really excited to welcome Brad to the Boot Barn family.”

As part of the ongoing partnership, the country superstar appears in Boot Barn’s radio, print and online ad campaigns. Paisley has also mentioned the line on recent national television appearances, including “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” “Access Hollywood,” as well during his recent co-hosting duties with Carrie Underwood at “The 48th Annual CMA Awards.”

“Boot Barn and I have created what I think is an authentic and very wearable line of country clothing,” said Paisley. “It‘s hip, modern, progressive, rugged and country — ready for the stage and ready to go out on the town. It‘s a great time to launch Moonshine Spirit. It embodies the enthusiasm of my new album, Moonshine in the Trunk.“

Moonshine in the Trunk is available at Boot Barn’s 165 locations across 25 states.

Boot Barn debuted Moonshine Spirit by Brad Paisley at its new downtown location in Nashville, TN on Lower Broadway alongside iconic country music establishments.

“People have been eagerly anticipating its arrival in stores since the introduction last month, and we’re excited to be able to put it in their hands just in time for the holiday season,” said Laurie Grijalva, Boot Barn’s chief merchandising officer. “His taste in style and design is only rivaled by his talent.”

Aimed at males aged 18-40 seeking clothing with a modern fit, Moonshine Spirit by Brad Paisley features both casual and dressier merchandise, including boots, shirts, jeans, cowboy hats, T-shirts, ball caps, accessories, and a leather jacket. Prices range from $20 for baseball caps to $299 for the leather jacket.

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Dierks Bentley will be right in the thick of things for Mardi Gras. The Krewe of Orpheus has chosen Bentley to preside over its parade February 16 in New Orleans. Casey James will also appear in the parade. Luke Bryan will preside over the Krewe of Endymion parade on February 14.

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Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney andMartina McBride have each donated packages toWhyHunger‘s Hungerthon. Aldean is offering an all-expenses-paid trip for two to one of his 2015 concerts and a signed Yahama acoustic guitar. Chesney offers two round trip tickets to meet him at a 2015 concert. McBride made a donation to the charity and is offering two meet and greet passes to her Dec. 5 sold-out show in Red Bank, NJ. Bid here for Aldean, here for Chesney and here (until Dec. 2) for McBride. Other artists involved include Willie Nelson, Luke Bryan,Eric Church and Big & Rich. See all the items up for bid here.

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Garth Brooks sent a message out to fans Tuesday  explaining why he canceled some previously scheduled media appearances including NBC-TV’s The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon and syndicated show Live With Kelly & Michael. “We landed in NY last night to the news of the civil unrest that was going on in our nation,” said Brooks, presumably referencing reaction to the grand jury verdict not to indict Ferguson, MO police officer Darren Wilson in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown. “To spend the day promoting our stuff like nothing was wrong, seemed distasteful to me. I will gladly reschedule any or all appearances the networks will allow,” added Brooks, signing off with “Love one another…g”

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Country Music fans have a good reason to look forward to 2015. Longtime fan favorite Jim Ed Brown will be returning with his first solo recording in three decades with the January release of IN STYLE AGAIN, his debut project for Plowboy Records. “I love new music.” said Brown about his new disc. “I guess the whole world does. It’s always good to hear a new song. I love what I do. People have always been great to me. They have accepted me into their homes and lives. It’s unreal what radio and television has done for me. I am a very blessed man.”

One of the most timeless voices in Country history, Brown has the distinction of having hits on the chart as a member of a trio (His recording partnership with sisters Maxine and Bonnie as The Browns earned them hits with “I Heard The Bluebirds Sing,” “Scarlet Ribbons,” and the 1959 million-selling “The Three Bells”), a solo artist (with hits like the iconic “Pop A Top,” “Southern Loving,” and “Morning”), and as part of a CMA Award winning partnership with Helen Cornelius (The two recorded many classics from 1976-1981, including “I Don’t Want To Have To Marry You,” and “Lying In Love With You” – which was one of the first major hits penned by Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Dean Dillon.)

IN STYLE AGAIN neatly brings together all phases of Brown’s historic career. “When The Sun Says Hello To The Mountain” features the distinctive harmonies of his sisters. Brown says reuniting with his sisters is a dream come true. “I’ve had a song in mind for all those years. In fact, I had a copy of it that I picked up when I was in Europe that I have kept for so many years. I thought ‘Why don’t I see if I can’t get them to record one more time with me?”

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