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George Strait has accomplished what no artist has done before – he has 60 #1 hits!  Looking back at when it all started in 1982…George is taking this week to reflect on how much has gone into his career.  From the fans to his management to people with the record label - many have contributed to his success!  30 years and nine months later, his latest #1 hit, “Give It All We Got Tonight”, can be found on his new album, Love Is Everthing.

Connie Britton and Brad on the set of Nashville - Photo:  Katherine Bomboy / ABC

The season finale of Nashville will air tonight.  Don’t forget…Brad Paisley will play himself in tonight’s episode.  Check out Nashville…and Brad tonight at 9 PM on ABC.

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Congrats to Kellie Pickler and her dance partner Derek Hough.  The two were crowned champions on last night’s season finale of Dancing With the Stars!

Eric Church is one of the lead nominees at this year’s CMT Music Awards.  His music video for “Creepin” snagged Eric a spot in the Male Video of the Year category – which is cool – because it’s the first time he’s ever acted in one of his videos.  The 2013 CMT Music Awards airs two weeks from tonight on…you guessed it…CMT!

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The country music community watched the devastation unfold in Oklahoma yesterday - and many took to Twitter to send their thoughts and prayers.  Here are some of those tweets:

Toby Keith: "This storm has devastated the community that I grew up in. I rode my bike through those neighborhoods. I have family and friends in Moore. My heart and prayers go to those that have lost so much. But Moore is strong and we will persevere. God be with you all."

Carrie Underwood: "Growing up in tornado alley, you always know what could happen...it doesn't change how devastating it is when something does happen. I'm thinking about and praying for my beautiful home state and the people in it tonight. #pray"

Brad Paisley: "Heartbreaking watching the coverage about Oklahoma. Pray for these families."

Dierks Bentley: "heart goes out to the folks in moore and oklahoma. #prayforoklahoma"

Terri Clark: "Oklahoma strong !!!! Prayers to all of you. #sotragic"

Rascal Flatts' Joe Don Rooney: "My thoughts & prayers are with my home state of Oklahoma. May God's love & grace be with all affected by these horrible storms."

Trisha Yearwood: "#PrayForOklahoma. Pray for everyone devastated by these storms, but especially for those families in Moore, OK . . ."

Darius Rucker: "Everybody pray for and do what u can for the folks in Oklahoma."

James Otto: "The Devastation in Oklahoma is so hard to watch. I'm praying for all those affected by these terrible storms."

Miranda Lambert: "Pray. That's all we an do. Pray for peace for Oklahoma."

Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott: "#PrayForOklahoma My heart is breaking. So much devastation. Praying for all affected & those still in the wake of this storm be safe!"

Lady Antebellum's Charles Kelley: "just heard the news from Canada about the horrible tornado in Oklahoma City. thinking about you all."

Martina McBride: "Watching this Oklahoma footage. So sad and scary. #prayersforoklahoma"

Reba McEntire: "All my prayers go out to the folks in Oklahoma dealing with these tornados. Stay safe everyone!!!!"

Blake Shelton: "Just landed in LA and hearing about all the tornados in Oklahoma right now... Get somewhere safe!!!"

Sunny Sweeney: "God bless the sweet people in Oklahoma. I am so sorry. You are in my prayers."

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Kellie Pickler made country music proud last night when she competed for the coveted Mirror Ball trophy on Dancing With The Stars.   See if Kellie is named the Dancing With The Stars winner tonight during the finale at 9 PM on ABC.

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Season four of The Voice is coming to an end which has many wondering if Blake Shelton will be sitting in that red chair again for season five.  The answer is…YES.  All four original judges are planning to return.  The Top 10 contestants performed last night on The Voice.  Two will be sent home tonight.  Watch The Voice at 8 PM on NBC.

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Toby Keith is among the artists affected by yesterday’s deadly tornado in Moore, Oklahoma.  He was raised in the area and still has friends and family there.  In a phone interview with Anderson Cooper last night, Toby revealed that his sister’s house was hit – and he himself had just left the area earlier in the day to fly to Nashville for a recording session.  

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As an established veteran act, Brad Paisley enjoys seeing what new acts are bringing to the table.  But on the other hand, being a so called “older” act doesn’t sit well.  Brad will make a guest appearance on this week’s season finale of Nashville tomorrow night.  The show also stars his wife, actress Kimberly Williams – Paisley.

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Today is the day!  Darius Rucker’s True Believers album is finally in stores – and includes his Platinum-hit “Wagon Wheel”.  Catch him perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live tomorrow night.

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After giving birth to her first child, Sugarland member, Jennifer Nettles is ready to get back in the studio!  But this time – she’s doing it all alone.  Jennifer’s solo album debut is set for a fall release.

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In a battle of Nashville versus Las Vegas, Trace Adkins went head-to-head with magician Penn Jillette on the finale of NBC’s All-Star Celebrity Apprentice last night.  During the live finale, Donald Trump crowned Trace the new Apprentice…so Trace received $250,000.  Walgreens gave an additional $100,000.  In all, Trace raised over a million dollars for his charity the American Red Cross.

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Taylor Swift dominated the 2013 Billboard Music Awards last night.  She walked away with eight wins, including Top Country Artist and the all-genre award for Top Artist.

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Darius Rucker is set to release his third country album, True Believers, tomorrow.  This time around…he took a different approach to recording the project.  He cut most of the vocals at his home in Charleston, South Carolina.  Darius believes that different approach gives the album a different vibe.  Darius wrote or co-wrote 10 of the 12 songs on True Believers.  It also includes his latest single, “Wagon Wheel”.

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Kellie Pickler and her partner Derek Hough are one of four duos left to compete on ABC’s Dancing With The Stars.  The final four make one last run at the coveted Mirrorball Trophy this week.  Wach tonight at 8 PM and tomorrow night at  9 PM.

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Congrats to George Strait on his 60^th #1 song.  “Give It All We Got Tonight” is the #1 song on the country charts this week!

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