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The List for Monday August 3rd 2020

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Charlie Daniels’ Volunteer Jam will return next year, highlighting the life and legacy of the late country and southern rock singer. Alabama, Ricky Skaggs, Chris Janson, and many more are on the ticket to perform. Additionally, Charlie’s longtime outfit The Charlie Daniels Band will perform as part of the tribute to the late performer. The 2021 Volunteer Jam: A Musical Salute to Charlie Daniels is scheduled to take place next February 22 at 7PM CT. The event will be held in downtown Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.

Thomas Rhett Says He’s Been keeping pretty busy during the quarantine – “it’s been 60 something days, I’d probably say I’ve written 35 to 40 songs, there’s definitely no shortage of ideas during this time and I do feel very creative.”

Most everyone knows by now..Luke Combs and Nicole Hocking got married on Saturday. Luke’s manager tells People magazine, “Despite the threat of a hurricane, the couple had a lovely intimate ceremony and will be celebrating with friends and family in the new year.’’

Ellen DeGeneres may be tired of talking. Anonymous insiders at Telepictures said the TV host is ready to hang up her microphone in the wake of recent allegations about “toxic” workplace conditions.The rumor is Late Late Show” host James Corden is “in line” to replace her is she walks…

Remembering Actor Wilford Brimley … Brimley died over the weekend at the age of 85. He was best known for his roles in ‘Cocoon’ and ‘The Natural.’ He also starred in the ‘Quaker Oats’ commercials.

Entertainment Tonight says ”American Idol” is going to hold virtual auditions for next season. They say holding remote auditions will allow them to take auditions from all 50 states. The show’s producers will be screening the auditions on FaceTime.

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The List for Thursday, December 18th 2025

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The Oscars are officially breaking up with ABC and moving in with YouTube. Starting in 2029, the Academy Awards will stream on YouTube, along with all the red-carpet chaos, through at least 2033. ABC still gets the show through the 100th Oscars in 2028, but after that, no channel flipping — you’re clicking a link.

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Don’t expect to see Michael Bublé back in the spinning chair next season. He says he’s done with The Voice after dealing with online backlash and missing his family. An insider says the negative comments really took a toll, even though he loves the show and the crew. Sometimes the smoothest crooner in the room just wants to go home and be Dad.

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Blake Shelton shared the first time he brought Gwen Stefani home to Oklahoma and it blew her mind. Gwen, raised in Anaheim, saw Blake’s land and asked, “You own this?” Then she spotted a creek and said, “You can have that?” She thought rivers only came with national park admission. Blake called it one of the joys of his life. City girl meets country acreage…

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Morgan Wallen is now the highest-selling country artist of all time. He just picked up 80 new certifications and officially crossed 240 million units sold. Luke Combs comes in at number two, Garth Brooks at number three. Let that sink in. Skipped awards shows, topped streaming, and now sits on the mountain. Morgan let the numbers do the talking and they did….loudly.

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