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Being on the road can be fun…SOME days, but others not so much.  Luke Bryan says some days you feel like the kid that’s 21 years old that’s just trying to learn how to play guitar — some days I feel like that guy again. And I feel like I’m 70 some days, and I feel like I’m 18 on other days. Being on the road is a rewarding experience, but it can take a toll on you." So, keep that in mind, it’s fun but it’s still a job right?

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Ryan Gosling says playing Ken in the "Barbie" movie is his dream, because, quote, "I've always wanted to make a character that people might go out for Halloween as."  Everyone MUST have goals…”Barbie” the movie staring Ryan Gosling as Ken and Margot Robbie as Barbie is scheduled for release July 21^st of next year.

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ABC says Brett Young is going to make a special appearance on The Bachelorette on Monday night. He and newcomer Ashley Cooke are going to sing their song ''Never Til Now.''

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TasteOfCountry.com ranked the 50 greatest CLASSIC country artists of all time.  Their top five are Dolly Parton, Hank Williams Jr., Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, and Hank Williams Sr. Others making the list were Reba, Loretta Lynn, Alan Jackson and Garth.  You can check out the entire list HERE

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Keanu Reeves tells Extra that he wants to play Batman.  “I love Batman as a character and I love him in the comic books, in the films, so to get the opportunity to voice — to play — Batman was awesome. It’s always been a dream, but [Robert] Pattinson’s got Batman right now and he’s doing awesome. Maybe down the road, maybe when they need an older Batman...”

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Sad news to report, Donald Trump's first wife Ivana died yesterday at her home in New York City.  She was 73.  There's no word yet on the cause of death.  She and Donald had three kids:  Don Jr., Ivanka, and Eric.

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Justin Moore talks about how he lived his hit song 'With A Woman You Love' ... "I remember when my wife and I first started datin’ 20 years ago, I would claim to my buddies that I would never do this, I’d never do that. I’d never hold her purse at the mall, I’d never have a little dog sleepin’ in bed with me – all those types of things. And clearly I was wrong, because I’ve done all of the above and much more.” Adding…When you’re with the person you wanna spend the rest of your life with, you’ll go above and beyond, even if it’s stuff that your buddies might make fun of you for down the road. It’s all worth it.”

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The Wrap says "Top Gun: Maverick" has passed ''Titanic'' as Paramount Pictures' top grossing domestic release. 'Maverick' has earned $601 million. 'Titanic' earned $600 million. 'Maverick' has raked in $1.19 billion worldwide since being released. We asked Mickey Rourke for comment…apparently he’s looking over his next movie script for ‘Double Team 2’ because he never got back to us.

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Place THIS story under the heading ‘You know you’ve made it when…’Country Now says the Wisconsin State Lottery has given Luke Combs his own scratch-off lottery ticket. The new scratch game is called Living Lucky with Luke Combs and gives players a chance to win a top prize of $10,000....

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Tim McGraw remembers his first car.  Saying he used gold thumbtacks to keep the head liner up, he got his first ticket in it…He really loved it, it was a gift from his grandparents who didn’t have much but they had that car and it meant a lot to them that gave it to him, and it meant a lot for him to have it.  I wonder if he eventually sold it for 7500 OBO…

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The NY Post says a Virginia judge has denied Amber Heard's request for a new trial. Johnny Depp won their defamation trial and a $10 million-dollar judgment against her. Amber wanted a new trial because she believes one of the jurors was tainted and should not have been seated for the case.

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The Walker Hayes TikTok magic continues.  A mall worker crashed a video he was filming for his new single "Y'All Life" . . . so Walker posted the clip with the random dude still in it . . . and it's going viral… "CMT Fest" will be airing August 3rd on ABC.  Dierks Bentley and Elle King are the hosts and it'll feature 30 collaborations and performances that were filmed during the 49th CMA Fest in Nashville…. Kelsea Ballerini announced the release date of her fifth album.  It's called "Subject to Change", and it'll be out September 23rd.

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Getting out there for the first time can be scary, nerve racking but you have to start somewhere if you’re going to GET anywhere.  Jake Owen talks about his FIRST job…”Well, I went to the local guitar shop and told this guy that I needed a guitar that plugs in because I have a gig tonight.  He sold me a guitar and I went back that night. I think I played ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ four times.  I made tips, I made friends, got phone numbers, called my dad and said…I got a job.” Someone once asked Jake how southern his family is…well, his mom was Florida Watermelon Queen…if that’s not southern I don’t know what is…yes, but could she do the ‘crawl’?

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It’s getting a little warm in Hollywood at least around Mickey Rourke.  He was doing an interview with Piers Morgan and allegedly slammed Tom Cruise for doing "Top Gun: Maverick". “The guy’s been doing the same part for 35 years. I got no respect for that.  I think he’s irrelevant in my world.”

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Martin Lawrence tells Essence magazine that a fourth Bad Boys movie, with Will Smith, is in development. He says he and Will are making at least one more film for the franchise …Craig Morgan invited Jelly Roll to help him sing "Almost Home" at the Grand Ole Opry last week.  The song is special to Jelly Roll because he was inspired to be a singer after seeing Craig perform it.

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Don’t look for Luke Combs to be taking his newborn son on the road anytime soon…he’s not THAT guy…saying, "I think you need at least a year before the road thing. We don't even take our dog on the road because we feel it affects his quality of life”. They want to make sure they have the parenting thing down first.

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Someone came up with a list of the best country songs to put on when you need a good CRY.  They include "Stay" by Sugarland . . . "Fire Away" by Chris Stapleton . . . and "I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton. The number ONE song on the list…Tim McGraw’s “Don’t Take The Girl”

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Finally, "Travel & Leisure" put out its annual list of the best U.S. cities to visit on vacation.  And Charleston, South Carolina is #1.  They say it's got the perfect balance of, quote, "Southern charm, knockout food and drinks, and walkability."  Not Hollywood or Nashville but thought it was good to know….

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