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We start today with Kenny Chesney; He says he writes music that makes him happy. “I just feel like the songs that made me happy, the songs that I wrote, kinda reflected my family my friends.  The reflected how I walk through the world, and what makes me happy when I listen to music.”

Eric Church Announces THREE New Albums ... The project is called “Heart And Soul” “They came out of my Twenty-Eight days in the mountains of North Carolina where the songs were recorded and written.  It’s been a long ten months, I can not wait to play this music for you live, it’s the very best we’ve ever made. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy the records. The project consists of three records pressed in white vinyl with the first release coming out April 16th.

"Walker" Star Jared Padalecki explains to Kelly and Ryan what is so different about the reboot of the new “Walker, Texas Ranger”. “This isn’t a show about a Texas Ranger who happens to have a family, this is a show about a father and a widower who happens to be a Texas Ranger.” He says It’s not scary like Supernatural was and is set in present day. "Walker" airs Thursdays on The CW.

Dark Horizons says HBO is developing a new ''Game of Thrones'' series called “Tales of Dunk and Egg.” It comes George RR Martin's fantasy novellas. The events take place 90 years prior to the events depicted in ''Game of Thrones.''

And Spider-Man star Tom Holland tells MovieWeb that he wants to do a horror movie, but he’s terrified of it. “Get Out” was the only horror film he’s ever really seen…so, now he can’t have tea and they’re stirring it he can’t help but wonder thinking if someone is trying to hypnotize him.

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Somebody’s having a birthday!!  The Grand Ole Opry celebrates its 95th birthday next month, and the famed institution is marking the occasion with a television special hosted by two of country music's biggest stars. Brad Paisley and Blake Shelton. Grand Ole Opry: 95 Years of Country Music, is a two-hour special that will air Sunday, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. on NBC.

 Luke Bryan On "Down To One" is currently at number 2 on the Country Music Charts and looking to take over as his 26 number one.  First time I heard it — it’s written by one of my dear friends, Dallas Davidson, who I’ve had a lot of success with as a co-writer with through the years — it just sounds like a big ole hit. Guy and a girl out there, in the middle of nowhere enjoying a moment together, a romantic moment, and I always feel like you gotta have those on an album."

 Is Kanye going for it in 2024? Hollywoodlife.com thinks so. They’re reporting Kanye West will start thinking about a 2024 Presidential run in the next several days. A source tells the website, He’s working and focusing on music right now. The next time he wants to be in the White House is with him being the president himself.

The National Enquirer claims Chris Hemsworth and Jason Momoa are allegedly feuding as both are filming new movies in Australia. A source tells the magazine, “They both have huge egos, and they’ve been sniping at each other since Jason has been making himself comfortable on Chris’ home turf in Australia. Now things are getting a little personal. Chris has gotten a little miffed of all the attention Jason’s gotten in his own backyard.''

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The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season will begin on Feb. 14 with the Daytona 500 from Daytona International Speedway. Country superstar Luke Combs will perform a pre-race concert before the green flag waves.  Announcing the fact on twitter "Hey race fans, I'm Luke Combs," "If you love live music, be sure to catch my performance at the 2021 Daytona 500." His appearance marks the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic that Combs will perform a concert for his fans.

Jon Pardi loves being a newlywed, so how does it feel to be married ... "How does it feel to be married? It feels great! There's not much changes, other than getting used to wearing a ring, but me and Summer and I are having a great time and gearing up for 2021 and to start writing and get me a new album this year. So, that's the goal.  We'll have fun. And that's the most that's changed, except we're just married officially now."

Deadline Hollywood says a "Willy Wonka" prequel is in the works. Tom Holland and Timothee Chalamet are both being considered for the lead role. Gene Wilder and Johnny Depp played Wonka in previous films. The movie is tentatively titled "Willy."

Business Insider says President Donald Trump will release his full pardon list but Newsweek is reporting that President Trump declined to grant a pardon to Tiger King star Joe Exotic. CBS says the White House released a list of 73 pardons after midnight. Joe's name was not on the list.

It's "The Muppet Show!" The iconic variety show will soon be available for streaming on Disney+ Watch for Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, the Swedish Chef, and much more. Starting February 19^th.  The five seasons of the show join other Muppet-related content on the streaming service including movies, shorts, and the hit series "Muppets Now."

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Charlie Pride may be gone, but Darius Rucker like so many fans just idolize Charlie Pride “Charlie went through a lot of stuff to do what he loved to do and he loved to sing country music. I would say no matter what happens to me as a black man in country music…I can handle it, if Charlie Pride could handle all the things he went through.”

Luke Combs has a lot of hit songs, awards and the man has got goals… "I’m definitely gunning for that Entertainer of the Year spot and winning that at some point, I think would be a huge moment for myself, whether that’s this year or not, we’ll see. I want to eventually, I mean I think, headline in stadiums, I think one day is something that I’m hoping to do and I just have loftier goals and play The Super bowl. I want to do the halftime show at The Super bowl.”

Liam Neeson may be going in a different direction with his career…he’s talking about appearing in a comedy. “Seth McFarland is writing something for me. We’re going to try to resurrect, I don’t know if you remember the Naked Gun films with the wonderful Leslie Nielsen.  We’re going to try to resurrect one of those and see if it works.”

Time is ticking for President Donald Trump, and the word is he may have a last batch of presidential pardons…the question is Will Joe Exotic get a last-minute pardon? Joe’s lawyer Eric Love thinks so…so much so, that they have a limo waiting outside of the prison to pick him up.  He says the first order of business…get his hair done and go get a McRib…. it’s all about priorities…

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