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Alan Jackson reveals neurological disease diagnosis

Alan Jackson has gone public about his struggle with a degenerative nerve disease, sharing on the “Today” show that he was diagnosed 10 years ago with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (“CMT”) disease, a disorder that damages the nerves in the arms and legs. The 62-year-old country music singer said: “I’ve been reluctant to talk about this publicly and to my fans. I have this neuropathy — neurological disease that’s genetic — that I inherited from my daddy.”

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Jason Aldean set to release double album ‘Macon, Georgia’ in 2022

Jason Aldean announced his upcoming 30-track double album, ‘Macon, Georgia,’ will be released April 22, 2022. The album’s title ‘Macon, Georgia’ pays homage to Aldean’s hometown and state. The current single from the project, “If I Didn’t Love You” featuring Carrie Underwood, sits in the top five on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart.

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Zac Brown tests positive for COVID-19, cancels shows on ‘The Comeback Tour’

Zac Brown Band has canceled four upcoming dates on their headlining 2021 “The Comeback Tour” after Brown tested positive for Covid-19. Brown made the announcement on the group’s social media on Tuesday, saying: “I am deeply disappointed this has happened, as touring is our life and performing live for our fans is the best part of our job. The bottom line is that I want to take every precaution to put the health and safety of our fans and crew first. We will resume the tour as soon as I have finished the CDC-mandated quarantine and it is safe for our band members and crew to do so.”  He added: “I am grateful to our fans for understanding this decision, as well as everyone on the front lines who can’t stay at home because their work is essential. I believe we can all overcome this together.”