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Rascal Flatts’ Joe Don Rooney charged with DUI after car crash

Rascal Flatts’ lead guitarist Joe Don Rooney was recently charged with driving under the influence following an incident in Williamson County, TN, early on September 9, just outside of Rooney’s home in Nashville. Rooney was arrested by the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office at roughly 4 AM local time after crashing his vehicle into a tree near Fieldstone Park, TN. Rooney was booked into the Williamson County Jail around 7:20 AM local time and released on a $2,500 bond at about 10:17 AM local time.

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2021 CMA Nominations: Chris Stapleton, Eric Church and Gabby Barrett lead the list of nominees

Nominations for the 2021 CMA awards have been announced, with Eric Church, Chris Stapleton and Gabby Barrett leading the list of nominees. Church — the reigning entertainer of the year — and Stapleton are both up for the same five awards: entertainer male vocalist, album, single and song of the year. Barrett is up for new artist, female vocalist, single and song of the year. (single and song awards are for “The Good Ones.”) In addition, Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde, Maren Morris and Chris Young all earned 3 nominations each.

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“Kenny Rogers: All In For The Gambler” tribute concert special to air September 23 on CBS

“Kenny Rogers: All In For The Gambler” — a live concert tribute to the country legend taped before his untimely passing — will be broadcast on CBS, Thursday, Sept. 23. It is also available to stream live and on-demand on Paramount+. The event features on-stage tributes, anecdotes, and performances in front of Rogers himself by artists including Dolly Parton, Chris Stapleton, Idina Menzel, Lady A, Lionel Richie, Little Big Town, and Reba McEntire before he announced his retirement.

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Jimmie Allen to join ‘Dancing With the Stars’ for Season 30

Jimmie Allen will compete on Dancing With the Stars for its upcoming Season 30. Allen was one of the celebrities revealed during Good Morning America on Wednesday, Sept. 8. Allen joins a long list of country stars who have appeared on Dancing With the Stars, including Lauren Alaina and radio personality Bobby Bones.