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Nicole’s Nashville News- August 14

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Nicole’s Nashville News- August 14

Jon Pardi fans woke up to a surprise this morning. Jon has released an album of cover songs called Rancho Fiesta Sessions.  The album was recorded at his home in Nashville and is full of songs that have inspired him and that he has enjoyed performing over the years, from artists like George Strait, Tom Petty, Prince and Joe Diffie.

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Randy Travis hadn’t been in the studio since his stroke in 2013. That was until recently.  He joined Josh Turner, to record Forever and Ever, Amen, for Josh’s upcoming album, Country State of Mind, that will be released next Friday (August 21).  Randy sings the last word of the song.

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Luke Bryan finished his first 100 mile bike ride yesterday.  He shared videos and photos from his ride on his Instagram page.

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