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Nicole’s Nashville News- July 13

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Nicole’s Nashville News- July 13

CMA Fest was canceled this year but tonight, Luke Bryan will be sharing some of the highlights from the last 16 years when he hosts CMA Best of Fest on ABC. It will include performances by Thomas Rhett, Luke Combs and Carrie Underwood with Joan Jett just to name a few.

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Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood have rescheduled their online acoustic show for tomorrow night. You can catch Garth Request Live 2 at 7:00 on Garth’s Facebook page.  You can make your requests on Garth’s social media pages by using #GarthRequestLive2

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Darius Rucker and his wife, Beth Leonard have filed for divorce. The couple married in 2000. Darius said they remain close friends and parenting partners.  Darius and Beth have a 19-year-old daughter named Daniella and a 15-year-old son named Jack. Darius has a 25 year-old-daughter, Carolyn, from a previous relationship.

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Toby Keith is mourning the loss of his friend, Kelly Preston. The two starred in the movie, Broken Bridges, in 2006.  The actress passed away Sunday after a two year battle with breast cancer. Kelly’s husband, John Travolta, shared the news on social media.

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