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Nicole’s Nashville News- July 17

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Nicole’s Nashville News- July 17

This week, Luke Combs became the first artist, to have his first two albums, spend at least 25 weeks at the top of the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Luke’s debut album, This Ones For You, has spent 50 weeks at number 1. His sophomore album, What You See Is What You Get, has spent 25 weeks at the top.

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Brad Paisley’s Live from the Drive-In show in Nashville last weekend was livestreamed for free on Facebook. Viewers did have the option to make a donation to The Store, Brad’s free grocery store that helps families experiencing food insecurities and financial hardship. Fans donated and raised $26,000.

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In 1994, Reba McEntire went out on one of her first big tours. She filmed a show in Omaha for an hour long television special called Reba: Live and this weekend that special is coming back. Reba: Live will premiere on YouTube at 7:00 Friday night and to make it even more special for her fans, Reba will join them on her YouTube channel to share some memories of filming the show.

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Jake Owen gives fans a look at his everyday life in his new music video, Made For You. The video features footage of Jake, his girlfriend and daughters on the lake and at home. He also included videos submitted by fans.

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