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Nicole’s News- June 22

Luke Combs is a daddy! He and his wife, Nicole, welcomed a baby boy, Tex Lawrence Combs, on Sunday. Luke said he was hoping to be a dad by Father’s Day and Tex made it just in time.

https://twitter.com/lukecombs/status/1539390791222714369


Blake Shelton is getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The class of 2023 will include 24 honorees. Blake will be included in the recording category.  The date for Blake’s star ceremony has not been announced yet.


Walker Hayes was recently received an Applebee’s Gold Card. He says that means he can eat at Applebee’s for free for the rest of his life. They are very grateful for what his hit single, Fancy Like, has done for them. Walker says he never worried about losing his wallet before but he does now that he has that gold card in it.

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