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Jo Dee Messina Talks New Music, Touring and Her ’90s Country Career
Country Music News, Interview Amanda Tempel 5/28/25 Country Music News, Interview Amanda Tempel 5/28/25

Jo Dee Messina Talks New Music, Touring and Her ’90s Country Career

Jo Dee Messina reflects on her ’90s country success, talks about recording new music, and shares how she connects with generations of fans on tour.

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Jake Owen Talks Tour, New Music, and French Lick Show
Country Music News, Interview Amanda Tempel 5/25/25 Country Music News, Interview Amanda Tempel 5/25/25

Jake Owen Talks Tour, New Music, and French Lick Show

Country hitmaker Jake Owen is gearing up for a sunshine-filled summer on The Driftwood Ramble Tour. He talks about the upcoming French Lick show, new music, and the heart behind his foundation.

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Sara Evans on ‘Copy That,’ Cover Songs and Musical Influences
Interview Amanda Tempel 7/24/20 Interview Amanda Tempel 7/24/20

Sara Evans on ‘Copy That,’ Cover Songs and Musical Influences

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