Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa returns for the third year Jan. 19-22 in Riviera Maya, Mexico. More performers for the all-inclusive concert vacation will be revealed soon.

Garth Brooks is going to bring us along in the making of his next album from the songwriting sessions to recording it. He says it’s a concept record that’ll make people want to collect it.

As for a new record, Miranda Lambert’s been writing daily and says, “I’m not afraid to lay it all out there. It’s my story and fans will be able to relate because everybody goes through stuff.”

Tim McGraw recently accepted a position on the board of directors for a Nashville-based health care company. They focus on helping people with serious illness live their lives and Tim says that struck a chord with him. Tim will also be on Florida Georgia Line’s upcoming album, ‘Dig Your Roots,’ out in August.

Finally – when Jake Owen’s in Hollywood he stays at the Sunset Marquis. He says one reason is there’s a sign as you walk in that reads, “more tattoos per guest than any other leading hotel.”

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