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Continuing the tradition of bringing you the latest news in country music, the latest episode of <strong>“The Pickup”</strong> features a look inside <a title="CMA Fest" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/2024-cma-fest-lineup/">CMA Fest</a>, <a title="Vince Gill" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSVinceG/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fvince-gill-tickets%2F">Vince Gill</a>’s latest musical pairing, Johnny Lee still lookin’ for love, Ray Scott’s latest album, and so much more of country’s top stories.</p>
<p>One of country music’s biggest names,<strong> <a title="Vince Gill" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSVinceG/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fvince-gill-tickets%2F">Vince Gill</a></strong>, will be the newest member of the Eagles, one of the best-selling bands of all time. Gill can be seen performing with the band throughout the month of July.</p>
<p><center><iframe src="http://www.viewbix.com/frame/18517169-7882-462e-89c4-81002e7d683e?w=640&;h=398&;=undefined&;w=640&;h=420&;ap=true" width="640" height="398" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></center>With <strong><a title="CMA FEST" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/2024-cma-fest-lineup/">CMA FEST</a></strong> right around the corner, “The Pickup” has a list of must-dos for the week. This list includes paying a visit to the Cracker Barrel Country Roads Stage at Ascend Amphitheater to see classic acts such as The Oak Ridge Boys and Billy Ray Cyrus for free. Also on that list is the <em><a title="CMA Fest" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/2024-cma-fest-lineup/">CMA Fest</a> Family Feud: Country Stars vs Reality Stars </em>featuring Darryl Worley, Jeannie Seely and Ray Stevens Sunday at the CMA Close Up Stage.</p>
<p><strong>John Conlee</strong> was recently honored by the Georgia Sheriff’s Association for his song “Walkin’ Behind the Star” in support of the women and men in blue.</p>
<p><strong>Ray Scott </strong>talks about his newest album <em>Guitar For Sale</em> that is set to release on June 9. He has also released a lyric video to “Livin’ This Way” that features a look at the recording process.</p>
<p>Country legend <strong>Johnny Lee </strong>is releasing his autobiography titled <em>Still Lookin’ for Love </em>and speaks with “The Pickup” about the meaning behind the title.</p>
<p>The Country Music Hall of Fame has a new exhibit chronicling<strong> <a title="Jason Aldean" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSAldean/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fjason-aldean-tickets%2F">Jason Aldean</a>’s</strong> life and career that will be open until November. Aldean talks to “The Pickup” about his thoughts on the exhibit, <em>Asphalt Cowboy.</em></p>
<p>“Things Change” is the title track to the latest album from living legend <strong>Bobby Bare</strong>. Bare shares the secrets to his distinctive country voice with Adam Wurtzel from “The Pickup.”</p>
<p>Stay tuned for our next episode for a look inside <a title="CMA Fest" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/2024-cma-fest-lineup/">CMA Fest</a>. It will be one you don’t want to miss!</p>
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<p><strong><u>ABOUT </u></strong><em><strong><u>THE PICKUP</u></strong></em><strong><u>:</u></strong><br />
Launched in early 2015, The Pickup, a syndicated country video news series produced by The Hot Seat, highlights today&#8217;s stars and classic country artists making news today. New episodes are posted on the 1st and 15th of each month. The Pickup, hosted and produced by Adam Wurtzel, can be seen on the websites of broadcasters across the country including over 160 stations, as well as online media blogs, RFD-TV, the U.K.&#8217;s SKY Television and the Heartland Network.</p>