Country Quickies August 10th

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Brett Eldredge announces Christmas shows: Brett Eldredge is already making his Christmas plans. The singer just announced three shows at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium to kick off the holiday season. His new “Glow Live” dates will take place November 25^th, 26^th and 27^th. Tickets go on sale Friday.

Brian Kelley announces Florida residency: Florida Georgia Line’s Brian Kelley has announced a residency in Florida this fall. He’s announced 20 “intimate shows” that kick off September 2^nd and wrap with an “epic Halloween concert” October 31^st. They all take place in the backyard of his surf shop and music studio in Santa Rosa Beach. Tickets are on sale here. Check out the announcement here. 

John Anderson to be celebrated at the Grand Ole Opry: The music of John Anderson is set be celebrated this weekend at the Grand Ole Opry. The Saturday night show, celebrating the new Anderson tribute album “Something Borrowed, Something New: A Tribute to John Anderson," which comes out Friday, will feature performances by Dan Auerbach and Tyler Childers, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Sierra Hull, Elizabeth Cook, and more. It will air as part of Opry Live on Circle Television and will livestream via Circle’s socials.

Jake Owen celebrates sobriety milestone: Jake Owen is celebrating his sobriety. In case you missed it, the singer took to social media to mark 316 days of being sober. “317 days ago I embarrassed myself after drinking too much alcohol one night. It wasn't the first time either,” he writes on social media. “The next day I told myself, “never again.” I am better than that, and the people I love the most deserve better. My family, my little girls, and my friends.” He adds, “Just wanted to share my journey in case anyone woke up this morning and wants to make a change. None of us are perfect.. I'm just trying to be the best version of myself these days.”

Brett Young wishes wife a happy birthday: Brett Young took to social media to wish his wife Taylor a happy birthday. "Happy Birthday to the best mom, wife, partner and friend I could ever dream of," he writes. "You age like a fine wine, baby! Not sure how it’s possible but you get more beautiful everyday… inside and out." He adds, "I love you more than you’ll ever know. Now let’s spend today (and the rest of the month, obviously) celebrating you and how much better you make the world for the people that know and love you! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PRETTY GIRL!!"