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Frazer Harrison, Getty Images Scotty McCreery fans won't have to wait too much longer for new music. The 19-year-old revealed during an appearance at CMA Music Fest last week that his sophomore album is almost finished.

Ethan Miller / Rick Diamond, Getty Images Canada's Craven Country Jamboree is known for bringing some of the biggest stars in country music to their three-day festival, and this year promises to be no exception.

Jason Merritt, Getty Images Scotty McCreery will be celebrating July 4 in style this year. The Season 10 'American Idol' champ will perform with an all-star cast on the National Mall for the annual A Capitol Fourth concert on July 4.

Christopher Polk, Getty Images for City Of Hope Some of Music City's most up-and-coming stars gathered at Nashville's Greer Stadium on Saturday morning (June 8) to take part in a charity softball game that raises money to fight cancer.

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Rick Diamond, Getty Images The Boot rounds up today's country music news from around the web.

Rick Diamond, Getty Images The Boot rounds up today's country music news from around the web.

Rick Diamond, Getty Images The Boot rounds up today's country music news from around the web.

Rick Diamond, Getty Images Thomas Rhett has a natural ease when he's onstage, which is not surprising since he spent much of his early years watching his father, country star and hit songwriter Rhett Akins (pictured above, right), performing.

Scotty McCreery is in the middle of his first headlining tour as well as his freshman year of college. That doesn't mean the 19-year-old is neglecting his social life, though. He manages to spend time with friends -- including his former classmate, and rumored gal pal, Gabi Dugal -- but the singer says romance with his busy schedule isn't easy...