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Steel Magnolia Leave Label Amid Breakup Reports

Jeff Kravitz, FilmMagic

The March 24 Steel Magnolia show at Greeneville, Tennessee's Niswonger Performing Arts Center has been canceled, with the venue's director claiming a breakup is to blame.

"It is our understanding that the duo is no longer performing together," reports NPAC Executive Director Darrell Bryan. "We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause our patrons."

Steel Magnolia, made up of engaged couple Meghan Linsey and Joshua Scott Jones, first made a name for themselves in the country music scene by winning CMT's 'Can You Duet' reality competition show back in the fall of 2009. They scored a deal with Big Machine Records, releasing their eponymous debut album in January of 2011. On the strengths of infectious hits such as 'Last Night Again' and the million-selling 'Keep on Loving You,' the duo have scored multiple CMA, ACM and CMT award nominations over the past two years.

While we cannot confirm Meghan and Josh have broken up -- personally or professionally -- we can report that they are no longer with Big Machine Records, the label confirms exclusively with The Boot.

It's been a bumpy last few months for Steel Magnolia, as Josh had to pull out of the Reba tour in September to go to rehab. James Otto took his place on the trek, performing his own hits and a few duets with Meghan. Less than a month later, the singers were happy to report Josh had kicked his addictions.

"He completed his program," Meghan revealed to Country Weekly in November. "I think it's a real brave thing. He's done really well and stuck it out ... He's got some other commitments to fulfill as part of that, but I'm proud of him. I've just tried to support him, and the fans and the label have been super supportive."

The Steep Canyon Rangers will take over for Steel Magnolia at the March 24 Greeneville show.

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Shirley Brus

I hate this so much!! I al so sorry they are no longer together. I will pray they can find there ways back to eacjh other, I have not seen any two people so connected in my life! This saddens me as much as I was saddened when Amy Winhouse died...
So very very sad

January 27 2012 at 7:55 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
chase

I so hate to hear they have split professionally and personally. They had such good chemistry together. I agree the stress from their intense schedule had to have put a strain on them. I hope to hear from both again, Im a huge fan.

January 26 2012 at 4:53 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
devinmcmusters

They saw each other without makeup.

January 19 2012 at 10:08 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
Rachel Drake

Prayers, love & best wished to both Josh & Meg!!! Both of them are good people and deserve a lot of credit for what they accomplished in such a short time!!!! Josh is a friend of a family member and I hurt for them for having problems professionally & personally!! Their career took off so fast it had to have been loads of pressure & stress for them both and everyone handles that differently. My hat is off to them both in EVERYTHING they have done & hope to do in the future!!! I wish them all the best!!! The fans love them, respect them and want to hear more - whether that is together or apart is up to them for they are both phenominal!!! Love you Josh & Meg - I'm one of your biggest fans ever!!!!!!!!

January 18 2012 at 8:10 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
ghelm92160

Meghan probably cannot stand him now that he's sober, happens a lot after rehab!

January 18 2012 at 4:27 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
Jennifer Malcom

Never combine your career with your personal life...especially when you're involved with a partner. It could and probably WILL end badly!

January 18 2012 at 3:31 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
nascarholly5368

All that I can say is that a better person couldn't have been picked to fill in for Josh last fall during his time in rehab, I love James Otto SO much!!! (big smile)

God bless you and him and Josh and Meghan always!!!

Holly in East Tennessee

P.S. This is the first that I have heard about them ever being scheduled to be in Greenville, TN which is only like a half hour east of me. (shrugs)

January 18 2012 at 2:38 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply

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