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2020 ACM Winners… The ACM Awards looked a little different this year. No audience due to the pandemic meant no noise or applause and performances came from three different venues -- the Grand Ole Opry House, the Ryman Auditorium and the Bluebird Cafe. And there was a tie! For the first time in ACM history, for Entertainer of the Year Thomas Rhett and Carrie Underwood will be sharing the honor. Maren Morris took home the win for Female Artist of the Year.The night's other…
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Lee Brice talks about his new album…Jon Pardi to re-release his album… Lee Brice will release his new album, Hey World, on November 20th. He says, "Short of my family, my wife and friends, my music is the deepest part of me. So, I am overjoyed to say that I think I have made my best project to date. I stand by everything I have ever done, but pull from it as well to help me exceed my…
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Luke Combs is 9 for 9…Early ACM winners announced… Congratulations to Luke Combs. His ninth single, "Lovin' On You," is at the top of the Mediabase country singles chart, giving him a perfect run on number-ones. Every single he has released since his very first "Hurricane," has hit the top spot. The ACM Awards have announced early winners.Musical Event of the Year went to "Fooled Around and Felled in Love" with Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes, Caylee Hammack and Elle King.Video of the Year went to…
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Miranda has the most...Tim is almost the most... With Miranda Lambert’s 7 CMA noms, she now the most nominated artist ever with 55 total nominations- taking out Reba who has 51. Tim McGraw’s Here on Earth album debuted at #1 making it his 17th #1 album and tying him for the second most number one albums behind George Strait.
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Riley Green is a winner and has new music out today... Riley Green has a new EP, If It Wasn't For Trucks, coming out today. The five-song collection will be a sneak peek of his next full-length album, which is scheduled to come out in 2021. Riley says, "I've been using my time off to do a lot of writing and although we can't play music for fans face-to-face right now, I'm glad I can still share some new…
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The Judds are busy... Wynonna Judd will release the EP My Recollections on October 30th. She said, "I’ve learned a lot being at home these last few months. When there’s no touring, no concerts, no band, no lights, no action; all that’s left is you and the song. All that’s left is your gift."My Recollections will be the first music she's released in four years. Naomi and Wynonna Judd will be the focus of the first installment of Icon, an anthology drama series being developed by Fox that…
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LANCO’s guitar player got married…Mickey Guyton is having a baby… Congratulations to LANCO's guitar player Eric Steedly. He recently married his longtime girlfriend Jessica Wardell. The couple had planned a big wedding, but since decided for an intimate celebration amid the coronavirus outbreak.Eric's bandmates served as groomsmen. Congratulations to Mickey Guyton and her husband Grant, who are expecting their first child. Mickey made the announcement on Instagram: saying- "My life completely changed in an instant. Literally nothing else matters. I’m so excited and terrified all…
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Kane Brown got a new tattoo…Jason Aldean got a new family member… Kane recently got a gorilla tattoo. Why you ask? He said he needed something to fill up the space on one of his arms. So a gorilla was his first choice! There's a new addition to Jason Aldean's household and son Memphis is a little uncertain about it. Elvis the lizard. And there is plenty of room for the new roommate. Jason’s new house is huge- all the…
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More performers announced for the ACMs…Reba is streaming another concert… The Academy of Country Music has announced more performers at this year's ACM Awards. Kelsea Ballerini, Gabby Barrett, Maren Morris, Old Dominion, Thomas Rhett and Jon Pardi will perform at the Ryman Auditorium, while Jimmie Allen, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert and Tim McGraw will appear at the intimate Bluebird Cafe.Keith Urban hosts the 55th annual ACM Awards, which air from Nashville on CBS on September 16th. Reba McEntire is releasing another concert special on YouTube on Friday. This is the first time that Reba in Concert is being…
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Jason Aldean is doing a livestream concert on Friday…So is Chris Janson… Jason Aldean will be streaming a backyard beach concert on Friday night and wants his fans to hang out in their backyards, crack open a beverage and just enjoy the show.He says, “This summer has been a lot different for all of us with more time at home but I wanted to perform for my fans no matter where we all are.” The show can be seen at…
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Justin Moore is at #1…Josh Turner has a new album… Justin Moore, has a new reason to drink because "Why We Drink" is number-one on the Mediabase country singles chart. Josh Turner is paying respect to his musical heroes on his new album Country State of Mind.Those heroes include Randy Travis, John Anderson, Johnny Cash and Hank Williams. Joining him on the record are Randy Travis, Kris Kristofferson, Chris Janson, Maddie and Tae and Runaway June.
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Tyler of FGL had an accident…Dwight Yoakam is a dad… Tyler Hubbard of FGL ruptured his Achilles tendon and broke a bone in his ankle as a result of a dirt bike accident.He is getting surgery later this week and is expected to be walking again in 5 weeks. He hopes to be walking sooner because his wife Haley is expecting their third child in 4 weeks. Dwight Yoakam is a first-time father at the…
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ACMs name the New Artists of the Year…Carrie and Brad are headed to the Opry… Tenille Townes and Riley Green are the ACM's New Artists of the Year. Keith Urban delivered the good news to Tenille and Riley- of course via Zoom.Keith will host this year's show from various sites around Nashville on September 16th. Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley will perform on the Grand Ole Opry on September 5th. Carrie and Brad haven't shared a stage since the last time they hosted the CMA Awards in…
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