Steve Nedved

ABC/Image Group LA Martina McBride is heading for the Big Apple, just as she’s getting ready to set out on two big tours. She kicks off her Sarah Cannon Band Against Cancer dates in Dallas on September 16, before beginning her Love Unleashed trek in October with new duo High Valley. The four-time CMA Female Vocalist of …

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BMLGZac Brown Band will help honor those who serve at this year’s USO Gala at DAR Constitution Hall in the nation’s capital. They’ll be the featured entertainment at the October 20 event, with Ryan Seacrest serving as the night’s host. The “Castaway” hitmakers are just the first names announced to play the party, with more to come as …

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ABC/Image Group LAAs excited as Dierks Bentley was about his own four nods at this year’s CMA Awards, he couldn’t wait to tell rocker Elle King about their shared nomination for Musical Event of the Year for their current single, “Different for Girls.” “I’m gonna give her a call as soon as I can and wake her up. Maybe …

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Columbia NashvilleKeith Urban couldn’t be prouder, as his Ripcord World Tour-mate walks away with most-nominated status at this year’s CMA Awards. Maren Morris equals both Eric Church and Chris Stapleton, grabbing five nods, while her Australian-superstar boss nabs four, including one for the coveted Entertainer of the Year.   “She so deserves every bit of this,” Keith brags. “She’s the real …

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ABC/Image Group LAAs “Make You Miss Me” ascends to the top of the country chart this week, Sam Hunt also makes history. He becomes the first solo male ever to chart four number-one singles from his debut album on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.    “Leave the Night On,” “House Party” and “Take Your Time” are his three other …

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Country Music AssociationMoments after announcing the nods for the 50th Annual CMA Awards live Wednesday on Good Morning America, both Dierks Bentley and Cam were still clutching the cards that revealed they’re up for the Country Music Association’s yearly honors. “I’m keeping these at the house, no matter what,” Dierks told ABC Radio after learning of his four nominations. “I’m …

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EWarner Music Nashvillearly Tuesday evening, Dan+Shay performed on the ACM Honors at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. But before the show, Shay Mooney’s thoughts were already drifting to the after-party. “Are you talking about performing, or as far as like later tonight?” he joked, when asked what the evening held in store. On the special, which airs September 9 …

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Courtesy Country Music Association Garth Brooks, Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood, and Keith Urban are your Entertainer of the Year nominees for this year’s CMA Awards. Maren Morris, Chris Stapleton, Eric Church, Dierks Bentley and Carrie Underwood are among the artists scoring multiple nominations.  Eric, Maren and Chris have the most, with five nods …

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Capitol NashvilleAt Tuesday night’s 10th Annual ACM Honors show at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, not only did a who’s who of country stars tape an upcoming CBS special, some of them also pre-recorded their performance for next week’s Stand Up to Cancer telecast.  “We’re gonna get to do a version of ‘Heroes’ by [David] Bowie,” Keith Urban explained. “Little Big …

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ABC/Image Group LAThough he’s not usually playing on the baseball diamond, Luke Bryan can officially say he’s hit a home run at Wrigley Field. This Saturday, the CMA Entertainer of the Year managed a sell-out during his first show at the home of the Chicago Cubs. You can get a taste of the Georgia native’s …

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