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There are plot twists in Michael Ray’s “Get Her Back”

Warner Music Nashville Michael Ray has returned with a brand new song, “Get Her Back.” Written by Dallas Wilson, Jordan James, Lalo and Michael Tyler, the midtempo track boasts triple entendre lyricism and a midtempo production that amplifies the narrator’s heartbroken yet bitter sentiments.  “I was raised on country songs that turn what you think on its head. You think you know …

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Megan Moroney’s advice to her younger self? “Dream bigger”

Catherine Powell/Getty Images Hot on the heels of her Breakthrough Female Video of the Year win at the 2023 CMT Music Awards, Megan Moroney has earned her first ACM nomination for New Female Artist of the Year at the 58th ACM Awards.  Growing up, Megan never envisioned herself receiving these accolades and nods, let alone winning awards. …

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Nashville notes: Brandy Clark’s “Buried” video + Trace Adkin’s free concert

Brandy Clark has dropped a music video for her new song, “Buried.” The track is featured on her upcoming self-titled album, dropping May 19. Watch the video on YouTube and presave Brandy’s record now. Trace Adkins is slated to perform a free concert for the Western Kentucky community on May 20. Presented by KIOTI Tractor, Trace’s Somewhere in America: A Concert for Mayfield will support …

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Reba McEntire announces new book and hints at new music

ABC Reba McEntire took to Instagram to announce her new book, Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots.  Arriving on October 10, the compilation, which includes a foreword by fellow Oklahoma native and superstar Garth Brooks, will feature over 50 recipes from Reba, as well as lifestyle tips, exclusive photos, anecdotes from her personal and professional life, and …

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Brothers Osborne join the Artist of the Day lineup at CMA Fest

ABC Brothers Osborne will take the CMA Close Up Stage inside Fan Fair X as the Artist of the Day on Saturday, June 10, at 10:45 a.m. During their appearance, the pair’s John and T.J.Osborne will chat with hosts Kelly Sutton and Amber Anderson about their career, music and tour as part of a live recording of Amazon Music’s Country Heat Weekly podcast. Previously announced Artist of …

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Lainey Wilson’s grateful for her six ACM nominations: “This never gets old”

Todd Owyoung/NBC Lainey Wilson has been nominated in six categories at the 2023 ACM Awards, including Female Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for her latest LP, Bell Bottom Country. This makes Lainey the second-most-nominated artist and the most-nominated female singer among her peers. “Woke up this morning to this and y’all…this never gets old,” Lainey writes on Instagram after receiving …

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Get ready for Luke Combs’ multiple-level entertainment complex

ABC Global country superstar Luke Combs and Opry Entertainment Group, a division of Ryman Hospitality Properties, have revealed plans to launch a multiple-level entertainment complex in the heart of downtown Nashville. The venue is dubbed a “reimagined” Wildhorse Saloon, according to a press release. Located at 120 Second Ave. North, the 60,000-square-foot venue will be a “reimagined” Wildhorse Saloon, …

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Kelsea Ballerini’s celebrating her ACM nominations at Bojangles

ABC Kelsea Ballerini notched two nominations for the 2023 ACM Awards: one for Female Artist of the Year and another for her song “HEARTFIRST,” which received a nod in the newly created Visual Media of the Year category. Taking to Instagram to share her excitement in real time, Kelsea posted a Story of her at a gas station on the …

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Watch Dylan Scott react to his first ACM nomination, from the sauna

Jason Davis/Getty Images Dylan Scott was done with his morning workout and sweating it out in the sauna when he found out about his ACM nomination for New Male Artist of the Year. This marks the first time Dylan has received an ACM nomination. “Just finished a workout, in the sauna minding my own dang business in …

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HARDY & Lainey Wilson grab a “truck” full of ACM nominations

Academy of Country Music HARDY leads the nominations for the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards with seven, with his “wait in the truck” partner Lainey Wilson following close behind with six. Kane Brown, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert and Cole Swindell all check in with a very respectable five nods each as well.  Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks team up to host the live Amazon Prime Video show …

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