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Cody Johnson’s performing a Willie Nelson classic at the ACMs

Nathan Congleton/NBC Texas native Cody Johnson is set to perform at the 2023 ACM Awards, which is held in his home state this year. The song he’s been tasked with by the ACM, however, is not his monster hit “‘Til You Can’t,” which received three ACM nominations, or his current single “Human,” which just entered the top 10 on the country charts.  “[When] …

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Bailey Zimmerman reflects on success, reveals what he’s performing at the ACMs

ABC/Randy Holmes It’s a week of milestones and firsts for newcomer Bailey Zimmerman. On Thursday, May 11, Bailey will attend and perform at the 2023 ACM Awards, and on Friday, May 12, he’ll release his highly anticipated debut album, Religiously.  Has Bailey wrapped his head around the record-high moments coming up? Well, sort of. “It kind of set in today that I …

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Ashley McBryde reflects on ‘Lindeville,’ teases fiery ACM performance

Todd Owyoung/NBC It’s not often artists get to release a full-length concept album. But Ashley McBryde got that opportunity in 2022 when she dropped Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville, which is up for Album of the Year at the 2023 ACM Awards. That record was more than a passion project for Ashley. In hindsight, the singer says it’s taught her valuable life …

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Jordan Davis talks ACM nomination, performance, Kristen’s “last hurrah”

Nathan Congleton/NBC Jordan Davis is up for Male Artist of the Year at the 2023 ACM Awards. Though this is his first time receiving a nod in that category, he’s already planned where to keep the trophy, should he win. “It’s going front and center,” Jordan tells ABC Audio. “It’s going to be right there in the front. Truly, to come away with …

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Old Dominion talks ACM nomination, odds of winning again

Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Stagecoach Reigning ACM Group of the Year Old Dominion is nominated for their winning category once again. This marks the eighth year they’ve received a Group of the Year nod and the potential sixth time they’ll win it. How certain are they of walking home with that title for the sixth consecutive year? Well, lead vocalist Matthew …

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Lainey Wilson talks “spicy” ACM performance, hopes to continue her winning streak

Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal Lainey Wilson was announced an early ACM Awards winner on Wednesday, May 10, when her HARDY-assisted duet, “wait in the truck,” was crowned Visual Media of the Year. Now Lainey, who won New Female Artist and Song of the Year at last year’s ACM Awards, is hoping to continue her winning streak in the Female Artist, Album, Single and Music Event …

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HARDY wins two ACMs, teases “heaviest” performance tonight

ABC Congratulations are in order for HARDY, who won ACM Artist-Songwriter of the Year and Visual Media of the Year for his song with Lainey Wilson, “wait in the truck,” ahead of the 2023 ACM Awards. These categories, however, are not the only ones in which the Mississippi native nabbed a nomination. “wait in the truck” is nominated in two more …

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Don’t expect Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to duet, she doesn’t want her “little short butt” kicked by Trisha Yearwood

Sam Hodde/Getty Images for ABA Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks are gearing up to co-host the 2023 ACM Awards on Thursday, May 11.  While Dolly is no greenhorn to the gig, it’s Garth’s first hosting role and it’s got him jittery. “You know, he’s kind of nervous,” Dolly shares with the press in Texas. “He said, ‘I’ve never done this.’ I said, …

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Priscilla Block teases her ACM outfit: “This might be my favorite look so far”

Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Stagecoach Priscilla Block is ready to step into “sparkly Priscilla” for the 2023 ACM Awards. “I’m so excited. I’m actually styling myself, which is really exciting,” Priscilla says while chatting with ABC Audio about her red carpet outfit. “You know, this year I did a clothing collaboration with SHEIN and it’s been such a success just …

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What you didn’t see at last year’s ACMs was all the running Gabby Barrett did for outfit changes

Kevin Winter/Getty Images for ACM Remember when Gabby Barrett co-hosted the 2022 ACM Awards with Dolly Parton and Jimmie Allen? Well, she certainly does, because it was her first time hosting — and also the first time she experienced the rush of changing into multiple outfits in a short amount of time.  “I don’t think I expected how much of a …

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