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Luke Bryan hosts ABC News’ On the Road to the CMA Awards leading up to the big night

ABC News As the 2022 CMA Awards gets closer, ABC News has announced a television special, On the Road to the CMA Awards, that follows country stars’ worldwide tours leading up to the awards show. Luke Bryan — who’s co-hosting the CMAs with Peyton Manning — will host the special, which features all-access, in-depth interviews …

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Kelsea Ballerini to host the 2023 CMT Music Awards, Carrie Underwood named as first performer

ABC/Heidi Gutman The CMT Music Awards is making a big move in 2023: After more than two decades of taking place in Nashville, the show is moving to the Moody Center in Austin, Texas for its 2023 event. News of the location change arrived on Wednesday night, along with the show’s date: April 2, 2023. …

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The Judds’ final tour dates are unlike any other show — even for a seasoned pro like Wynonna Judd

ABC/Connie Chornuk Wynonna Judd has been touring nearly all her life, but she’s never experienced anything like her current dates on the The Judds: The Final Tour. “We are taking full advantage of the love and support,” the singer acknowledges, speaking about the fan response to the performance. “I will tell you, as an artist, …

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Ashley McBryde to host TV special benefitting first responder families

Jason Kempin/Getty Images Ashley McBryde is getting into the holiday spirit, and in this case, that means giving back to the families of fallen first responders. The singer has signed on to host Homes for the Holidays, a television performance special featuring artists playing their music all over the U.S. In addition to her hosting …

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Nashville notes: Brantley Gilbert’s new collaboration + more

Brantley Gilbert is teasing something new. On November 10, he’ll have a collaboration with Blake Shelton and Vince Gill out called “Heaven by Then,” and he’s hinting that he’s got other surprises in the works, too. Travis Tritt and Chris Janson have canceled the last month of dates on their Can’t Miss Tour due to …

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Carrie Underwood copes with a breakup in “Hate My Heart” music video

ABC/Connie Chornuk Carrie Underwood’s latest music video is here and it’s a master class in all the different ways to get over heartbreak. The video for “Hate My Heart” starts with five women — Carrie and four of her pals — simultaneously slamming the door on a relationship, both literally and metaphorically. In the group …

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‘In Rare Form’: Maren Morris reimagines seven ‘Humble Quest’ tracks, pairs the music with a short film

Sony Music Nashville Maren Morris isn’t done with her Humble Quest era yet. On Wednesday, she announced plans to release a reimagined collection of seven songs from her newest album, Humble Quest: In Rare Form. To go along with the new project, Maren will also release a short film. She shared a preview of the …

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Gabby Barrett announces the arrival of baby #2: “What a precious gift from our Lord”

Jason Kempin/Getty Images Gabby Barrett’s new bundle of joy is officially here. The singer announced the birth of her son, Augustine Boone Foehner, on social media this week, also sharing a snapshot to celebrate her newly expanded family. The picture shows baby Augustine [UH-GUS-TIN] lying wrapped in blankets, and his older sister Baylah peering down …

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Peyton Manning recalls helping Luke Bryan with his “very tight pants” on the golf course

ABC/Art Streiber As they prepare to co-host the CMA Awards, Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning are looking back on their fondest memories of each other.  Luke recalls a time when Peyton came to his show at Mile High Stadium in Denver, along with former Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos teammate Brandon Stokley, and the two were horsing around backstage as if they were on …

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Nashville notes: Veterans Day at the Country Music Hall of Fame, Christmas covers & more

In honor of Veterans Day, the Country Music Hall of Fame will provide free admission to active-duty and retired armed services members and up to three guests on November 11. See the museum’s full schedule of Veterans Day programming.  Nate Smith performs an acoustic rendition of his top-15 hit “Whiskey On You” as part of the Opry NextStage Class of …

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