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Grammys 2022: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivers powerful video message

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a surprise appearance at the 64th Grammy Awards and sent a powerful message about the cost of freedom and the healing power of music. In a pre-taped video, the president spoke from an unknown location in his country, which is being bombarded by Russian bombs …

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Nashville notes

Billy Ray Cyrus has teamed up with Snoop Dogg and The Avila Brothers for a new collaboration, “A Hard Working Man.” The song is out now. Brett Young joins newcomer Ashley Cooke on her new song “Never Til Now.” Up-and-comer Breland just released the music video for “Dirt Road Remix,” a collaboration with country-leaning rapper …

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Jason Aldean says if he + Carrie Underwood win their Grammy, he’ll get her to duet with him “on every album”

ABC Carrie Underwood just might turn out to be Jason Aldean’s good luck charm at the upcoming 2022 Grammy Awards. Jason’s a five-time nominee, though he has yet to bring home some hardware. But that might change on Sunday: He and Carrie are nominated for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for their chart-topper, “If I Didn’t …

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Ahead of the Grammys, Maren Morris says awards are a “bonus,” but not the only measure of success

ABC Maren Morris is nominated for the fifth year running at the upcoming Grammy Awards, and this time, the recognition is extra special: She gets to share it with her husband, fellow artist Ryan Hurd. The country star couple is up for Best Country Duo/Group Performance thanks to their chart-topping duet, “Chasing After You.” Ryan’s …

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Keith Urban + Kelsea Ballerini are among the 2022 Grammy Awards presenters

ABC Keith Urban, Kelsea Ballerini and Bonnie Raitt are repping country music at this year’s Grammy Awards ceremony. They’re all among the list of artists presenting awards at the show. Keith is a four-time Grammy winner, most recently taking home the trophy for Best Male Country Performance for his song “‘Til Summer Comes Around” at …

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The Judds plan an epic reunion performance at the CMT Music Awards, with Kacey Musgraves presenting

Courtesy of CMT Amid all the exciting performances on the books for this year’s CMT Music Awards, an especially momentous new appearance has been announced: Mother-daughter duo The Judds will reunite on stage, giving their first nationally televised performance together in over two decades. The legendary country act, comprised of Naomi and Wynonna Judd, will …

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Kelsea Ballerini begins a new chapter by teasing “Heartfirst,” a co-write with Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild

ABC Kelsea Ballerini added some more concrete details Friday to her recent new music teases, officially sharing the title for her next song. Called “Heartfirst,” the track will be out next week. The singer didn’t share too much information about the new music that lays ahead, but she shared an image on social media, with …

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Miranda Lambert’s got “FOMO” about missing the Grammys, but is “grateful for what I already have”

ABC Last month, Miranda Lambert couldn’t make it to the ACM Awards — and she won her very first Entertainer of the Year trophy. Now, she’s missing out on an awards show once again: “I’m missing the Grammys,” the singer ruefully tells ABC Audio. “I’m not getting to go again,” she laments, explaining that the …

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Nashville notes

Lyle Lovett is gearing up for the release of his first album of new music in a decade. It’s called 12th of June, but that’s not its release date — the project will actually be out on May 13. The title track is available now. Chris Stapleton, Dolly Parton, Lady A, Little Big Town and …

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“I feel like a bank robber right now”: Dan + Shay share a peek behind the scenes of their “Steal My Love” video

ABC Dan + Shay took fans behind the scenes of their elaborate, green screen-filled music video for “Steal My Love” in a recently released clip that details some of the fun stunts, dance moves and more highlights from the shoot. The video revolves around a bank heist, with band mates Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney …

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