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Lady A + Midland gear up for the 2021 CMAs as competitors in the tough Vocal Group category

ABC/Chris Hollo The CMA Vocal Group of the Year category always delivers stiff competition, and that’s no exception in 2021. Among the nominees are Old Dominion — who’ve won it for the past three years running — as well as Zac Brown Band, Midland, Little Big Town and Lady A. Midland has yet to win, …

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Kelsea Ballerini’s branching out with CMA fashion, but Chris Young’s just hoping to avoid “worst-dressed” lists

CMA/ABC As the 2021 CMAs loom, Kelsea Ballerini and Carly Pearce are two artists who say they’ll be trying something new with their fashion choices on the big night. Carly hints she’s keeping it straightforward with a “classy” look, but it’s going to be “in a color I’ve never worn before.” “I’m going to wear …

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Old Dominion says CMAs recognition gets more and more special every time they’re nominated

Mason Allen Old Dominion are up for Vocal Group of the Year at tonight’s CMA Awards, and it’s far from the first time. They’re five-time nominees in the category, and they’re on a three-year winning streak, taking home the trophy at every awards show since 2018. But that doesn’t mean the nomination gets less special, …

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Luke Bryan’s hosting the 2021 CMA Awards solo, but he thought about bringing his mom along to help

ABC/Robby Klein Luke Bryan‘s mom, LeClaire, is a bona fide social media star in her own right, thanks in part to the fact that she frequently finds herself the butt of the joke in family prank wars. LeClaire is so popular that Luke’s fans might even have hoped she’d make an appearance at the 2021 …

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Chris Young can’t say much about his CMAs “Famous Friends” performance, but it’s “definitely something new”

Jeff Johnson Chris Young and Kane Brown will hit the CMAs stage tonight for a rendition of their number-one song “Famous Friends,” but don’t expect to hear many details about what they’ve got planned for their performance ahead of showtime. “Nothing. I’m not allowed to say anything at all [about it],” Chris jokes. “I will …

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Ryan Hurd thinks no one’s more deserving of the CMA Female Vocalist trophy than Maren Morris

John Shearer/Getty Images for CMA Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd are attending the CMA Awards as a power couple in 2021, as for the first year ever, they’re both nominated for awards. Their duet, “Chasing After You,” scored nods in both the categories of Musical Event of the Year and Music Video of the Year. …

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Luke Combs will be “the happiest guy in the world” at the 2021 CMA Awards, win or lose

Connie Chronuk/ABC Luke Combs is up for Entertainer of the Year at tonight’s 2021 CMA Awards ceremony, and while he’d like to walk away with the trophy, he knows he’s up against some stiff competition. “Everybody that’s nominated has made a huge impact on country music, undeniably speaking,” he says. Luke’s contenders in the category …

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Kelsea Ballerini, Kenny Chesney take home two early CMA trophies for “Half of My Hometown”

Hannah Lux Davis Kelsea Ballerini and Kenny Chesney are early CMA winners…times two! Ahead of tonight’s CMA Awards show, the two stars claimed a pair of trophies for their duet, “Half of My Hometown.” Those awards are for CMA Musical Event of the Year and CMA Music Video of the Year. It’s the first time …

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Luke Bryan says the CMA Awards offer a “microcosm of many flavors of music”

Connie Chronuk/ABC As Luke Bryan gears up to host the 2021 CMA Awards, he’s looking back on the moments that make the show special.  For the chart-topping singer, the diverse performances are an important part of the experience, offering viewers an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding into each artist.    “If you’ve never seen the CMA Awards, first of …

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Nashville notes

Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd will perform their hit duet “Chasing After You” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! tomorrow night. It airs after the CMA Awards at 11:35 p.m. ET on ABC. Sam Hunt is headlining Casa Fiesta in Cancún, Mexico next year, March 14-18. The lineup also features Nelly, Parker McCollum, The Band Camino and more. Visit Pollen for more information.  It’s “Officially Christmas” with Dan + …

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