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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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Russell Dickerson is ready to look “fly” as a presenter at the 2021 CMA Awards

Spencer Combs Russell Dickerson is ready for his shining moment as a presenter at the 2021 CMA Awards — and he’s going to look fashionable doing it.  Ahead of the show on Wednesday night, the hit singer is putting his most confident foot forward, stating that he’s going to be “looking fly” and reading the teleprompter like …

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Luke Bryan says the return of fans to the CMA Awards will “elevate the energy of the show”

Jim Wright After a year of social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Luke Bryan couldn’t be more excited to have fans back in the audience at the 2021 CMA Awards.  Through his career as an entertainer, Luke knows the power of a live audience. That’s why he’s thrilled that the 2021 show will welcome back a …

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Gabby Barrett is “very excited” about her custom CMA Awards outfits

Connie Chronuk/ABC Gabby Barrett is bringing her fashion A-game to the 2021 CMA Awards. As she gets red-carpet ready for the show that’s been deemed “Country Music’s Biggest Night,” Gabby reveals that she will be donning two special outfits throughout the night, citing fashion as another way for her to express herself in country music.  “My …

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