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How the CMA Awards convinced Elle King “country’s more rock ‘n’ roll than rock ‘n’ roll”

Sony Music Nashville If Elle King can take home the CMA for Musical Event of the Year for “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” with Miranda Lambert on Wednesday night, she’ll have a matching set.  Back in 2016, the “Ex’s & Oh’s” hitmaker took home the trophy for her chart-topping duet with Dierks Bentley, “Different for Girls,” and it was the beginning …

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Dustin Lynch and Hardy plan back-to-back stops on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ ahead of the CMA Awards

Courtesy of ABC/Sweet Talk Publicity Leading up to the 2021 CMA Awards on November 10, two country performers will swing by ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! to perform their latest singles. First up is Hardy, who’s making his late-night debut with his current single, “Give Heaven Some Hell.” Hardy’s nominated for CMA New Artist of the …

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Nashville notes

Walker Hayes is taking his viral hit on the road. The singer just announced The Fancy Like Tour, which launches January 27 in Grand Rapids, Michigan and extends through late April. Tickets are available now. Runaway June bandmate Jennifer Wayne is expecting her first child with husband Adam Moody. The singer told E! News that …

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Dolly Parton will reunite with her old co-stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin on the final season of ‘Grace and Frankie’

Credit: Stacie Huckeba The 9 to 5 gang is finally getting back together. Dolly Parton just announced that she’ll be a guest star on the seventh and final season of Netflix’s Grace and Frankie, which stars Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda. The reunion is a long time coming: The trio of stars have held dreams …

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Gabby Barrett’s new song is a breezy, laid-back “Pick Me Up”

Warner Music Nashville Gabby Barrett eases into a new musical chapter with “Pick Me Up,” her newly released back-roads anthem about the kind of love that makes everything right in the world. “Pick me up, get me lost way out down a back two-lane / Little George Strait way on up,” she sings in the …

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Carrie Underwood’s ‘My Gift (Special Edition)’ gets the vinyl treatment

Joseph Llanes Carrie Underwood is dropping a special surprise in fans’ stockings this year: The Special Edition of her My Gift Christmas album, including three bonus songs in addition to the original track list, is now available on vinyl. Pressed on Crystal Clear Double Vinyl, a limited edition version of the product will also be …

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Blake Shelton declares his love for Gwen Stefani in his new song, “We Can Reach the Stars”

Larry McCormack/ABC On Friday, fans finally got a chance to hear a song that guests at Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani’s wedding already know well: It’s the love ballad that he debuted for her as part of his vows during their ceremony. Called “We Can Reach the Stars,” the new song details Blake and Gwen’s …

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Thomas Rhett is hoping for a “Slow Down Summer” in first single off a new musical chapter

Courtesy of The Valory Music Co. Thomas Rhett returns with the first taste of a fresh batch of music this week, releasing his nostalgic new single, “Slow Down Summer.” The song’s lyrics follow a couple who are soaking up every minute of their summer love together, knowing that when the weather cools, so will their …

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CMA winners and current nominees Maddie & Tae turn a “Broken Heart” into a symbol of “perseverance”

William Hamilton In 2014, Maddie & Tae burst on the scene, topping the chart with their debut single, “Girl in a Country Song,” and winning the CMA for Music Video of the Year. Though nominated for Vocal Duo for seven consecutive years, the catchy #1 still seemed to raise the question of if they might be a novelty. That …

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Elvie Shane strikes RIAA Gold with his chart-topping breakout debut, “My Boy”

Pictured (L-R): – Brian Wolf (Maverick Management), JoJamie Hahr (BBR Music Group), Elvie Shane, Jay Jones (BBR Music Group) ; Courtesy of BBR Music Group The accolades are continuing to pour in for Elvie Shane’s number-one debut, “My Boy”: The song just clinched RIAA Gold certification, racking up more than 500,000 units of consumption since …

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