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Chris Janson will be the grand marshal at the 2021 Leiper’s Fork Christmas Day Parade. The event takes place December 11 beginning at 2 p.m. Chris last participated in the parade in 2019. Beginning this month, Brad Paisley will have his own line of bourbon. Called “American Highway” Reserve, the whiskey was aged in barrels …

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Gabby Barrett’s tour outfits include a tip of the hat — or glove, rather — to Michael Jackson

Connie Chronuk/ABC Gabby Barrett might be a country superstar, but she’s been influenced by musical legends from all kinds of genres — including late pop artist Michael Jackson. Now, Gabby finds ways to tribute the “Billy Jean” star with her own performances, including her stage outfits. In fact, Jackson has part of the reason why …

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Blake Shelton is finally dropping the song he wrote for his wedding to Gwen Stefani

Larry McCormack/ABC Ever since word got out that Blake Shelton wrote a song for his wedding vows to pop superstar Gwen Stefani, fans have been hoping that the singer will officially share that track some day. Now, it’s looking like more and more of a reality: Blake announced on social media this week that the …

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Carly Pearce + Ashley McBryde tell a different kind of cheating story in their new music video

Nick Rau Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde tell both sides of a cheating story in the music video for their duet, “Never Wanted to Be That Girl,” which comes off of Carly’s 29:Written In Stone album. The clip is a dramatic mini-movie that follows both Carly and Ashley as they realize their relationship isn’t what …

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Gabby Barrett, Dierks Bentley, Thomas Rhett + more join the 2021 CMAs bill

ABC On Thursday, the Country Music Association revealed the next round of performers for the 2021 CMA Awards, adding to an already dynamic lineup. Gabby Barrett, Keith Urban and Zac Brown Band will all perform their newest singles, as will Luke Bryan, who’s also the host of this year’s show. Thomas Rhett will perform “Country …

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Ryan Hurd and Maren Morris have been “Chasing After You” at a famous Music City hotel

Sony Music Nashville If the CMA-nominated video Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd made for “Chasing After You” leaves you dizzy, it’s possible for you to practically step into it. “The tabletop/spinning part… was done in a studio,” Maren explains. “But the rest of the video, we shot at The Hermitage Hotel here in [Nashville], which I had never been to before, but it’s …

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Jimmie Allen will flex his reporting skills for ABC News Live On the Red Carpet pre-show coverage

ABC/Maarten de Boer Jimmie Allen will hit the red carpet ahead of the 2021 CMA Awards, joining forces with Good Morning America’s Lara Spencer and ABC’s George Pennacchio to report live on all the action before the big night. On the Red Carpet will be a first-ever simulcast event, and will stream on ABC News …

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Jason Aldean cheers the Atlanta Braves to World Series victory: “My boys are World Champs!”

Jason Kempin/Getty Images for CMA The Atlanta Braves beat the Houston Astros at Game 6 of the World Series Tuesday night, officially becoming this year’s Major League Baseball champs. And Georgia boy Jason Aldean was there to cheer his team to the finish line, an experience he shared with fans on social media. Both Jason …

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Nashville notes

Trisha Yearwood is planning a Thanksgiving-themed new Food Network special. Called A White House Thanksgiving, the show will feature first lady Jill Biden and give fans a look at what holidays are like in the White House. On November 19, Randy Travis will release a deluxe version of his Christmas album, An Old Time Christmas, …

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Luke Bryan, Keith Urban + more will take fans on the road for “Backstage Pass: Countdown to the CMA Awards”

ABC Fans will be able to go behind the scenes with the likes of Keith Urban, Luke Bryan and Lady A ahead of the 2021 CMA Awards. ABC just announced a special lineup of pre-awards show programming, including “Backstage Pass: Countdown to the CMA Awards.” Airing Monday, November 8 from 10:00PM-11:00PM EST, the special will …

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