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“We have done it”: Elvie Shane hits #1 with “My Boy”

BBR Music Group Elvie Shane has a lot to celebrate these days, but at the top of the list is “My Boy” reaching #1 on country radio. The Kentucky-born singer has achieved his first #1 hit with his debut single, a song that conveys the love between a stepfather and his son. As a stepfather to his …

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Why Carrie Underwood calls her duet with Jason Aldean “the perfect fit”

Connie Chronuk/ABC Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood‘s duet, “If I Didn’t Love You,” was years in the making.  While the duet may have come as a surprise to some, Carrie reveals that she and Jason have been plotting for years to set up a collaboration. While the pair have teamed up for live performances over the years, including …

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Watch never-before-seen footage of Gwen & Blake’s engagement

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton celebrated the one-year anniversary of their engagement on Sunday, and now, Gwen has shared some never-before seen video and pictures from the day that Blake popped the question. “one year ago today?!” she captioned her Instagram post. “October 17th 2020 we got engaged! @blakeshelton I love you!”  …

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Luke Bryan to host the 2021 CMA Awards

CMA/ABC/Robby Klein Luke Bryan has been tapped to host the 2021 CMA Awards.  This marks the “What Makes You Country” singer’s debut as CMA Awards host. He was awarded the show’s top prize, Entertainer of the Year, back-to-back in 2014 and 2015. “The CMA Awards is one of the biggest nights of the year for Country Music. Being asked to …

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Ryan Hurd calls wife Maren Morris a “really great mom”

Nicki Fletcher Ryan Hurd has nothing but praise for wife Maren Morris in her role as mother to their son Hayes.  The husband and wife pair welcomed Hayes in March 2020, and Ryan says it’s been a joy to watch his wife blossom into motherhood. He jokingly admits that he knew she was excelling as a parent when he got home …

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Watch never-before-seen footage of Gwen & Blake’s engagement

Connie Chronuk/ABC Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton celebrated the one-year anniversary of their engagement on Sunday, and now, Gwen has shared some never-before seen video and pictures from the day that Blake popped the question. “one year ago today?!” she captioned her Instagram post. “October 17th 2020 we got engaged! @blakeshelton I love you!”  The …

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‘Dancing’ daddy Jimmie Allen reveals the strategy that’s pushing him closer to the mirrorball

ABC/Eric McCandless Jimmie Allen‘s coming off a big week, as he heads into “Grease Night” this evening on Dancing with the Stars.  Not only did he and his wife Alexis Gale welcome their second daughter, Zara James, over the weekend, he also just turned in his best performance of the season last Tuesday on Disney Villains Night.  Part of Jimmie’s strategy …

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Nashville notes

Cody Johnson has shared a new music video to go along with his tender ballad, “‘Til You Can’t.” The song is on the track list of his Human: The Double Album, which came out last week. Rascal Flatts bassist Jay DeMarcus is lending his name to a special new Donato’s Pizza menu item, for a …

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“Glow”: Chris Stapleton teams with Kelly Clarkson for a festive new duet

Atlantic Records Kelly Clarkson’s holiday project, When Christmas Comes Around, arrived on Friday, and the track list boasts some impressive collaborators. Among them is Chris Stapleton, who lends his voice to one particularly soulful song, “Glow.” Kelly and Chris trade verses on the song, a love ballad about the one special person who’s missing from …

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Lady A will offer the live premiere of “Swore I Was Leaving” during an upcoming AXS TV special

ABC/Chris Hollo Lady A is among the acts joining AXS TV’s celebration of National Country Music Month. The trio will be at the center of At Home and Social with Lady A — An AXS TV Special Event, which airs later this month That broadcast will include the world performance premiere of the band’s new …

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