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A “House” “Built” for two: Miranda Lambert and Keith Urban duet onstage at the Ryman

Academy of Country MusicLast night on the stage of the Mother Church of Country Music, the reigning CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year teamed up with the winningest artist in ACM history for a rare moment: Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert turned “The House That Built Me” — her triple-platinum, multi-week number one from 2010 — into a …

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Trisha Yearwood maps out the #EveryGirlRoadTrip to celebrate new album

Gwendolyn RecordsTrisha Yearwood will travel the road to Every Girl to celebrate the release of her new album on August 30. “Announcing #EveryGirlRoadTrip,” the two-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year shared on Instagram on Thursday. “Retracing my road to Music City from my hometown of Monticello, Georgia.” “I hope to see you all over Labor Day Weekend for the …

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The “Rumor” is true: Lee Brice has a pop hit

ABC/Image Group LA More than seven weeks after Lee Brice topped the country chart with “Rumor,” the South Carolina native now has a pop hit on his hands. “Y’all, #Rumor just debuted at #25 on the Billboard and Mediabase Pop Adult Contemporary charts!!” he tweeted on Thursday. “Thank you to everyone showing this song some love!” he added. “Let’s keep this thing …

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Kelsea Ballerini thinks the Rockettes’ “Miss Me More” choreography is anything but routine

Black River EntertainmentRadio City Music Hall’s famous dance troupe has given Kelsea Ballerini’s most recent number one the Rockette treatment. “Thank you for crafting such an epic girl power anthem,” the New-York-City-based dancers shared on their socials, along with their choreographed routine to “Miss Me More.” Kelsea herself was pretty impressed with the #RockettePower.  “I am honored and in …

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Jimmie Allen gave it his “Best Shot,” but he’ll miss tonight’s Raised on Country tour stop

ABC/Image Group LA Jimmie Allen’s transportation troubles will keep him from making Wednesday night’s stop on the Raised on Country Tour. “I will not be able to make it to the show tonight in Virginia Beach with Chris Young & Chris Janson,” he revealed this morning on Twitter. “We had some bus issues that won’t be resolved in time.” …

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Keith Urban, Chris Young, Chris Janson, Midland & more walk the red carpet before the 2019 ACM Honors

Academy of Country MusicWednesday night in Nashville, the Academy of Country Music took care of some unfinished business, passing out the non-televised honors from April’s ACM Awards. Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban was excited for the chance to shine the light on musicians, songwriters, venues and promoters. “I just love the opportunity to celebrate a lot …

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This One’s for the Girls: A female-centric ACM Honors pays tribute to Martina, Miranda & more

Academy of Country MusicNext November’s CMA Award will highlight country’s greatest female voices during a show hosted by Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire. But the Academy of Country Music got a jump on the trend Wednesday during its 13th annual ACM Honors at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. “Thank you to all the pioneers that came before me… especially …

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Ask your question, but “Make It Sweet”: Old Dominion plans Twitter Q & A on Thursday

RCA NashvilleIf you want to know more about Old Dominion’s forthcoming third album, you’ll have a chance to get the scoop on Thursday. The CMA and ACM Vocal Group of the Year will do a question and answer session on Twitter starting at 11:30 a.m. ET on August 22. Just tweet your question and be sure to add …

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Dan + Shay’s Shay Mooney is awaiting baby #2, but he’s a little “Speechless” it’s not a girl

ABC/Image Group LA You can add one more name to the ever-growing list of country stars expecting babies these days: Shay Mooney. Shay and his wife Hannah shared the news on Instagram on Wednesday, along with a picture of their two-year-old son, Asher James. Of course, this week Dan + Shay also happen to have the top song in the country with …

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Midland “Let[s] It Roll” from the stage of Music Valley’s Texas Troubadour Theater in Nashville

Big Machine The vintage pink Cadillac parked outside Nashville’s Texas Troubadour Theater on Tuesday night was a huge hint as to what was happening inside: Midland was previewing their new album for an invitation-only audience inside the Music Valley venue named for Country Music Hall of Famer Ernest Tubb. Hit songwriters and co-producers Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne introduced Mark Wystrach, Cameron Duddy, and Jess …

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