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Vegas or bust: Is Kelly Clarkson making plans for this year’s ACM Awards?

Carter SmithCould Kelly Clarkson be planning on making a special appearance — or even performing — at this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards? The original American Idol is nominated for Music Event of the Year at the 54th ACMs for “Keeping Score,” her collaboration with Dan + Shay from their current self-titled album. Responding to the news, Kelly tweeted, “YES!!!!! #Keeping …

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Watch now: Ellen DeGeneres reveals big baby news for FGL’s Tyler Hubbard

ABC/Image Group LAFlorida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard won’t soon forget his appearance this week on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. He and his wife Hayley were supposed to find out the sex of their second child on Friday, but Ellen sped up the process for the couple with a surprise gender reveal. Prior to the big news, both Tyler and Hayley agreed they …

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Listen now: Jon Pardi does a tried-and-true take on “My Next Broken Heart,” as Brooks & Dunn reveals the “REBOOT” lineup

Arista NashvilleThe track listing is out for Brooks & Dunn’s twelve-cut REBOOT of their biggest hits, which teams them with a who’s-who of the hottest names in country music. Highlights of the set promise to be Thomas Rhett’s rendition of “My Maria,” Brothers Osborne doing “Hard Workin’ Man,” and Midland tackling “Boot Scootin’ Boogie.” The full album won’t be out until April 5, …

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Coming soon: Maren Morris unveils “The Bones” of her “GIRL” album

Columbia NashvilleYou’ll be able to hear the third new song from Maren Morris’ sophomore album, GIRL, tonight at 11 p.m. CT. Maren’s been teasing “The Bones” by sharing some of the lyrics on her socials:  “The house don’t fall when the bones are good.” She also included the artwork for the track, which is a simple pencil drawing …

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Fifteen years into his career, Dierks Bentley’s four ACM noms are “sweeter” “now more than ever”

Capitol NashvilleFor Dierks Bentley, waking up to four Academy of Country Music nods Wednesday was a great way to start the day, since he hadn’t slept particularly well the night before. “I have a dog that’s 15 years old, George,” Dierks explains, pointing out he adopted George at the same time as his beloved Jake, who passed away …

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Maren Morris’ 14-track “GIRL” includes a collaboration with her “Favorite People,” Brothers Osborne

Columbia NashvilleMaren Morris’ sophomore album boasts 14 tracks, including two collaborations.  She revealed the details on her socials on Wednesday by sharing a photo of the back cover of the record. The project kicks off with its title cut, “GIRL,” which has already broken into the top thirty on the country chart. It also includes “All My …

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Future bride & groom Michael Ray and Carly Pearce dream of matching ACM Awards

Academy of Country MusicNot only are Michael Ray and Carly Pearce headed down the aisle in the coming months, they’re also headed to Las Vegas to possibly pick up matching trophies at this year’s ACM Awards. Michael’s up for New Male Artist of the Year, while Carly competes for the New Female honor. “PRETTY SURE ALL OF LA JUST …

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Jimmie Allen gives it his “Best Shot” and lands an ACM nom

BBR It’s been a life-changing year for newcomer Jimmie Allen. Twelve months ago, his debut single, “Best Shot,” was released, and it went on to finish 2018 as his very first number one. Then, Wednesday morning, the Delaware native found out he’s up for an Academy of Country Music Award. “Last year I watched the ACM …

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Jake Owen goes “Down to the Honky Tonk” for an ACM nod

ABC RadioOf all the songs nominated for ACM Single of the Year at the April awards in Vegas, only one has the distinction of being a current top ten hit: Jake Owen’s “Down to the Honky Tonk.” It’s a nod that apparently caught the Florida native off-guard. “Holy guacamole…” Jake reacted on Twitter, adding the avocado emoji. “I …

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Miss Me More? Kelsea Ballerini’s surprising omission from the ACM’s Female vocalist category

Black River EntertainmentWhen ACM Awards host Reba McEntire revealed the nominees for this year’s 54th annual awards Wednesday morning, there was one name surprisingly missing from the Female Artist of the Year category: Kelsea Ballerini. Kelsea’s been up for the trophy every year since 2015, the same year she took home the New Female Vocalist of the Year award. In …

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