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Blake Shelton to throw a “Spring Blake” party in Gatlinburg

ABC/Mark LevineBlake Shelton plans to turn Spring Break in East Tennessee into “Spring Blake,” as he celebrates the grand opening of Ole Red Gatlinburg next month. The week’s worth of activities will culminate with a concert by Blake on Wednesday, March 13. “Gatlinburg has always been a place where I’ve had a good time, and it’s …

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Dierks Bentley extends his hot streak, as Burning Man Tour sizzles into summer

ABC/Image Group LADierks Bentley is adding 31 more dates to his Burning Man Tour, extending his run with Jon Pardi, Tenille Townes and his nineties cover band, Hot Country Knights, into the summer. “The Burning Man Tour is off to a killer start,” Dierks says. “I’ve loved standing side stage to watch Pardi and Tenille and to feel the energy …

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Reba returns to host the 54th ACMs this spring, just days after releasing new album

Big MachineReba McEntire will return to host the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards live from Vegas’s MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, April 7. Just two days before, she’ll release her brand new album, Stronger than the Truth. The Country Music Hall of Famer co-produced the 12-track project with Buddy Cannon, who’s known for his work with Kenny …

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Dan + Shay go home with a Grammy and grab the most-Shazamed performance of the night

Monty Brinton/CBSDan + Shay walked away with the Best Country Duo/Group Performance Grammy at Sunday night’s ceremony in Los Angeles. But their performance of “Tequila” also got a lot of attention from potential new fans: It was the #1 most-Shazamed performance of the night. Lots of folks were also wondering about the song Kacey Musgraves performed. The four-time …

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“This Is It”: Scotty McCreery grabs his second #1 with his wedding song

ABC/Image Group LAScotty McCreery earns his second #1 in a row this week, as “This Is It” ascends to the top of the country chart. The intensely personal song was inspired by his proposal to his longtime girlfriend Gabi, whom he married last June. “I wrote ‘This Is It’ for Gabi,” Scotty explains. “It’s our song. I …

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Kacey Musgraves, Childish Gambino, Lady Gaga win big at 61st Annual Grammy Awards

Jennifer Lopez performs at the Grammys; Monty Brinton/CBSHey, remember last year, when everyone complained that there were barely any women on the Grammy Awards, and that deserving hip-hop artists kept getting snubbed?  What a difference a year makes.  The 61st Annual Grammy Awards, held Sunday night in Los Angeles, were all about hip hop and …

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Grammys 2019: The Performances

Monty Brinton/CBSThe 61st Annual Grammy Awards, held Sunday night in Los Angeles, were a far cry from last year’s telecast, which was criticized for a lack of female performers.  It was all about the women Sunday night — with a few men thrown in here and there.  Here’s who performed what: The show kicked off …

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Our Kind of Vegas: Lady A starts Sin City residency, as Backstreet Boys help entertain their wives and kids

ABC Radio This weekend, Lady Antebellum kicked off their Our Kind of Vegas residency at Pearl Concert Theater in The Palms Casino Resort. After Friday’s opening night, Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley, and Dave Haywood were invigorated to see the intimate experience they’d envisioned coming together.  “It felt awesome,” Hillary reflected. “We really were just so …

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Grammys 2019 — the winners

Grammys host Alicia Keys; Monty Brinton/CBSHere’s the complete list of winners in key categories for the 61st annual Grammy Awards, revealed Sunday night in ceremonies at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Album of the YearGolden Hour — Kacey Musgraves Record of the Year“This Is America” — Childish Gambino Song of the Year“This Is America” …

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FGL’s Tyler Hubbard and wife Hayley to welcome baby #2 in August

ABC/Image Group LAFlorida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard will become a dad a second time this summer: He and his wife Hayley will welcome a new little one in August. Tyler broke the news on his socials on Sunday, along with a photo showing him kissing Hayley’s stomach at Saturday’s Clive Davis party leading up to …

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