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Gwen Stefani defends Blake Shelton’s title as “People”‘s Sexiest Man Alive

John Shearer/Getty Images via ABCFor all the haters who didn’t think Blake Shelton deserved People’s Sexiest Man Alive title, Gwen Stefani is here to defend why he did. During an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show Friday, Gwen confirmed she was the one who convinced her country singer beau to accept the magazine’s honor. “I …

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What Makes Him Country: Luke Bryan rocks NYC with “Good Morning America” performance at Opry City Stage

ABC/Paula LoboLuke Bryan took New York City by storm Friday morning, performing on ABC’s Good Morning America live from the brand-new Opry City Stage, a country music venue and eatery in the heart of Times Square.  And Luke says he’s always found that country fans in New York are just as dedicated as those outside the …

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Sugarland returns with new music, New Year’s Eve performance

Shervin Lainez for Big Machine Records / UMG NashvilleThe wait is over. Sugarland are set to release new music and reunite for a very special performance on New Year’s Eve. The country duo, who took a five-year break to pursue other passions, will release “Still the Same” on Dec. 21. This marks their first single in five …

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Kip Moore, Chris Stapleton land on Entertainment Weekly’s Best Albums of 2017 list

ABC/Image Group LAKip Moore and Chris Stapleton are two of three country artists to land on Entertainment Weekly’s 25 Best Albums of 2017 list. An impressive feat for the country singers, EW raves about both Kip’s third studio album, Slowheart, and Chris’ joint effort of From A Room: Volume 1 and From A Room: Volume 2. Kip lands at #24 on the list, with EW noting that his album …

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Trace Adkins’ “Still a Soldier” video pays tribute to those who serve our country

Brad Barket/Getty ImagesTrace Adkins has released a powerful video that pays homage to those who fight tirelessly for our freedom. The four-minute video for “Still a Soldier,” which premiered on CMT, follows a typical day in the life of Army Specialist Bryan Gerwitz.   “We recorded this song well over a year ago, and my intent was always …

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Luke Bryan helps donate over one million meals to the hungry

ABC/Image Group LALuke Bryan teamed up with Bayer earlier this year with the goal of donating one million meals to hungry families across America with the help of the hashtag #HeresToTheFarmer — and the program has been a rousing success. Bayer sponsored Luke’s Farm Tour, and donated one meal to Feeding America when someone shared the …

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Reba McEntire to Receive 2018 Horatio Alger Award

ABC/Image Group LAReba McEntire is the newest recipient of the 2018 Horatio Alger Award. She, along with 11 other individuals, will be recognized for overcoming challenges to achieve professional and personal success, and will be added to the Member Class of 2018. “The Horatio Alger Association stands for integrity, honesty and resilience – qualities that Reba …

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Watch now: New Nashville trailer promises a suspenseful final season

CMTWhile there may be only one season left of CMT’s Nashville, there won’t be any shortage of suspense or plot twists.  If a new two-minute trailer can be believed, the final season of the television series promises to be a good one. “Every journey has a destination. Every song has a final verse,” the trailer for …

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Charlie Daniels’ 2018 Volunteer Jam to include Chris Janson, Justin Moore, Eddie Montgomery & more

Courtesy Blackbird PresentsFor 43 years, Charlie Daniels has been hosting Volunteer Jam, but this coming year, the event will honor the man who created the yearly concert. The 2018 Volunteer Jam will be held on March 7 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The evening will feature performances by The Charlie Daniels Band, Alison Krauss, Billy F Gibbons of ZZ Top,  Bobby Bare, …

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Carrie Underwood makes Christmas cookies with her son for the first time

ABC/Image Group LACarrie Underwood is getting into the holiday spirit this year with her son, 2½-year-old Isaiah. The singer recently posted an adorable photo on Instagram of the toddler helping her in the kitchen. “Made Christmas cookies with the little man today,” she captioned a photo of Isaiah decorating a cookie. “I actually don’t think I’ve ever made Christmas …

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