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Watch Carrie Underwood’s three-year-old son help her tie her own shoes

ABC/Image Group LACarrie Underwood is expecting her second child in January and everyday routines have become more cumbersome, thanks to her growing belly. Luckily for Carrie, she has some eager helpers. The “Love Wins” singer recently shared a sweet moment on Instagram showing her husband, Mike Fisher, and their three-year-old son, Isaiah, helping tie her sneakers. “I can …

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The Year in Country Music 2018: “This Is It”: Maren, Scotty, Kane and Brett Young tie the knot; others get engaged, expand their families

ABC/Image Group LAWEDDINGS In country music, tying the knot seems to be very good for one’s career. Take for example, Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans. The two walked down the aisle in December of 2017, and by the end of 2018, they were the only married artists who’d each scored a #1 hit: Kelsea with “Legends” and Morgan …

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The Year in Country Music 2018: “Love Wins” for Carrie Underwood, after a difficult time away from the spotlight

ABC/Image Group LAFor Carrie Underwood fans, 2018 began shrouded in mystery, as the American Idol winner disappeared from public view after a November fall that left her with a broken wrist. In a January letter to her fan club, Carrie revealed that she’d needed between 40 and 50 stitches on her face as well, and warned she “might look …

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Not exactly a “Girl Goin’ Nowhere”: Former President Barack Obama is a fan of Ashley McBryde

Atlantic/Warner Nashville2018 will go down as the year the world discovered Ashley McBryde — and the singer/songwriter can count former President Barack Obama among her fans. The Arkansas native makes President Obama’s list of Favorite Songs of 2018, alongside cuts by Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Prince, Mavis Staples, Anderson East, and jazz vocalist Nancy Wilson, among others. “As 2018 draws to a close, I’m continuing a favorite …

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Lauren Alaina’s “Doin’ Fine,” as she closes out 2018 on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”

ABC/Image Group LAFor Lauren Alaina, 2018 was a year filled with so many good things, it’s hard for her to pick a favorite, at least professionally. On the personal side, the Peach State native admits saying yes to her longtime boyfriend Alex Hopkins is at the top of the list.   “I got engaged. That was a pretty …

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CMA Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban to take Nashville’s Music City Midnight to TV two ways this year

ABC/Image Group LAKeith Urban will be everywhere this New Year’s Eve. In actuality, the CMA Entertainer of the Year will be headlining the annual Music City Midnight celebration in Nashville for the third year in a row. But at the same time, he’ll also be making multiple appearances on several major network specials on December 31. …

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The Year in Country Music 2018: “Billboard”‘s biggest Hot Country Song of all time was “Meant to Be”

ABC/Image Group LAEven though the odds were against it, one of the biggest country and pop hits of 2018 was simply “Meant to Be.” The idea came from Hayley Hubbard, the wife of Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard. As the two discussed an impromptu writing appointment in L.A. with pop star Bebe Rexha, Hayley told Tyler, “Relax. If it’s …

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Kane, Kelsea and Lauren all agree: Hold the resolutions this “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”

Dick Clark ProductionsKane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini and Lauren Alaina are in complete agreement about two things: They’re stoked to be on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve on Monday — and they hate New Year’s resolutions. In fact, Lauren says she’s swearing them off for 2019, in favor of something she thinks will work better. “I usually do them, and it …

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Why don’t you just meet me in New Orleans? Maren Morris plans a “bucket list” performance for “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”

ABC/Image Group LAAfter playing Nashville’s Music City Midnight celebration last year, Maren Morris thought she’d take it easy this New Year’s Eve — until her phone rang. “I was so excited to get that call, because I hadn’t planned on playing a show this year on New Year’s Eve, because I did the Nashville one last year …

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Aaron Watson urges you to “Kiss That Girl Goodbye” in 2019

ABC/Image Group LAAaron Watson is heading into the new year with a new single. The infectious, percussion-driven “Kiss That Girl Goodbye” is the lead release from his new album, Red Bandana, which is set to arrive in June. You’ll be able to stream or download “Kiss That Girl Goodbye” on Friday, January 4. Red Bandana is the follow-up …

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