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#StillTheSame: The return of Sugarland

ABC RadioWhether there’s new music on the way or not is yet to be seen — but the reunion of Sugarland is officially complete. Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush have pursued solo careers — to critical acclaim but limited commercial success — since releasing their most recent joint effort, The Incredible Machine in 2010. But on Wednesday night at the 51st …

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Garth Brooks, Little Big Town & Chris Stapleton dominate a CMA Awards show filled with touching moments, moving tributes

ABC/Image Group LAGarth Brooks, Little Big Town and Chris Stapleton were the big winners at the 51st Annual CMA Awards, broadcast live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, a show chock full of touching moments, moving tributes and musical performances. Brooks took home the big award — Entertainer of the Year — thanking, among others …

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Carly Pearce says she “learned humility” by cleaning AirBnBs

Photo Courtesy of Big Machine RecordsCarly Pearce‘s debut single “Every Little Thing” is a bonafide hit, but as the 27-year-old tells the New York Post, she’s had a less-than-glamorous journey to the top. Carly began performing at a young age, singing in talent shows at the age of eight and fronting a bluegrass band at age 11. …

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Keith Urban’s new single partially inspired by Harvey Weinstein scandal

ABC/Image Group LAKeith Urban will debut his new single, “Female,” at the CMA Awards tonight. In an interview with Billboard, Keith and the song’s writers reveal that it was partly inspired by the Harvey Weinstein scandal. Songwriters Ross Copperman, Nicolle Galyon and Shane McAnally met to write the song in early October, when news first broke alleging that the Hollywood heavyweight was a sexual …

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Thomas Rhett celebrates number-one album “Life Changes” with Bruno Mars

ABC/Image Group LAThomas Rhett is gearing up for the CMA Awards tonight, where he’s nominated in three categories, including Male Vocalist of the Year, Musical Event of the Year and Music Video of the Year. While the singer is excited for the awards show, he tells Access Hollywood he was equally thrilled to meet his idol, Bruno Mars. “It was …

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Kane Brown to appear on ABC’s “Nightline” tonight

Brian JamieFollowing his first-ever performance on the CMA Awards tonight, Kane Brown will be a guest on ABC’s Nightline. The segment, scheduled for 11:37 p.m. CT, will feature an exclusive interview with the country newcomer. The 24-year-old made history earlier this year when he became the only artist to top all five Billboard country charts simultaneously. He released his self-titled …

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Watch now: Ryan Hurd’s “Love in a Bar” video stars Maren Morris

Rachel Deeb Ryan Hurd‘s single “Love in a Bar” is the story of the start of his relationship with his fiancé, Maren Morris, so it’s only fitting that she stars in the music video for the song. “Love in a Bar” was filmed at Ryan’s family lake house in Michigan, where he spent his summers growing …

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Through a child’s eyes: Brad’s jokesters will be watching CMAs, while Carrie’s little one will be asleep

ABC RadioWhen it comes to Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood’s fans, three kids who live in Nashville are certainly at the top of the list:  Carrie’s 2-year-old, Isaiah, and Brad’s sons, Jasper and Huck, who are 8 and 10, respectively. While Brad’s sons will be tuning in to see dad host the 51st Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Carrie says that’s not …

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Listen now: Keith Urban releases new song, “Female”

ABC/Randy HolmesKeith Urban dropped a brand-new song Wednesday, titled “Female.” Written by Nicolle Galyon, Shane McAnally and Ross Copperman, the three-minute ballad has Keith taking a stand for women and discussing the injustices many face. “When you hear somebody say somebody hits like a girl/How does that hit you?/Is that such a bad thing?/When you hear a song that they …

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Ahead of tonight’s telecast, Brothers Osborne are already CMA Award winners

ABC/Lorenzo BevilaquaThe CMA Awards take place tonight, but Brothers Osborne are already winners. The winners in two categories were announced this morning on ABC’s Good Morning America, and Brothers Osborne have snagged the Music Video of the Year award, for “It Ain’t My Fault.”  It’s only fitting they should find out about the win on …

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