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Celebrating “Singles” while drinking doubles: Jordan Davis cheers first #1 hit

ABC RadioThere’s no doubt about it: Newcomer Jordan Davis is coming off one of the biggest weekends of his entire life. When he was in Las Vegas for this weekend’s ACMs, the Home State singer found out his debut single, “Singles You Up,” is now the #1 song in the country. “Goodness gracious. I never would’ve dreamed this would’ve …

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“American Idol” fans call Luke Bryan “horrible” and “awful” for his decisions on who to cut

ABC/Craig SjodinLuke Bryan has a tough job on American Idol, figuring out which contestants get sent home and which ones go through to the next round. In an interview with Extra at the ACM Awards on Sunday in Las Vegas, the singer admits that some fans are angry at his decisions. “I wasn’t prepared for the fans to get so …

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Miranda Lambert praises Carrie Underwood following ACM Awards performance

ABC/Dick Clark ProductionsThe ACM Awards marked Carrie Underwood‘s return to the stage following a bad fall late last year, and the singer had a cheerleader in Miranda Lambert. Speaking to reporters following her three wins at the awards show Sunday evening in Las Vegas, the “Keeper of the Flame” singer praised Carrie’s perseverance. “It makes me proud …

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After scoring hit with Florida Georgia Line, The Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean is going country

Francis Specker/CBSThe Backstreet Boys‘ AJ McLean wants it the country way. In an interview with Billboard at Sunday night’s Academy of Country Music Awards, AJ revealed he’s making a country album but, as he puts it, “I’m coming in to disrupt country.  I wanna come in and shake things up.”  AJ says he got the …

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Jordan Davis notches first-ever #1 hit with “Singles You Up”

ABC RadioNewcomer Jordan Davis takes the No. 1 spot on the Billboard country airplay chart this week with his debut single, “Singles You Up.” The song is featured on his latest album, Home State, released last month. “From the bottom of my heart, I’m so grateful to the fans, country radio and everyone who helped make ‘Singles You Up’ the …

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Chris Stapleton extends 2018 All-American Road Show

ABC/Image Group LAFresh off winning three trophies at the ACM Awards Sunday evening — and welcoming twin boys into the world — Chris Stapleton has once again extended his 2018 All-American Road Show Tour. The trek includes added tour stops at New York’s Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles’ The Forum and Chicago’s Hollywood Casino. Marty Stuart and Brent Cobb will …

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Jason Aldean tells Ellen that meeting Las Vegas survivors gave him new perspective

ABC/Image Group LAFollowing Jason Aldean‘s third Entertainer of the Year win at the ACM Awards Sunday evening, he visited The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Monday, where he discussed returning to Las Vegas six months after Route 91 Harvest. Jason was on stage performing when a man fired into the festival crowd, killing 58 people and injuring hundreds of …

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Cam to serve as mentor on “American Idol” tonight; teases sophomore album

ABC/Eric McCandlessCam is the latest country star to serve as a mentor and performer on American Idol. It’s something she’s looking forward to doing.  “There’s so many amazingly gifted kids that I think whoever wins this is just gonna do really well,” the “Diane” singer told Billboard ahead of Sunday night’s ACM Awards. In addition to serving as a …

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House shoes, tallboys and surprise pictures: It’s casual, backstage at the 2018 ACMS

ABC RadioIt may’ve been all glitz and glamor onstage at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Vegas on Sunday, but backstage at the 53rd ACMs, things were decidedly low-key. New Male Vocalist winner Brett Young admitted he was happy his category was announced ahead of time, because it saved him from having to give a thank-you …

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2018 Academy of Country Music Awards: Complete Winners List

Academy of Country Music The 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards took place Sunday night in Las Vegas. The event was hosted by Reba McEntire and featured performances by Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert and many other artists. Below is the list of winners. 2018 ACM Awards Complete Winners List: ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR: Jason Aldean FEMALE VOCALIST OF …

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