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The War and Treaty are thankful for their historic ACM nomination

ABC/Randy Holmes Country duo The War and Treaty have earned their career-first ACM nomination in the Duo of the Year category.  This marks a milestone and historic moment for both the husband-and-wife pair and the country genre, as it’s the first time a Black duo has been nominated in this category.  “We feel the responsibility of it, but we also feel …

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ACM Awards Red Carpet hosts + performers announced

Courtesy of Dick Clark Productions The Academy of Country Music has unveiled the hosts and performers for the Official ACM Red Carpet Show. Red Carpet hosts include Amber Anderson and Kelly Sutton, co-hosts of Amazon Music’s Country Heat Weekly podcast; Elaina Smith; and country artists BRELAND and Priscilla Block. Newcomers Dalton Dover, Matt Stell and Tigirlily Gold will deliver special performances during the livestream show, as well. Dubbed “the party …

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Hailey Whitters, Zach Bryan named ACM New Artists of the Year

Courtesy of Dick Clark Productions Hailey Whitters and Zach Bryan have notched their first-ever ACM wins. Hailey was named the ACM’s New Female Artist of the Year, while Zach picked up the award for ACM New Male Artist of the Year. This news arrived ahead of the 2023 ACM Awards on Thursday, May 11.  Hailey released her critically acclaimed third studio album, Raised, in 2022. The autobiographical …

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Miranda Lambert reflects on her ACM nominations and wins with gratitude: “I’m happy to be part of this family”

Todd Owyoung/NBC Reigning Academy of Country Music Awards’ Entertainer of the Year Miranda Lambert is the ACM’s most-nominated artist in history.  Over her storied career, Miranda has earned a record-breaking 17 Female Artist of the Year nominations, as well as four nominations in other categories. This year, the Texas native, who recently released her cookbook Y’all Eat Yet?, notched nominations in …

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You’re invited to the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Hatch Show Print Block Party

Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame Going to be in Nashville on Saturday, May 20? Then be sure to stop by the Country Music Hall of Fame for their Hatch Show Print Block Party.  Happening from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. CT,  the adult-specific event will be led by an instructor who will …

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Old Dominion, Nate Smith + more to perform at ACM Lifting Lives benefit show in Texas

Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville Old Dominion, Nate Smith, Kameron Marlowe, Tenille Townes and Restless Road will perform at the Unplugged and Chill event in Arlington, Texas, on May 12. Presented by Sony Music and Coors Light, the show will feature acoustic performances from some of country music’s best hitmakers and newcomers, with net ticket proceeds benefiting ACM Lifting Lives. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the …

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Morgan Wallen reschedules shows after reinjuring vocal cords, put on vocal rest by doctors

Rich Polk/NBC Morgan Wallen has rescheduled six weeks of shows after reinjuring his vocal cords and being put on vocal rest by doctors. The country superstar took to Instagram on Tuesday, May 9, to share the update with fans. “I got some bad news from my doctors at the Vanderbilt Voice Center yesterday. After taking 10 days of …

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‘CMT Crossroads: The Black Crowes & Darius Rucker’ airs May 16

Courtesy of CMT CMT has announced that the latest installment of its CMT Crossroads series, CMT Crossroads: The Black Crowes & Darius Rucker, will air on May 16. The episode will feature Darius and the rock band taking turns performing each other’s hits, which include Darius’ “Wagon Wheel” and “Let Her Cry,” The Black Crowes’ “Hard To Handle,” “She Talks to Angels” and “Remedy,” and Drivin N Cryin’s iconic song “Straight …

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Dolly Parton unveils track list for ‘Rockstar,’ which includes a duet with Chris Stapleton

Vijat Mohindra/Butterfly Records via BMLG Global music superstar and country legend Dolly Parton has unveiled the album cover and track list for her highly anticipated debut rock album, Rockstar. Due out November 17, the 30-track collection will feature duets with Chris Stapleton, Kid Rock, Miley Cyrus, Brandi Carlile, P!nk, Elton John, Pat Benatar, Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow, Sting, Aerosmith‘s Steven Tyler, Bon Jovi‘s Richie Sambora and many more icons. Of the 30 songs, 21 are covers and nine are originals.  …

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New Jelly Roll documentary, ‘Jelly Roll: Save Me,’ coming May 30

ABC News Studios Jelly Roll has teamed up with ABC News Studios for his new documentary, Jelly Roll: Save Me. Set to premiere on Hulu on May 30, the documentary will chronicle Jelly Roll’s journey from incarcerated teen and adult to music superstar and country singer. It’ll feature exclusive, never-before-seen footage and interviews with the Nashville native and those close …

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