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Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett & more announced as CMA Awards performers

CMA/ABC Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett, Chris Stapleton, Reba McEntire and more have joined the lineup of CMA Awards performers taking the stage for special collaborations and tributes.  Luke will perform his single “The Kind of Love We Make,” while Cody Johnson and Cole Swindell will sing their respective chart-topping hits “Til You Can’t” and “She Had Me at Heads Carolina.” In honor …

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Tyler Hubbard says his hit “5 Foot 9” reminds him to “appreciate the little things in life”

EMI Records Nashville Tyler Hubbard says his hit single “5 Foot 9” keeps him grounded and inspires him to appreciate what he has in life.  While writing the track with The Cadillac Three‘s Jaren Johnston and Chase McGill, Tyler says the song felt familiar and nostalgic, yet simple, in that it inspires him to be grateful.  “It reminds me to …

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Nashville notes: Maren Morris on ’ACL’, Jerry Lee Lewis’ funeral arrangements & more

Maren Morris‘ performance on Austin City Limits streams Monday at 9 p.m. ET.  Shania Twain, Steve Wariner, Hillary Lindsey, Gary Nicholson, David Malloy and the late Chips Moman were inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Sunday night. Carrie Underwood,Keith Urban, Garth Brooks and Vince Gill performed in honor of the inductees.  Jerry Lee Lewis‘ public memorial services will take place this weekend in Hernando, Mississippi, and the town where …

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“So grateful”: Carly Pearce reflects on her induction into Kentucky Music Hall of Fame

ABC/Connie Chornuk Carly Pearce is expressing gratitude for her induction into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame.  The day after completing her two-night, sold-out debut run at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Carly traveled back to her home state for her induction ceremony into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame.  The singer shared a series of photos from …

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Carrie Underwood to perform at ‘American Music Awards’

ABC/Connie Chornuk Carrie Underwood is taking the stage at the American Music Awards.  The country superstar will perform “Crazy Angels” off her new album, Denim & Rhinestones, which debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and inside the top 10 on the all-genre Billboard 200. The album is nominated for Favorite Album – Country; Carrie is the most-winning artist in …

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Trick or treat: Country stars celebrate Halloween

ABC/Randy Holmes Thomas Rhett, Maren Morris and Carly Pearce are among the country artists getting into the Halloween spirit.  Dressed as Captain Hook from Peter Pan, Thomas took to Instagram Stories to whip up a concoction with his tequila, Dos Primos. Known as the “Spooky Tom,” the cocktail is made of an ounce and a half of Dos Primos with grenadine, orange …

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Hardy and Caleigh Ryan wed in Nashville ceremony

Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM Hardy and Caleigh Ryan are officially husband and wife.  The couple wed at Diamond Creek Farms in Nashville on October 29, People reports.  Among Hardy’s friends in attendance were Morgan Wallen, Dierks Bentley, Jameson Rodgers and Mitchell Tenpenny.  “I could have invited a lot more people, but we wanted people there that know us and love us,” Hardy …

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Luke Bryan donating concert proceeds to Hurricane Ian relief, explains Gov. DeSantis’ concert appearance

ABC/Connie Chornuk Luke Bryan is lending a helping hand to those affected by Hurricane Ian. During his stop in Jacksonville, Florida for his Raised Up Right Tour on Friday, he announced his plans to donate proceeds from his upcoming Estero, Florida concert to the Florida Disaster Fund. The “One Margarita” singer, who had to reschedule three tour …

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Bees, trucks + a costume Cody Johnson’s family “hates”: Country stars preview their Halloween looks

Terry Wyatt/Getty Images Halloween is here, and for lots of country stars, that means one thing: elaborately-designed family costumes. Russell Dickerson admits that his costume choice is a little obscure. In fact, only the under-five group — including his son Remington — are likely to recognize what he and his wife, Kailey, are dressing up as for …

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Loretta Lynn packs the Opry House one more time, as music’s biggest stars remember the legend

Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for CMT Superstars from both the country and rock worlds showed up Sunday night at the Grand Ole Opry House to pay tribute to one of American music’s biggest icons, Loretta Lynn.  Thousands of fans lined up starting at 4 a.m., braving a rainy Nashville day for a lineup that didn’t disappoint.  Tim …

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