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“Drunk (and I Don’t Wanna Go Home)”: Miranda Lambert + Elle King team up for a dizzying new party anthem

Sony Music Nashville/RCA RecordsOne-time tourmates Miranda Lambert and Elle King join forces once again for the genre-bending party banger, “Drunk (and I Don’t Wanna Go Home),” a song based on their real-life friendship and big, wild personalities. “I think this fun song was born of our becoming friends over the last couple of years,” remarks …

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“You Got Away With It”: Brett Young previews his next chapter with a bouncy new tune

Big Machine Label GroupBrett Young may be known for heartstring-tugging ballads like “In Case You Didn’t Know” and “Lady,” but the singer proves he’s equally adept at writing uptempo earworms with his brand new “You Got Away With It.” Full of twang and catchy, lovestruck lyrics, “You Got Away With It” is a flirty ode …

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Mickey Guyton drops Amazon Original “If I Were a Boy” cover to celebrate Black History Month

ABC/Image Group LAFor her contribution to Amazon Orginal’s slate of Black History Month content, Mickey Guyton opted to record her spin on pop superstar Beyonce’s 2008 hit, “If I Were a Boy.” Mickey says that the song’s meaning to her is especially personal, and has changed over the course of her fight to be recognized …

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Carrie Underwood shut out of ACM Entertainer, Female Artist categories for the first time in 15 years

ABCWhen the nominations were announced for the 2021 ACM Awards on Friday, one name was glaringly absent from the list: Carrie Underwood. While Carrie did score a mention for Video of the Year for “Hallelujah,” her duet with John Legend, it was a big surprise not to see her name in the big-ticket, end-of-night categories. …

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Maren Morris, Chris Stapleton tie for most-nominated at the 2021 ACM Awards

Courtesy of the Academy of Country MusicMaren Morris and Chris Stapleton both cleaned up when the nominees for the 56th annual ACM Awards were announced on Friday morning, racking up six mentions apiece. That ties the two stars for most-nominated at this year’s ceremony. In addition to being nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year …

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Kelsea Ballerini and Brothers Osborne reveal noms for 56th ACM Awards

Academy of Country MusicKelsea Ballerini and Brothers Osborne revealed the first nominees for the 56th ACM Awards Friday on CBS This Morning. Here are the contenders for the annual show, with airs Sunday, April 18 at 8 p.m. ET, live from Nashville on CBS:  New Female Artist of the YearIngrid AndressTenille ArtsGabby BarrettMickey GuytonCaylee Hammack New Male Artist of the YearJimmie AllenTravis …

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Chase Bryant unveils a new musical chapter — and a new lease on life — with “Upbringing”

Jeff RayChase Bryant‘s upbeat, autobiographical new single, “Upbringing,” arrives today, at the end of a week where he shocked the country music world by revealing he’d attempted suicide in 2018.  Fortunately, though he believed he’d fully loaded his gun, the chamber that was supposed to contain the bullet that would end his life turned out …

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Blake Shelton’s first impression of Gwen Stefani? She was the rock star who drove a “black minivan”

David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty ImagesBlake Shelton and Gwen Stefani’s love story dates back to their time together as coaches on NBC’s The Voice. The happy couple were in a relationship for five years before Blake finally popped the question in 2020, and they officially became engaged. But long before they fell in love, Blake …

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“Never Break Heart”: Ahead of his album’s April release, Eric Church shares another ‘Heart & Soul’ track

ABCEric Church is sharing another glimpse into Heart & Soul’s track list, and as usual, his Church Choir fans are getting first dibs on the new music. Newly out this Thursday is “Never Break Heart,” the sixth track on Heart, which is the first of a three-volume album. Eric’s forthcoming project is a triple album …

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Lanco’s “Near Mrs.” video celebrates their personal stories with real-life family video footage

Courtesy of The GreenRoom PRIn their new song, “Near Mrs.,” the members of Lanco reflect on the relationships that were almost the right fit, but didn’t quite stand the test of time. That winding road of trial, error and heartbreak is what eventually led all five bandmates to their current partners. That lasting love at …

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