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Anita White countersues country trio over Lady A name battle

ABC/Image Group LASeattle-based singer Anita White filed a new lawsuit this week against the country trio formerly known as Lady Antebellum, as part of the ongoing battle over use of the name Lady A. According to court documents, White’s complaint was filed for “trademark infringement under federal state law.” The singer further alleges that the …

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“You’re not ready” for Kelsea Ballerini’s ACM Awards “hole in the bottle” performance boots

ABC/Image Group LAKelsea Ballerini is bringing her current single, “hole in the bottle,” to the 2020 ACM Awards tonight, and she’s warning fans to be prepared for her to serve a serious look onstage. “There’s some boots! You’re not ready,” she laughs to ABC Audio. “They’re so good.” After all, the singer put out her …

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Lee Brice isn’t sure exactly how many ACM trophies he’s got, but winning is always “something to be proud of”

Jason Davis/Getty Images for ACM“One of Them Girls” hitmaker Lee Brice admits he’s a little fuzzy on exactly how many times he’s won an ACM Award — for the record, it’s four — but he definitely thinks it would be pretty cool to win Single of the Year again in 2020 with “Rumor.” He previously …

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Dolly Parton embraces her inner child with the playful “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”

Butterfly Records/12Tone MusicDolly Parton’s upcoming holiday project, A Holly Dolly Christmas, celebrates every aspect of the season, from cozy classics to spiritual ballads. But of course Dolly had to leave a little room for whimsical, child-like fun, and that’s exactly what the singer does with her take on “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.” The …

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Jennifer Nettles hoping “beautiful, magical lightning” will strike again with second Bon Jovi collab

Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesBack in 2006, Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles ventured into the rock world, joining Bon Jovi for “Who Says You Can’t Go Home.” Their duet topped the country chart and earned them a Grammy — and now Jon Bon Jovi and Jennifer have announced that they’re working together again. Bon Jovi has already released the …

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Mickey Guyton invited a mystery guest to join her for her ACM Awards performance

ABC/Image Group LAMickey Guyton’s got a mystery guest joining her for her performance of “What Are You Gonna Tell Her?” at the 2020 ACM Awards, but she’s not sharing who it is ahead of time.  “I cannot say who it is. It’s a surprise. But it will be a very beautiful moment, a very special …

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Chris Young celebrates a slew of certification milestones, looks ahead to new music

Jeff JohnsonIt’s been quite the week for Chris Young, who has notched a total of eight RIAA certifications over the past month, and received the hardware to prove it as a surprise yesterday. The new plaques honor Chris’ success across a span of projects, including his 2015 I’m Comin’ Over album, which is now officially certified …

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“Whiskey Glasses” and big firsts: Morgan Wallen’s reuniting with his band on the ACMs stage

ABC/Image Group LAMorgan Wallen is gearing up to take the stage during Wednesday night’s ACM Awards for what will be a big career moment: The singer’s first time getting a breakout moment all to himself on an awards show stage. “It’s my first time really getting a full-song performance on an awards show. So that’s …

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Willie Nelson celebrates memoir release with two talk show TV appearances

Pamela SpringsteenIt’s a busy day for Willie Nelson, as he and his sister Bobbie Nelson are making the rounds on television to discuss their new memoir. Called Me and Sister Bobbie, the book delves into the lifelong bond between the country superstar and his only sibling. The sibling duo first stopped by The Today Show …

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The 2020 ACM Awards team with People TV for the show’s official pre-party this week

Courtesy of the Academy of Country MusicThe 2020 ACM Awards will take place this week, and before the show starts, People has announced that it will produce and exclusively livestream the show’s pre-party. Called PeopleTV Red Carpet Live: 55th ACM Awards, the show will kick off at 7PM ET. It will be hosted by PeopleTV’s …

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