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“Legend” in the making: Kelsea Ballerini goes gold while working on new music

ABC/Image Group LAKelsea Ballerini’s been spending some golden days in the Golden State lately. The “Legends” hitmaker has just learned her current top-15 single, “Miss Me More,” has been certified gold, and so has her previous hit, “I Hate Love Songs.” She shared the news with her fans on social media, while also revealing an exciting …

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Brantley Gilbert’s story of love at first sight with Lindsay Ell: “She’s not just a pretty face”

ABC/Image Group LA Brantley Gilbert‘s latest hit, “What Happens in a Small Town,” is based on his life with his wife Amber, and how they came back together to get married and have a family after breaking up. The Georgia native reveals it was also a case of love at first sight with his duet …

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Toes in the water: Zac Brown Band plans a Vegas pool party the night of the ACMs

ABC/Eric McCandlessZac Brown Band will be playing a party at the pool the night of the ACMs in Las Vegas. After the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Arena on Sunday, April 7, ZBB will kick off the KAOS Pool Concert Series at the Palms. The music gets underway at 10:30 p.m. Tickets …

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Dustin Lynch dominates with his new track, “Ridin’ Roads”

BBRLots of people are downloading Dustin Lynch’s new song, “Ridin’ Roads.” This week, the title track of his new three-song EP debuts at #1 on Billboard’s Country Digital Song Sales chart, having sold 16,000 downloads. Though it’s Dustin’s sixth top ten on this particular chart, it’s his first #1. Last week’s chart-topper, Thomas Rhett’s new “Look What God …

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Backstreet Boy AJ McLean shows love through the years in video for his country single, “Boy and a Man”

Tyler ShieldsBackstreet Boy AJ McLean already has a number one country single thanks to “God, Your Mama, and Me,” his group’s collaboration with Florida Georgia Line. Now, he’s hoping to repeat his success with his first official solo country single, “Boy and a Man.” The video for the song tells the story of a lifelong love, inspired by …

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FGL, Luke Combs, Dan+Shay, Dierks, B&D, Church, Kelly Clarkson and more book stage time at the ACMs

Academy of Country MusicThe 54th Academy of Country Music Awards are less than three weeks away, and the list of performers who’ll take the stage at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Vegas continues to grow. Florida Georgia Line, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Eric Church, Ashley McBryde, pop star Kelly Clarkson, and Grammy-winning Americana favorite Brandi Carlile are the …

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“Love (Yourself) Wins”: Carrie Underwood radiates body positivity as she “bounces back” after the birth of baby Jacob

ABC/Mark LevineIn about six weeks, Carrie Underwood will hit the road on her Cry Pretty Tour. As she gets ready, she’s also taking care of her new baby Jacob, who was born January 21. Tuesday, the fitness enthusiast checked in with her fans after her workout. “I’m going to be honest,” Carrie started the lengthy post. “‘Bouncing back’ after having …

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George Strait and Blake Shelton do a little cowboy comedy to promote summer stadium show

MCA NashvilleGeorge Strait may’ve officially retired from the road in 2014, but nearly five years later, there are still plenty of chances to see the Country Music Hall of Famer play live. The latest will be Saturday, August 17 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Blake Shelton, “On My Way to You” hitmaker Cody Johnson and newcomer Caitlyn Smith will join …

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‘American Idol’ final auditions: Surprise appearances, a former country star and a Maddie Poppe prank

“American Idol” champ Maddie Poppe removes her disguise; ABC/Kelsey McNealAmerican Idol’s final audition episode of the season aired Monday night, and it was a crazy combination of unexpected guest appearances, the usual sob stories and one very funny prank, courtesy of reigning Idol champ Maddie Poppe.  Attack of last season’s finalistsAbout 90 minutes into the …

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Brooks & Dunn are bound for the Hall of Fame: “We made a big ole mess out there for 20 years”

ABC Radio Monday, the world learned something Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn have known for several weeks: Brooks & Dunn will be this year’s Modern Era inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame. “It was just a couple weeks ago,” Ronnie recalls. “And they said, ‘Don’t tell anybody.’” “The first thing I did was …

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