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My Girl: Dylan Scott & wife welcome daughter Finley Gray

Curb Dylan Scott’s latest release has got him “Hooked”: He and his wife Blair have just welcomed their second child. Dylan posted a photo on Instagram of himself cradling the baby girl, with big brother Beckett looking on.  “Beckett loves his little sister and so does momma and daddy,” he wrote. “Everyone meet Finley Gray. …

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Not bad for a “Girl Goin’ Nowhere” and a guy who’s been “Up Down”: Ashley McBryde and Morgan Wallen adjust to their CMA noms

Walt Disney Television/Lorenzo BevilaquaMorgan Wallen and Ashley McBryde were helping unveil the 2019 CMA nominations on Good Morning America Wednesday when they found out they’re nominated for New Artist of the Year at the November awards. Ashley admits she wasn’t quite sure what happened when she heard Jimmie Allen call her name. “[My mind went] completely blank!” Ashley tells ABC Radio. “I …

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Dan + Shay are a little “Speechless,” after the CMA nods put them in legendary company

ABC/Mark LevineWhat does Dan + Shay’s “Tequila” have in common with “He Stopped Loving Her Today” by George Jones, Willie Nelson’s “Always on My Mind,” and “On the Other Hand” by Randy Travis? Well, the answer is simple: All those songs have been nominated twice for CMA Song of the Year. Dan Smyers could take home an extra trophy in …

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Will the CMA Awards make a place for Lil Nas X on November’s show?

ABC/Mark Levine Lil Nas X‘s “Old Town Road” wasn’t allowed to appear on any of Billboard’s country charts, but that hasn’t stopped the viral hit from being nominated for country music’s most prestigious award. The record-breaking smash, featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, has been nominated for a CMA award for Musical Event of the Year.  That’s the category …

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And the winner for Best Reaction to a CMA Nomination is: Ronnie Dunn

Country Music Hall of Fame and MuseumOf all the reactions to this year’s CMA nominations, Ronnie Dunn’s just might be the best. After finding out Brooks & Dunn is up for Vocal Duo of the Year and Musical Event of the Year for their re-recording of “Brand New Man” with Luke Combs, Ronnie tweeted, “I thought we quit??” Of course, B&D already …

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Midland is Bieber-approved and feeling like The King

Big Machine Not only does Midland have country cred, but the band is also “Bieber approved.” That’s what the trio tweeted on Wednesday after the Bieb himself reached out to them on social media to say “We are loving this,” along with a link to their new album, Let It Roll.   At the time, Midland was announcing the nominations for the …

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“GIRL[s]” in the forefront: Maren continues Miranda’s most-nominated tradition

Columbia Nashville Maren Morris’ six CMA nominations this year put her in the same category as her label mate and upcoming tour partner, Miranda Lambert: Maren’s six nods are the most for any female artist since Miranda picked up nine in 2014. “Really unexpected to wake up to but DAMN,” Maren reacted on Twitter. “Thank you, Country …

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Six-time contender Maren Morris leads the nominees for the 53rd CMA Awards

ABC Maren Morris is the leading nominee for the 53rd CMA Awards, with six nods. Here’s the complete list of nominees for the 53rd CMA Awards, set to air Wednesday, November 13 on ABC: Entertainer of the YearGarth BrooksEric ChurchChris StapletonCarrie UnderwoodKeith Urban Single of the Year“Burning Man” — Dierks Bentley featuring Brothers Osborne“GIRL” — …

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Maren Morris and Carrie Underwood carry the torch for the girls at the 53rd CMA Awards

CMA Maren Morris leads the pack at the 53rd CMA Awards, bringing home the most nominations ahead of Country Music’s Biggest Night this November. Maren’s up for Single, Song, Music Video and Album, all for her single and latest project, both titled “GIRL.” She also competes for Female Vocalist, as well as Musical Event for the GIRL track …

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On “GMA,” Jimmie Allen and Ashley McBryde reveal first nominations for 53rd CMA Awards

ABCHere are the nominations so far for the 53rd CMA Awards, just announced on ABC’s Good Morning America by Jimmie Allen and Ashley McBryde: Entertainer of the YearGarth BrooksEric ChurchChris StapletonCarrie UnderwoodKeith Urban Album of the YearCenter Point Road — Thomas RhettCry Pretty — Carrie UnderwoodDan + Shay — Dan + ShayDesperate Man — Eric …

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