CMTFrom the pink carpet to multiple mashups with artists from pop, rock and rap, the consensus is — the CMT Music Awards are not your mama’s awards show. “This is more laid back, you know. It’s casual. The carpet’s pink, instead of red, so it has sort of a party mentality going into it and …

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Kevin Mazur/WireImageTim McGraw took home the big award of the night at Wednesday’s 2016 CMT Music Awards, broadcast live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Tim won Video of the Year honors for “Humble and Kind.” Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett and Little Big Town walked off with belt-buckle trophies for Female, Male and Duo/Group of the Year, respectively. However, …

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Webster Public RelationsWhile we knew Dolly Parton had renewed her vows on her 50th wedding anniversary and she planned to sell the photos for charity — it turns out she has even more up her rhinestone-studded sleeve. Not only will there be official pictures of her famously reclusive husband Carl Dean, Dolly’s also gotten him …

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Capitol NashvilleTuesday was a great night to be at the Grand Ole Opry. Even if you weren’t one of Carrie Underwood’s special guests backstage, you got to see Little Big Town’s special guest on stage. While Carrie was performing on both Opry shows, simultaneously her 10th Annual Fan Club Party was going on backstage. Behind …

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RCA NashvilleCMA Music Festival is officially underway in downtown Nashville, and Chris Young can take credit for getting this year’s party started. He kicked things off around 11:20 CT Wednesday morning, singing his #1 from 2009 “Gettin’ You Home (The Black Dress Song).” The Murfreesboro, Tennessee native was the first country star to perform on …

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ABCNashville may be on the move. Though it was recently cancelled by ABC, Entertainment Weekly reports CMT is close to a deal to pick it up for a fifth season. The magazine adds that there may be a Hulu streaming component involved in the potential agreement. The country music drama ended its ABC run last month. The final …

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CMTHeading into tonight’s CMT Music Awards,the six finalists for Video of the Year, the biggest award of the night, have been revealed. Fan votes have determined that the finalists, for whom you can vote now at CMT.com, are: Blake Shelton – “Sangria”Carrie Underwood –  “Smoke Break”Chris Stapleton –  “Fire Away”Luke Bryan – “Strip It Down”Thomas …

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BMLGUpload a video explaining why your dad is the best, and Justin Moore just might come to your house and sing for free. Just in time for Father’s Day, the Arkansas hitmaker is launching his Best Dad in the World Contest. Justin himself is a champion at snuggling, stir-frying and singing, according to his adorable daughters. If …

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ABC/Image Group LA As Blake Shelton celebrated his new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum this week, he opened up about the intense tabloid scrutiny on his personal life. Even though he’s involved in a defamation lawsuit against In Touch Weekly, he’s fairly understanding about the media’s interest.   “I think about celebrities I …

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RCA NashvilleIf you caught the dozen years Vince Gill hosted the CMA Awards, you know what a great sense of humor the Country Music Hall of Famer has — and this Friday night, he’ll come face-to-face with late-night funny-guy Jimmy Fallon. Vince will sit in with Chris Young and Tonight Show house band The Roots …

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