Chris Janson sees his New Male Vocalist nom as an “unexpected blessing”

ABC/Image Group LAIt’s been nearly eighteen months since Chris Janson’s breakthrough single, “Buy Me a Boat,” topped the charts, and his most significant hit since, “Holdin’ Her,” is close to breaking into the top 20 right now. So the Missouri-born singer/songwriter admits it was a bit of a surprise to find himself in the running …

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LOCASH sets their sights on their first major country music award

Reviver RecordsNow that the nominees for the 52nd ACM Awards are out, LOCASH is officially in the running for their first major country music award. The duo is up for the New Vocal Duo or Group trophy at the April 2 ceremony in Las Vegas. “This is incredible!” Preston Brust said as he reacted to …

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Dustin Lynch teases new single at midnight

ABC/Image Group LA If you’re a fan of Dustin Lynch, you may want to plan to stay up past your bedtime Thursday night. Not only is the Tennessee native enjoying his fourth #1 in a row this week with “Seein’ Red,” he’s wasting no time releasing his follow-up single. Early Thursday morning, Dustin shared a tease on …

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Kacey Musgraves wants you to share a #LoveSong

ABC/Paula LoboValentine’s Day may’ve passed, but Kacey Musgraves is still hoping you’ll share the love. She’s encouraging fans to post a photo via the Cheerity app, along with the #LoveSong. For every picture shared, a download will be donated to the non-profit Music & Memory. “A #LoveSong that I love is my song ‘Late to the Party,’” the …

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The “Road Less Traveled” leads to an ACM nom for Lauren Alaina

ABC/Image Group LAWith “Road Less Traveled” poised to make its way into the top ten, Lauren Alaina was already on target to celebrate a career high next week. But things got even better for the Georgia native when the Academy of Country Music revealed this year’s nominees Thursday morning — because her name was on …

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Why this year's ACM Awards could turn Keith Urban into a Triple Crown winner

ABC/Randy HolmesNot only is Keith Urban the most-nominated artist at this year’s ACM Awards, but if he can snag the Entertainer of the Year trophy, he stands to accomplish a rare feat. A win for Entertainer would make Keith eligible for the Academy’s rare Triple Crown Award, given to those who’ve begun their career by winning New …

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Carrie Underwood takes a break as she looks ahead to her next album

ABC/Image Group LA With four #1’s to her credit from her most recent album, Storyteller, Carrie Underwood is starting to look ahead to her next chapter. “We just wrapped up the… tour and I feel like my life right now, creatively, is kind of a blank space,” she tells People. “I’m really excited about that, because I want whatever …

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Keith Urban leads 52nd ACM nods with seven, Miranda & Maren next with six

Keith Urban leads this year’s ACM nomination with seven nods, including Album of the Year, Single and Song of the Year and Entertainer of the Year.  Lady Antebellum unveiled the first round of nominees for this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards Thursday on CBS This Morning.  The rest of the nods were announced live …

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Lady Antebelleum reveals first wave of ACM Award nominees

Lady Antebellum unveiled the first round of nominees for this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards Thursday on CBS This Morning. Reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean vies to keep his title against previous winners Luke Bryan and Carrie Underwood in 2017. Florida Georgia Line and Keith Urban both have a chance at …

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Lady Antebelleum unveils the first wave of nominees for the 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards

Lady Antebellum unveiled the first round of nominees for this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards Thursday on CBS This Morning. Reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean vies to keep his title against previous winners Luke Bryan and Carrie Underwood in 2017. Florida Georgia Line and Keith Urban both have a chance at …

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