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by Cindy Watts 25m ago Gabby Barrett is the most nominated female at the CMA Awards next week – and she might have the most unexpected set of influences. Barrett, recently honored by CMT as one of its Artists of the Year, grew up singing in church. But Michael Jackson is the artist she listened...

by Marcus K. Dowling 18m ago Kane Brown’s love of athletics has now spread much further than touring all 29 NBA arenas on his Blessed & Free Tour. Where, exactly? Well, to the ABCs and 123s of Sesame Street, with a new duet, Sports!,” alongside Elmo and Cookie Monster. Embedded from www.youtube.com. “There’s so many...

by Cindy Watts 1h ago Deana Carter’s ever-enduring “Did I Shave My Legs for This?” – home to her career smash “Strawberry Wine” – is 25 years old. To celebrate, Carter is releasing a 25th-anniversary edition of “Did I Shave My Legs for This?” that is out Nov. 5. But this time, it isn’t just...

by Cindy Watts 52m ago There’s a country music question plaguing the internet – who is that duck? “The Masked Singer” airs 7 p.m. Wednesdays on FOX, and pits a group of celebrities dressed in elaborate costumes against each other in a singing competition. No one – not even the judges – gets to know...

by Cindy Watts 2m ago Before Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani were married in July, they promised to write their own vows. Shelton surprised his bride by writing a song instead. Shelton’s wedding song for Stefani – “We Can Reach the Stars” – will be available at 11 p.m. CT tonight. Stefani said the song...

by Cindy Watts 42m ago Country music will have a significant presence in the 95th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this year, with Carrie Underwood leading the line-up of performers. Underwood will officially kick off the holiday season with a song from her Christmas album, “My Gift,” re-released as a special edition in September. The...

by Marcus K. Dowling 58m ago In many forms and fashions, the CMA Awards on Nov. 10 will highlight the impact of country music’s duets over the last year. Yes, country music has always been a space — whether it’s Tammy Wynette and George Jones to Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, and more — where...

by Marcus K. Dowling 43m ago Items from Grammy-nominated artist Mickey Guyton’s closet have dropped on Wardrobe, a borrowing service that offers affordable access to luxury and vintage clothing. Items available for rental from the service include a Diarrablu caftan from the “What Are You Gonna Tell Her” vocalist’s appearance on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert,...

by Cindy Watts 18m ago Ready or not, Christmas is here for Tim McGraw fans. The Grammy-winning singer/actor released his popular “Christmas All Over the World” to streaming services for the first time, although fans have heard him cover the 1985 New Edition song live for years. McGraw tacked a heartfelt version of “It Wasn’t...

by Marcus K. Dowling 14m ago Two decades into his legendary country music career, Keith Urban is finally at a place where his loves of Americana, metal icons Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, and electronica legend Fatboy Slim are merging into one exciting sound palatable to the ears of country fans. In a recent interview...