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First Round of Performers Announced for 54th Annual CMA Awards

The Country Music Association today announced the first round of performers for “The 54th Annual CMA Awards.” Hosts Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker will take the stage together for an emotional, groundbreaking tribute performance. Rucker will also take the stage with Lady A.  Additional performances include Gabby Barrett feat. Charlie Puth, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Florida Georgia Line, Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde, Maren Morris, …

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Dierks Bentley Returns With New Single “Gone”

“One of Country music’s most adventurous artists” (Billboard), Dierks Bentley is back with the release of his new single “Gone” (Capitol Records Nashville) today. Grounded by the unmistakable grit in his vocal and driven by an aching groove that builds into an infectious chorus, it’s a heartbreak story with big effect. Bentley will perform “Gone” …

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Garth Brooks’ “Shallow” Duet With Trisha Yearwood Impacts Country Radio

Garth Brooks is meeting overwhelming fan demand today as he makes “Shallow” (the duet with Trisha Yearwood) officially available at country radio today, and now streaming only on Amazon Music here.  Brooks and Yearwood initially performed the track based on a fan’s request during a live Facebook performance and then again on their CBS Special “Garth …

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Winners of the 2020 CMT Music Awards

CMT revealed the winners of the “2020 CMT Music Awards” following an epic night for country music’s only entirely fan-voted awards show. Country music superstar Carrie Underwood took home the most awards of the evening, including the highly coveted “Video of The Year” and “Female Video of the Year” for the second consecutive year. Underwood …

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Carrie Underwood Releases First Ever Holiday Album

Seven-time GRAMMY® Award winner Carrie Underwood, releases her first-ever Christmas album, My Gift, listen HERE. My Gift features a combination of beloved traditional favorites celebrating the spiritual nature of the holiday, as well as several originals. Two of the new original songs are written by Underwood, frequent collaborator Brett James (“Jesus, Take the Wheel,” “Something …

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