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Nashville notes: Lauren Alaina’s ‘Stages’ + Zach John King ‘Get[s] to Drinkin” on tour

Wednesday, May 13 by ABC News

Ashley McBryde, Keith Urban, Lauren Alaina, Shaboozey, The War And Treaty, TJ Osborne and Michael Bublé are set to present at Sunday's 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, along with sports stars Andrew Whitworth, Carl Edwards, Corey LaJoie and Ryan Fitzpatrick. You can stream... Read More.

Russell Dickerson, Carly Pearce, Shaboozey & Ashley McBryde take center stage at Fan Fair X

Wednesday, May 13 by ABC News

As CMA Fest 2026 approaches, the Country Music Association is revealing what's in store for Fan Fair X inside Music City Center. From Thursday, June 4, through Sunday, June 7, the Nashville venue will be open from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., giving fans... Read More.

Pop goes the country: Lainey Wilson’s booked with Boston Pops

Wednesday, May 13 by ABC News

Lainey Wilson will be spending America's 250th birthday with the Boston Pops.The CMA and ACM entertainer of the year is set to sing with the respected orchestra for the first time as part of the 2026 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, alongside Chance The Rapper... Read More.

‘Little Miss Twain’ steps onstage this summer, after Shania plays a dozen nights in London

Wednesday, May 13 by ABC News

Shania Twain's seventh album, Little Miss Twain, hearkens back to her beginnings as "an eight-year-old singing late night at the bar" and is set to arrive July 24. "A lot of Little Miss Twain is reflective of my teens, my roots as well as... Read More.

The next preview of Cody Johnson’s new album is ‘Fool Proof’

Wednesday, May 13 by ABC News

The track list for Cody Johnson's Banks of the Trinity is out now, giving fans a preview of what they can look forward to when the album arrives June 26. The 16-track collection includes a collaboration written especially for the CMA male vocalist of... Read More.

The CMA Awards have a home on ABC and Disney+ through 2032

Wednesday, May 13 by ABC News

The Country Music Association is extending its partnership with Disney for six more years, meaning annual specials like CMA Awards, CMA Fest and CMA Country Christmas will air on ABC through 2032. The new contract adds an important new aspect, with the 2026 CMA... Read More.

Deep thoughts about the ACM Awards with Chris Stapleton

Wednesday, May 13 by ABC News

Leave it to Chris Stapleton to wax philosophical about country music awards shows. Of course, he does know a thing or two about the topic, since he's the most-nominated male artist at Sunday's 61st ACMs, with a chance to take home six more trophies.... Read More.

Nashville notes: LAW at the ACMs + Luke Bryan & Friends at the Bridgestone

Tuesday, May 12 by ABC News

Tickets for the Luke Bryan & Friends concert Sept. 24 at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena go on sale Friday. Billed as a "one-of-a-kind show," it'll celebrate his new Signs album, which drops Sept. 18. Chris Cagle's adding 17 new dates to his Play It Loud... Read More.

Ashley Cooke’s taking those ‘baby blues’ on tour

Tuesday, May 12 by ABC News

Ashley Cooke will launch the baby blues world tour this fall, with an itinerary set to take her both across the U.S. and across the pond. The 28-date trek kicks off Sept. 17 in Cleveland, Ohio, and will pass through Washington, D.C., New York... Read More.

Hannah Harper named ‘American Idol’ winner

Tuesday, May 12 by ABC News

A mom of three who auditioned for American Idol with a song about postpartum depression and motherhood was named the show's newest champion on Monday night.Hannah Harper, of Willow Springs, Missouri, won the season after overcoming runner-up Jordan McCullough and third-place finisher Keyla Richardson."I... Read More.

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Nashville notes: Lauren Alaina’s ‘Stages’ + Zach John King ‘Get[s] to Drinkin” on tour

Russell Dickerson, Carly Pearce, Shaboozey & Ashley McBryde take center stage at Fan Fair X

Pop goes the country: Lainey Wilson’s booked with Boston Pops

‘Little Miss Twain’ steps onstage this summer, after Shania plays a dozen nights in London

The next preview of Cody Johnson’s new album is ‘Fool Proof’

The CMA Awards have a home on ABC and Disney+ through 2032

Deep thoughts about the ACM Awards with Chris Stapleton

Nashville notes: LAW at the ACMs + Luke Bryan & Friends at the Bridgestone

Ashley Cooke’s taking those ‘baby blues’ on tour

Hannah Harper named ‘American Idol’ winner

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