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Women love Kip Moore…and finally…Kip is ready to talk about the kind of woman he’s looking for. Kip says he wants a girl that is unassuming. He doesn't like when a woman looks to others for validation. A sense of humor is important. And he also said she has to have a sweet heart.
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The Band Perry is slowly but surely giving us more details about their highly-anticipated sophomore album. The trio shared the album’s artwork this week. They also announced that the project will be titled, Pioneer. Look for it in stores April 2nd.
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Did you know that Luke Bryan was on the fence about accepting the gig to co-host the Academy of Country Music Awards? Watch Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton co-host the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards April 7th on CBS.
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Tim McGraw has the #1 country album this week with Two Lanes of Freedom. This is the 14th time Tim has been on top of the country albums chart. He was strategic when choosing the tracks for the album, by only picking songs that spoke to him. To date, Tim has sold over 40 million albums…earned 32 #1 singles, won three Grammys and has collected over 30 other music awards.
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Brad Paisley recently announced the name of his next album – he’s calling it Wheelhouse. This week, he shared the album’s track listing – starring many guest collaborations with the likes of Dierks Bentley, Hunter Hayes, Charlie Daniels…even LL Cool J! Brad wrote or co-wrote all of the music on Wheelhouse and it marks the first time he’s ever self-produced a project. Wheelhouse lands in stores April 9th.
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Taylor Swift spent a couple of days in Malibu this week shooting the video for her next release, “22”. Taylor wrote the song about her relationships with her best friends, which is just one aspect of life that helps Taylor stay grounded.
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The nominees for the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards were announced this week. Eric Church leads with seven nominations. Hunter Hayes picked up six nods. And newly engaged couple Brantley Gilbert and Jana Kramer will battle it out in the New Artist of the Year category along with Florida Georgia Line. See a full list of ACM nominees below...
Entertainer of the Year
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Miranda Lambert
Blake Shelton
Taylor Swift
Male Vocalist of the Year
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Eric Church
Toby Keith
Blake Shelton
Female Vocalist of the Year
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Kacey Musgraves
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood
Vocal Duo of the Year
Big & Rich
Florida Georgia Line
Love and Theft
Sugarland
Thompson Square
Vocal Group of the Year
The Band Perry
Eli Young Band
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
Zac Brown Band
New Artist of the Year
New Female Vocalist – Jana Kramer
New Male Vocalist – Brantley Gilbert
New Vocal Duo or Group – Florida Georgia Line
Album of the Year
Blown Away – Carrie Underwood
Chief – Eric Church
Red – Taylor Swift
Tailgates & Tanlines – Luke Bryan
Tornado – Little Big Town
Song of the Year
“A Woman Like You” – Lee Brice (Composers: Phil Barton, Jonny Buford, Jon Stone)
“Even If It Breaks Your Heart” – Eli Young Band (Composers: Will Hoge, Eric Paslay)
“Over You” – Miranda Lambert (Composers: Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton)
“Springsteen” – Eric Church (Composers: Eric Church, Jeff Hyde, Ryan Tyndell)
“Wanted” – Hunter Hayes (Composers: Hunter Hayes, Troy Verges)
Single Record of the Year
“Even If It Breaks Your Heart” – Eli Young Band
“Over You” – Miranda Lambert
“Pontoon” – Little Big Town
“Springsteen” – Eric Church
“Wanted” – Hunter Hayes
Video of the Year
“Creepin’” – Eric Church
“Wanted” – Hunter Hayes
“Tornado” – Little Big Town
“Merry Go ‘Round” – Kacey Musgraves
“We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” – Taylor Swift
“The Wind” – Zac Brown Band
Vocal Event of the Year
“Don’t Rush” – Kelly Clarkson feat. Vince Gill
“Easy” – Rascal Flatts feat. Natasha Bedingfield
“Feel Like a Rock Star” – Kenny Chesney (Duet with Tim McGraw)
“Let It Rain” – David Nail feat. Sarah Buxton
“The Only Way I Know” – Jason Aldean with Luke Bryan & Eric Church
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Reba is thrilled to death to welcome Kelly Clarkson into her family. If you didn’t know - Kelly is engaged to Reba’s stepson, Brandon. And when it comes to the wedding planning, Kelly says Reba’s family has all of the bases covered! Apparently Kelly's wedding planner is a relative!
