Dan + Shay are “grateful” for CMA Awards nominations

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ABC/Image Group LADan + Shay had a refreshing start to the day when they woke up to the announcement that they’re nominated for four CMA Awards.  The hitmaking duo of Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney are nominated for Vocal Duo of the Year,

“What a dream”: First-time CMA Awards nominees react

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John Russell/CMAGabby Barrett, Ingrid Andress and more are sharing heartfelt reactions to earning their first CMA Awards nominations.  Gabby and Ingrid were both on the Grand Ole Opry stage when they announced the nominations for several categories, including Single of

Carly Pearce is “ugly crying” over her CMA Awards nominations

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ABC/Image Group LACarly Pearce is overwhelmed with joy following the announcement of her 2020 CMA Awards nominations.  The “Every Little Thing” singer scored four nominations, including one in the coveted Song of the Year category for “I Hope You’re Happy Now,”

Country star trivia

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Comstock/ThinkstockTwenty years ago today, this trailblazing trio became the first group in country music history to sell 10 million copies of an album, with 1998’s Wide Open Spaces. Can you name them? ANSWER: The Chicks. By Cillea HoughtonCopyright © 2020, ABC

And the nominees for the 54th CMA Awards are…

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Country Music AssociationLuke Combs and Carly Pearce revealed the first contenders for the 2020 Country Music Association Awards this morning on ABC’s Good Morning America, live from Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House, with newcomers Gabby Barrett and Ingrid Andress continuing the unveiling online. Here are the