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Backstage at the 2025 CMAs, Cody Johnson & Vince Gill invoke Willie & Merle, as Zach Top & The Red Clay Strays marvel

Wednesday, November 19 by ABC News

Humility reigned backstage at the 59th CMA Awards. "I didn't even think this was possible," new artist winner Zach Top marveled. "People that sang country music on my radio and on my cassette tapes and won CMA awards were like mythical creatures, it wasn't... Read More.

59th annual CMA Awards: The winners

Wednesday, November 19 by ABC News

The biggest names in country music were honored at the 59th annual Country Music Association Awards Wednesday, hosted by Lainey Wilson.Here is the complete list of winners:Entertainer of the YearLainey WilsonSingle of the Year"you look like you love me" - Ella Langley & Riley... Read More.

Lainey Wilson wins three awards, including entertainer of the year, at 59th annual CMA Awards

Wednesday, November 19 by ABC News

The 59th annual CMA Awards took place in Nashville Wednesday, and it was a great night for the show's host, Lainey Wilson.Lainey took home three honors, including entertainer of the year for a second time. She also won album of the year for Whirlwind,... Read More.

Music notes: Olivia Rodrigo, BLACKPINK and more

Wednesday, November 19 by ABC News

No more complaints from fans that Olivia Rodrigo is "anywhere but the studio." In an Instagram dump of photos captioned "November," Liv is very clearly in the studio: She's seen standing in front of a microphone in a vocal booth... Read More.

Music Notes: Cardi B baby photos, ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ holiday song and more

Wednesday, November 19 by ABC News

The cast of Alicia Keys' Broadway musical Hell's Kitchen will release a new holiday song called "Hell's Kitchen's A Merry Little Christmas." The Adam Blackstone-produced song, a mash-up of the classic "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" and Alicia's own "The Gospel," features vocals... Read More.

Lainey Wilson says to expect new music ‘sooner rather than later’

Wednesday, November 19 by ABC News

Lainey Wilson is nominated for her album Whirlwind at Wednesday night's CMAs, but she says we may not have to wait too long for the follow-up.Speaking to US Weekly for a cover story, Lainey says, "I'm always working for the... Read More.

ZZ Top announces first European tour in two years

Wednesday, November 19 by ABC News

ZZ Top is headed overseas in 2026. The Texas rockers have announced dates for The Big One! tour, their first European trek in two years.The 23-show tour will have them hitting 13 countries, with a mix of festival appearances and headlining dates. The tour... Read More.

Babies will have ‘no tears left to cry’ after hearing Ariana Grande’s lullabies

Wednesday, November 19 by ABC News

This album will be "Popular" with parents of crying babies.Lullaby Renditions of Ariana Grande is coming out Nov. 21 from Rockabye Baby, the world's leading lullaby brand. It features 13 of Ari's biggest hits transformed into... Read More.

Man faces terrorism charge for allegedly setting woman on fire on Chicago L train: DOJ

Wednesday, November 19 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) - A man has been charged with terrorism for allegedly pouring flammable liquid on a woman and setting her on fire on a Chicago L train earlier this week, federal officials said.The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said Wednesday... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Backstage at the 2025 CMAs, Cody Johnson & Vince Gill invoke Willie & Merle, as Zach Top & The Red Clay Strays marvel

59th annual CMA Awards: The winners

Lainey Wilson wins three awards, including entertainer of the year, at 59th annual CMA Awards

Music notes: Olivia Rodrigo, BLACKPINK and more

Music Notes: Cardi B baby photos, ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ holiday song and more

Lainey Wilson says to expect new music ‘sooner rather than later’

ZZ Top announces first European tour in two years

Babies will have ‘no tears left to cry’ after hearing Ariana Grande’s lullabies

Man faces terrorism charge for allegedly setting woman on fire on Chicago L train: DOJ

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