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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockHome Free teamed up with the Oak Ridge Boys and Jeffrey East for a performance of "Beautiful Star of Bethlehem." Jimmie Allen is performing "What Does Christmas Mean" with Louis York...
Mickey Guyton calls her Grammy nomination “a monumental moment for women of color”
Phylicia J.L. MunnFor Mickey Guyton, her Grammy nomination is bigger than herself. Joining Hoda Kotb for a recent interview on the Today show, Mickey says she's "still trying to process" her historic nomination...
Zac Brown Band, Brantley Gilbert to end 2020 with livestream shows
Jeff NelsonZac Brown Band and Brantley Gilbert are closing out the year with livestream concerts. Zac Brown Band is presenting the "Proud American Thank You" concert honoring veterans and military personnel on December 27 at 8 p.m. ...
Thomas Rhett’s 2020 “silver lining” was learning to slow down
ABCThomas Rhett learned a valuable lesson in 2020 that he plans to carry with him into the new year. The singer acknowledges that a year ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic has presented a myriad of challenges for many people, and com...
Lady A opens up about name change: “The heart of our decision still rings true”
ABC/Chris HolloWhen Lady A announced this summer that they were changing their name from Lady Antebellum to their nickname in response to the Black Lives Matter movement, it ultimately led to a legal battle with blues singer&nb...
Taylor Swift returns to country charts with “No Body, No Crime”
Beth GarrabrantTaylor Swift is making a grand return to the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The megastar enters the chart this week with "No Body, No Crime," her collaboration with pop trio HAIM, arriving at #2. I...
“Winter is coming”: Tim McGraw and family host ‘Game of Thrones’ dinner
John Shearer/Getty Images for Country Music Hall Of Fame & MuseumWinter has arrived at Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's house. On Monday, Tim shared that he and his family decided to dine Game of Thrones sty...
Country star trivia
Comstock/Thinkstock On this day in 2007, this country singer turned global superstar earned her first #1 single when "Our Song" topped the country charts. Can you guess who it is? ANSWER: Taylor Swift. By Cillea HoughtonCopyright © 2020, ABC ...
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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockDan + Shay have shared behind-the-scenes footage from the set of the "Take Me Home for Christmas" and "Christmas Isn't Christmas" videos. Jennifer Nettles is performing a livestream show, "Ha...
Dierks Bentley has two reasons to celebrate Christmas
ABCFor Dierks Bentley and family, Christmas is two special occasions rolled into one, as December 25 also marks the birthday of his middle child, daughter Jordan, who is turning 10 this year. The family is retreating...