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. @ACMawards : @laineywilson , @DUALIPA , @ChrisStapleton highlight the night's top moments My latest for the @Tennessean .

ACM Awards: Lainey Wilson, Dua Lipa, Chris Stapleton highlight the night's top moments

Entertainer of the Year victor Lainey Wilson, two-time 2024 winner Chris Stapleton, plus pop stars including Dua Lipa highlight ACM award show.

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"The illusion, which many have tried to copy, was thanks to specially designed shoes and the artist's core strength." BBC News - Doctors explain Michael Jackson's impossible dance move

Doctors explain Michael Jackson's impossible dance move

Spine experts reveal the improbable dynamics of the "Smooth Criminal" lean.

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Just in case anyone was wondering, at 56 years of age, @JanetJackson timeless still has the "Rhythm Nation" choreography on lock.

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In one piece, I mention 16 different Black female country artists UNDENIABLY prepared for greater mainstream attention. I could've mentioned 16 more. Your move, country music. Thanks, @NashvilleScene . Meet the Black Female Artists Reshaping Country Music

Meet the Black Female Artists Reshaping Country Music

Historically, Black women who make country music have been denied opportunities for commercial success or creative satisfaction. But at this potentially transformative time in American history, which...

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"It’s about what happens when white men attempt to unhook themselves from the tentacles of nostalgia and engage with the world as it is, not as they’ve been told it is." @elamin88 's feature on @JasonIsbell is worth spending some time with...

Jason Isbell Is Tired Of Country’s Love Affair With White Nostalgia

“I think it’s possible to acknowledge that you have benefited from a system that’s unequal without feeling shame or even guilt from it.”

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A friend once said that if we ever lost the Foo Fighters, we'd lose a vital piece of a larger conversation about maintaining the "importance & impact of rock in modern music." I used to think he was making a statement overloaded with hyperbole. The way this feels, I don't know.

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🚨ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 I've accepted an offer to join the @Tennessean as their new Nashville Country Music Reporter. I start on December 20. This announcement also means that, in 2022, I'll be moving to Nashville. (cont'd)

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Here's @carrieunderwood performing @tobykeith 's "Should've Been A Cowboy" at the @bmi Country Awards.

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She has MANY good points in here... - Tinashe: 'If you’re a black singer, you’re either Beyonce or Rihanna'

Tinashe: 'If you’re a black singer, you’re either Beyoncé or Rihanna'

The Flame singer on ‘colourism’ and sexism in the music industry – and when her second album will see the light of day

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And of course, @MarenMorris brought out @KChenoweth to duet on "For Good" from "Wicked" at @BrdgstoneArena .

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Special for The @Tennessean , I spoke to @MsCharlotteWWE and @HeymanHustle about fashion and fighting's influences on @WWE 's current presentation in the "new normal" era. The company visits Nashville's @BrdgstoneArena for Smackdown on Friday, January 21.

WWE brings fighting, fashion, Smackdown, and more to Bridgestone Arena

Performers Charlotte Flair and Paul Heyman highlight an evolved WWE product coming to Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Friday, January 21

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"Dear White people. We get it. You’re mad. However, your new level of indignation is no equal to our anger. Black people have been this mad for 400 years. You have been this mad for a month." My latest for @Medium 's @levelmag . I'm tired, y'all.

Your White Guilt Is Taking a Toll on Your Black Friends

You can’t fundraise away years of indifference

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. @outsidechild13 ended her Saturday evening @BristolRhythm set with a warmly-received appearance by @VoteGloriaJ .

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. @carrieunderwood 's "Before He Cheats," y'all. What an epic, night three-closing, #CMAFest performance.

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Yes, that's @SherylCrow , @amandashires , Natalie Hemby, @BrittNicx and @MarenMorris as The Highwomen performing "Redesigning Women" tonight at @BrdgstoneArena .

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Three standing ovations at the @opry tonight for @ChapelHartBand . Huge moment.

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I am the 2023 winner of @CountryMusic 's Media Achievement Award. Many thanks to @Tennessean for the belief in my work, and to so many more for the assistance then, now and forever. Also, @kmichelle and @JellyRoll615 got me good with this one, lol.

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. @kellyclarkson and @mccrarysisters kicking off @ronniemilsap 's "Final Nashville Show" with "It Was Almost Like A Song."

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Watching Nashville's mayor, @freddieoconnell , on the ones and twos at Bicentennial Park on New Year's Eve. Wild.

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. @RileyGreenMusic performing "I Wish Grandpas Never Died" with @JellyRoll615 at @BrdgstoneArena . Powerful.

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And here's @ChapelHartBand performing "You Can Have Him, Jolene" at @opry at @theryman .

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Miley Cyrus' evolution inspires every creative person struggling to own their humanity in spaces fearing authenticity.

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This is what singing with your SHEro sounds like! @brandicarlile 🖤 #TheStory

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If you're a fan of @ShaniaTwain , it's well worth getting your hands on a Sunday print @Tennessean to check out my feature interview with her.

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For the @Tennessean , I spoke to @carrieunderwood about her new, seventh album, "Denim and Rhinestones." As well, I checked out part of her @CountryMusic Fest exhibition at @TheBellTower_TN . 📸 = @aleciadavis

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Sometimes you write the news, sometimes you make the news, too. Wild.

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. @carrieunderwood 's at the @opry tonight to celebrate @barbaramandrell 's 50th anniversary as a member. Fantastic.

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Welcome back, @BradPaisley . @carrieunderwood is having the time of her life at @BrdgstoneArena .

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Celebrating #MuseumSelfieDay today with a shot from an amazing morning I spent at @NMAAHC ! I have an AMAZING one from @airandspace when I was six, in front of an astronaut ice cream display & wearing my just-made dog tags, lol. @smithsonian 's ALWAYS played a HUGE role in my life.

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Here's @JellyRoll615 singing "Son of A Sinner" at the @tanyatucker show at @theryman .

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For the @Tennessean , I covered @MorganWallen 's polarizing Saturday night appearance at @opry , plus offered a thorough history on all things race, the Opry, and current stars' thoughts. Do read.

Morgan Wallen's Grand Ole Opry appearance sparks swift backlash

Morgan Wallen joined ERNEST onstage during his Grand Ole Opry debut. A controversy-laden backlash ensued via marginalized artists in country music.

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Proud to announce that my country music coverage has been awarded the Best of @Gannett Award for 2022. Glad and proud. More soon.

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Here's @Jason_Aldean with @carrieunderwood at @BrdgstoneArena performing "If I Didn't Love You."

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Here's @adiavictoria singing "Magnolia Blues" at @BristolRhythm .

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For those @AGT watchers wondering, here's a second take on @ChapelHartBand 's "American Pride" at the @opry .

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Receiving word that the @bmi @BluebirdCafeTN songwriting round tonight featuring @RissiPalmer , @LEONTIMBO , and @KamFranklin was the first all-Black songwriting round in the venue's history. That's phenomenal. As I've said before and will say again, it's different now.

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. @blakeshelton performing "Boys 'Round Here" at the @BarmageddonUSA premiere at @OleRed .

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I turn 43 today. I'm rather confident that it's going to be the best year of my life. Stay tuned. ❤️

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Always a pleasure to catch a @carrieunderwood set at the @opry .

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And here's @ernest615 at the @JellyRoll615 concert at @BrdgstoneArena performing "Flower Shops." "This is a family reunion." Jelly Roll isn't lying.

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Shouts out to the state of Georgia, @staceyabrams , and @JasonIsbell for enabling @BrittNicx to cover "It's A Man's World." Phenomenal.

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Today is my 44th birthday. Grateful that the magic of living a life guided by its best purpose has me feeling 22.

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Great to see my @MickieJames feature in the @Tennessean before @IMPACTWRESTLING 's "Slammiversary" tomorrow night on @FiteTV .

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. @oakridgeboys ' @joebonsall retires from live touring My latest for the @Tennessean .

The Oak Ridge Boys' Joe Bonsall retires from live touring

Oak Ridge Boys' tenor vocalist, Joe Bonsall, will no longer tour alongside the group, citing his half-decade battle with a neuromuscular disorder

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And yes, there's Don Schlitz collaborating with @ChapelHartBand on "Forever And Ever, Amen" at the @opry .

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I have a feeling @JasonIsbell is going to be releasing a lot of state-specific cover albums. What a time to be alive.

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Yep, @carrieunderwood at the @opry .

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. @KaceyMusgraves at @BrdgstoneArena . @Lauren_Alaina at the @opry . @MickeyGuyton at the @SuperBowl . An outstanding weekend for women in country music and their dreams being realized.

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So. Question. @JasonIsbell x @outsidechild13 performing "Stop Dragging My Heart Around" last night... Or, @JasonIsbell x @BrittNicx performing "Gimme Shelter?" Or, both. The correct answer is "both."

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A thread about country music right now: I've been a fan of country music for four decades. Nothing about anything that's happening is new. I don't think folks understand, after almost 40 years, how long my patience is for white men glad-handing each other often. It's expected.

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Since everyone has asked me the same question for the past week, I figured I'd (briefly) answer it: Here's "a brief sordid history of why country music can't use rap music's 'n-word.'" If anyone asks anyone else why this is such an issue, here's why.

A brief, sordid history of why country music can’t use rap music’s “n-word.”

It’s been quite the trip from N.W.A.’s name to Morgan Wallen’s lips…but that trip’s over now.

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. @mirandalambert is playing 2009's "White Liar" to honor Joe Galante at the @countrymusichof medallion ceremony.

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Waylon, Willie, and me. A great day at @bmi for @JellyRoll615 and @youngstrugg . More soon

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“Son of a Sinner” by @JellyRoll615 is officially the No. 1 song on @billboard 's Country Airplay chart this week. If you are wondering why and how he's going to continue this run, check out my review of his sold out December concert for the @Tennessean .

Jelly Roll's stardom shines, hometown crowd at Bridgestone Arena in awe

The 37-year old Antioch native cemented his rising mainstream stardom with a 130-minute concert at Bridgestone Arena

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I saw Gwen Stefani merge Lower Broadway, Nashville, with the Las Vegas Strip last night. It was seamless, and she's onto something incredibly massive by being the first person past the post in this era doing so. Dolly gone Carrie with a heaping dollop of herself. It's perfect.

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. @SierraFerrell has quietly grown into always being a part of embodying the wildness and joy of the entire moment. Phenomenal. Glorious work at @AmericanaFest Awards.

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Yep. Here's @ChrisStapleton kicking off his set tonight at @TheGarden .

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. @MickeyGuyton honoring Keith Whitley with "When You Say Nothing at All" at the @countrymusichof medallion ceremony.

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Day one press at @AVNMediaNetwork @AEexpo . Lovely interviews for @kinkly with @Karma_Rx and @EMMAHIXOFFICIAL . Lots of talk about self care, intimacy, social media, and more.

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This is all avoidable. Here are my thoughts. "...country music’s tradition of turning a blind eye to reckless white men who — even unintentionally — spew harmful language must end." On Morgan Wallen, Reckless White Men, and America’s Imperiled Future

On Morgan Wallen, Reckless White Men, and America’s Imperiled Future

It’s finally time for country music to “stand in the way of a hit.”

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Here's @dariusrucker at the Music City Walk of Fame ceremonies with @RicFlairNatrBoy . Outstanding.

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15 years ago today, I finally decided to gamble on myself and give myself a solid year at trying to make a career out of my lifelong, eventually densely encyclopedic interests in journalism, music and the music industry. I haven't looked back since. Best choice I've ever made.

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Fun night at @BrdgstoneArena . @mirandalambert joined @BrooksAndDunn (and 25,000 people) for an impromptu singalong for "Neon Moon."

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. @JellyRoll615 on the cover of today's (11/8) @Tennessean .

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. @carrieunderwood 's @BrdgstoneArena performance elevates her superstar status My latest for the @Tennessean .

Carrie Underwood blends gospel and rock in stunning Bridgestone Arena show

Carrie Underwood brought special guests, high-energy acrobatics and pyrotechnics-infused country, pop and rock sounds to Lower Broadway.

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. @carrieunderwood essentially levitated twice tonight. Magical. More soon.

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@VoteGloriaJ @brotherjones_

Joan Baez, Emmylou Harris talk drawing, justice, more at OZ Arts Nashville

Folk icon Baez made a Nashville appearance to discuss new book of drawings, "Am I Pretty When I Fly?," with country legend Harris

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Here's @kennychesney singing 2003's "The Good Stuff" to honor Joe Galante at the @countrymusichof 's medallion ceremony.

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🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 @icmc_country has honored me with the 2021 Rolling Stone Chet Flippo Award for Excellence in Country Music Journalism. Many thanks to Dr. James Akenson, the Flippo Award Committee, and @icmc_country for this distinction. I'll see everyone, virtually, on 6/4!

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I wrote this for @Mixmag in April 2016. Seriously. This @Avicii news is insanely sad to me. Fast and Furious: Why Avicii had to retire

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And here's @mirandalambert with @jasonaldean for "Drowns the Whiskey" at @BrdgstoneArena .

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This shit is bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S. @gwenstefani at @ZapposTheater . Fun.

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And yes, @ChapelHartBand just earned a standing ovation at @opry at @theryman .

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. @mirandalambert returns with same fury as 'Gunpower & Lead' on new single 'Wranglers' My latest for the @Tennessean .

Miranda Lambert returns with same fury as 'Gunpower & Lead' on new single 'Wranglers'

Miranda Lambert's latest single, "Wranglers," arrives on May 3. It's her first new music since signing with Republic Records six months ago.

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OPINION: White players of an online game were assigned black avatars. You can believe what happened next http://t.co/JOCGrOXS2g

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Truly appreciated welcoming @WWERollins , @MBrave13 , and @BlackandBrave to @CapitolWrestlin for a wonderful seminar last night. Class acts all around.

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Yeah, @MarenMorris definitely just brought out @Hozier to duet on "The Bones" at @BrdgstoneArena .

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I've joined the editorial team at @CMT . Apropos of this, my first story is about @dariusrucker being a veteran, dependable, and key face doing the MOST essential day-to-day BIG business of country music. That's important. In many ways, more to come.

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For the @Tennessean , I wrote about @WWE signing @Chandler0Hayden to a developmental deal via their Next In Line program. The company is taking the lead in the recent trend of college athletes being able to monetize their name, image, and likenesses.

WWE signs Tennessee track and field standout Chandler Hayden to developmental contract

WWE's new "Next In Line" program highlights the company's move to capitalize on college athletes compensating from their name, image and likenesses

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My word. @ChapelHartBand doing "Jolene" into "You Can Have Him Jolene" at the @opry .

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#TBT When I was 15, I was in a mentorship program. Who was my mentor? He's next to me in this picture. Yes, it's Dr. Ben Carson. Amazing.

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For the @Tennessean , I spoke to @JellyRoll615 about his three @CMT Music Award nominations. He quoted poetry, spoke passionately about country music's expansion, and more. It's a must-read.

Jelly Roll on his three 2023 CMT Music Award noms: 'A nomination calls for a celebration'

The suburban Nashville-based rap-to-country crossover star discusses his shock and honor upon receiving his first ever mainstream award nominations

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. @laineywilson cooking with "Grease" at Nashville's Bicentennial Park on New Year's Eve.

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In the past month, I've seen @MichaelEDyson and @scholaridentity host @theestallion and @fatbellybella in an African American and Diaspora Studies class at @VanderbiltU . More soon.

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Not that anyone needed convincing, but this sold out @BasementEast show definitely proves @joyoladokun is a star.

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Having spent some time in more than a few subdued North Texas honky tonks last year, @mirandalambert 's "They've Closed Down The Honky Tonks" is genuinely one helluva precise and heavy punch to the gut (as it should be).

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"'Austin,' maaaan." A great night at the @BarmageddonUSA premiere with @blakeshelton . More soon.

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In my latest for @RecordingAcad , I highlighted @MickeyGuyton , @kanebrown , @JimmieAllen , @WillieJones , and @BrittNicx as "five Black artists rewriting country music." Thanks to @JohnAOchoa for greenlighting this one.

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My mother -- who begrudged my switch to journalism at 30 -- always told the world that I was good but wasn't a real journalist until I was in print daily. Well, here you go, mom. ❤

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For the @Tennessean , I spoke with @mirandalambert at @CasaRosaNash about "Y'all Eat Yet? Welcome to the Pretty B*tchin' Kitchen," the new cookbook and memoir highlighting 50 recipes beloved by the artist, her family and friends, plus more.

Miranda Lambert's new cookbook highlights inspirational family celebrations

"Y'all Eat Yet? Welcome to the Pretty B*tchin' Kitchen," highlights 50 recipes beloved by the 38-time ACM Award winner, her family and friends

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. @TheReynaRoberts , @BrittNicx , @MickeyGuyton . Unadulterated, undeniable, unbothered. An essential part of country music's present and future.

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Very few artists in music -- country or otherwise -- are as focused, self-assured, talented, and intelligent as @TheReynaRoberts . For @CMT , the 2021 CMT Next Women of Country class member and I discussed her new single, "Raised Right."

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15 Grammy Awards and 200 million worldwide album sales will be represented onstage as @Alanis , @gwenstefani , and @ShaniaTwain will be featured at 2023's @CMT Music Awards. My latest for the @Tennessean .

Alanis Morrissette, Gwen Stefani, Shania Twain added to 2023 CMT Music Awards

15 Grammy Awards and 200 million worldwide album sales will be represented onstage as three pop icons will be featured

www.tennessean.com

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Marcus K. Dowling

@marcuskdowling

2 years

. @reba is casually slaying a super-capacity @BrdgstoneArena . "The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia," + 20,000

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Marcus K. Dowling

@marcuskdowling

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I've [officially] been a country music journalist for 15 months. Y'all probably think it's been 15 years. A lot has changed in 15 months. It's different now.

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Marcus K. Dowling

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Carrie Underwood closes out her CMA Fest set with fan-favorite 'Before He Cheats' via @usatoday

Carrie Underwood closes out her CMA Fest set with fan favorite 'Before He Cheats'

Carrie Underwood blew fans away during Day 3 of CMA Fest on Saturday. The singer closed her show with fan-favorite "Before He Cheats."

www.usatoday.com

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Marcus K. Dowling

@marcuskdowling

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. @adiavictoria wore a jacket onstage shouting out Sister Rosetta Tharpe AND a Tina Turner dress. Then she captivated the @AmericanaFest Awards stage. Her performance was a blessing.