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CMA Fest: Dan + Shay, Carly Pearce + More Praise the TV Special

The CMA Fest TV special airs tonight (July 19) on ABC, featuring highlights from the four-day event, held last month in Nashville. Hosted by Dierks Bentley, Lainey Wilson and Elle King, the televised special features performances by Keith Urban, Alabama, Luke Combs, including a song with Vince Gill, Eric Church, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson with Reba McEntire, HARDY, Ashley McBryde, Luke Bryan and more. Keep reading to find out why some of the artists…

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Garth Brooks, Lainey Wilson to Perform at Inaugural Sugar Bowl

The inaugural Sugar Bowl Country Kickoff is kicking off in a big, big way. The all-day event, held Saturday, September 2, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. will be headlined by Garth Brooks, with Lainey Wilson and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band serving as the opening acts. The Sugar Bowl Country Kickoff, expected to be an annual event…

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Lainey Wilson Releases Nostalgic ‘Watermelon Moonshine’ Video [WATCH]

Lainey Wilson is bringing the story of her latest single, “Watermelon Moonshine” to life with her new video, out now. The song, written by Wilson along with Josh Kear and Jordan Schmidt, is the second single from Wilson’s sophomore Bell Bottom Country album, released last fall. “I’m so excited to premiere the ‘Watermelon Moonshine’ music video. This song is…

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10 Country Artists Rejected From Reality TV Talent Shows

Shows like American Idol, The Voice and others have helped launch the careers of several country music artists, including Carrie Underwood, Scotty McCreery, Miranda Lambert and more. But there are several other country artists who have gone on to have massive careers, in spite of being rejected from reality TV talent shows. Keep reading to see the ten artists…

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Lainey Wilson Turned Rejection Into Resilience: ‘There Were Some Hard Times’

Long before Lainey Wilson had any idea what being a country music artist really entailed, she knew she wanted to be one. The Louisiana native first rode through Nashville when she was a child, on her way home from a family vacation to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and felt an unmistakable, unforgettable pull to Music City. “I remember on the car…

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Dierks Bentley, Lainey Wilson + Elle King to Host ‘CMA Fest’ TV Special

Dierks Bentley and Elle King are returning once again to host the CMA Fest TV special, but this year they will be joined by Lainey Wilson. The three singers will serve as the hosts of the three-hour primetime ABC show, airing on July 19. “I could not be more excited to welcome Dierks, Elle and Lainey as our CMA…

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Lainey Wilson Drops ‘Watermelon Moonshine’ As New Single [WATCH]

Lainey Wilson  has a new single out, just in time for summer. The reigning ACM Female Artist of the Year announces “Watermelon Moonshine” as her new single, following the success of her recent No. 1 hit, “Heart Like A Truck.” Both songs are from her 2022 album, Bell Bottom Country. Wilson wrote “Watermelon Moonshine” with Jordan Schmidt and Josh…

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Lainey Wilson Is Grateful She Was Not An Overnight Success

Lainey Wilson is certainly one of the reigning hitmakers in country music, but her path to success wasn’t an easy one. The 31-year-old moved to Nashville in August of 2011, with little money, big dreams and a determination to become a singer, unaware of how long and arduous the process would be. “When I moved here, I thought, ‘Dang…

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