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Luke Combs is excited to do something ‘for the first time’ at the CMA Awards

Luke Combs is excited to do something ‘for the first time’ at the CMA Awards

ABCIt’s always special when an artist gets an Album of the Year nod, but it means even more for Luke Combs when it’s his autobiographical Fathers & Sons, an album he dedicated to his two boys.”That one’s a little extra special, man. To be able to have something like that for [my sons] and just, you know, to do something that you’re really…read more »

Luke Combs reveals the lifestyle change he made for his health: ‘It’s changed my life mentally’

Luke Combs reveals the lifestyle change he made for his health: ‘It’s changed my life mentally’

John Shearer/Getty Images for Concert For CarolinaLuke Combs says he is putting his health first when it comes to his sons, 2-year-old Tex and 1-year-old Beau.”Surprisingly, this is the least country thing I’ve ever said: [I’m] gluten-free now,” the country singer told ABC News.Combs, 34, said during a break this summer he noticed that his anxiety and…read more »

Ashley McBryde’s stripping down her special CMA Awards performance: ‘It’s just me and a guitar’

Ashley McBryde’s stripping down her special CMA Awards performance: ‘It’s just me and a guitar’

Disney/Larry McCormackTime sure flies when you’ve earned five CMA Female Vocalist of the Year nominations like Ashley McBryde.”Somebody said that it was the fifth time a while ago, and I was like, ‘Oh wow. Wow!'” Ashley marvels in an interview with ABC Audio before Wednesday’s show.In addition to being a nominee, Ashley’s set to take the stage for…read more »

How first-time nominee Ella Langley’s preparing for her CMA Awards performance

How first-time nominee Ella Langley’s preparing for her CMA Awards performance

Courtesy of Country Music AssociationElla Langley may be a newcomer, but she’s already making quite a splash with her CMA Music Event of the Year-nominated hit with Riley Green, “you look like you love me,” which they’ll perform onstage during Wednesday’s show.So how’s Ella feeling as Country Music’s Biggest Night approaches?”Nervous feels like a weird word…read more »

Carrie Underwood talks final Las Vegas residency shows and what’s next

Carrie Underwood talks final Las Vegas residency shows and what’s next

ABC NewsAs Carrie Underwood approaches the final shows of her Las Vegas REFLECTION residency, the singer is opening up about the love that went into it and what’s next.”I feel like there was so much love and work and excitement that was poured into this show that, for me, I feel this will live in my mind as,…read more »

Why Mitchell Tenpenny’s CMA New Artist nod ‘means everything’ to him

Why Mitchell Tenpenny’s CMA New Artist nod ‘means everything’ to him

Disney/Scott KirklandJust being invited to attend the CMA Awards means a great deal to Mitchell Tenpenny, let alone being nominated for New Artist of the Year.”That means everything to me. That’s all I’ve ever wanted,” the Nashville native tells ABC Audio.”I’ve never won an award. Never been, really, at a lot of awards. I don’t get that.…read more »

Luke Bryan has high praise for CMA Awards co-host Lainey Wilson: ‘She’s a straight-up star’

Luke Bryan has high praise for CMA Awards co-host Lainey Wilson: ‘She’s a straight-up star’

Disney/Brian Bowen SmithHaving a new co-host can be a shake-up for some, but for Luke Bryan, having Lainey Wilson onboard has been nothing but a delight.”Lainey’s a great personality, big personality. There’s a reason why Lainey Wilson has become Lainey Wilson in such a short amount of time. It’s because she’s a straight-up star,” Luke tells ABC Audio.”We’re…read more »