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Fresh off the “Most Added” list with her new single “Whatcha Drinkin 'Bout,” rising star Stephanie Quayle is teaming up with iHeartCountry to World Premiere the music video for her new song. The clip, directed by Ford Fairchild, will debut on Wednesday, November 20 on iHeartCountry Daily, reaching over 2M Country music fans, and on iHeartCountry radio station websites.

ABC Audio will provide three specials to affiliates to kick off the holiday season over Thanksgiving weekend: “Every Girl At Christmas,” “Rock & Reelz” and “America's Bounty.”

It was a night that celebrated the best in Country Music through riveting performances, heartfelt speeches and poignant tributes at “The 53rd Annual CMA Awards.”

a?oeThe 53rd Annual CMA Awardsa?? has announced additional performers and presenters to its previously announced lineup. Joe Walsh joins Dierks Bentley alongside Sheryl Crow, Chris Janson and John Osborne for a special performance honoring Kris Kristofferson, the 2019 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.

Women in Country Music will unite for a historic, not-to-be-missed opening performance at a?oeThe 53rd Annual CMA Awards.a?? The groundbreaking number led by Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton will also feature Terri Clark, Sara Evans, Crystal Gayle, The Highwomen (comprised of Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris and Amanda Shires), Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles, Tanya Tucker and Gretchen Wilson, each performing iconic Country songs for a monumental decades-spanning medley never before seen. 

Country singer-songwriter,Stephanie Quayle, has released the lyric video for her latest single, “Whatcha Drink 'Bout,” available now on all video streaming services.

Lively McCabe Entertainment announces a partnership with Brian Kelley -- of the multi-platinum, award-winning duo Florida Georgia Line -- via his CuzBro Productions banner, on the recently announced new musical MAY WE ALL. Kelley and partners Stephen Snedden and Justin Halliwell join previously announced producers, Lively McCabe Entertainment President Michael Barra, and Elyse Cogan, Director, Theatrical for BMG. CuzBro will be actively involved in the creative development of the project, and a developmental production will be staged in Memphis, Tennessee at Playhouse on the Square in the fall of 2020 (dates TBA). The producers are simultaneously pursuing a feature film adaptation of the musical.

Lively McCabe Entertainment announces a partnership with Brian Kelley -- of the multi-platinum, award-winning duo Florida Georgia Line -- via his CuzBro Productions banner, on the recently announced new musical MAY WE ALL. Kelley and partners Stephen Snedden and Justin Halliwell join previously announced producers, Lively McCabe Entertainment President Michael Barra, and Elyse Cogan, Director, Theatrical for BMG. CuzBro will be actively involved in the creative development of the project, and a developmental production will be staged in Memphis, Tennessee at Playhouse on the Square in the fall of 2020 (dates TBA). The producers are simultaneously pursuing a feature film adaptation of the musical.

The Country Music Association has selected rising Country artists Angie K, Everette and Kylie Morgan as recipients of the second annual CMA KixStart Artist Scholarship. Throughout the year-long program, which officially launches Tuesday, Oct. 1, CMA will mentor the artists, connect them with top industry professionals, as well as provide them opportunities to participate in CMA-related events during CMA Awards, CMA Fest, international events and CMA Foundation programs. In addition to participating in these events, each KixStart artist will receive a stipend to assist with various facets of their developing career.

Country star and million-selling artist COLT FORD has announced September 20 as the release date for his much-anticipated seventh album, WE THE PEOPLE VOLUME 1 (Average Joes Entertainment). The 14-song album includes the latest hit. 'Slow Ride,' the groove-driven song featuring guest vocals by number-one hitmaker, Mitchell Tenpenny, to create a seriously infectious blend. The accompanying video for 'Slow Ride' featuring Tenpenny was directed by Ed Pryor for Hideout Pictures and premiered on YouTube Premieres.

Front and Center, the critically acclaimed concert series that kicked off its ninth season last month, announced that popular indie folk band The Head and The Heart is featured in its next episode on public television (check local listings). 

The Country Music Association has announced the final nominees for a?oeThe 53rd Annual CMA Awards,a?? as Maren Morris tops the list of finalists with six nominations. Brothers Osborne receives four nominations, the second most nominations this year, while 11 garner three nominations eacha?"Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Scott Hendricks, Dann Huff, Greg Kurstin, Kacey Musgraves, Blake Shelton, Chris Stapleton and Carrie Underwood. For the night's highest honor, reigning Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban is nominated again in the category alongside Garth Brooks, Eric Church, Chris Stapleton and Underwood. 

ABC Radio will provide three, three-hour specials to affiliates over the July 4th holiday weekend: “Red, White and Rock 2019,” “Homemade Hometown Salute” and “Cherished America.”

Three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning country superstar Trisha Yearwood dropped her new single “Every Girl In This Town” on June 6thand made a triumphant return to country radio. With 84 total adds, “Every Girl In This Town” marks Trisha's highest debut and biggest add day of her career. It is Billboard's Highest Female Debut of 2019 on the Country Airplay Chart, coming in at #21, and the #4 Highest Billboard Country Radio Debut in 2019. It is also Billboard's #1 Greatest Gainer on the Country Airplay Chart this week. While Mediabase reports the 2nd Highest Female Debut, 8th Highest Debut All Country of 2019 and this week's #1 Top Point Gainer. 

Four straight days of sold-out shows and capacity crowds, as well as surprise performances and collaborations, made the 48th annual CMA Fest one for the record books. At Nissan Stadium, Lil Nas X created one of the festival's most talked-about moments Saturday night, joined by Billy Ray Cyrus and reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban for an epic surprise performance of “Old Town Road,” the No. 1 song in the country for 10 weeks and running. 

After teasing its impending arrival last month and heightening anticipation, three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning country superstar Trisha Yearwood unveils her new single “Every Girl In This Town.”

The excitement for the "2019 CMT Music Awards" continues to build with the addition of legendary country artist Toby Keith and hitmaker Cole Swindell to the jam-packed CMT performance lineup. Keith will perform his new single "That's Country Bro," with Swindell joining Keith on one of his biggest hits. This year's CMT Music Awards boasts a record-breaking number of performing artists and will include additional surprise guests on the live telecast, premiering Wednesday, June 5 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT.

In just two short weeks, tens of thousands of Country Music fans from around the globe will descend upon Nashville for the 48th annual CMA Fest, the four-day music festival featuring more than 300 artists performing on 11 stages throughout downtown Nashville. Artists performing at CMA Fest donate their time and talent so a portion of ticket proceeds can help fund the CMA Foundation's mission of providing students with access to a high-quality music education and providing educators the resources they need to create and sustain thriving programs. CMA Fest will feature several special events and activations during the festival that will raise awareness and help fund the CMA Foundation's social impact and unique model of giving.

CMT today announced the nominations for the “2019 CMT Music Awards,” airing LIVE on Wednesday, June 5 at 8:00pm ET / 7:00pm CT. Nashville's biggest party returns to kick off the summer with a grand celebration recognizing the most beloved names in country music. Each winner is selected by the fans, with voting open now at vote.cmt.com.

ABC Radio will provide three specials to affiliates for use over Memorial Day weekend: “Country Summer Road Trip,” “A Decade of Rock Hits” and “America Remembers 2019.”