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Lainey Wilson on her nine CMA Awards nominations: “It's absolutely surreal”

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Lainey Wilson leads the CMA Awards nominations for a second consecutive year with a total of nine nods, including one for Entertainer of the Year.

Her jaw-dropping reaction to the news was shared via a photo on Instagram.

“Holy moly y’all. Someone pinch me. I can’t believe my eyes. [face holding back tears emoji],” Lainey captions the post. “I’m so proud of everything we’ve done this year for my own music and these collabs with my brothers @hardy and @jellyroll615. Thank y’all for having me on these songs [heart emoji].” 

“Being nominated in each of these categories amongst my friends means the world to me,” she continues. “And the coveted Entertainer Of The Year category?! It’s absolutely surreal. We bust our butts out there on the road every dang night to give y’all the best show possible and I have the time of my life doing it.”

“All I gotta say is thank y’all. I love country music [rock on emoji],” adds the “Heart Like A Truck” hitmaker.

Lainey’s fellow Musical Event of the Year nominee Jelly Roll also shared his excitement for her nominations.

“My sister @laineywilson got 9 nominations – holy f******- there is one category she is competing against herself. This woman is on fire – so happy for you Lainey. LETS GOOOOOOOO,” he wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.

The 57th CMA Awards airs live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Wednesday, November 8, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

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Jelly Roll “can't believe” his CMA nominations, shares excitement for “sister” Lainey Wilson

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Jelly Roll has earned five CMA nominations – and it’s a feat that’s left him feeling both excitement and disbelief.

“5 CMA nominations. I can’t believe it, like literally,” Jelly writes on X, formerly known as Twitter. 

The categories Jelly’s nominated for are Male Vocalist of the Year, New Artist of the Year, Musical Event of the Year, Music Video of the Year and Single of the Year. “Need a Favor” got a nod for both Single and Music Video of the Year, while the Lainey Wilson-assisted “Save Me” was recognized in the Musical Event of the Year category.

Jelly also went on to praise his duet partner and “sister” Lainey, who’s snagged a total of nine nominations, including Entertainer of the Year.

“My sister @laineywilson got 9 nominations – holy f******- there is one category she is competing against herself. This woman is on fire – so happy for you Lainey. LETS GOOOOOOOO,” he shared on X.

The 57th CMA Awards airs live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Wednesday, November 8, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

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Lainey Wilson and Jelly Roll lead nominees for 57th CMA Awards

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Lainey Wilson leads the contenders for this year’s CMA Awards with nine nominations, including her first for Entertainer of the Year. 

Her fellow Musical Event nominee Jelly Roll ranks next with five. Luke Combs and HARDY each grab four nods, while Jordan Davis, Ashley McBryde, Chris Stapleton and Morgan Wallen all garnered three. 

Here’s a complete rundown of the nominations for the 57th annual CMA Awards, which will be handed out Wednesday, November 8, live on ABC:

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Luke Combs
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Morgan Wallen
Lainey Wilson

SINGLE OF THE YEAR
“Fast Car” — Luke Combs
“Heart Like a Truck” — Lainey Wilson
“Need a Favor” — Jelly Roll
“Next Thing You Know” — Jordan Davis
“wait in the truck” — HARDY (featuring Lainey Wilson)

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville — Ashley McBryde
Bell Bottom Country — Lainey Wilson
Gettin’ Old — Luke Combs
One Thing at a Time — Morgan Wallen
Rolling Up the Welcome Mat — Kelsea Ballerini

SONG OF THE YEAR
“Fast Car” — Tracy Chapman
“Heart Like a Truck” — Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson, Lainey Wilson
“Next Thing You Know” — Jordan Davis, Greylan James, Chase McGill, Josh Osborne
“Tennessee Orange” — David Fanning, Paul Jenkins, Megan Moroney, Ben Williams
“wait in the truck” — Renee Blair, Michael Hardy, Hunter Phelps, Jordan Schmidt 

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Ashley McBryde
Carly Pearce
Lainey Wilson

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Luke Combs
Jelly Roll
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen

VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Lady A
Little Big Town
Midland
Old Dominion
Zac Brown Band

VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Maddie & Tae
The War and Treaty

MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR
“Save Me” — Jelly Roll (with Lainey Wilson)
“She Had Me at Heads Carolina” (Remix) — Cole Swindell & Je Dee Messina
“Thank God” — Kane Brown (with Katelyn Brown)
“wait in the truck” — HARDY (featuring Lainey Wilson)
“We Don’t Fight Anymore” — Carly Pearce (featuring Chris Stapleton)

MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
Jenee Fleenor
Paul Franklin
Rob McNelley
Derek Wells
Charlie Worsham

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
“Light on in the Kitchen” — Ashley McBryde
“Memory Lane” — Old Dominion
“Need a Favor” — Jelly Roll
“Next Thing You Know” — Jordan Davis
“wait in the truck” — HARDY (featuring Lainey Wilson) 

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Zach Bryan
Jelly Roll
Parker McCollum
Megan Moroney
Hailey Whitters

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Judge rules Donald Trump liable for defamation in second E. Jean Carroll case

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A federal judge in New York ruled Wednesday that former President Donald Trump is liable for making false statements about writer E. Jean Carroll in 2019 after she alleged that he sexually assaulted her.

In a 25-page ruling, U.S. District Court Judge Lewis Kaplan said Trump acted with actual malice in making statements about Carroll when she accused Trump of assaulting her years ago. Kaplan said in his ruling: “[T]he jury found that Mr. Trump knew that his statement that Ms. Carroll lied about him sexually assaulting her for improper and ulterior purposes was false or that he acted with reckless disregard to whether it was false.”

Kaplan presided over the May civil trial in which a jury found Trump had sexually abused Carroll during an encounter in the dressing room of a New York department store in the 1990s, and then defamed her after he left office by calling her claims a made-up “con job.” The jury awarded Carroll a total of $5 million in damages — a verdict Trump is appealing to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

The second case focuses on similar comments Trump made about Carroll when she first went public with her claims in 2019 while he was president. Kaplan wrote: “The truth or falsity of Mr. Trump’s 2019 statements therefore depends — like the truth or falsity of his 2022 statement — on whether Ms. Carroll lied about Mr. Trump sexually assaulting her. The jury’s finding that she did not therefore is binding in this case and precludes Mr. Trump from contesting the falsity of his 2019 statements.” A trial set for Jan. 15 will only determine how much Trump will have to pay her in light of the summary judgment; Kaplan wrote: the trial “shall be limited to the issue of damages only.” Additionally, Kaplan denied a bid from Trump’s attorneys to reduce any damages Carroll might get in the case because of the earlier $5 million verdict.

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Advocacy group cites 14th amendment in lawsuit to ban Donald Trump from 2024 ballot

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A lawsuit filed Wednesday by a Washington-based advocacy group (six Republicans and unaffiliated Colorado voters) seeks to to block former President Donald Trump from the 2024 Republican primary ballot, citing the 14th Amendment’s ban on insurrectionists holding public office. A post-Civil War provision of the 14th Amendment says any American official who takes an oath to uphold the US Constitution is disqualified from holding any future office if they “engaged in insurrection or rebellion” or if they have “given aid or comfort” to insurrectionists.

The lawsuit, from Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (“CREW”), is the first high-profile legal case attempting to use the 14th Amendment to derail Trump’s presidential campaign. Krista Kafer, a columnist for the Denver Post and a Republican activist who is among those who filed the suit, said in a statement: “As a longtime Republican who voted for him, I believe Donald Trump disqualified himself from running in 2024 by spreading lies, vilifying election workers and fomenting an attack on the Capitol. Those who by force and by falsehood subvert democracy are unfit to participate in it. That’s why I am part of this lawsuit to prevent an insurrectionist from appearing on Colorado’s ballot.” CREW said in a statement Wednesday: “Based on its laws, the calendar, and our courageous set of plaintiffs and witnesses, Colorado is a good venue to bring this first case, but it will not be the last.”  The group also includes former US Rep. Claudine Schneider and former Colorado Senate Majority Leader Norma Anderson.

The GOP primary in Colorado is on March 5, Super Tuesday, and Trump has a commanding lead in the GOP primary race, according to recent polling. In a statement after the lawsuit was filed, Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung said those promoting the 14th Amendment are “are stretching the law beyond recognition, much like the political prosecutors in New York, Georgia, and DC” (referring to Trump’s ongoing criminal indictments.)

Trump’s federal criminal trial on charges stemming from his efforts to overturn the 2020 election is scheduled to begin March 4. He has pleaded not guilty.

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Luke Combs makes history with No. 1, No. 2 spots on Billboard Country chart

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Luke Combs has made history again, this time taking the No. 1 and No. 2 spots on the Billboard Country Airplay chart dated Sept. 9.

Combs’ “Love You Anyway” hit #1, his 17th single to top the charts; and Combs’ cover of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” dropped from the top spot to #2.  The feat marks the first time any artist has held both the No. 1 and No. 2 spots with separate solo songs in the 30+ year history of the Country Airplay chart.

Combs is no stranger to braking records: all 17 of his singles released throughout his career have hit No. 1 at country radio (16 on the Country Airplay chart, and all 17 on the Mediabase country chart.). And back in 2019, his album This One’s for You tied Shania Twain’s record for the longest-ever reign atop the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.

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Dan + Shay, John Legend, Jennifer Hudson to headline Shaquille O’Neal Foundation gala in Las Vegas

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Dan + Shay, John Legend, Jennifer Hudson, Anderson .Paak and Ray Romano will be among the celebrities headlining the annual fundraising gala for Shaquille O’Neal Foundation. The foundation announced the lineup for ‘The Event,’ which will be held on Oct. 7 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Hosted by comedian and actor Joel McHale, The Event is a major fundraiser for the Shaquille O’Neal Foundation, which partners with the Boys & Girls Clubs and Communities in Schools to support underserved youth. The Event has raised more than $6 million, helping build new youth athletic courts and fields and supporting the annual Shaq-a-Claus holiday program.

O’Neal said in a news release: “We raised the bar last year, and The Third Event promises to do the same. I’m so grateful to our entertainers who are once again donating their time. I know they will create a night of incredible music and comedy in a true testament to the power of unity to make a difference in kids’ lives.” This year’s proceeds will help build a new joint facility in Las Vegas for a Boys & Girls Club and a Communities in Schools alumni center.

Tickets for the gala are available at AXS.com.

John Legend, Dan + Shay, Jennifer Hudson, Anderson Paak headlining Shaq’s 2023 The Event

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John Legend, Jennifer Hudson Dan + Shay to headline Shaquille O’Neal Foundation gala in Las Vegas

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John Legend, Dan + Shay, Jennifer Hudson, Anderson .Paak and Ray Romano will be among the celebrities headlining the annual fundraising gala for Shaquille O’Neal Foundation. The foundation announced the lineup for ‘The Event,’ which will be held on Oct. 7 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Hosted by comedian and actor Joel McHale, The Event is a major fundraiser for the Shaquille O’Neal Foundation, which partners with the Boys & Girls Clubs and Communities in Schools to support underserved youth. The Event has raised more than $6 million, helping build new youth athletic courts and fields and supporting the annual Shaq-a-Claus holiday program.

O’Neal said in a news release: “We raised the bar last year, and The Third Event promises to do the same. I’m so grateful to our entertainers who are once again donating their time. I know they will create a night of incredible music and comedy in a true testament to the power of unity to make a difference in kids’ lives.” This year’s proceeds will help build a new joint facility in Las Vegas for a Boys & Girls Club and a Communities in Schools alumni center.

Tickets for the gala are available at AXS.com.

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Miley Cyrus opens up about divorce from Liam Hemsworth in ‘Used to Be Young’ TikTok series

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Miley Cyrus said that her new TikTok video series, inspired by her latest single “Used to Be Young,” will be “looking back on my life and sharing untold stories.” In an Instagram post, the 30-year-old Cyrus revealed the new TikTok series will “start at the beginning” of her story in 1992, and trace the course of her three decades of life, including offering new details about some of her most memorable moments.

Cyrus wrote in the post’s caption: “Sometimes it feels like my life started when Hannah Montana was born. But before Hannah there was Miley. My fantasy was to light up the world with laughter, music & iconic moments that last beyond my lifetime. Decades later I continue to fulfill my purpose because of the love provided by my fans.” She urges fans to “follow along on my TikTok page” to catch new updates in the series.

In the first clip posted on TikTok, Cyrus said, “I am going to start at the beginning of my life in 1992 until now in 2023 and we’re gonna go through the last 30 years. I got nowhere to be, b—-.”  And in the most recent clip (Part 37) posted on Sept. 6, Miley discusses the dissolution of her marriage to actor Liam Hemsworth. Cyrus and Hemsworth met while filming her movie The Last Song in 2010 and got married in 2018, splitting in August 2019 after less than one year as man and wife. Miley revealed that their decision to marry was “me and Liam’s commitment to being married, just really… came from of course a place of love first because we’d been together for 10 years. Cyrus later shared the moments when she decided that the marriage “was no longer going to work in my life,” saying: “That was another moment when the work, the performance, the character came first … the human comes first.”

Keep an eye out for more clips from Miley Cyrus’ “Used To Be Young” series on her official TikTok page.

Miley Cyrus Reflects On Tough Liam Hemsworth Divorce, Says She Decided To Split On Same Day As Glastonbury Performance

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Nashville notes: LeAnn Rimes' Christmas tour + Ryan Griffin's “Heart To Break” video

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LeAnn Rimes is spreading festive cheer this holiday season with her headlining Joy: The Holiday Tour. The December trek will hit six cities across the U.S. with shows in Nashville, Las Vegas, Orlando and more. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 8, at 10 a.m. local time. For a full list of dates, visit leannrimes.com.

Ryan Griffin has released a new performance video of his latest single, “Heart To Break.” The powerful track is off Ryan’s five-song Phases EP, which arrived in July. 

Carter Faith has dropped a new song, “Carolina Burns.” Carter penned the searing tune with Lauren Hungate and Tofer Brown. Of the track, the up-and-comer shares, “It’s a song about my first heartbreak and not being able to shake the people, places and memories in your past, even though you couldn’t be farther away from them.”

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