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Bailey Zimmerman's looking forward to his momma's cooking on Thanksgiving

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Love devouring savory carbs on Thanksgiving? Well, so does Bailey Zimmerman.

When asked what his favorite Turkey Day dish is, Bailey picked not one, but two. And no, it’s not the good ol’ turkey.

“It's got to either be cheesy potatoes or broccoli casserole. You know, the one with the broccoli and the cheese and the rice,” Bailey tells the press. “My momma makes the best of both.”

On the music front, Bailey’s currently in the top 25 of the country charts with his latest single, “Holy Smokes.”

He also recently performed “New to Country” on the CMA Awards stage. If you missed his performance, you can watch it now on YouTube.


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Dasha — and her grandma — are thrilled she's singing in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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At the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 28, Dasha is going to be singing her hit “Austin” on the Big City Cheer Float, from Spirit of America Productions. She’s thrilled about the opportunity, but she says she really couldn’t wait to tell her grandmother that she’d be performing at the big event.

“Grandma is obsessed with New York,” Dasha tells ABC Audio. “And she brought me to New York for my first time, brought me to the Broadway shows. And so whenever we’d go to my grandma’s house for Thanksgiving, the parade was always on. And so she was the one I was most excited to tell.”

“It’s gonna be so cool … it’s really special,” she adds. “I mean, every American ever is watching this parade …you know, even if it’s in the background, like, it’s on. It’s a part of, y’know, the tradition. And it means the world I’m a part of it. It’s so cool!”

Dasha’s grandma — and the rest of her family — won’t be joining her in New York City for her big parade debut. But the good news is, they’ll all be sharing turkey together when it’s over.

“They’re gonna be watching me on TV because I’m flying straight after the parade back home to California and making it home for Thanksgiving dinner!” Dasha says. “So that will be my day Thursday. It’ll be crazy!”

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President Biden announces ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah

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President Biden announced Tuesday that that United States assisted in securing a ceasefire deal. Israel has agreed to the ceasefire deal with Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah that would end nearly 14 months of fighting. Under the deal, which is set to go into effect Wednesday at 4 a.m. local time, the fighting at the Israel-Lebanese border will end.

Mr. Biden said on the White House South Lawn: “Today, I have some good news to report from the Middle East. I just spoke with the prime minister of Israel and Lebanon. I’m pleased to announce that their governments have accepted the United States’ proposal to end the devastating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. I want to thank President Macron of France for his partnership in reaching this moment.”

Biden’s announcement came as Israel’s Cabinet approved the ceasefire after urging from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The war between Israel and the Iran-backed group has killed almost 3,800 people in Lebanon over the last year and left about 16,000 others wounded.

Biden said the deal was “designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities,” adding that the U.S., and partners including France, “will make sure this deal is implemented fully. Let me be clear, if Hezbollah or anyone else breaks the deal, and poses a direct threat to Israel, then Israel retains the right to self-defense consistent with international law.”

Shortly after the president’s announcement, Netanyahu said in a statement that his Cabinet had approved the U.S.-brokered deal, 10 ministers to one: “Israel appreciates the U.S. contribution to the process, and reserves its right to act against any threat to its security,” adding that he spoke with Biden and “thanked him for the US involvement in achieving the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon and for the understanding that Israel maintains freedom of action in enforcing it.”

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Biden admin. proposes coverage for weight-loss drugs by Medicare, Medicaid

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Under a new rule the Biden administration proposed on Tuesday, millions of Americans with obesity would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Zepbound covered by Medicare or Medicaid. The rule would not be finalized until January, days after President-elect Trump takes office.

The new rule would dramatically expand access to anti-obesity medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy, from Novo Nordisk, and Mounjaro and Zepbound, from Eli Lilly. The White House said in a fact sheet that some 3.4 million Medicare beneficiaries and about 4 million Medicaid recipients would gain access to these medications, which can cost as much as $1,000 a month for the uninsured. Some Medicare enrollees could see their out-of-pocket costs drop by as much as 95%.

The Biden administration said: “This proposal would allow Americans and their doctors to determine the best path forward so they can lead healthier lives, without worrying about their ability to cover these drugs out-of-pocket, and ultimately reduce health care costs to our nation.”

Currently, Medicare has been barred from paying for weight loss drugs unless they’re used to treat conditions like diabetes or to manage an increased risk of heart disease. The Biden administration is proposing to reinterpret the law barring coverage by classifying obesity drugs as treatment for a “chronic disease,” rather than as weight loss medications. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure said on a call with reporters Tuesday: “The medical community today agrees that obesity is a chronic disease. These drugs are the beginning of a revolution in the way that weight is controlled.”

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra told The Associated Press: “It’s a good day for anyone who suffers from obesity. It’s a game changer for Americans who can’t afford these drugs otherwise.”

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Why the holidays might be different for Drew Baldridge this year

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Just like most families, Drew Baldridge and his wife have their holiday traditions. But things are looking different for the “She’s Somebody’s Daughter” hitmaker and his family of three this year.

“We just bought a brand new house and we’re moving in [on] Thanksgiving. So it might be a little disarray this year,” Drew tells ABC Audio. “My wife is from Illinois and I’m from Southern Illinois. So every year for the last eight years, we’ve been going up to Illinois for Christmases.”

“We’ll see if this might be our first year to stay home,” he says. “I don’t know what that looks like.”

“I’m hoping that once we move in there, we find some energy to put a tree up, because right now our tree is not put up because everything’s in boxes and we’ve been living in boxes,” Drew explains. “So, we’ll see.” 

This Christmas might also be special for the Baldridge family as Lyric turns 2 on Dec. 19, before the big holiday.

“We’re really excited that this is kind of the first year [Lyric] can open presents and really be involved,” says Drew. “There’s a lot of special moments in there that I’m excited to see, and I’ve been gone a lot, so I really just want to soak every moment up watching him be a kid.” 

Drew’s currently ascending the country charts with his new single, “Tough People.”

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Megan Moroney drops three-song holiday EP ‘Blue Christmas …duh’

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Megan Moroney is kicking off the holiday season with a new three-song EP dubbed ‘Blue Christmas …duh‘, featuring two new original songs and a rendition of the holiday classic, “Blue Christmas.”

Moroney posted on social media: “well since it comes out tonight, i guess now would be a good time to let y’all know I recorded a lil 3 song holiday EP that features 2 original songs & a cover of a classic. it’s called “Blue Christmas …duh”

Blue Christmas …duh opens with the original song “All I Want for Christmas is a Cowboy,” which was written by Moroney, Ben Williams, Mackenzie Carpenter and Micah Carpenter. The collection also includes “Christmas Morning,” and closes out with Moroney’s cover of “Blue Christmas.”

Stream Blue Christmas …duh: HERE.

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Parker McCollum shares dates for 2025 ‘What Kinda Man Tour’

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Parker McCollum has announced the first round of dates for his 2025 What Kinda Man Tour, named for his current radio single, “What Kinda Man,” available now.

McCollum posted on his socials: “What Kinda Man Tour 2025! Sign up for presale with the link in my bio and join the @goldchainnation fan club to get first access. Tickets on sale to the public on Monday, October 28 at 10am Local.”

Joining McCollum on tour is rising country star Kameron Marlowe, with special guests Laci Kaye Booth and William Beckmann.  The artist shared: “First, I want to say a huge thank you to each and every person who has come out to one of our shows. Y’all were with us rain or shine this past year, and I can say it was hands down one of my favorite tours – I truly do have the best fans out there! Y’all keep me doing the thing that I love to do and for that I’ll forever be grateful. Can’t wait to kick the doors down in 2025 and hope to see you all out on the road again next year.”

McCollum is currently up for Song of the Year at this year’s 58th CMA Awards with his hit song, “Burn It Down.” The 58th CMA Awards will air live tonight on ABC on November 20th at 8 pm ET/PT. E

Tickets for the What Kinda Man Tour are available now at McCollum’s website: HERE.

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Watch Kendrick Lamar’s video for “Squabble Up”

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Kendrick Lamar has released the music video for “Squabble Up,” taken off his surprise new album GNX that dropped last Friday (Nov. 22).  GNX is the follow-up to Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers with features from Sounwave, Jack Antonoff, Mustard, Kamasi Washington, SZA, Deyra Barrera, Roddy Ricch, Terrace Martin, and more. Currently, the entire top 10 of Spotify’s U.S. chart is comprised of songs from GNX. 

The music video for “squabble up” (Lamar had previewed the track in the “Not Like Us” video) was directed by longtime collaborator Calmatic and executive-produced by Lamar and Dave Free. It finds Lamar reading a fictional book called ‘How to Be More Like Kendrick for Dummies’; and later, he holds up a sign that reads “JESUS SAVES GANGSTERS TOO!”

The “squabble up” visual also features numerous easter eggs, including a poster for the Dec. 14 ‘Compton Christmas Parade’ and a reference to Isaac Hayes’ outfit on the cover of his 1971 album Black Moses, as well as a board filled with jumbled letters, leading fans to speculate they contain hints about additional new music.

See the video for squabble up: HERE.

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Kelly Clarkson returning to host NBC’s Rockefeller Christmas Tree special

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Kelly Clarkson will return to host the ‘Christmas In Rockefeller Center’ special on NBC. This year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is a Norway Spruce from West Stockbridge, Mass., the first tree to hail from the state since 1959. The tree is lit daily from 5 a.m. to midnight and will be lit for 24 hours on Christmas Eve, and will remain on view through mid-January.

The 42-year-old singer and talk-show host announced that she will host the two-hour special featuring musical performances, “star-studded surprises” and the annual tree-lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Clarkson shared: “Let’s talk about this incredible time of year. The city is so magical. I love the holidays in New York. Living here during Christmas is like you’re in a movie; there’s nothing like it in the world. Especially the tree-lighting ceremony. I’m especially excited though, because for the second year in a row, I’m actually going to host Christmas in Rockefeller Center again. I’m very excited.”

An all-star lineup of musical guests includes performance from Backstreet Boys, Dan + Shay, Megan Hilty, Jennifer Hudson, Coco Jones, Little Big Town, RAYE, and Thalia.   The Radio City Rockettes, stars of the annual “Christmas Spectacular” at Radio City Music Hall, will also perform during the special broadcast.

Christmas at Rockefeller Center will air live Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. EST on NBC and also stream on Peacock.

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Nashville Notes: Kip Moore's world tour + David Nail's 'Silver Bells' video

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Kip Moore is returning to Europe and the U.K. for his newly announced Solitary Tracks World Tour. It kicks off May 17 in Stockholm, Sweden, and wraps June 8 in Manchester, England. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time at kipmoore.net.

David Nail has dropped a music video for his cover of “Silver Bells.” You can find the track on his five-track A Campfire Christmas EP, out now.

Chase Rice will perform “Hey God It's Me Again” on The Kelly Clarkson Show on Wednesday. “This song is about gratitude and connection,” Chase shares in a release. “It's a conversation with God that I think a lot of people can relate to, especially this time of year.”

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