'American Idol' alum Jordin Sparks to perform national anthem ahead of 108th Indianapolis 500
Jordin Sparks, the singer-songwriter who shot to stardom on โAmerican Idol,โ will perform the national anthem before the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day weekend.
New this week: John Legend, 'Serpent Queen' and 'Pinocchio'
This weekโs new entertainment releases include fresh music from John Legend and Kane Brown, Samantha Morton stars as the 16th-century queen Catherine de Medici in an edgy Starz series and a race between two upcoming โPinocchioโ films begins with Robert Zemeckisโ adaptation.
Female country stars to join Wynonna Judd on tour this fall
Country stars Faith Hill, Trisha Yearwood, Brandi Carlile, Little Big Town, Martina McBride and Ashley McBryde will join Wynonna Judd on tour this fall after the sudden death of her mother and musical partner, Naomi Judd.
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Luke Combs, Dan + Shay celebrated by peers at ACM Honors
Dan + Shay, Luke Combs, Rascal Flatts and more country artists celebrated alongside prominent songwriters, producers and industry leaders at the Academy of Country Music Honors awards show.
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The Latest: Garth Brooks wins CMAโs Entertainer of the Year
Carrie Underwood, who co-hosted and performed during Wednesdayโs show, was the lone female nominee in the Entertainer of the Year category. The Country Music Association Awards have kicked off with a performance by some of countryโs biggest stars, including Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton. The show featured only female performers for its opening number, with Loretta Lynn in the audience getting a shout out. The opening number ended with a performance of Martina McBrideโs โIndependence Day.โThe CMAs are airing live on ABC from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. ___9:30 a.m.Maren Morris is walking to the 2019 Country Music Association Awards with a lot of feelings.