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Chris Stapleton is nearing the top of the country charts with “Broken Halos,” which recently won the Grammy Award for Best Country Song. He wrote the tune with his buddy Mike Henderson several years ago, and it still stands the test of time.

“If you can write a song and you listen to it 10 years away from writing it and go, ‘You know, that’s a pretty good song. I like that song,’ then it’s a pretty good indication that it’s probably okay because it’s holding up,” says Chris. “If it held up the day you wrote it and it holds up for you in a completely different segment of your life, hopefully that means it’ll help more people, and it’ll mean more to more people.”

“Broken Halos” is from his CMA and Grammy Award-winning album, From A Room: Volume 1, which was released last May.

Chris, who is the most nominated artist at this year’s ACM Awards, will perform at RodeoHouston March 16th.

New Mercury recording artist Travis Denning heard his debut single, “David Ashley Parker from Powder Springs,” on the radio for the first time in Virginia Beach. He was beyond excited telling his record label rep he was going to send the video to his parents, his best friends, his manager and just about everyone he knows. He also posted the clip to his socials. Check it out below.

#TBT to hearing #DAPFPS for the first time on the radio. All the long nights playing bars, the years cutting my teeth writing, the no's, the yes's…all turned into this happy little moment in Norfolk, VA on a Thursday night. Thanks to @markmckayradio for this. #DAPFPS // 3.16.18 pic.twitter.com/tRsiRmLVZB

— Travis Denning (@Travis_Denning) March 9, 2018

The Academy of Country Music® announced today that ACM Awards® nominee and performer Dierks Bentley will provide fans with an incredible chance to be a part of the live broadcast performance of his hit, “Woman, Amen,” at the 53^rd ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™. Starting today, fans are invited to submit images of their everyday female heroes (e.g., mom, sister, wife, relative, friend, co-worker, doctor, teammate, coach) for consideration to be featured on screens behind Bentley during the live telecast of his performance.

You could be a part of the celebratory anthem by submitting a personal picture you have taken of the woman in your life who you want to honor. Images should be taken on a solid, neutral colored background and must be posted via Twitter or Instagram with the official hashtag #WomanAmenACM by Wednesday, April 4. Complete program rules and additional ideas can be viewed here: cbs.com/dierks.

The 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Reba McEntire, will broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas April 15th at 8pm ET/PT on CBS.

Dierks is currently making his way up the country charts with his latest hit, “Woman, Amen,” which is from his upcoming album, The Mountain, due out later this year.

Jordan Davis is preparing to release his debut album, Home State, later this month. The singer-songwriter is from Louisiana and what better way to honor where he came from than to reference them in the title of his first album?

“One of the main reasons that it’s called that is that this record, the ideas for these songs, the inspiration behind these songs can all be traced back to Louisiana. All those songs [on the record] started in Louisiana, and I thought what better way than to kinda put a line through all of them and tie a bow on this whole record. I thought Louisiana was too much, and I’ve always loved that title, Home State.”

Jordan’s Top 10 song, “Singles You Up,” is the first release from Home State, which will be available March 23^rd.

Jordan heads to Decatur, Georgia March 20th for the next stop on his White Wine and Whiskey Tour.

Luke Bryan cannot wait for the premiere of the ABC reboot of American Idol. He, along with Lionel Richie and Katy Perry, are judges on the show, and he says he cannot wait for America to see the talent on the show.

“I’m excited to see it on TV and I’m excited for America to be able to watch it and see the talented kids that they have out there,” says Luke. However, he jokes that he hopes the producers putting the show together are kind enough to edit it in a way that features him in a positive light.

“Idol kicks off this week. We just go up there and we judge and we try to make jokes, make critiques and have fun, but we don’t get to see how this stuff is edited up. I don’t know if I’m gonna look stupid on TV,” he says. “I hope the people that put the show together will be nice to me, but hey, I am what I am. I is what I is, and I’m excited to see it on TV and I’m excited for America to be able to watch it and see the talented kids that they have out there.”

Check out all of the American Idol action during the two-hour premiere on Sunday (March 11th) at 8pm ET on ABC.

Luke, who’s nominated for the ACM Entertainer of the Year, is currently making his way up the country charts with his latest smash, “Most People Are Good.”

Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley are among the initial list of performers announced for this year’s ACM Awards. They’re joined by Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Florida Georgia Line, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, Thomas Rhett and Bebe Rexha.

Luke is nominated for Entertainer of the Year, an award he’s won twice, and Dierks is nominated for Video of the Year for “Black,” which stars his wife Cassidy.

The 53rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Reba, will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 15th beginning at 8pm ET/PT on CBS.

Multi-PLATINUM artist Dierks Bentley has been enlisted by the makers of 5-hour ENERGY® shots, as one of the anchors of their fully integrated national advertisement campaign. Taking a major marketing position in country music, the dietary supplement with a blend of Vitamin B and amino acids with zero sugar and four calories, will continue with its “Get Back to 100 Percent” campaign and introduce other programs designed to reward, engage and connect with fans. Bentley’s multi-platform integration will include a national television campaign, exclusive social media content, product sampling and education and direct fan engagement. Additionally, 5-hour ENERGY® will hit the road with Bentley on his highly anticipated 2018 tour.

“With a very full personal life and touring schedule, I’m constantly managing my energy,” said Bentley. “The boost I get from 5-hour ENERGY® shots allows me to tap into my peak energy level at any moment and hit the stage with maximum power and presence. When combined with the music from my band and the uproar from our fans, I’m able to give every show everything I’ve got and then some.”

“The 5-hour ENERGY® music program was created to further connect and market to our core consumer, as well as engage with our key retailers,” said Melissa Skabich, Communications Directorfor Living Essentials, LLC, the distributor of 5-hour ENERGY® shots. “Country Music fans are so loyal and involved. They feel close to their favorite artists and we are so proud that Dierks will be our voice to that fan base.  Dierks has earned his spot at the top of the country music genre and continues to give back to his fans, his charitable interests and his community. 5-hour ENERGY® has a lot planned around this program in 2018 and we are excited to get it started.”

Dierks Bentley is making his way up the country charts with his latest single “Woman, Amen,” the first release from his upcoming ninth studio album, THE MOUNTAIN due out later this year. After his 2017 World Tour claimed the top spot on Billboard’s Hot Tours selling over 750,000 tickets, Bentley will fuel arenas and amphitheaters throughout the summer with his 2018 MOUNTAIN HIGH TOUR, launching May 17th in Columbia, MD.

For more information visit www.dierks.com.

Jon Pardi is set to perform his current single, “She Ain’t In It,” as well as his No. 1 hit “Heartache On the Dance Floor,” when he appears on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live Tuesday night (March 6th).

Luke Bryan‘s appearance on ABC’s The View has been moved to Friday (March 9th).

Keith Urban has been added to the lineup for the 10th Annual Nashville Honors Gala taking place March 26th and benefiting the TJ Martell Foundation. He joins  previously announced artists Lauren Alaina, Jeff Foxworthy and Charles Esten, among others. 

Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood, both of whom graduated from University of Georgia will give the commencement speech to UGA’s 2018 graduates. TV and Radio personality Ryan Seacrest, actor Kyle Chandler and journalist Deborah Norville are some of the school’s other famous graduates. This year’s graduation ceremony will be held May 4th at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia.

We bet you cannot wait to hear what Luke Bryan might say as a judge on the new season of American Idol. The show premieres Sunday (March 11th) at 8pm ET on ABC. Luke revealed to Good Morning America he had sweatbombs the first time he ever met fellow judge Lionel Richie and that Katy Perry keeps snacks underneath the judges’ desk.

.@LukeBryanOnline dishes on his fellow @AmericanIdol judges and says @LionelRichie "is like our dad" and reveals @katyperry "keeps snacks stashed" 🍿🥐 pic.twitter.com/rOj4jUDsv1

— Good Morning America (@GMA) March 6, 2018