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It was a big night last night for Country music at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards…with Morgan Wallen walking away with Top Country Artist, Male Artist and Top Country Album for “Dangerous: The Double Album”
Another big winner was Gabby Barrett for Top Country Female Artist, Top Collaboration, and Top Country Song. She says winning these awards is an amazing feeling and blessed that she can involve her family. “To have a husband that’s super supportive and knows how much it takes. I’m just very blessed.” Gabby’s husband is her guitar player Cade Foehner.
Another big deal last night was Duran Duran!! The British 80’s pop group was on stage for the very first time EVER on the awards show. The guys still making music after 40 years and have an album on the way!! They’re putting finishing touches on ‘Future Past’ due out October 22nd
Someone won Friday’s Mega Millions lottery jackpot so Tuesday’s jackpot is worth $20 million. The winning ticket was sold in Pennsylvania…
In case you missed the American Idol: Grand Finale …. Chayce Beckham is the winner of American Idol. Willie Spence comes in second while Grace Kinstler comes in third.
Number ONE at the Box Office is Spiral at a whopping $4.5-Million and Happy Birthday to NASCAR’s Joey Logano, John C. Reilly and Tommy Chong
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Glen Powell from “Twisters” and “Top Gun Maverick” fame, called in to a lookalike contest of him in his home town of Austin, Texas. And he gave the winner the opportunity to put their parents or any family member in his next movie. Glen’s mom Cyndy was even in the crowd to give her approval and called up Glen on FaceTime to share a message. The winner was a physician's assistant from Austin. In addition to Glen's prize, he also got $5 . . . a cowboy hat . . . and free queso from Torchy's for a year.
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Blake Shelton tells PEOPLE magazine that he loves Thanksgiving. He says they go all out…they’ve got a huge family and whatever they want to try…he’s down for. Just bring it on…He makes enough food and knows there’ll be leftovers…he loves the fall, Football and is a huge Arizona Cardinals Fan…well…no one said he was perfect…
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The Daily Star reports Diddy's plea for house arrest on his private island in Florida has been rejected by a New York City judge. Who saw that coming!!! Anyone? The rapper's legal team suggested he serve house arrest in his Manhattan apartment with added security. Diddy is facing charges of trafficking and other crimes, which he denies.
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A bunch of country stars were asked, "Who is the most attractive person in country music?" Riley Green and Sam Hunt both said Carrie Underwood . . . Jordan Davis said Luke Combs . . . and Ella Langley said it was, quote, "Alan Jackson, still." Who would YOU add to the list…
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