Kelsea Ballerini had a busy night at the Radio Disney Music Awards on Sunday night (April 30). Not only did Kelsea host the show and perform, but she also took home two trophies for Favorite Country Artist and Favorite Country Song (“Peter Pan”). Kelsea was also nominated for the all-genre Breakout Artist of the Year……
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With today’s release of his new album, God’s Problem Child, Willie Nelson is celebrating his 84th birthday one day early. To jump-start the festivities, Willie dropped a new video for “Still Not Dead,” a tune on the new album that pokes fun at the many reports of Willie’s demise over the years. Co-penned by Willie……
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Jim Casey talks with Cole Swindell about his string of consecutive No. 1 singles, being a fan of Dierks Bentley from his first album, writing “Flatliner” specifically for Dierks with Jaron Boyer and Matt Bronleewe, touring with Dierks and Jon Pardi, gives us a little spoken word “Flatliner” performance and more. Show Participants Cole Swindell Jim Casey,……
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