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2023 CMT Music Awards!The latest round of performers for the upcoming awards show was announced on Tuesday, adding Alanis Morissette and Gwen Stefani to the star-studded lineup.Morissette will take the stage alongside Ingrid Andress, Lainey Wilson, Madeline Edwards and Morgan Wade, plus Austin native Jackie Venson on guitar, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of CMT's «Next Woman of Country» franchise with a performance of her hit «You Oughta Know.:Stefani will team up with Carly Pearce for their first-ever on-stage collaboration, two years after winning her first CMT Award with hubby Blake Shelton. The pair took home Collaborative Video of the Year for their duet “Nobody But You.”Meanwhile, Shania Twain will become the third-ever winner of the CMT Equal Play Award, which recognizes „an artist who is a visible and vocal advocate for elevating diverse and underrepresented voices in country music.“ Previous winners of the award include Jennifer Nettles and Linda Martell. The trio joins previously-announced performers Shelton, Pearce, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, co-hosts Kelsea Ballerini and Kane Brown, and more.A Video of the Year nominee, Shelton recently spoke with ET about why he thinks the CMT Music Awards „means more“ than your typical awards show — and it boils down to the fans.»Our industry, there’s so many under-the-table political things going on, it’s always nice to win any award, but when you know for sure [that] fans took the time and they voted for you, then that means the world."«I love being able to be a part of a show like that because I just feel like they have more credibility to me,» he added.

Kelsea Ballerini evidently didn't want to get blindsided. So, in the middle of her sold-out concert in Detroit, Michigan, the «Peter Pan» singer asked fans about another concert going on nearly 2,000 miles away, and she just about Taylor Swift's setlist for her Eras Tour.In video uploaded Friday on TikTok, Ballerini can be seen onstage wearing a gold shimmery dress while holding on to her guitar.

2023 CMT Music Awards!The first round of performers for the upcoming awards show was announced on Tuesday and includes stars like Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, co-host Kelsea Ballerini and more.The names join previously announced performers Carrie Underwood and co-host Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn Brown. A Video of the Year nominee, Shelton recently spoke with ET about why he thinks the CMT Music Awards «means more» than your typical awards show — and it boils down to the fans.«Our industry, there’s so many under-the-table political things going on, it’s always nice to win any award, but when you know for sure [that] fans took the time and they voted for you, then that means the world.»«I love being able to be a part of a show like that because I just feel like they have more credibility to me,» he added.

2023 CMT Music Awards!The first round of performers for the upcoming awards show was announced on Tuesday and includes stars like Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, co-host Kelsea Ballerini and more.The names join previously announced performers Carrie Underwood and co-host Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn Brown. A Video of the Year nominee, Shelton recently spoke with ET about why he thinks the CMT Music Awards «means more» than your typical awards show — and it boils down to the fans.«Our industry, there’s so many under-the-table political things going on, it’s always nice to win any award, but when you know for sure [that] fans took the time and they voted for you, then that means the world.»«I love being able to be a part of a show like that because I just feel like they have more credibility to me,» he added.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Nominations for the 2023 CMT Music Awards are led by country’s woman of the moment, Lainey Wilson, with four, followed by three apiece for Cody Johnson, newcomer Jelly Roll and the show’s recurring co-host, Kane Brown. For the second year in a row, the three-hour telecast will be getting its premiere network airing on CMT’s big sister network, CBS — along with a livestream on Paramount+ — and for the first time, it will be based out of Austin. The show goes out live from the Moody Center April 2 at 8 p.m. ET on the broadcast network and airs tape-delayed in the same time slot on the west coast. Several days after the broadcast and streaming premiere, the show will appear on its titular network, CMT, as an “extended cut” with 30 minutes of additional material, bringing the running time there to three and a half hours. That expanded edition bows on CMT April 6 at 8 ET/PT.

They perform — you vote! Plug in the amps and dust off your best boots: The 2023 CMT Music Award nominations are here, and the list is jam-packed with the best names in country music today.

Kelsea Ballerini is clapping back at rumors. Amid the 29-year-old singer's romance with Chase Stokes, she took to her Instagram story to deny that their relationship is a PR stunt.In the pic, which Stokes first posted, Ballerini sits on the 30-year-old star's lap as he adjusts the strap on her dress.«idk seems staged.

Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini had a weekend full of romance and celebration in New York City!The star was on hand in the Big Apple to support Ballerini, 29, as she made her debut. Over the weekend, Stokes, 30, shared a series of pictures celebrating his girlfriend's milestone moment, which included her performing a new version of «Blindsided» and «Penthouse» on. Following her performances, Stokes took to his Instagram Story to share a few sweet snaps. In an image of him taking a smiling selfie with Ballerini's name marker outside of her green room, Stokes gushed about his love.«Well s**t.

Kelsea Ballerini is heading right back to the road for 18 more shows.From March 6 through July 1, the country star will travel all over the country as part of her ongoing ‘Heartfirst Tour.’The tour, which began in late 2022, had to be extended to the spring and summer due to overwhelming demand.Soon after, concerts began selling out.“WELL THIS ESCALATED QUICKLY,” Ballerini gushed on Instagram. “As if i couldn’t have been more excited to get back on the road…you’re selling these out already?! ok brb going to make the show extra special now.”This time around, she’ll be hitting the northeast when she stops into Atlantic City’s Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on March 17.And if you need last-minute tickets, they’re surprisingly still available — even for the sold-out shows.Some can even be scooped up for as low as $55 before fees on Vivid Seats.Want to find the show closest to you? Or would you like to see Ballerini open for Kenny Chesney on his upcoming “I Go Back Tour?”Keep reading.

Kelsea Ballerini made her  musical guest debut with what appeared to be a slight dig at ex Morgan Evans.Ballerini, who performed the track, «Blindsided» from her new breakup album,, noticeably added some extra lyrics to the end of the song to seemingly take aim at Evans amid their ongoing divorce drama.Following the final chorus, Ballerini looked straight into the camera, and sang, «Now you're singing out loud on the radio/You couldn't say it to my face/You would've searched the whole world over/Yeah, sure. Ok.»She also performed her hit ballad, «Penthouse,» off the same album.Ballerini's scorching lyrics come after a bit of back-and-forth between the 29-year-old singer and her ex.

Kelsea Ballerini made her  musical guest debut with what appeared to be a slight dig at ex Morgan Evans.Ballerini, who performed the track, «Blindsided» from her new breakup album,, noticeably added some extra lyrics to the end of the song to seemingly take aim at Evans amid their ongoing divorce drama.Following the final chorus, Ballerini looked straight into the camera, and sang, «Now you're singing out loud on the radio/You couldn't say it to my face/You would've searched the whole world over/Yeah, sure. Ok.»She also performed her hit ballad, «Penthouse,» off the same album.Ballerini's scorching lyrics come after a bit of back-and-forth between the 29-year-old singer and her ex.

Chase Stokes has confirmed he and Kelsea Ballerini are dating.The star appeared with Sheinelle Jones on the show and responded affirmatively that he and the country music star are in a relationship. While teasing Ballerini's scheduled appearance on, Jones informed viewers, «For those who don't know, they're dating,» to which Stokes responded with a simple, «Mhm.»And, for the record, he's a fan of her music.«Absolutely I'm a fan,» he said.

Chase Stokes dropped by NBC’s “Today” on Friday, March 3 to promote the new season of his Netflix hit “Outer Banks”.

It looks like Chase Stokes will be supporting his girlfriend Kelsea Ballerini at her big night on Saturday Night Live this weekend!

Kelsea Ballerini is enjoying her new beau, Chase Stokes, and not focused on anything negative. A source tells ET, the 29-year-old country music superstar is feeling better than ever in her new relationship.«Kelsea is focusing on the good things in her life and her relationship with Chase,» the source says. «They’re having a great time together. Chase has been super supportive of her, and they are there for each other both professionally and in their personal lives.»The «Hole in the Bottle» singer and the star sparked dating rumorsin January.

Morgan Evans is channeling his breakup pain on-screen in a five-part docuseries for his song «Over for You.» The track, written about his divorce from Kelsea Ballerini, was released in October, just two months after Ballerini filed to end their marriage. The series sees Evans detail his return to the stage with the «most personal» song he's ever written and shared with his fans.In the song, the Australian-born country star shares that he was blindsided by his then-wife's actions.

Things are heating up between Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes!

Now that their romance is out in the open, Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini aren’t holding back on the PDA.

Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini‘s relationship is heating up!

Chase Stokes is missing his leading lady!The  star took to his Instagram Story to share a photo of his boo, Kelsea Ballerini — who is currently on tour -- giving him a kiss on the cheek. The sweet shot sees the «Half of My Hometown» singer's arms wrapped around the actor, who is all smiles as he holds on to Ballerini's hands.«imy,» Stokes wrote alongside the pic, short for «I miss you,» adding a red heart emoji.The pic comes just days after Ballerini sat down with Alex Cooper on the  podcast, for a tell-all interview, where she dishes on her divorce from Morgan Evans and the cute way she made the first move on Stokes.«I think I grieved a lot of the marriage in the marriage, and so I think I was ready to open back up,» she said of kicking things off with Stokes just months after her divorce was finalized.