CMA Announces Four Collaborative Performances for 51st ANNUAL CMA AWARDS – Known for one-of-a-kind musical collaborations, CMA announces four pairings for THE 51st ANNUAL CMA AWARDS all of which will grace the stage live from Bridgestone Arena, Wednesday, Nov. 8 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood co-host for the 10th consecutive year. Performances include Kelsea Ballerini & Reba McEntire; Dierks Bentley & Rascal Flatts; Maren Morris & Niall Horan; and Brad Paisley & Kane Brown. – Read more at BroadwayWorld.com
ABC Presents pre-CMA Awards Special LIVING EVERY DAY: LUKE BRYAN, 11/6 – As fans around the globe gear up to celebrate Country Music’s Biggest Night™, ABC airs its ninth annual pre-CMA Awards special, LIVING EVERY DAY: Luke Bryan MONDAY, NOV. 6 (10:01-11:00 p.m. EST), on The ABC Television Network. Presented by “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts, “Living Every Day: Luke Bryan” shares an intimate look at the life and career of country music superstar Luke Bryan who welcomes Roberts to his Tennessee farm where he’s joined by wife, Caroline, and young boys ‘Bo’ and Tatum, and nephew Til. “Living Every Day: Luke Bryan” is a documentary-style look at how Luke balances family and a career that has him touring the world and on top of the country charts as he prepares to launch his upcoming album, “What Makes You Country,” on Dec. 8 and takes a seat as a judge on ABC’s highly anticipated music competition series, “American Idol.” – Read more at BroadwayWorld.com
Kelly Clarkson Clarifies Her Quotes
Attitude magazine quoted Kelly saying “When I was really skinny, I wanted to kill myself. I was miserable, like inside and out, for four years of my life. But no one cared, because aesthetically you make sense.”
Just to clear something up. I wasn’t ever miserable because I had to be thin. I said I was miserable & as a result I became thin. https://t.co/N1uhyOWqMb
— Kelly Clarkson (@kelly_clarkson) October 24, 2017
NOT TRUEI’ve never contemplated suicide because of my weight.I said people had no idea I was unhappy oddly enough because I appeared healthy https://t.co/Ddvumlrk5b
— Kelly Clarkson (@kelly_clarkson) October 24, 2017
Katharine McPhee and David Foster Are Dating But ‘Not Exclusive’ – A budding romance! Katharine McPhee and David Foster are dating, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. “It’s a little more than casual, but they’re not exclusive,” the insider reveals. “Kat thinks they should be a little more serious, but it’s mainly casual on his part.” A second insider adds, “David Foster and Katharine are hooking up and casually dating on the down low. Meanwhile, Foster was married to B.J. Cook from 1972 to 1981, Rebecca Dyer from 1982 to 1986, Linda Thompson from 1991 to 2005 and Yolanda Hadid from 2011 until this May. – Read more at US Magazine
Sonika Vaid to Receive Youth Award – WALTHAM, MA– American Idol finalist Sonika Vaid will receive the Youth Award at New England Choice Awards on Friday, Oct. 27, at Westin Hotel in Waltham, MA. – Read more at IndiaNewEngland
Couple meets on ‘The Voice’ after she’s cut and he makes it – After Lexington grad Kiersten Dawson and Texas native Jeremiah Miller parted ways after Dawson was eliminated from “The Voice” and Miller was selected to move on, they thought they’d never see each other again. “He lives in Texas, and I live in Ohio, and it was just kind of I think a courtesy that we said that (we would hang out again sometime),” Dawson said. But less than a month later, Miller flew to Ohio from his hometown of Fort Worth after weeks of texting, and the two started dating. Now, one half of the couple that met on “The Voice” — Miller — is moving on to the next round of competition. – Read more at Mansfield News Journal
As ‘The Voice’ profile grows, Lucas Holliday keeps image in check – The singing cashier of a Dollar General could be in line to make some serious cash and establish himself as a national touring act now that he’s past the battle round of NBC’s “The Voice.” Lucas Holliday, 26, of Lansing, is eager to take his talents on the road but assures fans he has no intentions to drastically change his image. “I have a sense of style,” said Holliday, who said he’s open to getting a haircut. “But I don’t want to push some crazy, outlandish thing. You probably won’t see me dressed up like Prince.” – Read more at Lansing State Journal
‘The Voice’ contestant proud to represent small town of Jensen Beach – Her online audition earned her a call to come out of an in-person audition, but she was cut after the first round. She tried again the next year, but the same thing happened. Her third time seemed like the charm. She was invited to go to a higher round to see if she could make it, but she didn’t. “So, this last time, I was like ‘I’m not doing it again,’ ” Bollman said. “If they didn’t want me those three times, why are they going to want me now?” Her mom, whom she calls her “momager,” pushed her to give it one more try this year. – Read more at TC Palm.com
‘American Idol’ finalist with autism shares story, inspires Tampa Bay area students – Some Tampa Bay students are getting life lessons from a popular musician and a free concert. James Durbin is typically found on stage. In 2011, it was for American Idol. Now it is as the front man for 1980s metal band Quiet Riot. “I might look like I’ve got it all together, but this is everything,” Durbin said, motioning a rollercoaster ride. “All the time, ups and downs, highs and lows.” – Read more at ABC Action News
Nick & Peta DWTS 25 Exit Interview – GMA
