Next week’s CMAs will open with an all-female medley . . . and wow. We’re talking Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Terri Clark, Sara Evans, Crystal Gayle, Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles, Tanya Tucker, Gretchen Wilson, The Highwomen, Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris, and Amanda Shires. (ABC)
It’ll definitely be historic, but Carrie says it’ll also be sincere. Quote, “The whole tone this year is taking a look at women in country music. And I love the fact that there’s a theme happening. [But] I feel like it is heartfelt.”
ALAN JACKSON announced the first round of dates for his 2020 Tour. It’ll launch January 10th in Cincinnati, Ohio . . . and stretch into the fall. Shows are still being added. Grab your updates at AlanJackson.com.
FRANKIE BALLARD and his wife Christina are going to be parents, and she’s already sporting a baby bump. He posted some photos of them looking very happy on Instagram. He wrote, “Chrissy, you’re so beautiful. I’m proud and obsessed with seeing you become a mother. You have my love for eternity.” (People)
