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The 48^th Annual ACM Awards are right around the corner, and Luke Bryan promises that he and fellow co-host Blake Shelton are already prepping for the big night. Luke says he and Blake will prepare during a few phone calls back and forth.  The ACM Awards will be handed out in Las Vegas on April 7^th.  Watch it at 7 PM on CBS.

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Trace Adkins has a special treat in store for his fans, particularly the ladies, as his 11^th studio album is nearly finished - and it's a bunch of love songs!!! Trace is currently gearing up for NBC’s All-Star Celebrity Apprentice.  The show premieres this Sunday at 8 PM.

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Photo:  Warner Music Nashville                                     Photo:  CBS 

Well…that rumor didn’t last long!  Hunter Hayes is shutting down rumors about a possible relationship with actress Selena Gomez.  He says they are “friends at most”.

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Florida Georgia Line has one of the hottest concert tickets in country music.  The ACM New Vocal Duo managed to sellout all of their upcoming headlining shows…in just one day!  Band member Brian Kelley says it’s all due to the fans!  Florida Georgia Line’s multi-week #1 debut single “Cruise” has officially been certified Double Platinum for selling over 2 million copies.  Their current single "Get Your Shine On" has already sold 300,000 copies and sits in the Top 20.

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Looks like Luke Bryan is going to be one of the biggest country stars of 2013.  He just played to a record capacity crowd at Louisville’s Yum Center to a total of more than 22,000 people – which also happens to be Luke’s own personal best record.

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The Bravo network is in talks with LeAnn Rimes to consider joining the cast of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills…which stars her nemesis, Brandi Glanville.  Brandi is LeAnn’s husband’s ex-wife.  At this point, LeAnn has turned down their offers saying she doesn’t need any more drama in her life.