ACM NEW ARTIST - The Academy of Country Music's new artist categories were announced yesterday. The nine nominees are: Jana Kramer, Kacey Musgraves and Sunny Sweeney are nominated for New Female Vocalist. Lee Brice, Brantley Gilbert and Hunter Hayes are up for New Male Vocalist. Florida Georgia Line, Love and Theft and Thompson Square will battle it out for New Vocal Duo or Group. The winner in each category will be announced in February, with the three going on to compete for New Artist of the Year at the live April 7 broadcast.  Fan voting will begin Jan. 21 at VoteACM.com  

DIERKS BENTLEY – GOOD NEWS! Dierks has been reunited with his beloved dog Jake! He was found this yesterday by a young lady named Anna Belle. Dierks posted, “OMG. My wife just told me someone found Jake on Facebook and is bringing him to our house! One of the happiest days of my life. Grown men don’t cry -- yeah, right. Thanks you to everyone on Facebook and Twitter that spread the word.” 

KENNY CHESNEY – has added 28 more dates to his No Shoes Nation tour this year… and yes, one of them is close to us! June 27^th at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in St. Louis! HERE is the tour schedule w/ ticket info! 

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