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Nicole’s Nashville News- December 28

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Nicole’s Nashville News- December 28

After she finished recording her Christmas album, My Gift, Carrie Underwood wanted to keep making new music. That desire resulted in a new gospel album titled My Savior.  It will feature hymns that Carrie sang growing up and will be released in the Spring, just in time for Easter.

Little Big Town is nominated for two Grammy Awards. If they win either of those awards on January 31, don’s expect an elaborate speech from any of the four members.  They are very supersticious and have agreed not to prepare an exceptance speech.

After being stuck at home for most of 2020 due to the pandemic, Brett Young has announced a four day music festival for summer 2021. Caliville Weekend is currently scheduled to take place in Palm Springs, California, June 18-21.

 

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