Nicole Beals

Nicole’s News- January 19

A new date has been announced for the Grammy Awards. They will now air, April 3, on CBS. Due to this change, the CMT Awards, which were scheduled to make their CBS debut April 3, will now be moved to a later date. That date and the shows location have not yet been announced.


Dustin Lynch recently told fans they would not have to wait long for new music and he wasn’t joking. Blue In the Sky will include Dustin’s number one song with McKenzie Porter, Thinking ‘Bout You. It will also include collaborations with Chris Lane and Riley Green. Blue In the Sky will be available, February 11.


NBC will air a one hour special commemorating the life and legacy of Betty White. Celebrating Betty White: America’s Golden Girl will air January 31.


Epidode six of 1883 will not be airing on Paramount+ Sunday as expected. It has been delayed and  fans will have to wait an extra week to see it. The episode will air on January 30. No reason has been given for the delay. 1883 is the prequel to the hit series Yellowstone. It stars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill.

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