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Miley Cyrus says that as an adult she has come to realise how “harshly” she was judged during her childhood years. The US pop star, 30, said that for years she had carried “guilt and shame around” due to media controversies and upset she had caused. Cyrus, who rose to fame as a child on Disney Channel show Hannah Montana, is the daughter of US country star Billy Ray Cyrus and the god-daughter of Dolly Parton.

Garth Brooks admitted he once accidentally showered with Aerosmith's Steven Tyler. Brooks, 61, shared the moment during an appearance on "The Kelly Clarkson Show." "I showered with him," Brooks told Clarkson while the two were discussing Aerosmith.  The country music star and Tyler both performed at a Billy Joel concert in July 2008. "We were playing the ‘Last Play at Shea’(with) Billy Joel.They're getting ready to tear down Shea Stadium in New York, and I go out there, and I'm late anyway, and they just have the baseball showers," he recalled.

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Trisha Yearwood revealed that husband Garth Brooks was "flirting pretty hard" with her over text before they walked the red carpet at the ACM Awards last week.  "We were texting this afternoon because we were not together until right before the red carpet because he was really busy, and you were flirting with me," Yearwood joked with Brooks after an E! News reporter asked about their long-lasting marriage. "I'm just saying, you were flirting pretty hard." The "She’s in Love With the Boy" songstress added their relationship is "always a first date, you know? It just really is."  Brooks praised his wife when asked why he thinks their relationship has last so long.

is preparing to say goodbye to Blake Shelton with a star-studded season 23 finale!NBC announced on Tuesday that a historic lineup of show-stopping performers and returning favorites will be on hand for next week's two-part finale, as the show bids farewell to Blake, who has been with the singing competition since its very first season back in 2011.Former coaches and mentors who will make an appearance to celebrate Blake's last hurrah include, of course, Gwen Stefani, as well as Camila Cabello, Jennifer Hudson, Nick Jonas, John Legend, Usher, Pharrell Williams and Dolly Parton.The season 23 coaches will also be on hand, as Blake, Kelly Clarkson, Niall Horan and Chance the Rapper take the stage to perform with their Top 5 artists: Gina Miles, NOIVAS, D. Smooth, Sorelle and Grace West.Part one of the finale on Monday night will also include performances by Lewis Capaldi — who will take the stage with his emotional new single, «Wish You the Best» — and Alex Newell, who will make history performing «Independently Owned» from the hit Broadway musical, marking the show's first performance from a Broadway production.On Tuesday, former coaches Adam Levine and CeeLo Green will perform — Levine and Maroon 5 will take the stage with their new single, «Middle Ground,» while CeeLo's performance remains a surprise.Country star Lily Rose will also perform on Tuesday, joining Diplo for their new song, «Sad in the Summer,» while breakout artist Toosii will perform his chart-climbing hit, «Favorite Song.»ET spoke with Blake ahead of Monday's live semifinal show, where he opened up about making the decision to leave the competition after 23 seasons and a record-setting nine wins.«I'm excited.

​​Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning will host the Country Music Association Awards for the second time in a row.Known as “Country Music’s Biggest Night,” the CMA Awards will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Wednesday Nov. 8, 2023, at 8 p.m.

Holly Herndon is an artist, composer, and computer scientist who has been operating at the intersection of AI and music for years. That's why it’s a good idea to listen when she has some advice for artists as the music industry changes with AI’s many advancements, as she did yesterday (May 15), cautioning artists against signing away the rights to their vocals for programs that could use them for generative AI programs, at least for the time being..

Everyone seems glued to their phones these days, including some celebrities. But there are some that are taking a stand against technology, for personal or professional reasons, or sometimes both. Garth Brooks recently made headlines with a "no phones" policy for his Las Vegas residency, which kicks off May 18.

Dolly Parton has had about enough with today's politicians, slamming legislators on both sides of the aisle in her new song "World on Fire." Straying away from her country roots and debuting her first ever rock single, Parton sings "Don’t get me started on politics / Now how are we to live in a world like this/ Greedy politicians present and past / They wouldn’t know the truth if it bit ‘em in the a--."  Parton performed the song for the first time while co-hosting the ACM Awards last week. When asked what politicians she was referencing, Parton flatly stated "All of 'em. Any of ‘em." "I don’t think any of ‘em are trying hard enough.

Social Security Administration, the “fastest rising” boys’ names heading into 2023 were “Dutton” and “Kayce” — inspired by the Paramount Network series “Yellowstone.”In the show, Dutton is the surname of the fictional family who owns the Yellowstone ranch in Montana. The blockbuster series depicts the generations of Duttons living on the land since the 1800s and their battles to keep the ranch.Kevin Costner plays John Dutton, the patriarch of the family and the sixth generation to run the ranch, and Luke Grimes plays his son, Kayce Dutton.It’s not uncommon for pop culture to influence popular baby names, with parenting website Nameberry predicting the top 23 baby names of 2023 would be influenced by celebrities like Billie Eilish, Dolly Parton and Scarlett Johansson.The SSA has been compiling baby name lists since 1997.“Just like your name, Social Security is with you from day one.

ACM performer Keith Urban shares the rule that keeps his marriage to Nicole Kidman strong. Robert De Niro, 79, welcomes his 7th child. ACMs host Dolly Parton's threesome joke makes Garth Brooks blush.

It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday — especially when it’s New Music Friday! We’re breaking down this week’s best new tracks to keep on your radar.

Chris Stapleton was crowned Entertainer of the Year at the 2023 Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards on Thursday night. The Tennessee Whiskey singer won the night's most coveted honour at the awards ceremony, which was held at The Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. It marked the country star's first time winning the prize, and his win qualifies him for the coveted ACM Triple Crown Award, celebrating artists who have won New Female/Male Artist of the Year, Female/Male Artist of the Year, and Entertainer of the Year.

graced the Ford Center stage in Frisco, Texas, the “No Fences” crooner labeled Parton as the “G.O.A.T” — meaning she’s the “greatest of all time.” The “9 to 5” singer then strolled onto the platform while pulling a cart with an actual goat sitting in it. “I’ve got your G.O.A.T. right here!” she laughed as she took her place next to Brooks.Parton then couldn’t help but gush over her co-emcee’s musical gifts, saying: “He changed the name of country music forever.”“In a flash, he became one of the biggest stars of all time,” she said.Then the Tennessee native revealed why she believes that Brooks called her the “G.O.A.T.”“I think it stands for ‘Garth organized a threesome!’” she joked on air.Parton added that she is the “Not Counting On You” musician’s “hall pass” — meaning that she is his one chance to have an affair without any repercussions from his wife.Yearwood and Brooks have been married since 2005, while Parton wedded Carl Thomas Dean in 1996.Parton also sang a beautiful tribute to the late Loretta Lynn and Naomi Judd at the ceremony.

Lainey Wilson was seemingly everywhere at the Academy of Country Music Awards, collecting four trophies on a night that saw Chris Stapleton win the entertainer of the year honor.Wilson performed twice Thursday –- back-to-back –- and delivered heartfelt speeches after her wins, which put her next to fellow winners and country music legends.She won album of the year for “Bell Bottom Country,” accepting the honor slightly breathless after performing her song “Grease.”Wilson called the album a “labor of love” and said she wrote 300 songs during the pandemic. She said people often tell her how much the album means to their lives, and she said writing them “saved mine.”When she won female artist of the year, co-host Dolly Parton handed her the trophy.

Dolly Parton is giving fans a taste of her new music.

 Lainey Wilson was seemingly everywhere at the Academy of Country Music Awards, collecting four trophies on a night that saw Chris Stapleton win the entertainer of the year honour.

Dolly Parton — including Trisha Yearwood and her husband, Garth Brooks!ET's Rachel Smith spoke to Yearwood, fresh off her performance with Carly Pearce, who shared her reaction to Parton suggesting a threesome between her, Yearwood and Brooks while co-hosting the 2023 ACM Awards with the country crooner Thursday night.«Everybody loves Dolly. Actually, people think this is Dolce and Gabbana but it's Dolly and Garth,» Yearwood, who shared that Dolly is both her and Brooks' «hall pass,» joked.

There were some big winners at the 2023 ACM Awards tonight!

Dolly Parton gave Garth Brooks a little more than he bargained for as co-host of the Academy of Country Music Awards Thursday. During the 2023 ACMs opening monologue at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, Brooks took a minute to honor Parton, the "G.O.A.T." The acronym stands for "greatest of all time." On cue, Dolly rolled out on stage with a live goat in a wagon and jokingly said, "Did I hear you say you were looking for a goat? I've got your goat right here." They shared kind exchanges back and forth before Dolly mentioned hearing she's a "hall pass" for Brooks and his wife Trisha Yearwood. "I just had a thought," Parton said.

The 2023 Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMs) is here. The 58th annual award show, co-hosted by country legends Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks, is held in Frisco, Texas this year.This will be Parton's second time hosting the show and Brooks' first time taking on the role.

Dolly Parton kicked off the 2023 ACM Awards on Thursday night (May 11) by joking about having a threesome with co-host Garth Brooks and his wife Trisha Yearwood.

Garth Brooks to host the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday, and they kicked things off with a fun opening number that took a decidedly risqué turn.Brooks hit the stage with a big smile and welcomed the audience with a love-fest between him and his co-host, Dolly Parton, whom he called the G.O.A.T. and introduced with her well-deserved title of the «King of Country Music.»«Did I hear you say you were looking for a G.O.A.T.?» Parton said, coming out onto the stage pulling a cart with a real goat in it. «I've got your G.O.A.T.

Dynamic duo! Hosts Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks brought the laughs — and made the crowd blush — during their 2023 ACM Awards opening monologue.

Hubba hubba! The 2023 ACM Awards provided Us with major eye candy. 

Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks went all out for their opening monologue at the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards.

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman are couple goals at the ACMs! The duo stepped out to attend the Academy of Country Music Awards on Thursday and were cute as can be walking the red carpet.Kidman stunned in a tweed pantsuit, while her husband of nearly 17 years looked dapper in an all-black look as they posed for pics.They looked more in love than ever, holding hands, laughing and smiling at each other throughout the entirety of the red carpet.ET's Rachel Smith caught the couple as they rushed inside, with Urban explaining, «Got to go, first up!» Even so, the pair had time to share what they're looking forward to from the show, with Urban pointing to the evening's hosts, Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton, and Kidman telling ET that the upcoming «song and dance» was what was exciting her.Some of that song and dance will come from Kidman's husband, who's set to perform during Thursday night's show.The 58th annual ACM Awards are streaming live on Prime Video and Amazon Music's channel, Twitch, on Thursday, May 11 at 8 p.m. ET from the Ford Center's The Star in Frisco, Texas. Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks are hosting the show with performances by Miranda Lambert, Jason Aldean and more.

Garth Brooks is finally ready to take the stage and host his first-ever awards show!Brooks and wife Trisha Yearwood were all smiles at the 58th annual ACM Awards on Thursday as they walked the carpet outside the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, and they stopped to talk with ET's Rachel Smith about the big night.«I feel good,» shared Brooks — who had been very open about being nervous to emcee the show, alongside returning host Dolly Parton. «I just talk about country music, [and] I do that all that night long.»«He’s been walking, pacing a lot, which means he’s really thinking about it — and a little bit nervous,» Yearwood said with a smile.

The Official ACM Awards Red Carpet Show hosted by Amber Anderson, Priscilla Block, Breland, Elaina Smith and Kelly Sutton is streaming live Thursday beginning at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Country star Jimmie Allen’s label, BBR Music Group, has suspended him, following a lawsuit from an ex-manager alleging that he sexually assaulted her over a period of a year and a half working with him, and an investigative story in Variety expanding on the woman’s allegations. “In light of today’s allegations against Jimmie Allen, BBR Music Group has decided to suspend all activity with him, effective immediately,” said a statement from the label. Other action has been swift. Allen has been dropped as the commencement speaker for tomorrow’s Delaware State University’s 2023 graduation. A press release from the university said that Allen, a Delaware native, had been replaced as commencement speaker by congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester.

Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks are ready for a big night at the 2023 Academy of Country Music Awards!

Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks are the perfect pair to host the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards. Along with honoring the best musicians in the genre, the star-studded awards show features appearances and performances by today's country music favorites. It is country music's biggest party, after all.  With so much to look forward to, you may be wondering how to watch the 2023 ACMs.

Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn, came to slay at the 2023 CM Awards red carpet.Kane rocked a powder blue suit and white shirt which he topped off with a pair of black boots, while Katelyn stunned in a glittering bra top and black satin skirt, which she paired with matching sparkling heels and an equally shiny purse.The couple were loved-up as ever on the carpet, sharing a kiss for the cameras as they posed for pics.In addition to strutting their stuff on the red carpet, Kane will be hitting the stage at Ford Center's The Star venue. Other A-list performers include Jason Aldean, Luke Combs, Ashley McBryde, Keith Urban and more.The duo are also nominees, with Kane and Katelyn earning a nom in the Single of the Year category for their track, «Thank God,» as well as in the Visual Media of the Year and Music Event of the Year categories.

Dolly Parton told ET's Rachel Smith she's got some exciting things up her sleeve for the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards.Parton, who looked like quintessential country royalty in a shimmery jumpsuit Thursday while walking the red carpet, looked cool, calm and collected as she gets ready to host — alongside Garth Brooks — her second consecutive ACM Awards.«I feel good,» she tells ET. «I've got a lot of clothes to change into. Got a lot of fun things that we're doing tonight with Garth.

 With a career that spans over six decades, and a popular theme park to her name, it’s no surprise why fans often wonder what Dolly Parton’s net worth is. The iconic singer has been a household name since her first single, “Puppy Love,” was released in 1959, and now more than ever, people are curious about how her career has paid off so far.