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Nominees for the 64thannual GRAMMY Awards are out, with Chris Stapleton and Mickey Guyton leading the country nominees with three a piece, although while some expected Stapleton to be recognized in the general field categories, he was snubbed in all of them. One person who was recognized in the general categories was Jimmie Allen, who earned a Best New Artist nomination. Brandi Carlie was also recognized for Record and Song of the Year for “Right On Time.” Both Chris and Mickey will compete for Country Album of the Year, Chris for “Starting Over” and Mickey for her debut album “Remember Her Name.” They will compete in the category with Brothers Osborne’s “Skeletons,” Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall & Jack Ingram’s “The Marfa Tapes” and Sturgill Simpson’s “The Ballad of Dood & Juanita.” In addition to a nod with Jason Aldean for Best Country Duo/Group performance, Carrie Underwood did receive a nomination for her album “My Savior,” which earned a nod for Best Roots Gospel Album. Among the snubs…Unlike other award shows, Morgan Wallen was eligible to be nominated but despite having one of the biggest country albums of the year with “Dangerous: The Double Album,” he received no nods. Despite also having a pretty huge year, Gabby Barrett didn’t earn any nominations, with many expecting her to at least make it in the Best New Artist category. The 64thAnnual GRAMMY Awards take place January 31st on CBS. Check out the country nominees below and click here for the complete list.
Luke Combs will help support The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign with a halftime performance at AT&T Stadium during the Dallas Cowboys' Thanksgiving Day game against the Las Vegas Raiders. His performance will mark 25 years of a Cowboys and Salvation Army tradition "Considering I'm a huge football fan, the Dallas Cowboys were always on our TV on Thanksgiving Day growing up, so it is a complete honor to be a part of their 25th Thanksgiving Day halftime show supporting The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign," Luke shares. "I'm humbled to be able to try and help put food on people's tables and presents under their trees for Christmas. I hope lots of people will become aware of how they can help this year and beyond through my performance." For the second year in a row the Red Kettle campaign kicked of early to help those still struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic. This year, The Salvation Army estimates they will need $175 million — almost 50% more than last year — to help keep Americans in their homes this holiday season and beyond.