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"The Road" has crowned its winner. CBS' live country music singing competition narrowed down its field of twelve to a single artist: Adam Sanders. Sanders was among the final three to perform at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville for the series finale, with Channing Wilson as the runner-up and Cassidy Daniels in third. After proving his mettle in a series of live shows opening up for Keith Urban, Sanders took home every aspiring country singer's dream: a cash prize of $250-thousand, a slot at Stagecoach 2026, a performance at the Red Bull Jukebox show at The Pinnacle in Nashville next year, and (perhaps most important), a recording contract. Before appearing on the show, Sanders cut his teeth writing hit songs for other country stars, including Cole Swindell’s "Ain’t Worth The Whiskey" and Dustin Lynch’s "Hell of a Night." He’s also written songs for Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley and Scotty McCreery.
After almost 40 years in country music, Clint Black is going to put his life and career experiences on paper. "Killin' Time: My Life and Music" will cover his life from childhood to high school drop-out to the very top of the Country music world. The memoir also features a 16-page color photo insert, offering fans a glimpse into his life and career. In a statement, Black says, "This is the story of a dreamer with a persistent soul. After ten years of playing clubs in Texas, I never knew if I’d get the chance to record my music in Nashville. And then, in one year, my life changed forever. If my story - this crazy, 40-year rollercoaster ride - can inspire that young singer-songwriter grinding every day, or support someone struggling through a seemingly endless pursuit of a dream, then I’ll know my life has made a difference." "Killin' Time: My Life and Music" will be available on May 19th.