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Keith Urban & More Help Tribute Kenny Chesney At BMI Country Awards 2016!

Keith Urban is all smiles while hitting the stage to perform at the 2016 BMI Country Awards held at BMI on Monday (November 1) in Nashville, Tenn.

The 49-year-old singer was joined at the event by Jamie Lynn Spears, Jessie James Decker, Scotty McCreery, Danielle Bradbery, Luke Bryan, Lauren Alaina, Trent Harmon, Thomas Rhett, Brantley Gilbert, Eric Church, A Thousand Horses, Florida Georgia Line, Cam, Dustin Lynch and Kenny Chesney, who was honored for his prolific songwriting career with the BMI President’s Award as well as Country Songwriter, Song and Publisher of the Year.

Keith and Eric performed Kenny‘s hits “I Go Back” and “Anything But Mine,” and famed songwriter Dean Dillon sang Kenny‘s first single, “The Tin Man.”

“I don’t know that in my whole life I’ve ever felt so much love in a room,” Kenny expressed, teary eyed (via USA Today). “Thank you for that.”

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Kelsea Ballerini Joins Lauren Alaina at CMT Music Awards 2016

Kelsea Ballerini blows a kiss to the cameras as she arrives for the 2016 CMT Music Awards held at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday (June 8) in Nashville, Tenn.

The 23-year-old “Peter Pan” musician was joined at the event by Lauren Alaina, who wore a stunning pink dress.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Kelsea Ballerini

Kelsea and Lauren will both be presenting at the show later tonight.

The 2016 CMT Music Awards air TONIGHT, Wednesday, June 8th @ 8PM ET/PT on CMT.

FYI: Kelsea wore a Georges Hobeika dress, M. Gemi heels, Tyler Alexandra clutch, jewelry from Melissa Kaye, A.V. Max, Olive and Piper, and Vanessa Leu.

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Jamie Lynn Spears & Cassadee Pope Face Off at City of Hope Softball Game

Jamie Lynn Spears steps up to bat during the 2016 City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game at First Tennessee Park on Tuesday (June 7) in Nashville, Tenn.

The 25-year-old entertainer faced off against Cassadee Pope that day to raise money for the charity, which focuses on finding cures for debilitating diseases.

Also playing that day were American Idol alums Scotty McCreery, Nick Fradiani, Tristan McIntosh and Lauren Alaina, along with singers Trisha Yearwood, RaeLynn, Jessie James Decker, and Mickey Guyton.

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Scotty McCreery & 'Idol' Country Stars Perform at the Finale

Scotty McCreery leans in as he performs with a group of American Idol‘s best country singers during the series finale on Thursday night (April 7).

The 22-year-old singer was joined on stage by Lauren Alaina, Kellie Pickler and Diana DeGarmo.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Scotty McCreery

Other performers included Skylar Laine, Kree Harrison, Bucky Covington, Ace Young and Constantine Maroulis.

The group performed songs including Taylor Swift‘s “You Belong With Me” and The Band Perry‘s “Done.”

Check out the group’s entire performance below…

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Scotty McCreery, Jordin Sparks & Lauren Alaina Arrive at 'American Idol' Finale

Scotty McCreery suits up while on the red carpet at the finale of American Idol on Thursday (April 7) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

The 22-year-old season 10 winner was joined on the carpet by runner-up Lauren Alaina and season six winner Jordin Sparks.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Scotty McCreery

All three singers are set to take the stage during the finale to perform, including a performance from Jordin alongside former judge Kara DioGuardi.

Make sure to check out everyone who’s set to take the stage during the show.

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The Voice's Cassadee Pope & Idol's Scotty McCreery Attend the ACM Awards 2016!

Cassadee Pope rocks a short dress while walking the red carpet at the 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (April 3) in Las Vegas.

The 26-year-old singer, who won the third season of The Voice, was joined at the event by her longtime boyfriend Rian Dawson.

Former American Idol winner Scotty McCreery and his season’s runner-up, Lauren Alaina, both were seen on the red carpet.

Cassadee will be hitting the stage during the show for a performance with Chris Young. They are set to sing “Think of You.”

FYI: Cassadee is wearing a Gomez-Gracia dress. Lauren is wearing an Anne Barge Black Label gown.

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Jennifer Lopez Weighs In On 'American Idol's Last Season: 'It's Possible' It Might Not Be

Jennifer Lopez leans over Keith Urban to chat with Ryan Seacrest on the American Idol panel at the FOX portion during the 2016 Winter TCA Tour held at the Langham Huntington Hotel on Friday afternoon (January 15) in Pasadena, Calif.

The two judges and host were joined by Harry Connick, Jr. and mentor Scott Borchetta as well as several Idol alums.

Season 10′s runner-up Lauren Alaina and winner Scotty McCreery, Season 14′s Nick Fradiani, Season 8′s Kris Allen, Season 7′s David Cook, Season 6′s Jordin Sparks, and Season 2′s Ruben Studdard also joined the discussion.

On the panel, all three judges and Ryan were quick to say that this current season may not be its’ final.

“You never know with a format like this – it’s possible,” Jennifer shared during the debate of whether season 15 was the “final” or “farewell”. “Whether they’re making a mistake, if that’s the feeling, right now, that’s their feeling…At the end of the day you never know.”

Ryan added, “I was just speaking to Gary and Dana [cochairs/CEOs Dana Walden and Gary Newman] before the session. The numbers look great this season and we’re all pleased people are watching, and some are coming back to watch…Does that mean it’s the end? I’m not so sure.”

FYI: Jennifer is in a Lover dress and Jimmy Choo shoes.

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