The List for Tuesday, February 15th 2022

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Cody Johnson tells CMT that riding bulls got him ready for a career in music. “Getting the snot kicked out of you and having to muster up the courage to get back on even when you’re scared or unsure, that type of mentality is something I’ve taken from the sport of bull riding.”

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Simone Biles is engaged! The decorated Olympian shared the news with her fans on Tuesday, revealing that she and boyfriend Houston Texans safety Jonathan Owens got engaged on Valentine’s Day.  Jonathan takin the knee in a gazebo in Houston with an oval-cut diamond ring with a Diamon-encrusted band.

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Some of the biggest stars in country music will take the stage at the 2022 ACM Awards! On Tuesday, and the first group of country music superstars set to perform live have been announced.

Included in the lineup are Maren Morris, Thomas Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini, Walker Hayes and Chris Stapleton, More than 20 performances will be a part of this year’s show, with additional performers set to be announced in the coming weeks.

The 57th Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Dolly Parton and co-hosts Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett, will stream live on Prime Video from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Monday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m.

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Fans of Downton Abbey are finally getting their movie sequel. After several delays and increased anticipation, Ahead of its debut in theaters in May, Focus Features released the full-length trailer, giving audiences a more detailed look at what’s to come and with the modern world finding their home and wanting to make a movie there. Of course, all the lights and cameras bring plenty of unexpected action of its own, especially after the arrival of its stars, Downton Abbey: A New Era arrives in theaters May 20^th.

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