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CBS' Boston Pops Firework Spectacular 2016 - Performers List!

CBS will be celebrating the Fourth of July tonight with the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular and we have the scoop on the performers right here!

The 2016 celebration will broadcast live on Monday night (July 4) at 9/8c from the Charles River Esplanade in Boston.

Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas will be headlining the special alongside country music group Little Big Town (made up of singers Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook, and Phillip Sweet).

Keith Lockhart will direct the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and Nancy O’Dell will host the evening’s festivities.

FYI: Demi is wearing a The Blonds bodysuit.

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Pharrell Williams Joins Little Big Town on CMT Awards 2016 Red Carpet

Pharrell Williams poses alongside Little Big Town while arriving at the 2016 CMT Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday (June 8) in Nashville, Tenn.

The 43-year-old singer and producer is set to hit the stage with the group – Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook, and Phillip Sweet – during the show.

Also in attendance that night was Florida Georgia Line‘s Brian Kelley (with wife Brittney Marie Cole) and Tyler Hubbard (with wife Hayley).

Brian and Tyler will also perform.

FYI: Kimberly is wearing a Lorena Sarbu dress. Karen is wearing Vita Fede earrings and an INGIE Paris dress. Pharrell is wearing Timberland boots.

25+ pictures inside of Little Big Town, Pharrell Williams, and more at the 2016 CMT AwardsMore Here! »

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Little Big Town Win Best Country Duo/Group at Grammys 2016

Little Big Town get together for a group photo while arriving at the 2016 Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center on Monday (February 15) in Los Angeles.

The group – Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook, and Phillip Sweet – was up for two nominations – Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “Girl Crush” and Best Country Album for Painkiller.

They took home Best Country Duo/Group Performance that night! Congrats!

Stay tuned for their performance later in the show!

“Getting ready & coffee’d up! About to hit the #redcarpet. @dunkindonuts! #ad #awardseason #DDperkslove,” they tweeted earlier in the day.

FYI: Kimberly is wearing an Alexia Maria gown and carrying an Edie Parker clutch.

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Luke Bryan & Sam Hunt Represent Country at AMAs 2015!

Luke Bryan and Sam Hunt accept their awards on stage at the 2015 American Music Awards held at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday (November 22) in Los Angeles.

The guys both represented country music at the show with Luke taking home the award for Favorite Country Male Artist and Sam winning New Artist of the Year.

Florida Georgia Line was also a big winner as they were named Favorite Country Duo or Group. The duo beat out Little Big Town, who walked the red carpet at the event.

LBT‘s Karen Fairchild will be performing during the show with Luke, who was joined at the show by his wife Caroline Boyer.

FYI: Sam is wearing a John Varvatos suit.

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Little Big Town Stuns with 'Girl Crush' at CMAs 2015 (Video)

The ladies of Little Big TownKimberly Schlapman and Karen Fairchild – sing their hearts out on stage at the 2015 CMA Awards held at the Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday (November 4) in Nashville, Tenn.

The group, which also includes Jimi Westbrook and Phillip Sweet, performed their smash hit song “Girl Crush” during the show.

Little Big Town was one of the big winners of the night, taking home the awards for Vocal Group of the Year and Single of the Year for “Girl Crush.” The song also took home Song of the Year for its writing team.


Little Big Town – “Girl Crush”

FYI: Kimberly is a Pfeiffer Jewelry ring.

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Taylor Swift's Latest 1989 Surprise Guest is Little Big Town!

Taylor Swift is joined on stage by her surprise guest, the band Little Big Town, during her The 1989 World Tour performance at Heinz Field on Saturday (June 6) in Pittsburgh, Penn.

The 25-year-old singer sang the song “Pontoon” with the popular country group.

“Getting ready for #1989TourPittsburgh !!!!! BACK IN THE HOME STATE,” Taylor tweeted while getting ready for the big show.

Taylor is always surprising her fans with big surprise guests while on tour. She already brought out models Gigi Hadid and Martha Hunt, as well as Imagine DragonsDan Reynolds while in Detroit.

We can’t wait to see who else will join her on stage this year.


Taylor Swift & Little Big Town – “Pontoon”
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Little Big Town Had the ACM Awards' Most Shazamed Song

Little Big Town had the biggest moment of the night at the 2015 Academy of Country Music Awards, according to Shazam’s data!

The country group’s performance of it’s new single “Girl Crush” was the most Shazamed moment of the night. The song has caused some controversy on country radio lately as close-minded people consider the track to promote a “gay agenda.”

Little Big Town also went home with an award that night. They won the prize for Vocal Group of the Year.

Watch the great performance below!


Little Big Town – “Girl Crush”
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