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The Pick: Who's performing at the CMA Awards? Plus, Kacey Musgraves returns to Nashville

Matthew Leimkuehler
The Tennessean
"The Pick" is a weekly newsletter keeping you in the know about music and other events happening in Nashville.

The first round of confirmed CMA Awards performers has arrived. And, yes, it's stacked. Eric Church, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert and Maren Morris lead an initial list of acts appearing at the annual Nashville ceremony. Who else will country fans see at Bridgestone Arena? Find the lineup (so far) here

It's a ... boy! 

Country couple Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd announced Tuesday they'll welcome their first child in 2020. The famed "Girl" songwriter shared the news on social media, saying, "the irony is just too rich that after a year of living in the 'GIRL' headspace, the universe would give us a baby boy to even things out."

A 'Musicians' celebration 

At a star-studded ceremony in Nashville, a new class of lauded songwriters and performers entered the Musicians Hall of Fame this week. Garth Brooks, Jason Aldean, Zac Brown and more offered praise and performance for the induction class, led by Alabama, Steve Wariner and Don Everly. Go inside the emotional night here

Steve Wariner and Garth Brooks perform together at the Musicians Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Concert, October 22, 2019.

Noise from Nashville 

Your weekend soundtrack

Kanye West performs at the Bridgestone Arena, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.

What about Halloween? 

Looking for Halloween parties? A haunted house night with friends? Or the family-friendly fall activity? We've got you covered with this guide to haunted houses and more things to do in Middle Tennessee during spooky season. 

Mark your calendars

Spin this song 

Tegan And Sara play a sold-out show in Nashville next week. Don't have tickets? Don't worry! The group is also doing a book signing Tuesday at Parnassus Books. Spin the band's excellent new LP, "Hey, I'm Just Like You," here

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