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This isn’tCarly Pearce’s first rodeo at theAcademy of Country Music Honors. Lots of glam was involved for Pearce’s big night (airing on Sept. 18 on Fox) and the “Show Me Around” singer gave PEOPLE an exclusive tour of her ACM Honors glam room while sharing how she got ready from head to toe. 01of 11Setting the Vibe"I had the most beautiful flowers delivered to my dressing room." 01of 11 Setting the Vibe “I had the most beautiful flowers delivered to my dressing room....

Carly Pearce.Photo: Allister Ann The country star will not only attend this year’s Churchill Downs event, but she’ll also perform the National Anthem. “This will be the first time that I’ve actually gotten to go,” Pearce, 33, tells PEOPLE. “Being from Kentucky, this is definitely a really cool thing to get to be a part of.” Carly Pearce.Allister Ann “It’s just one of the most well-recognized events in our culture, and being from the state of Kentucky — I don’t know how many fellow Kentuckians have ever sung the Anthem, but hopefully not very many,” says Pearce....

Your newest female artist of the year at the ACM Awards is …Carly Pearce! The “Never Wanted to Be That Girl” singer, 31, took home the award for female artist of the year at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on Monday. “This is all I’ve ever wanted to do in the whole world, and I feel like the last couple years of my life, especially just the last years, has been the craziest thing in the world,” Pearce said as she accepted her prize....

Photo: Rachel Deeb Last year wasn’t easy for anyone, andCarly Pearceknows that well: After tying the knot with fellow musicianMichael Rayin October 2019,the two country stars decided in June 2020 to call it off. At the same time, Pearce’s star was rising as her duet with Lee Brice, “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” became a smash hit, earning her three CMA Award nominations and hitting No. 1. On thePEOPLE Every Day podcast, Pearce told host Janine Rubenstein thather career successkept her from dwelling on her personal difficulties....

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Photo: Amy Harris/Invision/AP/ShutterstockCarly Rae Jepsenhas ended her prolonged hiatus.The Grammy Award nominee, 36, gave fans a treat Friday during her set atCoachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, where she premiered “Western Wind” afterteasing the singlelast week, her first new music in two years.“Coachella weekend one! And it started off with a bang thanks to all of YOU!” Jepsen captionedphotosof herself performing at the Indio, California, festival.She previouslyhyped up the single with billboardsfeaturing new promo art, along with a phone number connecting fans with a prerecorded message confirming the new music....

Carly Rae Jepsen.Photo:Meredith Jenks Meredith Jenks After writing about loneliness for her last album,Carly Rae Jepsenis leaning into romance onThe Loveliest Time. The pop star released her new album on Friday, and the project acts as a companion to last year’sThe Loneliest Time, which largely saw her muse on melancholy events experienced throughout the pandemic. Now, she’s getting out of her head and onto the dance floor. “I really wanted it to not feel likeThe Loneliest Timeis just this bummer album, and then the other one was just sunshine and flowers,” Jepsen, 37, tells PEOPLE....

Carly Rae Jepsen.Photo:Courtesy of IHG Hotels & ResortsIf you’re hoping to haveThe Loveliest TimeduringLollapaloozain Chicago, look no further thanCarly Rae Jepsen’s curated hotel suite.In partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts, the pop star put together a special suite stocked with all her favorite amenities at the Kimpton Gray Hotel in Chicago for two fans to enjoy a five-night stay in during the music festival.“It’s my hotel of dreams,” Jepsen, 37, tells PEOPLE of the hotel package, which includes VIP Lollapalooza tickets and access to a kick-off party, where the two guests will see the musician perform and meet her backstage....

Photo: Presley Ann/FilmMagic Carly Rae Jepsenis letting the wind carry her out west as she prepares for a comeback. On Wednesday, the “Party For One” singer reposted fan photos of a billboard teasing something titled “Western Wind” alongside a phone number, which connects callers with a message from Jepsen confirming new music is on the way. To accompany the teaser and cheeky voicemail message, Jepsen updated her profile photos across social media and posted a new promotional image of herself on Instagram along with the caption, “First bloom…”...

Carly Rae Jepsen performing in May 2023.Photo:Steve Jennings/WireImage Steve Jennings/WireImage Carly Rae Jepsenis opening up about taking romantic risks in her personal life. “There’s something really cool about being confident enough to put yourself out there," Jepsen, 37,told the BBCahead of her appearance at the Glastonbury Festival in England on Friday. “If the connection happens, that becomes its own beautiful thing — but just saying you’re interested is a cool step to take," added the “Call Me Maybe” singer, who wentInstagram officialwith her boyfriend Cole Marsden Greif-Neill — better knownGrammy-winning music producer Cole M....

Carly Rae Jepsen. Carly Rae Jepsen’snew era has officially started. On Friday, the 36-year-old acclaimed pop underdog released her first new single in two years, the airy, acoustic guitar-driven “Western Wind,” alongside a colorful outdoor music video filmed in Southern California after debuting the track at Coachella last month. “WESTERN WIND OUT NOW EVERYWHERE!! Huge thanks to@matsoRfor creating this new song with me. Rostam you are a [star emoji]!!” Jepsen wrote on social media following the song and video’s release....

Carly Rae Jepsenjust released two new songs — and we really like them. On Wednesday, the pop star, 33, dropped “Now That I Found You” and “Drug Like Me” (listen above and below, respectively). Like recent releases from the Canadian singer, the tracks boast a retro sheen and an earworm hook. “‘Now That I found You’ is about the high you get when a new love starts to change your life....