The countdown is on to country music's biggest night - the CMA Awards with some of the biggest names in music descending on Nashville this week.

For more, Entertainment Reporter Cooper Lawrence joins.

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New figures are lifting the lid on the dire state of our aged care system revealing thousands of vulnerable Aussies are currently stuck in hospital for up to a year while waiting for a bed in a home.

For more, CEO of National Seniors Australia is Chris Grice joins.

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Immigration is shaping up as the next major battle within the Coalition as new polling reveals the majority of voters believe our numbers are 'too high'.

For more, Opposition Leader Sussan Ley joins.

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Sunrise is joined by Social Services Minister, Tanya Plibersek and outgoing Nationals MP, Barnaby Joyce to discuss the shrinking support for Sussan Ley.

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A Gold Coast fisherman has come up with a very unique way to land the catch of the day by turning his thongs into fishing gear.

For more, Vince Bates joins.

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Patti LaBelle is known around the world as the 'Godmother of Soul' and for good reason.

For more, Patti LaBelle joins.

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With interest rates on hold, Aussies are looking for savvy and safe ways to make their money work harder.

For more, Canstar's Data Insights Director Sally Tindall joins.

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Sunrise is joined by News Corp National Education Editor, Susie O'Brien and Luke Bona, from the Bonafide Podcast to discuss Vyleen White's murder sentence, Aussie's embracing 'thriftmas' and US target's smile policy.

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