Thomas Rhett will perform at the American Music Awards on Nov. 24. TR, who is nominated for Favorite Male Artist – Country, joins previously announced performers Taylor Swift, Camila Cabello, Billie Eilish, Selena Gomez, Dua Lipa and Lizzo. Prior to taking the stage at the AMAs, TR will volunteer at a local food bank as…
The nominations were announced for the 2019 American Music Awards. Luke Combs (3), Dan + Shay (3), Lil Nas X (5), Billy Ray Cyrus (4), Carrie Underwood (2), Kane Brown (2) and more picked up multiple nominations. The nominations are based on key fan interactions, including album and digital song sales, radio airplay, streaming, social…
The American Music Awards featured a who’s who of performers from all genres of music on Oct. 9, including Taylor Swift, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Post Malone and Ty Dolla $ign, Shawn Mendes with Zedd, Twenty One Pilots and more. On the country music front, Carrie Underwood took center stage to perform “Spinning Bottles,” a…
Before the American Music Awards kicked off in Los Angeles on Oct. 9, many country stars walked the red carpet outside the Microsoft Theater, including Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Florida Georgia Line and more. Take a look at 17 of our favorite photos, courtesy of O’Connor/AFF-USA.com. photos by O\’Connor/AFF-USA.com
Kane Brown was country music’s biggest winner at the 2018 American Music Awards on Oct. 9 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Kane took home three trophies, including Favorite Male Artist – Country, Favorite Album – Country and Favorite Song – Country. Carrie Underwood copped the award for Favorite Female Artist – Country, while…
From nominations and notes to performers and presenters, here’s everything a country music fan needs to know about the 2018 American Music Awards. Date: Oct. 9 Time: 8 p.m. ET/delayed PT Location: Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Television Station: ABC Host: Tracee Ellis Ross Pre-Show: 6 p.m. EST via YouTube Performers: Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift,…
The American Music Awards announced its initial slate of performers taking the stage on Oct. 9, including country star Carrie Underwood. Carrie, who is nominated for Favorite Female Artist – Country, will be joined by the Imagine Dragons, Post Malone and Ty Dolla $ign. The 2018 American Music Awards, the world’s largest fan-voted awards show,…
Kane Brown, Ella Mai, Normani and Bebe Rexha announced the nominations for the 2018 American Music Awards on Sept. 12. Kane Brown, Thomas Rhett, Florida Georgia Line and Dan + Shay picked up multiple nominations in the country categories, while FGL and Maren Morris both earned nominations in the all-genre Collaboration of the Year category.…
Keith Urban had a big night at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Nov. 19, taking home three trophies in the fan-voted competition, including Favorite Male Country Artist, Favorite Country Album (Ripcord) and Favorite Country Song (“Blue Ain’t Your Color”). Carrie Underwood was named Favorite Female Country Artist, while Little Big Town copped…
From nominations and notes to performers and presenters, here’s everything a country music fan needs to know about the 2017 American Music Awards. Date: Sunday, Nov. 19 Time: 8 p.m. ET/delayed PT Location: Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Television Station: ABC Host: Tracee Ellis Ross Pre-Show: 5 p.m. on Twitter: @Amas Performers: Alessia Cara, Alesso,…
Chase McDaniel believes that listening to music in real-time can have a significant impact on listeners, rather than letting an algorithm choose what they hear. The new country artist recalls three life-changing moments he’s had while hearing songs on country radio, and McDaniel hopes his first radio single, “Burned Down Heaven,” has a similar effect…
Lainey Wilson will make her feature film debut in the Universal adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel, Reminders of Him. The Grammy-winning country superstar will join a star-studded cast that includes Maika Monroe, Tyriq Withers, Rudy Pankow, and Lauren Graham, with the film set to be directed by Vanessa Caswill. This won’t be Wilson’s first…
In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Kacey Musgraves clarified her previous comments on her marijuana use, revealing that she still smokes, though not to the extent she did when she was younger. “I never said I don’t ever partake,” says the 36-year-old singer. “I just don’t wake up and hit a gravity bong…
Reba McEntire has been one of the top female country stars since the ’80s, but she realizes she wouldn’t be anywhere without the support of her dedicated fans. In the new Variety cover feature on McEntire as part of their Power Of Women Nashville issue, the 70-year-old country music icon says she owes everything to…
In a new interview with Variety for their Power of Women Nashville issue, Sheryl Crow reflected on the evolving landscape of women in music, while celebrating the rise of young and talented female musicians. “The caliber of writing is just so good with Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, and Phoebe Bridgers, and these women are not…