Carly Pearce and Lee Brice’s “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” which was produced by the late busbee, has been named CMA Musical Event of the Year. The news was announced on Good Morning America prior to the CMA Awards on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. CT. Carly and Lee reached the top of both the…
Here’s everything a country music fan needs to know about the 2020 CMA Awards. Date: Wednesday, Nov. 11 Time: 7 p.m.–10 p.m. CT Location: Nashville’s Music City Center Television Station: ABC Hosts: Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker Red Carpet: None Performers: Jason Aldean, Jimmie Allen, Ingrid Andress, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber,…
The Country Music Association revealed additional performers for the 54th annual CMA Awards on Nov. 11: Jason Aldean, Jimmie Allen, Ingrid Andress, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber, Jenee Fleenor, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce and Lee Brice, Keith Urban, and Morgan Wallen. Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Jenee Fleenor and Ashley McBryde will…
Miranda Lambert recently added a new bullet point to her impressive résumé: most nominated female artist in CMA Awards history. Miranda leads all artists this year with seven nominations at the upcoming 54th CMA Awards on Nov. 11, bringing her total number of career nominations to 55, which surpasses Reba McEntire’s 51 nominations. Miranda’s seven…
The Country Music Association revealed the first round of performers for the 54th annual CMA Awards on Nov. 11: Reba McEntire, Darius Rucker, Lady A, Gabby Barrett feat. Charlie Puth, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Florida Georgia Line, Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde, Maren Morris, Rascal Flatts, and Thomas Rhett feat. Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott and Chris Tomlin. More performers will be announced in…
The Country Music Association announced Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker will host the 54th annual CMA Awards on Nov. 11. The show will air live from the Music City Center in downtown Nashville at 8 p.m. ET. “I’m thrilled to be back hosting the CMA Awards and even more thrilled that I get to share…
When the nominations for the 54th annual CMA Awards were announced on Sept. 1, both Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert earned CMA Entertainer of the Year nominations. This marks the first time two solo female artists have been nominated for the award in the same year since Crystal Gayle and Barbara Mandrell in 1979. Eric…
Since dropping her debut album, Kerosene, in March 2005, Miranda Lambert has served as one of the de facto “voices” in country music. With a résumé that includes 34 ACM Awards (most all time), 13 CMA Awards and two Grammy Awards over the last 15 years, Miranda has built herself into one of the most…
After nominations for the 54th CMA Awards were revealed on Sept. 1, many country stars—including Luke Combs, Maren Morris, Dan + Shay, Reba McEntire and more—posted their reactions to the news via social media. Check out some of the responses below, as we continue to update the page. Maren Morris via Twitter: “In the year…
The nominations for the 54th CMA Awards were announce on Sept. 1, and there were more than a few questionable omissions—as well as surprising inclusions—in the nomination process. Here are 13 Snubs and Surprises—off of the top of my head sans any deep research—from the 54th annual CMA Awards nominations, which recognized artists’ works from…
On Wednesday (April 30), Eric Church announced the dates and details of his 2025 Free The Machine Tour of North America. The 22-date arena tour starts in Pittsburgh on September 12 and finishes in Los Angeles on November 15, hitting cities like Philadelphia, Boston, Detroit, and Seattle along the way. Church will be joined by…
Prior to being honored during Variety’s Power of Women: Nashville event, Jessi Alexander spoke with the publication about her journey from fledgling artist to blockbuster country songwriter. Alexander broke gender stereotypes in the Music Row writers’ rooms by penning chart-topping hits like Lee Brice’s “I Drive Your Truck,” Miranda Lambert’s “Things That Break,” Blake Shelton’s…
Nashville-based label Big Loud, home to Morgan Wallen, has reportedly sold a minority stake in the country superstar’s master recordings to Chord Music Partners for over $200 million. The deal is for a minority holding in Wallen’s first three studio albums, which includes his blockbuster 2023 double album, One Thing at a Time. The deal…
The 2025 ACM Awards will begin with a 12-minute music showcase honoring ACM Award-winning Songs of the Year over six decades. The segment will feature Clint Black, Dan + Shay, Wynonna Judd, Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, and Sugarland, and will likely include hit songs like “Tequila,” “Why Not Me,” “Blue,” and “Stay” in the medley.…
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…