The nominations for the 54th CMA Awards were announced on Sept. 1. Check out our By the Numbers breakdown for the CMA Awards on Nov. 11. Miranda Lambert – 7 Entertainer of the Year Female Vocalist of the Year Single of the Year (“Bluebird”) Album of the Year (Wildcard) Song of the Year (“Bluebird”) Musical…
Nominees for the 54th annual CMA Awards will be announced on Sept. 1. Luke Combs and Carly Pearce will reveal a partial list of nominees on ABC’s Good Morning America during the 8:30 a.m. half hour (local time) from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. Ingrid Andress and Gabby Barrett will reveal the remaining nominees on the CMA’s…
Garth Brooks held a virtual press conference on July 29 to announce that he is respectfully withdrawing his name from future nominations for the CMA Entertainer of the Year Award. Garth won his record-setting seventh CMA Entertainer of the Year Award in 2019. He is asking the Country Music Association to recognize him as “CMA…
After 12 years as the co-host of the CMA Awards—11 with Brad Paisley—Carrie Underwood revealed via Instagram on Dec. 31 that “it’s time to pass the hosting torch” in 2020. Carrie’s unexpected announcement has spawned lots of chatter regarding who the heir apparent(s) to the hosting throne will be in 2020. While there is plenty…
Vocal powerhouses Pink and Chris Stapleton teamed up to perform “Love Me Anyway” at the CMA Awards on Nov. 13. Pink co-penned the tune with Allen Shamblin and Tom Douglas, the songwriting tandem behind Miranda Lambert’s “The House That Built Me.” The heavy-hearted piano ballad features Chris’ harmony vocals. The song is featured on Pink’s…
Before the 53rd CMA Awards kicked off at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 13, many of country’s biggest stars walked the red carpet. Check out our red carpet photo gallery, featuring Scotty McCreery, Lindsay Ell, Dustin Lynch, Ashley McBryde, Jennifer Nettles, Randy Travis, Midland and more, courtesy of photographer Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com. photos by Tammie…
One of the highlights from the CMA Awards on Nov. 13 was the cross-genre collaboration between Lady Antebellum and indie pop star Halsey. The collaboration kicked off as the artists joined forces on “What If I Never Get Over You,” a current Top 10 single that is featured on Lady A’s new album, Ocean. With…
Co-host Reba McEntire threw it back to 1990 for her performance of “Fancy” on the CMA Awards on Nov. 13. Reba recorded “Fancy” for her 1990 album, Rumor Has It. Released as a single in 1991, “Fancy” reached No. 8 on the Billboard Country chart. Watch Reba’s performance below. photo by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com
More than 50 performers took the stage at the CMA Awards on Nov. 13, including Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Terri Clark, Sara Evans, Crystal Gayle, The Highwomen, Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles, Tanya Tucker, Gretchen Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini, Lindsay Ell, Maddie & Tae, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Runaway June, Dierks Bentley, Joe Walsh, Sheryl…
The CMA Awards were handed out at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 13. Take a look at the night’s big winners, including Blake Shelton, Garth Brooks, Maren Morris, Dan + Shay and more, courtesy of photographer Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com. Single of the Year (Awarded to Singer, Producer and Engineer) “God’s Country” – Blake Shelton –…
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…