Maren Morris’ breakout album, Hero, landed on many of 2016’s Best Of lists and earned nominations for ACM, CMA and Grammy awards for Album of the Year. But Maren isn’t resting on her laurels when it comes to her major-label debut album. The “My Church” singer has announced that she will be releasing a deluxe…
The Academy of Country Music has announced the first round of performers for the 52nd annual ACM Awards on Sunday, April 2. The initial list of performers—all nominated for ACM Awards—include Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town and Maren Morris. In addition, the Backstreet Boys,…
The Radio Disney Music Awards were announced on Friday, March 3, across multiple social media platforms, including YouTube, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Kelsea Ballerini, who will be co-hosting the awards show on April 29, picked up four nominations, including two in all-genre categories (Breakout Artist of the Year, Best Crush Song). Hunter Hayes also picked…
In honor of college basketball’s craziest month, I created a bracket with 16 of the hottest acts in country music. I seeded them based on the strength of their current “season,” which ran from the ACM Awards in April 2016 to the Grammy Awards in February 2017. Now they are pitted against each other in…
Maren Morris has announced the release of her third single, “I Could Use A Love Song,” from her award-winning debut album, Hero. The tune, which will hit radio on March 13, is Maren’s own version of a love song about needing a love song to get her through the bad times after unsuccessful relationships have…
Chris Stapleton announced this morning (Feb. 16) that he will be headed to a city near you on his All-American Road Show Tour. Chris’ tour kicks off on March 9 in Houston, Texas, with stops in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Denver, Pittsbrugh, New York and St. Louis. Accompanying the Kentucky native on the road, will…
The nominations for the 52nd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards were revealed this morning (Feb. 16) and as the stars were learning of the news, they were reacting to their nominations via social media. Keith Urban leads the way with seven ACM nominations, followed by Miranda Lambert and Maren Morris with six each. But…
Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is a holiday for lovers to celebrate—what else—being in love. Hit hard by the arrow of cupid, couples exchange chocolates, flowers and mushy cards to show affection for that special someone. Even country stars, such as Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Tim…
Talk about good timing. Fresh off of her Grammy win for Best Country Solo Performance for “My Church” on Feb. 12, Maren Morris will be back on your television sets tonight (Feb. 14) performing the tune on NCIS: New Orleans. In an episode titled “Pandora’s Box II,” Maren delivers an acoustic performance of “My Church”…
Sturgill Simpson Best Country Album: A Sailor’s Guide to Earth In-N-Out burger Lets do this — Sturgill Simpson (@SturgillSimpson) February 13, 2017 Maren Morris Best Country Solo Performance: “My Church” All the love in the world for this woman. Thank you for making my first Grammys even more special, @aliciakeys . pic.twitter.com/N7n9C9IuXQ — MAREN MORRIS…
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…