Maren Morris won Female Artist of the Year at the 55th ACM Awards, marking the first time she has taken home the coveted trophy. Maren was also part of the ensemble that won Music Event of the Year. “I am so inspired by every single woman in that category,” said Maren backstage. “I’m friends with…
On Sept. 14, CBS This Morning announced the “early” winners of the ACM Award for Music Event of the Year: “Fooled Around and Fell in Love” by Miranda Lambert featuring Maren Morris, Elle King, Tenille Townes, Ashley McBryde and Caylee Hammack. Maren, Elle, Tenille, Ashley and Caylee were part of Miranda’s Roadside Bars & Pink…
From nominations and notes to performers and presenters, here’s everything a country music fan needs to know about the 55th ACM Awards on Sept. 16. Date: Wednesday, Sept. 16 Time: 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / delayed PT Location: Grand Ole Opry House, The Bluebird Cafe and Ryman Auditorium TV Channel: CBS Online Stream:…
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…
Maren Morris made a virtual stop on The Late Late Show With James Corden on Aug. 27. In addition to chatting with the titular host, Maren performed her recent No. 1 hit, “The Bones.” Penned by Maren, Laura Veltz and Jimmy Robbins, “The Bones” spent back-to-back weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay…
The Academy of Country Music announced its first round of performers for the 55th ACM Awards: Jimmie Allen, Kelsea Ballerini, Gabby Barrett, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Maren Morris, Old Dominion, Riley Green, Tenille Townes, and Thomas Rhett featuring Jon Pardi. The ACM Awards will air live from Nashville on Sept. 16 at 8…
Maren Morris followed up her multi-week No. 1 single, “The Bones,” with the release of “To Hell & Back” on March 30. Penned by Maren, Jessie Jo Dillon and Laura Veltz, “To Hell & Back” is currently No. 44 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart after 20 weeks. During a recent media Q&A, Maren revealed…
Maren Morris shared acoustic versions of three of her most well-known songs—“Girl,” “The Bones” and “The Middle”—via YouTube. The acoustic cuts are featured on Maren’s recent EP, Maren Morris: Reimagined. The three-song offering, which dropped in May, was produced by Dave Cobb. “I think the mark of a good song is you can rearrange it…
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Maren Morris released a new lyric video for “Takes Two” on July 28. Maren shared the previously unreleased track in June. Penned by Maren, Sarah Aarons and Greg Kurstin—the same trio behind No. 1 single, “Girl”—“Takes Two” was recorded during the making of Maren’s 2019 album, Girl, but wasn’t included on the project. Watch the…
Maren Morris’ “The Bones” is No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for the 19th week. Maren’s reign is the longest by a solo female artist in the history of the chart. The longest run on the chart is Bebe Rexha’s “Meant to Be,” featuring Florida Georgia Line, which spent 50 weeks at…
Over the past year, Hudson Westbrook rose to fame with hits like “Take It Slow” and “House Again.” In a new interview with People, the 20-year-old country music sensation reflects on his whirlwind success, while also sharing the helpful advice he received from Miranda Lambert. “She was like, ‘Just do your own thing and don’t…
Billboard Country Live is set to host another two-day event in Nashville, with this year’s festivities set to take place on June 5-6 at Luke Combs’ Category 10. The celebration will include a showcase concert on Thursday (June 5) presenting live performances by rising country artists Alexandra Kay, Ashley Cooke, Drew Baldridge, Max McNown, and…
Morgan Wallen’s inaugural Sand In My Boots Festival will officially kick off this weekend in Gulf Shores, Alabama, running from May 16-18. The fest coincides with the release of Wallen’s highly-anticipated new album, I’m the Problem, which dropped on Friday (May 16). Wallen will be joined by fellow headliners Post Malone and Brooks & Dunn,…
On Thursday (May 15), CBS shared the first glimpse of their upcoming reality music competition series, The Road, which was created by Yellowstone mastermind Taylor Sheridan and country superstar Blake Shelton. The 12 competing musicians on the show will face a unique challenge as they perform a series of opening sets for Keith Urban while…
During an appearance on Sharla McCoy’s Buckin’ Broadcast during ACM week, Ella Langley opened up about her struggles with mental health despite her recent success in her music career. The country star reflected on her challenging week leading up to the 60th ACM Awards, where she was the most nominated artist and won five awards,…