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Conor Clemmons Declares 'It Chose Me' on New Single
by Josh Sharpe - August 07, 2024 Nashville-based Conor Clemmons transcends the typical mold of a country artist and songwriter clawing their way up the music industry ladder — he embodies the genuine article. Now, he has unveiled his bold and assertive anthem, “It Chose Me,” brimming with spirited energy and conviction. ...
CMA Returns to the U.K. And Europe for C2C: Country to Country Festival
by Michael Major - December 12, 2023 Serving as the official kickoff leading into C2C, the CMA Songwriters Series show on Thursday, March 7 will feature performances by Colbie Caillat, Lauren Alaina, Stephen Wilson Jr., Charlie Worsham and special guests. A fan-favorite event celebrating the festival's opening, the CMA Songwriters Seri...
Dolly Parton Teams With TouchTunes To Celebrate National Jukebox Day
by Michael Major - November 01, 2023 Dolly Parton teams up with TouchTunes to celebrate National Jukebox Day. All Waffle House TouchTunes Jukeboxes will play Parton's 30-track ROCKSTAR album at midnight on release day. TouchTunes will also host a Dolly ROCKSTAR takeover in Dallas and a national sweepstakes....
Video: Jordan Davis Releases Official Music Video for 'Next Thing You Know'
by Michael Major - June 15, 2023 Multi-Platinum-selling country star Jordan Davis releases the official music video for his latest hit “Next Thing You Know.” The video, directed by Running Bear, follows one family’s emotional life story as told by Davis’ heartfelt lyrics. Davis, who wrote the song with Chase McGill, Greylan James, ...
GRAMMY Museum Presents The Power Of Women In Country Music Exhibit
by Michael Major - April 21, 2022 These legendary acts eventually made way for performers such as Reba McEntire, Shania Twain, and Faith Hill and present-day hitmakers Maren Morris, Yola, and Brandi Carlile. The exhibit celebrates a dynamic group of female songwriters and performers who come from diverse backgrounds and draw from a ...
Country Music Association's CMA Fest Reveals Initial 2022 Lineup
by Michael Major - April 12, 2022 Taking the nightly Nissan Stadium stage this year are Country Music superstars Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Gabby Barrett, Dierks Bentley, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Russell Dickerson, Alan Jackson, Lady A, Parker McCollum, Carly Pearce, Thomas Rhett, Darius Rucker, Cole Swindell, Carrie...
Erin Cosgrove Gets In The Holiday Spirit With Cheerful Single 'Hey Baby, It's Christmas'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 18, 2020 Just in time for tree trimming and cookie baking, breakout artist Erin Cosgrove shows her excitement for the holiday season with festive single Hey Baby, It's Christmas. This jingly and cheerful tune will put every listener in the holiday spirit....
Erin Cosgrove Chooses Positivity In New Energetic Single 'Time To Live'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 10, 2020 Following the success of her last single The Perfect Place to Start, country's fresh new face Erin Cosgrove is back with a new, upbeat and optimistic single, Time to Live. Not only does this song put you in a good mood, but it also touches on the power of being kind and letting go of all the hate, j...
Major Lazer Debuts New Track 'Oh My Gawd' With Nicki Minaj
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 10, 2020 Major Lazer unveils a new track today, “Oh My Gawd” with Mr Eazi featuring Nicki Minaj and K4mo, alongside a dance video....
Diplo's Country Album DIPLO PRESENTS THOMAS WESLEY CHAPTER 1: SNAKE OIL is Out Now
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 29, 2020 Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley Chapter 1: Snake Oil, the highly anticipated country album from Diplo, is out today on Columbia Records....
Live Nation Presents 'Next From Nashville'
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 25, 2020 Today, Live Nation is delighted to announce details of Next From Nashville , an exciting music initiative showcasing the city's rising stars, premiering for the first time in the UK at Europe's leading new-music festival The Great Escape on 14th May , and presented by CMA (Country Music Association)...
Sugarland Returns With 'There Goes The Neighborhood Tour 2020'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 12, 2020 GRAMMY®, CMA and ACM Award-winning duo SUGARLAND will return to the road this summerfor their THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD TOUR 2020 with special guests Mary Chapin Carpenter and Tenille Townes as well as Danielle Bradbery on select dates. Amplifying a fan-fueled buzz that has permeated stages across...
The Country Music Association Announces Introducing Nashville Shows In Australia, New Zealand And Japan
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 06, 2020 The Country Music Association's popular international artist-focused touring series, Introducing Nashville, will bring dynamic Nashville artists Abby Anderson, Niko Moon, Cassadee Pope and Mitchell Tenpenny to the Pacific Rim in March. This Introducing Nashville lineup will visit multiple cities in...
The Country Music Association Welcomes Industry Partners At Music Biz 2019
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 06, 2019 The Country Music Association hosted music industry partners and colleagues during the Music Business Association's annual conference – Music Biz 2019, held this week in Nashville. CMA sponsored the event's kickoff festivities today, which included a welcome breakfast and CMA Songwriters Series perf...
Music Biz 2019 Conference Panels, Keynotes, and Award Winners
by Tori Hartshorn - May 01, 2019 Music Biz 2019, powered by the Music Business Association, will take place Sunday, May 5 through Wednesday, May 8 at the luxurious JW Marriott Nashville. Heralded year after year for its slate of educational programming, the Annual Conference has become the industry's premier business-focused event,...
Luke Combs to Perform at Music Biz 2019
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 11, 2019 The Music Business Association (Music Biz) is thrilled to announce CMA and ACM Award-winning Country Music artist Luke Combs as the featured performer for its 2019 Awards & Hall of Fame Dinner on Tuesday, May 7. Also taking the stage will be rising Country artists Kassi Ashton, Danielle Bradbery and...
Kacey Musgraves, Dan + Shay Among Nominees for the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 20, 2019 The Academy of Country Music announced today the nominees for the 54TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, Country Music's Party of the Year®, honoring country music's superstars and hottest emerging talent. Iconic entertainer and sixteen-time ACM Award® winner Reba McEntire will return to host LIVE fr...
CMA Foundation Partners With Hit Songwriters Nicolle Galyon And Emily Weisband Along With Singer Danielle Bradbury To Surprise Students In Kansas
by Tori Hartshorn - February 23, 2018 This week, the CMA Foundation partnered with award-winning songwriters Nicolle Galyon and Emily Weisband and Country artist Danielle Bradbery to visit schools and surprise students and teachers throughout Kansas. The critically acclaimed CMA Songwriters Series presented by U.S. Bank also hosted a sh...
VIDEO: Gwen Stefani & Blake Shelton Perform 'You Make It Feel Like Christmas' on THE VOICE
by Emily Bruno - December 05, 2017 Three-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist and songwriter Gwen Stefani brought holiday cheer to NBC's THE VOICE with a performance of her new hit single, 'You Make It Feel Like Christmas.' Five-time winning coach Blake Shelton joined Stefani, as the two co-wrote the song with busbee and Justin...
CMT Shares Winter Programming Slate + Trailer for Final Season of NASHVILLE
by Caryn Robbins - November 30, 2017 On the heels of record ratings growth, CMT today announced a multi-platform winter slate of original programming including the premiere dates for new docu-series Music City, from the creator of The Hills and Laguna Beach, and CMT Crossroads: Kesha and Old Crow Medicine Show,... |