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The Country Music Association's CMA SUMMER JAM Airs Thursday, Sept. 2
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 29, 2021 Filmed amidst the skyline of downtown, the three-hour, artist-curated primetime special will feature individual performances and collaborations from more than 20 of the biggest stars in Country Music....
Wilderado Release Folk-Tinged 'Help Me Down'
by TV News Desk - June 25, 2021 “Help Me Down” is about the realization that even though no one can carry you through life, it’s worth searching for those who are willing to go to the low moments with you. – Wilderado’s Maxim Rainer...
Clint Black's New Circle Network Series Kicks Off A Conversation With Darius Rucker
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 19, 2021 The initial season also features episodes with Brad Paisley, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Rodney Crowell, Keb’ Mo, John Rich, Travis Tritt, Steve Wariner, Trace Adkins and Sara Evans. ...
Winners Announced for 56TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 19, 2021 This year’s 56th ACM Awards featured an all-star lineup of collaborations and memorable performances featuring 25 performances, 31 artists, and 31 hit songs. ...
Sessions Exclusively Presents Grammy Winners Hootie & The Blowfish Broadcast April 23
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 29, 2021 “We loved every minute of being back on stage together – especially in Columbia,” shared lead singer Darius Rucker. “We all miss live music right now, so we’re really excited to be able to offer this show to our fans who can now experience the energy of that night from home.” ...
PBS Stations Celebrate Charley Pride For Black History Month
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 08, 2021 Throughout the month of February, while celebrating Black History Month, PBS has made it easy for Charley Pride fans and new audiences alike to learn more about his history in country music and the impact he made throughout the world....
Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks and More Join The GRAND OLE OPRY: 95 YEARS OF COUNTRY MUSIC Special
by A.A. Cristi - February 03, 2021 NBC is honoring country music's most famous show with its “Grand Ole Opry: 95 Years of Country Music” special on Sunday, Feb. 14 at 9-11 p.m. ET/PT. ...
American Masters CHARLEY PRIDE: I'M JUST ME Available for Free on PBS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 15, 2020 American Masters – Charley Pride: I’m Just Me is streaming free again for a limited time on pbs.org/americanmasters and on the PBS Video app which will run through December 26 before going back to members-only PBS Passport....
Celebrate the Holidays with CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Tonight
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 30, 2020 Get into the holiday spirit with “CMA Country Christmas” TONIGHT at 9/8c on ABC. With an intimate, at home setting that throws back to classic holiday specials of the past, “CMA Country Christmas” will feature performances of new and original songs as well as traditional Christmas favorites. ...
Lindsey Stirling & Darius Rucker Release 'What Child Is This'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 27, 2020 Platinum-selling electronic artist, violinist, and multi-talented entertainer Lindsey Stirling and three-time GRAMMY Award winner Darius Rucker have teamed up for a special performance of the classic Christmas carol “What Child Is This” for this year’s “CMA Country Christmas,” airing on Monday, Nove...
Additional Performers Announced for THE 54TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 09, 2020 “The 54th Annual CMA Awards” has revealed additions to its star-studded lineup. Two-time nominee this year Chris Stapleton will take the stage to perform his new single “Starting Over,” while Lady A’s Charles Kelley will join Carly Pearce for her previously announced performance of three-time nomina...
Live! at the Bandshell Continues November 14th with ising Country Hitmakers Jimmie Allen and Matt Stell
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 05, 2020 Daytona Beach’s Live! at the Bandshell Series continues with a night of hits from rising country stars Jimmie Allen and Matt Stell along with special guest Chris Bandi next Saturday, November 14th....
54TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS Announce Additional Performers
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 05, 2020 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 are set to take the star-studded stage....
Melinda Newman Receives the 2020 CMA Media Achievement Award
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 02, 2020 The Country Music Association awarded Melinda Newman, Billboard’s Executive Editor, West Coast and Nashville, with the 2020 CMA Media Achievement Award on Friday, Oct. 30....
Electro-Pop Artist GHOSTE Releases New Single 'DEEP WATER' Out Now!
by A.A. Cristi - October 09, 2020 Internationally acclaimed, multiple-award winning singer-songwriter, GHOSTE, has released her introspective electropop single, 'Deep Water', a haunting dive into the struggles of keeping a relationship afloat knowing that love is always worth the risk and the fight. Produced by Matt Anthony (Darius ...
Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker Set to Host THE 45TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 05, 2020 The Country Music Association has revealed that Country Music superstars and previous CMA Awards winners Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker will host a?oeThe 54th Annual CMA Awardsa?? live from Nashville on WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC....
Pandora Reveals Top Songs by Artists Gone Solo
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 01, 2020 From the groups that initially made them famous is a tale as old as time in the music industry....
Keith Urban and Pink Will Perform 'One Too Many' on the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 14, 2020 The Academy of Country Music®, dick clark productions and CBS announced today that reigning ACM® Entertainer of the Year, 15-time ACM Award winner and 55th ACM Awards® host Keith Urban, and international pop icon P!NK will perform the world television premiere of their new single....
Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Carrie Underwood, and Trisha Yearwood Will Perform at the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 09, 2020 Academy of Country Music®, dick clark productions and CBS today revealed more must-see performances by Blake Shelton featuring Gwen Stefani, Carrie Underwood, and Trisha Yearwood for the 55TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™....
Luke Bryan Hosts CMA BEST OF FEST Tonight
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 13, 2020 Tonight is the night! Country Music superstar Luke Bryan hosts a?oeCMA Best of Fest,a?? a three-hour retrospective airing tonight at 8/7c on the ABC Television Network....
Kane Brown Added to CMA SUMMER STAY-CAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 30, 2020 It's almost time! Get your summer of Country started tomorrow, July 1 with a?oeCMA Summer Stay-Cay presented by Budweiser Nitro Gold.a??...
Luke Combs, Maddie & Tae, Rascal Flatts and More Join Lineup for CMA SUMMER STAY-CAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 24, 2020 The countdown is on! In just one week, the Country Music Association brings your favorite Country stars together for “CMA Summer Stay-Cay presented by Budweiser Nitro Gold,” a brand new, multi-hour live stream variety event sure to be one of the hottest nights of summer. ...
Brad Paisley To Headline Live Nation's First Ever 'Live From The Drive-In' Concert Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 22, 2020 Today, Live Nation announced their first ever U.S. drive-in concert series — LIVE FROM THE DRIVE-IN — will bring fans a live music tailgating experience unlike any other, kicking off July 10-12 in Indianapolis, IN, Nashville, TN, and St. Louis, MO....
ABC to Air CMA BEST OF FEST This July
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 15, 2020 Calling all country music fans! The Country Music Association and ABC are set to host the hottest country music event of the summer when a?oeCMA Best of Festa?? features a retrospective of more than 25 unforgettable performances from the past 16 years of CMA Fest in Nashville. ...
'CMT Celebrates Our Heroes' Adds Sean Penn, Scarlett Johansson, Olivia Munn, Reba, & More!
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 28, 2020 CMT today revealed its final slate of star-studded talent joining a?oeCMT Celebrates Our Heroes: An Artists of the Year Special,a?? premiering Wednesday, June 3 at 8 PM ET/PT on CMT with a three network simulcast on Paramount Network, Pop TV and TV Land.... |