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House Whiskey Releases 'Tomorrow We Ride'
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 11, 2020 House Whiskey made waves with their rousing debut single, “I Quit Countin',” and now they're back with the upbeat “Tomorrow We Ride.' Produced by CMA Award-winning and GRAMMY-nominated producer Brett Beavers (Dierks Bentley, Dustin Lynch), the new release was written by band members Jesse Murphy, Wa...
ACM PRESENTS: OUR COUNTRY Reveals Song List
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 03, 2020 The list of fan-favorite songs for ACM® PRESENTS: OUR COUNTRY, a new two-hour special hosted by CBS THIS MORNING's Gayle King, has been revealed. The special will be broadcast Sunday, April 5 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and on CBS All Access. Featuring intimate conversations...
Gayle King to Host ACM PRESENTS: OUR COUNTRY
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 31, 2020 Gayle King announced this morning on CBS THIS MORNING that she will host ACM® PRESENTS: OUR COUNTRY, a new two-hour special to be broadcast Sunday, April 5 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and on CBS All Access. The special features intimate conversations and at-home acoustic per...
Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley and More Join Lineup for ACM PRESENTS: OUR COUNTRY
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 26, 2020 The Academy of Country Music® and dick clark productions announced today the all-star lineup of performers for ACM® PRESENTS: OUR COUNTRY, a two-hour special featuring intimate conversations and at-home acoustic performances with Country Music's biggest stars, along with clips from the Academy of Co...
Tailgate Fest Announces 2020 Lineup Featuring Dierks Bentley and Lynyrd Skynyrd
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 18, 2020 Southern California's most epic party returns for its third year, and now at the most on-brand venue yet: the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA. Tailgate Fest has gained cult status and been dubbed “SoCal's Newest FOMO Festival” from being the only fest in the world where the tailgating doesn't sto...
Maddie and Tae Reveal Sophomore Album 'The Way It Feels'
by Abigail Charpentier - February 04, 2020 As PLATINUM-selling duo Maddie & Tae are “riding a gust of momentum” (PEOPLE) following an explosive 2019 unveiling new music that is “drenched in raw, vulnerable emotion” (American Songwriter), the pair continues to fill-in pages of their expansive journey, revealing details today of their highly-a...
Hot Country Knights Announce 2020 'One Knight Stand Tour'
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 31, 2020 Dedicated road warriors who have basically lived out of a van their entire existence, the Hot Country Knights share details today behind their 2020 ONE KNIGHT STAND TOUR that launches April 7 in San Diego, Calif. This marks the first nationwide headlining trek for the group with a reputation for “sl...
Hot Country Knights Release Debut Single 'Pick Her Up'
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 23, 2020 Some said this moment would never happen. But despite 30 wasted years and countless bad decisions, the '90s influenced band Hot Country Knights has finally come riding in with the release of their debut single “Pick Her Up” feat. Travis Tritt. Produced and written by Dierks Bentley along with co-wri...
Country Music Association Hosts Eighth Annual CMA Touring Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 22, 2020 The Country Music Association presented industry honors at the Eighth Annual CMA Touring Awards Tuesday, Jan. 21 at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, celebrating Country Music's most respected professionals from the 2019 touring season. Singer, songwriter, producer and 2017 CMA New Artist of the Ye...
Country Music Association Reveals Songwriter Recipients Of 11th Annual CMA Triple Play Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 08, 2020 The Country Music Association has revealed the recipients of the 11th annual CMA Triple Play Awards, an honor presented to songwriters who pen three No. 1 songs within a 12-month period based on the Country Aircheck, Billboard Country Airplay and Billboard Hot Country Songs charts....
Hot Country Knights Signs Worldwide Recording Contract with Universal Music Group Nashville
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 02, 2020 The '90s influenced country band Hot Country Knights has inked a worldwide recording deal with Universal Music Group Nashville (UMGN), it was announced today. Teaming with imprint Capitol Records Nashville, the Knights are promising to bring real '90s country music back to a format that's been drown...
ABC to Air Encore Presentation of CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 18, 2019 Celebrate the holidays with an encore presentation of a?oeCMA Country Christmas,a?? airing Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 9/8c on the ABC Television Network. Trisha Yearwood hosts and performs during the festive special with additional performances by Dierks Bentley, Kristin Chenoweth, for KING & COUNTRY, Chr...
Country Music Association To Honor Tony Conway With CMA Touring Lifetime Achievement Award
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 25, 2019 The Country Music Association will honor Conway Entertainment Group/Ontourage Management founder/owner Tony Conway with its 2019 CMA Touring Lifetime Achievement Award. Conway received the news during last week's CMA Board of Directors meeting in Nashville, where he received a standing ovation from ...
'Heal The Music Day' Raises More Than $400,000 For Music Health Alliance
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 19, 2019 Led by multi-platinum entertainer Dierks Bentley, 2019's 3rd annual a?oeHeal The Music Daya?? raised over $400,000 for Music Health Alliance (MHA). Entirely funded through grants and individual and corporate donations, a?oeHeal The Music Daya?? highlights the music community's efforts to provide fin...
OLD DOMINION: BAND BEHIND THE CURTAIN Exclusive Short Film Available Now on Apple Music
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 18, 2019 Fresh off their win for 'Vocal Group of the Year' at the 2019 CMA Awards, country band Old Dominion takes fans 'behind the curtain' of their songwriting and recording process in a new exclusive short film available exclusively on Apple Music today....
Joe Walsh Joins Performance Honoring Kris Kristofferson at the CMA AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 13, 2019 a?oeThe 53rd Annual CMA Awardsa?? has announced additional performers and presenters to its previously announced lineup. Joe Walsh joins Dierks Bentley alongside Sheryl Crow, Chris Janson and John Osborne for a special performance honoring Kris Kristofferson, the 2019 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achi...
Cole Swindell Brings Down To Earth Tour to Sanford Pentagon on March 25
by Abigail Charpentier - November 11, 2019 11-time No. 1 hit rising superstar Cole Swindell will bring his headlining Down To Earth Tour March 25, 2020 to Sioux Falls, SD. Joining Swindell on his Down To Earth Tour are special guests HARDY and Trea Landon. Tickets will go on sale to the public Friday, November 15....
Brothers Osborne to Perform During Halftime of the Detroit Lions 80th Thanksgiving Day Classic
by Abigail Charpentier - November 08, 2019 EMI Nashville's Brothers Osborne is set to perform during halftime of the Detroit Lions 80th Thanksgiving Day Classic on Thursday, November 28. The performance will be televised as part of FOX's coverage of the game starting at 12:30pm ET/9:30am PT....
Women In Country Music Unite For Groundbreaking Performances at the CMA AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 07, 2019 Women in Country Music will unite for a historic, not-to-be-missed opening performance at a?oeThe 53rd Annual CMA Awards.a?? The groundbreaking number led by Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton will also feature Terri Clark, Sara Evans, Crystal Gayle, The Highwomen (comprised of Brandi ...
Kris Kristofferson to Receive the 2019 Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 05, 2019 The Country Music Association has revealed its 2019 Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award recipient—iconic Country Music star, Kris Kristofferson....
2019 CMA TOURING AWARDS Nominations Announced
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 01, 2019 The Country Music Association has announced the nominees for the 2019 CMA Touring Awards, which highlight vital behind-the-scenes members of the touring industry. Final voting for the 2019 CMA Touring Awards opens Thursday, Nov. 7 and closes Wednesday, Nov. 20. This year's Touring Awards will take p...
Dani-Elle Kleha Partners with Ronald McDonald House of Scranton for New Tour
by Abigail Charpentier - October 15, 2019 Award Winning Country Artist, Dani-Elle Kleha, announces her new partnership with the Ronald McDonald House of Scranton as she kicks off the new season of her Positive Youth Tour in Pennsylvania with a performance at West Scranton High School in Scranton, PA on October 15 in celebration with “Ronald...
NBC to Air DOLLY PARTON: 50 YEARS AT THE GRAND OLE OPRY
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 10, 2019 Country music legend Dolly Parton is returning to NBC and will perform at one of the most iconic stages in the world when a?oeDolly Parton: 50 Years at the Grand Ole Oprya?? airs Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 9-11 p.m. ET/PT....
Dierks Bentley Named Spokesperson for Music Health Alliance's 'Heal The Music Day'
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 04, 2019 Multi-Platinum entertainer Dierks Bentley has been named the spokesperson for Music Health Alliance's “Heal The Music Day” and will spearhead the music community's efforts to provide financial support for the non-profit's critical and life-saving free services during the 3rd annual fundraiser. Entir...
Maren Morris Tops List of Nominees for the CMA AWARDS - See Full List!
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 28, 2019 The Country Music Association has announced the final nominees for a?oeThe 53rd Annual CMA Awards,a?? as Maren Morris tops the list of finalists with six nominations. Brothers Osborne receives four nominations, the second most nominations this year, while 11 garner three nominations eacha?"Dierks Be... |