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Brandi Carlile, Kelly Clarkson, Luke Combs to Perform at the 54TH ACM AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 19, 2019 The Academy of Country Music® announced today that Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Brandi Carlile, Eric Church, Kelly Clarkson, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line and Ashley McBryde have been added to the powerful lineup of performers for the 54th ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, Country Mu...
Dierks Bentley to Host CMA Foundation Music Teachers of Excellence Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 11, 2019 The CMA Foundation, a national music education nonprofit and the philanthropic arm of the Country Music Association, will hold its fourth annual Music Teachers of Excellence Awards on Tuesday, April 30 in Nashville, hosted by three-time CMA Awards winner Dierks Bentley....
California Native Annie Bosko Releases YOU BELONG TO THE SKY Dedicated to Hometown Tragedy Victims
by Tori Hartshorn - March 08, 2019 Thousand Oaks, CA native and accomplished musician, Annie Bosko, is lending her voice for good to benefit the 12 innocent lives lost at the Borderline shooting in her hometown. Following a performance alongside the likes of Jason Mraz, Colbie Callait & Rick Springfield at the recent Music Strong Ben...
Country Music Association Celebrates Recipients Of 10th Annual Triple Play Awards
by Tori Hartshorn - February 20, 2019 The Country Music Association honored the songwriters behind Country Music's biggest hits at the 10th annual CMA Triple Play Awards Tuesday, Feb. 19 during an intimate, industry luncheon at Marathon Music Works in Nashville. CMA Triple Play Awards recipients were honored for having penned three No. ...
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...
Tenille Townes Named iHeartCountry's 'On The Verge' Artist
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 13, 2019 Emerging singer, songwriter and performer Tenille Townes is iHeartCountry's next “On The Verge” artist. The program includes on-air exposure, which has already led to a lift for Townes' debut single “Somebody's Daughter,” as well as significant digital and social support across iHeartMedia's network...
Lyric Video Released by Dani-Elle Kleha For Fan Appreciation Tune RUNNIN' ON DREAMS
by Tori Hartshorn - January 14, 2019 Pennsylvania native and award winning performer, songwriter and recording artist, Dani-elle Kleha, announced the release of a lyric video for her single, “Runnin' On Dreams,” on Friday January 11 via an Exclusive Premiere on Facebook and YouTube. The video is dedicated to her fans and those who hav...
Dierks Bentley to Perform on FOX'S NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH STEVE HARVEY
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 31, 2018 Country music superstar Dierks Bentley joins the epic lineup of performers on "FOX'S NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH STEVE HARVEY: LIVE FROM TIMES SQUARE" airing live Monday, Dec. 31, beginning @ 8/7c on Fox....
Chevel Shepherd Wins Season 15 of THE VOICE
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 19, 2018 Chevel Shepherd, a 16-year-old female country artist from Farmington, N.M., was crowned champion of "The Voice" tonight. The popular young singer from Team Kelly earned coach Kelly Clarkson her second consecutive "Voice" win on the four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series....
Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, and More to Perform on THE VOICE Finale
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 14, 2018 Superstar recording artists Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Dierks Bentley, Halsey, Marshmello and Bastille, Panic! At The Disco, Season 14 winner Brynn Cartelli and more are set to perform on the live two-hour Tuesday, Dec. 18 season finale (9-11 p.m. ET/PT) of NBC's four-time Emmy A...
Morgan Evans, Craig Campbell, and More Added To Country Thunder Arizona 2019 Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 12, 2018 Country Thunder Arizona announced the addition of a second wave of sizzling newcomers and a bona fide legend to grace the massive Country Thunder main stage in Florence, Ariz. April 11-14, 2019. Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, Morgan Evans, Craig Campbell, Austin Burkeand Josh Abbott Ban...
American Songwriter Premieres Republican Hair's CHAOTIC GOOD Video, Plus Luke Sits Down With NPR
by Tori Hartshorn - December 07, 2018 In late November, Nashville's Republican Hair released the new track “Chaotic Good,” three minutes of gloriously irreverent post-punk with hints of melodic power-pop and heady new wave. Now, Republican Hair — the project of songwriter Luke Dick — has shared an appropriately colorful new clip for the...
The Country Music Association to Honor Louis Messina with CMA Touring Lifetime Achievement Award
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 06, 2018 The Country Music Association will honor the Messina Touring Group's CEO Louis Messina with this year's CMA Touring Lifetime Achievement Award. Messina received the news personally from Country legend George Strait, who made a surprise phone call last Friday morning. Final voting for the CMA Touring...
GRAMMY Museum And MusiCares Announce 'GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions—Holiday Edition'
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 27, 2018 This year's GRAMMY® Charity Online Auctions—Holiday Edition features signed items such as guitars, vinyl, and more from GRAMMY winners Coldplay, Bruno Mars, andRihanna, GRAMMY nominees Dierks Bentley, Katy Perry, and SZA, and platinum recording artists Noah Cyrus, Brett Eldredge, and many more. Bidd...
Kacey Musgraves Wins Big at the CMA AWARDS - See Full List of Winners Here!
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 15, 2018 Chris Stapleton reveled in a celebratory night in Nashville as he took home three wins at "The 52nd Annual CMA Awards," while Keith Urban warmed hearts with his gracious acceptance of the coveted Entertainer of the Year trophy. Country Music's Biggest Night was hosted for the 11th consecutive year b...
Hollywood Bowl Named Top Amphitheater at Billboard Live Music Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 14, 2018 The Hollywood Bowl, one of the leading outdoor music venues in the world, managed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, was honored as Top Amphitheater at the Billboard Live Music Awards, on Tuesday night at the Montage Beverly Hills. The Billboard Live Music Awards honor the top tours, festi...
Kenny Chesney, Thomas Rhett Announced as Early Winners for the CMA Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 14, 2018 Winners in the Musical Event of the Year and Music Video of the Year categories for "The 52nd Annual CMA Awards" were revealed live on 'Good Morning America' this morning. See the big reveal below! Kenny Chesney and David Lee Murphy won Musical Event of the Year for "Everything's Gonna Be Alright." ...
Eric Church to Perform at the CMA AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 13, 2018 Eric Church has just been added as a performer on “The 52nd Annual CMA Awards,” broadcasting live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 8:00 PM/ET (7:00 PM/CT) on the ABC Television Network. Church is a 25-time CMA Awards nominee and three-time winner, having won Album of the Yea...
Martina McBride, Lionel Richie and More Announced as Presenters for the CMA AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 12, 2018 Country artist Jimmie Allen, nationally syndicated personality Bobby Bones, Country artist Kane Brown, ABC's “Dancing With The Stars'” Sharna Burgess, model and actress Olivia Culpo, Disney's “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms'” Mackenzie Foy, Country artists Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Dusti...
Jason Aldean with Miranda Lambert, Garth Brooks, Luke Combs, Midland and Brett Young to Perform at the CMA Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 01, 2018 Jason Aldean with Miranda Lambert, Garth Brooks, Luke Combs, Midland and Brett Young join the exciting lineup of performers for "The 52nd Annual CMA Awards," hosted for the 11th consecutive year by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. Country Music's Biggest Night will air live from Bridgestone Arena ...
Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Garth Brooks, Luke Combs and More Added As Performers To 52nd ANNUAL CMA AWARDS
by Tori Hartshorn - November 01, 2018 Jason Aldean with Miranda Lambert, Garth Brooks, Luke Combs, Midland and Brett Young join the exciting lineup of performers for “The 52nd Annual CMA Awards,” hosted for the 11th consecutive year by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. Country Music's Biggest Night will air live from Bridgestone Arena ...
Celebrate The CMA Awards With COUNTRY MUSIC'S BIGGEST STARS: IN THE SPOTLIGHT WITH ROBIN ROBERTS
by Tori Hartshorn - October 26, 2018 In celebration of “The 52nd Annual CMA Awards,” Country Music's Biggest Night, ABC is set to air its 10th annual pre-CMA Awards Special, “Country Music's Biggest Stars: In the Spotlight with Robin Roberts,” Sunday, Nov. 11 from 9:00-10:00 PM/CT on The ABC Television Network. ...
The Country Music Association Announces the THE 52ND ANNUAL CMA AWARDS Nominees
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 28, 2018 The Country Music Association has announced the final nominees for “The 52nd Annual CMA Awards,” as Chris Stapleton tops the list of finalists with five nominations. Producer and musician Dann Huff receives four nominations, the second most nominations this year, while nine artists garner three each...
CMA Songwriters Series Presented By U.S. Bank Announces Houston Show
by Tori Hartshorn - August 22, 2018 The Country Music Association's critically acclaimed CMA Songwriters Series Presented by U.S. Bank announces a performance at The Heights Theater in Houston Monday, Sept. 17 at 7:00 PM featuring Josh Kerr, Maddie & Tae and Jon Nite. Maddie & Tae's Maddie Marlow (from Sugarland, TX) and Tae Dye have ...
Cassadee Pope Releases New Single ONE MORE RED LIGHT
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 10, 2018 GRAMMY® Award-nominated, platinum-certified country hit maker Cassadee Pope debuts her latest single today, “One More Red Light,” co-written by Pope, Kelly Archer and Emily Shackleton. The infectious up-tempo track, which sees Pope in rare vocal form, marks the second song from Cassadee's forthcomin... |