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Oprah Winfrey, Meryl Streep & More to Present at the GRAMMY Awards
by Michael Major - January 31, 2024 Presenters have been added to the lineup for the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards and taking the stage will be Christina Aguilera, Samara Joy, Lenny Kravitz, Maluma, Lionel Richie, Mark Ronson, Meryl Streep, Taylor Tomlinson, and Oprah Winfrey....
SZA to Perform at the GRAMMYs; Taylor Swift Will Attend
by Michael Major - January 29, 2024 GRAMMY® winner and current nominee SZA has been added to the lineup for the 66th GRAMMY Awards®, joining previously announced performers Burna Boy, Luke Combs, Billie Eilish, Billy Joel, Dua Lipa, Joni Mitchell, Olivia Rodrigo, Travis Scott, and U2. The news broke on social media....
Dalton Dover Readies 'Take Me Home: Covers' Collection For February
by Michael Major - January 29, 2024 His love of country music was sparked by his grandfather, who introduced him to a wellspring of artists that traversed decades of tradition. With Take Me Home: Covers, set for release via UMG Nashville/Mercury Records, Dover is paying homage to his roots and saluting some of the songs that first ena...
Joni Mitchell to Make GRAMMY Performance Debut At The 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards
by Michael Major - January 29, 2024 Nine-time GRAMMY Award winner Joni Mitchell will perform at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards. This will be Mitchell's first-ever performance at the GRAMMY Awards; she is currently nominated for Best Folk Album (Joni Mitchell at Newport [Live]). Previously announced GRAMMY performers include Billie Eili...
U2 Will Perform Live at the GRAMMYs From The Sphere
by Michael Major - January 26, 2024 22-time GRAMMY® Award winners U2 have been announced for a special performance and award presentation at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards® from Sphere in Las Vegas. Previously announced GRAMMY Awards performers include Burna Boy, Luke Combs, Billie Eilish, Billy Joel, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, and Trav...
Billy Joel to Perform At The 66th GRAMMY Awards
by Michael Major - January 24, 2024 Five-time GRAMMY winner and GRAMMY Legend Award recipient Billy Joel has been added to the lineup for the 66th GRAMMY Awards, joining previously announced performers Burna Boy, Luke Combs, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, and Travis Scott....
Burna Boy, Luke Combs & Travis Scott To Perform At The 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards
by Michael Major - January 22, 2024 Burna Boy, Luke Combs, and Travis Scott will be performing at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards, joining previously announced artists Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, and Olivia Rodrigo. Additional performers will be announced in the coming days and weeks....
iHeartRadio Announces 2024 Music Awards Nominations, Led By Taylor Swift
by Michael Major - January 18, 2024 Artists receiving multiple nominations include, 21 Savage, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Blink-182, Carin León, David Kushner, Doechii, Doja Cat, Drake, Dua Lipa, Fall Out Boy, Foo Fighters, Grupo Frontera, Ice Spice, Jelly Roll, Jung Kook, Karol G, Lil Durk, Luke Combs, Megan Moroney, Metro Boomin, Mile...
Zach Top No. 1 Most Added at Country Radio With Debut Single 'Sounds Like the Radio'
by Michael Major - January 08, 2024 A testament to Zach's unwavering commitment to authenticity, Zach co-wrote every song on his upcoming album to help further his personal connection with fans. Renowned producer and songwriter Carson Chamberlain (Billy Currington, Alan Jackson) collaborated with Zach to bring the album to life as sol...
Charles Wesley Godwin Announces First Round of 2024 Headline Tour Dates
by Michael Major - January 05, 2024 Charles Wesley Godwin announces the first round of dates for his 2024 headline tour. The headline tour begins April 4 at The National in Richmond, Va. and will coincide with his run on Luke Combs' Growin' Up and Gettin' Old stadium tour....
Country Music Artists Receive 2023 CMA International Awards
by Michael Major - December 14, 2023 Luke Combs was surprised with the industry honor backstage at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville following his CMA Awards rehearsal by Milly Olykan, CMA Vice President, International Relations & Development. ...
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...
CMA Announces Nominees for 2023 CMA Touring Awards
by Michael Major - December 11, 2023 The Country Music Association has announced the nominees for the 2023 CMA Touring Awards, which highlight vital behind-the-scenes members of the Country Music touring industry. This year's CMA Touring Awards will again be hosted by Country superstar Keith Urban and will take place Monday, Feb. 12 in...
Kane Brown Earns RIAA Diamond Single
by Michael Major - December 07, 2023 Brown is only the 8th artist in Country music to achieve the massive accomplishment with 10 million certified units in the U.S. Brown was surprised with the news at home with a heartfelt video from fellow Diamond-Selling Country artists Luke Combs, Hillary Scott (Lady A), Tyler Hubbard (Florida Geor...
Columbia Records Artist Tanner Adell Infuses Holiday Spirit With 'Hot Pink Christmas'
by Michael Major - November 27, 2023 The holiday spirit is seen through rose-colored lenses and filled with blushing tinsel in this female-driven festive melody. With dreamy vocals, a punchy beat and twists on your favorite holiday tunes, this song will be the decadent topping to your upcoming holiday playlist....
Luke Combs Nominated For Best Country Solo Performance At 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards
by Michael Major - November 10, 2023 Luke Combs has been nominated for Best Country Solo Performance at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards. He also won Single of the Year at the 57th Annual CMA Awards and has confirmed a 2024 U.S. Stadium Tour....
Luke Combs Wins Single of the Year at 57th Cma Awards With 'Fast Car'
by Michael Major - November 09, 2023 9x CMA Award-winner Luke Combs won Single of the Year at last night’s 57th Annual CMA Awards for his version of Tracy Chapman’s song, “Fast Car,” for which Chapman also won Song of the Year. Combs also performed his current single, “Where The Wild Things Are,” during the live awards broadcast....
Video: Charles Wesley Godwin Makes National TV Debut on CBS 'Saturday Sessions'
by Michael Major - November 06, 2023 Backed by his band the Allegheny High, Godwin performed three standouts from his Big Loud Records debut Family Ties – the album's title track, lead single “All Again” and a raucous, nearly five-minute take on “Another Leaf” which found Godwin and the Allegheny High giving viewers a taste of their hi...
Lainey Wilson Announces 2024 'Lainey Wilson: Live' UK/European Headlining Tour
by Michael Major - November 06, 2023 Lainey Wilson, announced “Lainey Wilson: LIVE,” with dates across Europe including The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Germany, Sweden and Norway. ...
Cynthia Erivo, Kevin Cahoon & More to Present at 'The 57th Annual CMA Awards'
by Michael Major - November 06, 2023 Tony Award-nominated actor currently starring in the hit Broadway musical “Shucked,” Kevin Cahoon; reigning CMA Song of the Year winner and three-time nominee this year Jordan Davis; Grammy, Emmy and Tony award-winning and Oscar-nominated actress, singer, author and producer Cynthia Erivo; and more ...
Kelsea Ballerini, Post Malone & More to Perform at 'The 57th Annual CMA Awards'
by Michael Major - November 01, 2023 The Country Music Association (CMA) has announced additional performers for 'The 57th Annual CMA Awards.' Find out who will be taking the stage at this highly anticipated event....
Darius Rucker Receives the 2023 CMA Foundation Humanitarian Award
by Michael Major - October 24, 2023 Rucker was presented the award in a surprise announcement during a visit to “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” He also spoke about his late mother Carolyn Rucker and explained how the namesake of his new album, Carolyn's Boy, directly inspired his passion for giving back. ...
Hailey Whitters is Most-Added at Country Radio with New Single 'I'm In Love'
by Michael Major - October 10, 2023 With 58 first week stations on the board, “I’m In Love” is 'an eminently charming pop-country song' where 'every little corner of the arrangement shines' (Stereogum). Whitters also released a lyric video for the song. Last month, the reigning ACM New Female Artist Of The Year earned her first CMA Aw...
Christine Bauer Releases New Single 'Crumble'
by Blair Ingenthron - October 08, 2023 Multi-talented Country music star Christina Bauer reflects on past heartbreak in her captivating and relatable track 'Crumble'. With FM radio play and an upcoming lyric video release, Bauer's emotional song connects with the fear of entering a new relationship after enduring scars from the past. Don...
Luke Combs' 'Fast Car' Remains #1 On Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart For Second-consecutive Week
by Michael Major - October 03, 2023 Luke Combs’ “Fast Car” remains #1 on Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for second-consecutive week, 17th week in Billboard Hot 100 top 5. Nominated for four awards at 57th Annual CMA Awards including Entertainer of the Year. Final leg of sold-out world tour underway, 2024 U.S. Stadium Tour breaks sa... |