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Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton, & More Win CMA Awards
by Josh Sharpe - November 21, 2024 The 58th Annual CMA Awards” took center stage live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena last evening. Morgan Wallen wins CMA Entertainer of the Year for the first time, while Megan Moroney is crowned CMA New Artist of the Year. Check out the full list of winners here! ...
Simone Biles, Jeff Bridges, & More to Present at ‘The 58th Annual CMA Awards’
by Josh Sharpe - November 18, 2024 The Country Music Association and ABC have announced presenters for “The 58th Annual CMA Awards.” Hosted by Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson, the awards broadcast live on WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC. ...
New Album From Jazz Vocalist Andy James Out Now
by A.A. Cristi - November 08, 2024 Jazz vocalist Andy James released her new album, LET ME SEE YOUR HEART, featuring original songs and classics. The album includes collaborations with renowned musicians like Jon Cowherd and Nate Smith....
Scottish Country Artist Chris Andreucci Releases 'Same Ol Me'
by Josh Sharpe - November 08, 2024 Scottish-born, Nashville-based artist Chris Andreucci released 'Same Ol' Me,' a heartfelt anthem about heartbreak and longing. Co-written with John Woods, the song delves into love lost and emotional vulnerability. Listen to it here!...
Lee Brice Releases New Holiday Single 'Single Bells'
by Josh Sharpe - November 01, 2024 Multi-Platinum Country hitmaker, Lee Brice, is raising a glass to all the folks out there who are alone for the holidays with the release of his latest track, “Single Bells,” available now. Listen to the single, written by Matt Alderman and David Tolliver....
Post Malone, Brooks & Dunn, & More Join Morgan Wallen's 'Sand In My Boots' 2025 Festival Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - October 21, 2024 AEG Presents and 15-time Billboard Music Awards-winner, Morgan Wallen have unveiled the lineup for Sand In My Boots. The new three-day festival and beach vacation curated by Wallen will host headliners Post Malone, Brooks & Dunn, HARDY and Wallen himself. Set on the Hangout Music Festival site on th...
Lee Brice Unveils Dates for 'You, Me and My Guitar Tour'
by Josh Sharpe - September 30, 2024 One of Country music’s most gifted storytellers and powerhouse vocalist, Lee Brice, has announced dates for the 2025 run of his captivating acoustic You, Me and My Guitar Tour....
Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, & More Receive Nominations For 2024 CMA Awards- Full List of Nominees
by Josh Sharpe - September 09, 2024 Morgan Wallen tops the list with seven nominations, while other top nominees include Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton with five nominations, and Post Malone and Lainey Wilson with four nominations each....
Denitia Shares Summer Anthem “Gettin' Over”
by Josh Sharpe - July 16, 2024 Denitia has shared her new single “Gettin’ Over,” a working-people’s anthem about working too hard for too little while dreaming of a more carefree life. She recently performed the song on the Grand Ole Opry stage, where the CMT Next Women of Country artist made her debut at the end of June. This is...
Video: Lee Brice Releases Music Video With Nate Smith and Hailey Whitters for 'Drinkin' Buddies'
by Josh Sharpe - July 10, 2024 Multi-Platinum selling artist, Lee Brice, along with Nate Smith and Hailey Whitters have set the tone for the summer with their hit track, “Drinkin’ Buddies.” Watch the new music video with all three stars!...
Morgan Wallen Adds Six Shows for First-Ever European Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2024 Morgan Wallen's One Night At A Time 2024 tour, awarded Pollstar and Billboard's 2023 Country Tour of the Year with over 2.4 million fans already holding tickets, returned in the U.S. last month. As the tour continues its trek throughout the United States this summer, the 11-time Billboard Music Awar...
Post Malone, Gwen Stefani, & More to Perform at 59th ACM Awards
by Josh Sharpe - May 07, 2024 Country Music’s Party of the Year is getting even bigger with Post Malone set to make his debut on the legendary ACM Awards stage, alongside a newly added performance from 2022 New Male Artist of the Year Parker McCollum and must-see lineup of powerhouse duets from Female Artist and Album of the Yea...
Dolly Parton to Kick Off Fan Fair X at CMA Fest in June
by Josh Sharpe - April 30, 2024 This year, global superstar Dolly Parton will kick off Fan Fair X on Thursday morning, welcoming Country Music fans from around the world to take part in a very special conversation on the CMA Close Up Stage. Fans also won’t want to miss Parton’s ALL ACCESS! Pop Up Experience at Fan Fair X, open eve...
Kiefer to Release New Live Trio Album 'Something For Real'; Listen to Lead Single 'Cute'
by Josh Sharpe - April 30, 2024 Pianist and producer Kiefer – known for his blend of beat-making and virtuosic jazz skills as well as his work with Drake and Anderson .Paak, among others– has announced Something For Real, a live trio album due out digitally on May 10 on Stones Throw Records. “Cute,” which originally featured on Ki...
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...
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...
Morgan Wallen Adds Back-to-Back Stops To '24 Tour
by Michael Major - September 29, 2023 A rotating lineup of guests including Bailey Zimmerman, Jelly Roll, Jon Pardi, Lainey Wilson, Nate Smith, Bryan Martin, Lauren Watkins, and Ella Langley will join for support. A special Texas guest will play on the July 26 Arlington, Texas show, while direct support for the new Nashville stops will ...
Morgan Wallen Extends 'One Night At A Time' Tour Into 2024
by Michael Major - September 26, 2023 Now, with 11 dates remaining on the 2023 leg and fans demanding more, Wallen is extending the tour into 2024 with 10 additional stadium shows. A rotating lineup of guests including Bailey Zimmerman, Jelly Roll, Jon Pardi, Lainey Wilson, Nate Smith, Bryan Martin, Lauren Watkins and Ella Langley will ...
Ashley Cooke Makes Morning TV Debut on NBC's TODAY Tomorrow
by Michael Major - July 27, 2023 Ashley Cooke, will take center stage in New York City this Friday, July 28 with her highly anticipated morning television debut on NBC's TODAY with Hoda & Jenna. Hot on the heels of releasing her debut album shot in the dark last Friday, July 21, Cooke will check off yet another dream on her bucket ...
Ashley Cooke Takes Aim with Debut Album 'shot in the dark'
by Michael Major - July 21, 2023 Co-written by Cooke, Brett Tyler and Will Bundy, the emotion-filled track features Cooke's effortless vocal beauty blending with Smith's velvety grit, reflecting the haunting presence of a past relationship. The accompanying music video directed by Justin Clough portrays the duo meeting at a crossro...
Ashley Cooke to Release Her Debut Album 'shot in the dark' in July
by Michael Major - June 21, 2023 Revealing the highly anticipated body of work in a surprise moment at the Grand Ole Opry this evening, the new chapter begins Friday, June 23 when the songstress will share the flavorful introduction of what fans can expect from the album with the release of three tracks: “tastes like,” “shot in the...
CMA Fest Breaks Records in Its 50th Year
by Michael Major - June 12, 2023 Luke Combs welcomed Vince Gill for a performance of “One More Last Chance,” while Carly Pearce brought Jo Dee Messina to the stage for an exciting rendition of “I’m Alright.” Elle King and Tanya Tucker joined Lainey Wilson for an electric performance of “Texas (When I Die).” The roar of the crowd wa...
Alanis Morissette, Shania Twain & More Join CMT MUSIC AWARDS
by Michael Major - March 28, 2023 In celebration of the 10th anniversary of its storied “CMT Next Women of Country“ (NWOC) franchise, 7x GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette will make her CMT MUSIC AWARDS debut alongside NWOC alum Ingrid Andress, Lainey Wilson, Madeline Edwards and Morgan Wade, and more....
Cory Wong Releases New Live Album From Recent West Coast Run
by Michael Major - January 20, 2023 Hailed by AllMusic for its “brightly organic crossover vibe,” the highly charged jazz-funk collection sees Wong joined by an all-star array of special guests including Billy Strings, Big Wild, Chromeo, Béla Fleck, Sierra Hull, Victor Wooten, Larry Carlton, Nate Smith, and more....
Kurt Elling Announces Covers EP 'Guilty Pleasures' ft Charlie Hunter & Nate Smith
by Michael Major - January 13, 2023 Guilty Pleasures will be a 6-track EP featuring guitarist Charlie Hunter and special guest drummer Nate Smith. Bursting with Elling’s trademark charisma, energy and showmanship, Guilty Pleasures features six high-octane covers, including Kurt’s new rendition of “Wrap It Up,” originally recorded by R... |