Steve Nedved
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Sep 07
Hailey Whitters’ CMA Awards nod leaves her in tears
ABC Hailey Whitters is a first-time nominee at this year’s CMA Awards with her nod in the New Artist of the Year category. “HOLY COW @cma,” Hailey captions her Instagram post announcement alongside two pleading face emojis. Hailey also went on to share a photo of her reaction on her Instagram Story. The picture featured Hailey in a car with …
Sep 07
Megan Moroney on being a first-time CMA Awards nominee: “It doesn’t feel real”
ABC Megan Moroney has garnered her first-ever CMA Awards nominations. The fast-rising newcomer is nominated for New Artist of the Year and Song of the Year with her hit single, “Tennessee Orange.” Reflecting on her career milestone, Megan shares, “I grew up watching the CMA Awards and thought it was the coolest thing last year that I got …
Sep 07
Eric Church, Morgan Wallen + more lead 2024 Stagecoach Festival lineup
ABC/Larry McCormack The lineup for California’s annual country music festival has been revealed. Eric Church, Morgan Wallen and Miranda Lambert have been announced as headliners for the three-day festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, from April 26 to April 28, 2024. Also slated to perform are Jelly Roll, HARDY, Megan Moroney, Bailey Zimmerman, Elle King, Dwight Yoakam, Willie Nelson & Family and more. “I can’t wait to get back …
Sep 07
Kelsea Ballerini is almost speechless about her CMA Album of the Year nomination
ABC Kelsea Ballerini is nominated in two categories at this year’s CMA Awards: Female Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year. Sharing her reaction via an Instagram Story, Kelsea reflected on her achievements and Album of the Year-nominated Rolling Up The Welcome Mat. “Good morning. CMA nominations came out this morning. Rolling Up The Welcome Mat is nominated for Album of the …
Sep 07
Lainey Wilson on her nine CMA Awards nominations: “It’s absolutely surreal”
ABC Lainey Wilson leads the CMA Awards nominations for a second consecutive year with a total of nine nods, including one for Entertainer of the Year. Her jaw-dropping reaction to the news was shared via a photo on Instagram. “Holy moly y’all. Someone pinch me. I can’t believe my eyes. [face holding back tears emoji],” Lainey captions the …
Sep 07
Jelly Roll “can’t believe” his CMA nominations, shares excitement for “sister” Lainey Wilson
ABC/Larry McCormack Jelly Roll has earned five CMA nominations — and it’s a feat that’s left him feeling both excitement and disbelief. “5 CMA nominations. I can’t believe it, like literally,” Jelly writes on X, formerly known as Twitter. The categories Jelly’s nominated for are Male Vocalist of the Year, New Artist of the Year, Musical Event of the Year, …
Sep 07
Lainey Wilson and Jelly Roll lead nominees for 57th CMA Awards
Country Music Association Lainey Wilson leads the contenders for this year’s CMA Awards with nine nominations, including her first for Entertainer of the Year. Her fellow Musical Event nominee Jelly Roll ranks next with five. Luke Combs and HARDY each grab four nods, while Jordan Davis, Ashley McBryde, Chris Stapleton and Morgan Wallen all garnered three. Here’s a complete rundown of the nominations for the 57th annual CMA Awards, …
Sep 07
Luke Combs has no plans on crossing over to pop: “I don’t want to be a pop star”
ABC/Connie Chornuk Luke Combs may have garnered crossover success with his cover of Tracy Chapman‘s “Fast Car,” but don’t count on him being the next country-gone-pop superstar. “That’s something I haven’t really entertained. I’ve been approached about it more than a few times, and I don’t know. It’s just [that] I feel to me, country music is enough,” says …
Sep 06
Nashville notes: LeAnn Rimes’ Christmas tour + Ryan Griffin’s “Heart To Break” video
LeAnn Rimes is spreading festive cheer this holiday season with her headlining Joy: The Holiday Tour. The December trek will hit six cities across the U.S. with shows in Nashville, Las Vegas, Orlando and more. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 8, at 10 a.m. local time. For a full list of dates, visit leannrimes.com. Ryan Griffin has released …
Sep 06
Tickets to Dolly’s new fashion exhibit are now on sale
Katherine Bomboy/NBC Tickets to Dolly Parton‘s newly announced exhibit, Dolly Parton & The Makers: My Life in Rhinestones, are on sale now. The fashion exhibition launches October 31 at Nashville’s Lipscomb University and will run through December 9. Each ticket is priced at $25 and includes a 45-minute tour of Dolly’s iconic fashion pieces and the stories behind her styles, songs …