Courtesy of Universal Pictures and Atlantic Records Luke Combs‘ hotly anticipated new single, “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma,” has arrived. The uptempo song, which Luke penned with Jonathan Singleton and Jessi Alexander, is the lead track off Twisters: The Album, which will drop alongside the forthcoming movie Twisters on July 19. “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” features an exhilarating, country-rock …
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May 16
Chris Stapleton, Parker McCollum earn early ACM Awards
Disney/Jennifer Pottheiser Chris Stapleton and Parker McCollum have earned an ACM Award trophy ahead of Thursday’s big night. Chris was named this year’s Artist-Songwriter, while Parker’s “Burn It Down” scored him a Visual Media of the Year win. Other early winners include Megan Moroney, Nate Smith, Tigirlily Gold and hit songwriter Jessie Jo Dillon, who won New Female Artist, …
May 16
Jelly Roll teases ACM Awards performance: “It’s a new song we’re debuting”
Disney/Eric McCandless You’re in for a treat, Jelly Roll fans. The “Need a Favor” hitmaker is set to perform onstage during Thursday’s ACM Awards. But that’s not all. Jelly will also introduce the follow-up to Whitsitt Chapel with a performance of a new, unreleased track from the album. “Man, it is different for even me. It is …
May 15
Nashville notes: Thomas Rhett’s Home Team party + Reba McEntire’s ‘Happy’s Place’
Thomas Rhett has announced that he’s kicking off CMA Fest with his Home Team Fan Club Party on June 5. You can find out more details and register to attend online. Randy Travis has added a Nashville stop to his More Life Tour. The concert will take place June 5 at the legendary Ryman Auditorium. Tickets go on sale Friday at …
May 15
First-time ACM Group nominee Flatland Cavalry recalls how they found out about their nod
Courtesy of Academy of Country Music Flatland Cavalry may have released several albums, but their 2024 ACM Group of the Year nod is the first time they have received a nomination from the Academy of Country Music. Chatting with ABC Audio from Dallas, Texas, ahead of Thursday’s ACM Awards, the group’s Jason Albers shared where they were when they …
May 15
Lainey, Miranda, Kane, Jelly, Bailey + more country stars featured on ‘Twisters’ soundtrack
Disney/Frank Micelotta Country music is featured big-time on Twisters: The Album. Serving as the accompanying soundtrack to the upcoming film Twisters, the project boasts a star-studded bill that includes Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Kane Brown, Jelly Roll, Bailey Zimmerman, Megan Moroney, Thomas Rhett, Conner Smith and Warren Zeiders. Rising country singer/songwriters BRELAND, Wyatt Flores, Alexandra Kay, Tanner Adell, Dylan Gossett, Tucker …
May 15
Cody Johnson to perform on Sunday’s ‘Idol’ finale
ABC Cody Johnson is bringing country music to Sunday’s American Idol season finale. The “Dirt Cheap” singer joins a star-studded lineup of performers that includes the Idol judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, Wynonna Judd, Hootie & the Blowfish, Christian music hitmaker CeCe Winans, New Kids on the Block, Jason Mraz and Jon Bon Jovi, who’s also …
May 15
The War And Treaty share their children’s reaction to their ACM Duo nod + television gigs
Disney/Frank Micelotta The War And Treaty‘s Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter may be excited about their ACM Duo of the Year nod, but their children are pretty nonchalant about it, as they have been toward their parents’ past television performances. “No. My oldest doesn’t even call me. I’m like, ‘We’re in town.’ He’s like, ‘Hmm,’” Tanya tells ABC Audio. “He’s …
May 15
Jelly Roll weighs in on his first ACM Entertainer of the Year nod
Disney/Eric McCandless Jelly Roll may be a first-time ACM Award nominee, but he’s already earned a nod in the coveted Entertainer of the Year category. While he’s grateful for the recognition, he’s also aware that he’s up against his fellow country superstars — all of whom he deems deserving of the award. “It would mean …
May 15
Nate Smith, Megan Moroney and Tigirlily Gold are the ACM’s New Artists of the Year
Academy of Country Music The Academy of Country Music won’t hand out most of their trophies until Thursday night when the show streams on Prime Video, live from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. But Tuesday evening, the ACMs started the action early, passing out the newcomer honors during the fan party leading …