Disney/Frank Micelotta It’s no secret that Dan + Shay have been mainstay Vocal Duo of the Year nominees at the CMA Awards. In May, they won the ACM equivalent, Duo of the Year, and beat longtime winners Brothers Osborne. While emerging as winners again at the 2024 CMA Awards would be exciting, they’re open to the pendulum swinging …
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Nov 19
Carrie Underwood talks final Las Vegas residency shows and what’s next
ABC News As Carrie Underwood approaches the final shows of her Las Vegas REFLECTION residency, the singer is opening up about the love that went into it and what’s next. “I feel like there was so much love and work and excitement that was poured into this show that, for me, I feel this will live in my …
Nov 19
Why Mitchell Tenpenny’s CMA New Artist nod ‘means everything’ to him
Disney/Scott Kirkland Just being invited to attend the CMA Awards means a great deal to Mitchell Tenpenny, let alone being nominated for New Artist of the Year. “That means everything to me. That’s all I’ve ever wanted,” the Nashville native tells ABC Audio. “I’ve never won an award. Never been, really, at a lot of awards. I …
Nov 19
Luke Bryan has high praise for CMA Awards co-host Lainey Wilson: ‘She’s a straight-up star’
Disney/Brian Bowen Smith Having a new co-host can be a shake-up for some, but for Luke Bryan, having Lainey Wilson onboard has been nothing but a delight. “Lainey’s a great personality, big personality. There’s a reason why Lainey Wilson has become Lainey Wilson in such a short amount of time. It’s because she’s a straight-up star,” Luke tells …
Nov 19
Post Malone teaming with Jelly Roll for The BIG A** Stadium Tour
Adam DeGross Post Malone is about to get even bigger in 2025. He’s teaming up with Jelly Roll for a trek called Post Malone Presents: The BIG A** Stadium Tour, which will see them play 25 stadiums across North America starting April 29 in Salt Lake City and wrapping up July 1 in San Francisco. In …
Nov 19
Jason Aldean’s paying homage to ‘the people from Route 91’
Disney/Larry McCormack The mass shooting that took place at Route 91 Harvest Festival in 2017 likely remains etched in the memories of all the victims involved, including country superstar Jason Aldean. In the upcoming 20/20 special Vegas Lights & Country Nights: Countdown to the CMA Awards, Jason opened up about the impact it has had on him and …
Nov 19
Peyton Manning loves witnessing special moments onstage + backstage as CMA Awards host: ‘That’s the best part’
Disney/Brian Bowen Smith Sure, being part of Country Music’s Biggest Night is exciting. But for co-host Peyton Manning, witnessing special moments onstage and backstage is the highlight. “It’s a life-changing night for musicians that are going to win certain awards, whether they’re performing their best song that year onstage at the CMAs or winning an award …
Nov 18
Nashville Notes: Brett Young hits LA’s Troubador + Tim McGraw’s ‘Live Like You Were Dying’ LP
California native Brett Young has announced he’s playing an intimate show at Los Angeles’ legendary Troubador on Dec. 3. Presale begins Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT with the presale code “BYTROUBADOUR” before the general sale on Wednesday. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Live Like You Were Dying, Tim McGraw has released the album on …
Nov 18
Sneak a peek of ‘Vegas Lights & Country Nights’ with Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood, Shaboozey + more
ABC ABC’s Vegas Lights & Country Nights will air Tuesday, but you won’t have to wait for a sneak peek at the 20/20 special. Filmed in Las Vegas and hosted by CMA Awards co-host Luke Bryan, the one-hour special will follow a slew of country stars backstage at their various shows in Sin City. This includes Carrie …
Nov 18
Cole Swindell teams with Greylan James on ‘a GREAT song’
Courtesy of Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment Country newcomer Greylan James has enlisted Cole Swindell for his new song, “Things That I Can’t Change.” “I’ve been a big Greylan James fan since the first time we wrote together a few years back,” says Cole. “Not only is he a great songwriter, but his voice and the way he delivers …