Todd Williamson/NBCDan + Shay not only performed on the Billboard Music Awards and took home the Top Country Duo trophy Wednesday night, they also found time to work in a gig as wedding singers. Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney did their #1 hit “Speechless” at the surprise Vegas wedding of Joe Jonas and Game of Thrones’ Sophie Turner. “Speechless,” of course, is the perfect song, …
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May 02
Carrie Underwood sells out first night of her Cry Pretty Tour
ABC/Mark LevineCarrie Underwood kicked off her Cry Pretty 360 Tour Wednesday night with a sold-out show in Greensboro, North Carolina. Carrie’s two-hour set included tracks from the Cry Pretty album, as well as new arrangements and mash-ups of hits from her 14-year career. At each tour stop, a contest winner also gets the chance to join Carrie onstage …
May 02
Little Big Town will be back to host the 2019 CMT Music Awards
CMTFor the second year in a row, Little Big Town will return to host the CMT Music Awards in 2019. The annual fan-voted show, which takes place during the week of CMA Fest, will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Wednesday, June 5 starting at 8 p.m. ET on CMT. Carly Pearce will announce this year’s nominees on …
May 02
Luke Combs, Florida Georgia Line, Kenny Chesney among country winners at Billboard Music Awards
Florida Georgia Line wins at the Billboard Music Awards; Todd Williamson/NBCLuke Combs and Florida Georgia Line were among the big country music winners at last night’s 2019 Billboard Music Awards, held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, site of last month’s ACM Awards. Luke was the biggest winner of the night, scooping three awards: …
May 02
Thomas Rhett is taking his dad to work with him, as he spends his first full year headlining
The Valory Music Co.Since reigning ACM Male Artist of the Year Thomas Rhett is approaching superstar status, with all of his songs practically rocketing to the top of the chart, it’s surprising to realize 2019 is the first year he’s doing nothing but headlining. “This summer, this is gonna be my first year literally headlining the whole …
May 01
Billboard Music Awards complete winners list
Billboard/NBCUniversalThe Billboard Music Awards winners were revealed in ceremonies Wednesday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, and broadcast live on NBC. Here’s the complete list of winners: Top ArtistDrake Billboard Chart Achievement AwardAriana Grande Top New ArtistJuice Wrld Billboard Chart Achievement AwardAriana Grande Top Male ArtistDrake Top Female ArtistAriana Grande Top …
May 01
Listen now: Everything Jake Owen loves is “Homemade”
Big LoudThe cover of Jake Owen’s new album, Greetings from… Jake, is a classic travel postcard, in a nod to where he grew up: Florida, the Sunshine State. So it follows that his new single would be “Homemade.” “Home made me love a dirt road/Home made me crave some ice cold homemade/Sweet tea only Mama knows how to …
May 01
Reba’s son says “You Can’t Handle the Truth” as he pokes fun at his mom
Big Machine They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and there’s no doubt Shelby Blackstock loves his mother. You see, Shelby happens to be the only son of Country Music Hall of Famer Reba McEntire. Reba’s new album is titled Stronger Than the Truth, and on the front, it shows her leaning against a bar. Shelby’s a …
May 01
Things That We Drink To: Morgan Evans’ “Day Drunk” is Country Work of the Year in Australia
ABC/Image Group LAMorgan Evans’ second American single, “Day Drunk,” is currently climbing the country top 40 in the U.S., but it’s already been named Country Work of the Year in his native Australia. The Aussie picked up the award from the Australian Performing Rights Association on Tuesday Down Under. The recognition follows his debut American …
May 01
Coming soon: Luke Combs unleashes the lead single from his sophomore album
ABC/Mark LevineIf you’ve been to see Luke Combs in concert, you’ve probably heard the North Carolina native’s next single. If you haven’t, you’ll get your chance next Wednesday. “Beer Never Broke My Heart” will premiere on country radio at 9 a.m. ET on May 8. It’s the lead single from Luke’s forthcoming sophomore album, and the namesake …