ABC/Image Group LAGoing into Wednesday’s CMA Awards, Old Dominion is nominated for Vocal Group of the Year for the second year in a row. The group’s Trevor Rosen says actually winning this time around would mean a lot to them. “It would be very satisfying,” he tells ABC Radio. “It’s something that we’ve watched since …
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Nov 13
LOCASH says country fans are “open-minded with music”
ABC/Image Group LALOCASH rose to fame after years of perseverance and saw radio success with their infectious singles “I Love This Life” and “I Know Somebody.” As the duo has witnessed the country genre change musical directions over the years, they’re grateful that fans have embraced their sound. “People are really starting to be way more open-minded with music …
Nov 13
Watch now: This is the year that CMA nominees Midland finally “grow up”
ABC/Image Group LAMidland has three CMA nominations going into Wednesday night’s awards show: New Artist, Vocal Group of the Year and Single of the Year, for “Drinking Problem.” Group member Cameron Duddy says that while it’d be “an honor” to get any of them, he knows which category he’d prefer to win. “You don’t practice …
Nov 13
Watch now: Florida Georgia Line shares teaser of “Talk You Out of It” video
BMLGFlorida Georgia Line traveled to Los Angeles to shoot the new video for their latest single, “Talk You Out of It.” The clip was directed by Justin Clough and stars the duo’s wives, Brittney Kelley and Hayley Hubbard. The track was penned by HARDY, Hunter Phelps, Jameson Rodgers and Alysa Vanderheym. With sultry R&B rhythms, slowed singing style and delicate banjo accompaniment, “Talk You Out of …
Nov 13
Eric Church to perform at Wednesday’s CMA Awards
ABC/Image Group LAThe performance schedule for the 52nd Annual CMA Awards is getting even bigger. Today, Eric Church has been announced as a performer. The Chief will take the stage on Wednesday during Country Music’s Biggest Night and will bring his memorable live show to the Bridgestone Arena. The three-time CMA Awards winner joins a stacked performance …
Nov 13
Carrie Underwood warns her quick changes may be slow this year, while Brad Paisley’s prepared with plenty of pregnancy jokes
ABC/Image Group LAThroughout a decade of hosting the CMA Awards, Carrie Underwood‘s become famous for her numerous, memorable wardrobe changes. But since she’s expecting a baby this year, Carrie admits she’s not exactly sure how it’s gonna go. “Those quick changes might be slow changes this year,” she jokes. “But yeah, I’d say wardrobe has got …
Nov 12
Watch now: Luke Bryan explains why his mama oughta qualify for sainthood
ABC/Paula LoboGoing into Wednesday’s CMA Awards, Luke Bryan‘s got a lot to celebrate, with an Entertainer of the Year nomination. But things haven’t been going so well for his mom, LeClaire: Her house in Mexico Beach, FL was destroyed in Hurricane Michael, the strongest storm on record in the Florida Panhandle. The hurricane took the …
Nov 12
Watch now: Dan + Shay’s hearts are overflowing, and so is their liquor cabinet
ABC/Image Group LADan + Shay are nominated for four CMA Awards on Wednesday’s ABC telecast, and Dan Smyers says it’s all down to one specific song: “Tequila,” which was a massive hit for the duo. “It’s changed our lives,” Dan Smyers tells ABC Radio. “This is the moment where we’re actually feeling it all sink …
Nov 12
Watch now: Maren Morris talks new album and “soulful” CMA Awards performance
ABC/Image Group LAAt Wednesday’s CMA Awards, Maren Morris is nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year and Musical Event of the Year for “Dear Hate.” She’ll be performing on the ABC telecast with Chris Stapleton and soul/gospel music legend Mavis Staples. She says she can’t reveal too much about the performance, but says it’ll have …
Nov 12
Watch now: Rascal Flatts joke about “aging out” of the CMA Awards, jokingly diss Little Big Town
ABC/Image Group LARascal Flatts are not attending the CMA Awards this year,since they’re not nominated and they’re not performing. But Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney have a unique explanation for why that is. “We’ve actually aged out,” Jay tells ABC Radio, with mock regret. “They actually sent us a letter saying ‘You’ve aged out, …