ABC/Randy HolmesLuke Combs’ “Beautiful Crazy” is proving to be the number one that just keeps on going. This week, the song by the North Carolina native tops the Billboard Country Airplay chart for the sixth consecutive time. That puts him in the same league as Thomas Rhett, who accomplished the identical feat at the beginning of 2016 with …
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Apr 02
Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, OD, and Keith Urban join the star-studded ACM lineup
Academy of Country Music Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton both released brand-new singles from brand-new albums last Friday, and they’ll both perform them on Sunday’s Academy of Country Music Awards. In addition to Luke doing “Knockin’ Boots” and Blake delivering “God’s Country,” the reigning ACM Group of the Year, Old Dominion, has joined the lineup, along with CMA Entertainer …
Apr 02
Dan + Shay and Kelly Clarkson will be “Keeping Score” as they announce the BBMA noms on Thursday
NBC/dick clark productionsDan + Shay will announce the first nominees for this year’s Billboard Music Awards Thursday on the Today show, along with their recent duet partner, Kelly Clarkson. You can watch for Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, and the original American Idol in the 8 a.m. hour of the NBC show. They’ll reveal the contenders in five categories, while the rest will follow on Billboard’s socials. …
Apr 02
Keith Urban, Garth Brooks, George Strait and more help Nashville throw an early birthday party for Loretta Lynn
Jason Kempin/Getty Images for for Essential Broadcast Media, LLCWhen the All-Star Birthday Celebration for Loretta Lynn was originally announced, the guest of honor joked that she wanted Keith Urban to jump out of her cake. Monday night at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, the CMA Entertainer of the Year was only too happy to oblige. “Miss Loretta – you asked me …
Apr 02
Some major ACM categories are different this year, and Maren Morris is happy for the change
Columbia Nashville If you were paying close attention to the nominations for Sunday’s 54th Academy of Country Music Awards, you might’ve noticed that the names of the Male and Female Vocalist categories were changed to Male and Female Artist of the Year for 2019. It’s a slight change, but one that nominee Maren Morris is …
Apr 02
‘American Idol’s’ top 20 sets the bar high during an impressive Solo Night
Alejandro Aranda on “American Idol”; ABC/Eric McCandlessMonday night on American Idol, the newly-minted top 20 delivered their solo performances in front of a live audience at The Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. Proving this season’s competition is going to be tougher than ever, almost every single one of the contestants impressed judges Katy Perry, Lionel …
Apr 02
Kane Brown hopes to turn his luck around in Vegas, as he heads to Sin City for the ACMs
ABC/Image Group LA Kane Brown is nominated for Single of the Year for “Heaven” at Sunday’s Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. After being shut out at the CMA Awards in Nashville in November, he admits the recognition is particularly satisfying. “You know, just being nominated for the ACMs is awesome,” Kane reflects. …
Apr 01
Luke Combs plans a “Beautiful Crazy” 4th of July with Willie Nelson
ABC/Image Group LALuke Combs will be spending Independence Day this year with Willie Nelson in Texas. The “Beautiful Crazy” hitmaker is set to play Willie’s annual 4th of July Picnic this summer. The event will take place at Circuit of the Americas Austin360 Amphitheater, in the capital of the Lone Star State. Alison Krauss, Jamey Johnson, Steve Earl & the …
Apr 01
Maren Morris expands “Girl: The World Tour” and makes Friday plans with Ellen DeGeneres
Columbia NashvilleMaren Morris is adding three dates to Girl: The World Tour this fall. She’ll follow her two previous sold-out shows in Los Angeles with a September 14 show at the Greek Theatre. The other two new additions are September 20 in San Luis Obispo, California and November 15 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Pre-sales for the new dates start …
Apr 01
Reba’s ready for the ACMs: How “CMA Country Christmas” and “Kennedy Center Honors” helped her prepare
Big Machine Reba McEntire is set to host the Academy of Country Music Awards for the sixteenth time Sunday. It’s been a busy year for the Country Music Hall of Famer, between hosting the annual Country Music Association holiday special and being honored by the Kennedy Center as well. But Reba says all that actually made …