George Strait and Miranda Lambert perform at the 54th ACM Awards; Sam Morris/CBSHere are the winners from Sunday night’s Academy of Country Music Awards, presented live in Las Vegas: Entertainer of the YearKeith Urban Female Artist of the YearKacey Musgraves Male Artist of the YearThomas Rhett Duo of the YearDan + Shay Group of the …
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Apr 07
In case you didn’t know, Brett Young and wife are expecting a baby
ABC/Image Group LABrett Young and his wife Taylor were just married in November, but they’re wasting no time expanding their family. The singer announced that he and Taylor are expecting a little one by posting a photo of himself embracing her — she’s holding a onesie with the words “I’m with the band” on it. …
Apr 05
Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard is “excited” about second child
ABC/Image Group LATyler Hubbard says that he and wife Hayley Hubbard are feeling more confident as they prepare to welcome their second child. The couple announced in February that they are expecting a new baby and revealed during an appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres Show that it’s a boy. “This time around is amazing,” he tells People. “It’s not as stressful as the …
Apr 05
Jake Owen shares story of confronting golfer Phil Mickelson
ABC/Randy HolmesJake Owen is not afraid to tell it like it is. Sitting down with the Barstool Sports podcast “Fore Play,” the country singer shares a story of how he confronted golfer Phil Mickelson about the disappointing game between him and Tiger Woods in the much buzzed about event dubbed The Match in November 2018. The game featured Mickelson and Woods …
Apr 05
Billy Ray Cyrus is “honored” to sing with Lil Nas X on “Old Town Road” remix
LOWFIELDBilly Ray Cyrus is lending his voice to a remix of rapper Lil Nas X‘s viral hit, “Old Town Road.” Lil Nas X, an Atlanta-based songwriter and rapper, rose to fame after the so-called “trap country” song surfaced on the video app TikTok in December 2018. Fans caught on to the song and it’s since become a …
Apr 05
Play Something Country: Brooks & Dunn to make national TV rounds next week
Trae Patton/NBCBrooks & Dunn are making several national TV appearances in support of their new album, REBOOT. After performing their 1991 debut hit “Brand New Man” with Luke Combs during the 2019 ACM Awards on Sunday, the duo will appear on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday, performing one of their iconic hits, “Boot Scootin’ Boogie,” alongside chart-topping group Midland. Brooks & Dunn will …
Apr 05
Jason Aldean surprises Reba at pre-ACM Awards press conference in Vegas
ABC RadioReigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean surprised Reba McEntire at a news conference Friday in Las Vegas, as she gets ready to host Sunday’s Academy of Country Music Awards. The Country Music Hall of Famer says she’s more prepared this year than she’s ever been the previous fifteen times. Because of that, …
Apr 05
Her big Breakthrough: This is Us star Chrissy Metz to perform with female country stars at ACM Awards
Academy of Country MusicThis Is Us star Chrissy Metz will make her live TV singing debut on the 2019 ACM Awards on Sunday. Metz, who plays Kate Pearson in NBC’s acclaimed family drama, will perform during the broadcast alongside a team of female artists. The actress, along with Carrie Underwood, Lauren Alaina, Maddie & Tae and Mickey Guyton, will perform “I’m Standing With You,” …
Apr 05
The Good Stuff: Kenny Chesney begins Songs For the Saints Tour
ABC/Image Group LAKenny Chesney launched his Songs For the Saints Tour in Louisville, Kentucky last night. The country superstar played to a crowd of more than 16,000 people at the KFC Yum! Center, powering through a 23-song set featuring such hits as “I Go Back,” “Living in Fast Forward,” “When the Sun Goes Down” and “Beer in …
Apr 05
Little Big Town unveil beautiful video for new song “The Daughters”
ABC/Image Group LALittle Big Town‘s video for their new single “The Daughters” relies on a variety of contemporary dancers to help tell the story. Filmed inside a 71-year-old gymnasium in Portland, Tennessee, a team of graceful dancers perform around Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook and Phillip Sweet as they deliver the powerful song, which is about the everyday struggles women go through in our …