Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesRunaway June will appear onstage at tonight’s ACM Awards as presenters, and it’s an exciting landmark for the group: It’s the first awards show since Natalie Stovall joined the trio, following Hannah Mulholland’s departure earlier in 2020. The band always brings their A-Game, both in terms of music and in terms of fashion. …
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Sep 16
Maren Morris has a special reason for wanting to win Album of the Year at the 2020 ACM Awards
ABC/Image Group LAThe 2020 ACM Awards hasn’t even happened yet, but Maren Morris is already a winner: She nabbed a Vocal Event of the Year trophy for her work in Miranda Lambert’s collaborative cover, “Fooled Around and Fell in Love.” But as tonight’s awards show nears, Maren is looking ahead to two more categories. She’s …
Sep 16
Keith Urban and Pink can’t let go of the past in their harmony-laden “One Too Many”
Capitol Records NashvilleKeith Urban and pop collaborator Pink swap bar-room stories, regrets and battle scars in “One Too Many,” their just-released duet. “I spend all my money drinking on my own, yeah / In this bar, just sat here staring at my phone,” the pair harmonize in the chorus. “And I keep second guessing, where …
Sep 16
If Justin Bieber wins any ACM trophies tonight, Dan + Shay will “hand-deliver” them
ABC/Image Group LABecause 2020 just can’t get any crazier, Justin Bieber is nominated for three Academy of Country Music Awards tonight. The nods come for his hit “10,000 Hours” collaboration with Dan + Shay — and the duo tells ABC Audio that not only is Justin “very excited” about them, but they’ve promised to “hand-deliver” …
Sep 16
Anita White countersues country trio over Lady A name battle
ABC/Image Group LASeattle-based singer Anita White filed a new lawsuit this week against the country trio formerly known as Lady Antebellum, as part of the ongoing battle over use of the name Lady A. According to court documents, White’s complaint was filed for “trademark infringement under federal state law.” The singer further alleges that the …
Sep 16
“You’re not ready” for Kelsea Ballerini’s ACM Awards “hole in the bottle” performance boots
ABC/Image Group LAKelsea Ballerini is bringing her current single, “hole in the bottle,” to the 2020 ACM Awards tonight, and she’s warning fans to be prepared for her to serve a serious look onstage. “There’s some boots! You’re not ready,” she laughs to ABC Audio. “They’re so good.” After all, the singer put out her …
Sep 15
Lee Brice isn’t sure exactly how many ACM trophies he’s got, but winning is always “something to be proud of”
Jason Davis/Getty Images for ACM“One of Them Girls” hitmaker Lee Brice admits he’s a little fuzzy on exactly how many times he’s won an ACM Award — for the record, it’s four — but he definitely thinks it would be pretty cool to win Single of the Year again in 2020 with “Rumor.” He previously …
Sep 15
Dolly Parton embraces her inner child with the playful “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”
Butterfly Records/12Tone MusicDolly Parton’s upcoming holiday project, A Holly Dolly Christmas, celebrates every aspect of the season, from cozy classics to spiritual ballads. But of course Dolly had to leave a little room for whimsical, child-like fun, and that’s exactly what the singer does with her take on “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.” The …
Sep 15
Jennifer Nettles hoping “beautiful, magical lightning” will strike again with second Bon Jovi collab
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesBack in 2006, Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles ventured into the rock world, joining Bon Jovi for “Who Says You Can’t Go Home.” Their duet topped the country chart and earned them a Grammy — and now Jon Bon Jovi and Jennifer have announced that they’re working together again. Bon Jovi has already released the …
Sep 15
Mickey Guyton invited a mystery guest to join her for her ACM Awards performance
ABC/Image Group LAMickey Guyton’s got a mystery guest joining her for her performance of “What Are You Gonna Tell Her?” at the 2020 ACM Awards, but she’s not sharing who it is ahead of time. “I cannot say who it is. It’s a surprise. But it will be a very beautiful moment, a very special …
