Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesRising artist Caylee Hammack is among the up-and-comers nominated for New Female Artist of the Year at the 2020 ACM Awards. When she learned the news, Caylee says she had a rather emotional moment — in a pretty public place. “Yes, I just cried in an airport bathroom over this,” the singer wrote on social media. …
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Feb 27
Riley Green reacts to his first-ever ACM nomination: “It doesn’t seem real”
Ryan SmithRiley Green woke up to his first-ever nomination for an ACM award this morning, and not surprisingly, the rising country singer is still pinching himself. “It is such an honor to be nominated. The country music community has been so accepting of me as a new artist, and this for me is validation that all …
Feb 27
“God Whispered Your Name”: Keith’s Urban’s new song is the first of “a whole bunch” of new music
Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and MuseumFans got big news from Keith Urban Thursday morning. The singer not only announced that he’s hosting the 2020 ACM Awards, he also has a new single out, with even more music on the horizon. The new song, called “God Whispered Your Name,” is Keith’s first release of …
Feb 27
Maren, TR and Dan + Shay are the big nominees at the 2020 ACM Awards
Academy of Country MusicMaren Morris and Thomas Rhett lead the nominations for the upcoming 55th Academy of Country Music Awards, with five nods each. It’s significant that TR also grabs his first career nomination for Entertainer this year. Dan + Shay are right there with Maren and TR, though this is where it gets a little complicated. Dan + Shay …
Feb 27
55th ACM Awards noms announced; Thomas Rhett & Luke Combs first-time Entertainer of the Year nominees
Academy of Country MusicThe 55th Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted for the first time by Keith Urban, will be handed out Sunday, April 5 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and broadcast live on CBS. The nominees were announced Thursday morning via the ACM’s Twitter: Video of the Year“10,000 Hours” — Dan + Shay …
Feb 27
Keith Urban to host 55th ACM Awards live from Las Vegas; releases new song today
Academy of Country MusicReigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban will host the 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday, April 5, live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The Aussie superstar also revealed Thursday morning that he releases his brand-new single, “God Whispered Your Name,” today as well. “As if having a new song out …
Feb 27
Thomas Rhett’s wife and kids not only inspire his hits — they pick ’em, too
ABC/Image Group LAThomas Rhett‘s wife Lauren and their daughters — Willa Gray, who is four, and two-year-old Ada James — often inspire smashes like “Die a Happy Man” and “Life Changes.” But TR reveals the women in his life also take it one step further…they have an uncanny knack for picking his hits. “[It’s] crazy,” TR marvels. “I was driving Willa and Ada out …
Feb 26
Luke Combs teases un-released ‘Love You Anyway’ on social media
ABC/Todd WawrychukEven though Luke Combs just released a new album a few months ago, he’s already got a new tune that he just can’t wait to share with fans. The singer previewed a demo of an un-released new tune called “Love You Anyway” on his Instagram. Accompanied by a simple acoustic guitar line, Luke’s new song is a …
Feb 26
Kelsea Ballerini proves she’s a ‘Belieber for life’ in new Elle song associations video
John Shearer/Getty Images for Amazon MusicKelsea Ballerini recently returned to Elle magazine’s YouTube channel for a “redemption round” of word association. In the game, Kelsea received a single word and had ten seconds to think of and sing a song with that word in the lyrics. It was Kelsea’s second time trying her hand at the game: Last …
Feb 26
The 2020 ACM Awards nominees will be announced tomorrow, with help from Lauren Alaina and Ashley McBryde
ABC/Image Group LAThe Academy of Country Music will unveil its host and nominees for the 2020 ACM Awards tomorrow. The host of this year’s show will be announced first via social media at 8 a.m. ET. Following that, the ACM will roll out this year’s nominees in a special digital press conference at 8:30 AM …