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 …
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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 …
Feb 26
Luke Combs, Darius Rucker and more to appear on the premiere episode of new ‘Opry’ show
Chris HolloLuke Combs and Darius Rucker are just two of the country stars set to appear on the first-ever episode of the all-new Opry show, which will air on the Grand Ole Opry’s recently launched Circle Network. The series debuts tonight at 9PM ET. Each week, the series — hosted by radio personality Bobby Bones — will put a spotlight on the …
Feb 26
Sam Hunt returns to the top of the country charts with ‘Kinfolks,’ after a two-year break
MCA NashvilleSam Hunt is back in a familiar spot at radio as his new single, “Kinfolks,” ascends to the top of the Billboard Country Airplay chart. It’s his sixth chart-topping hit in a reign that dates back to 2014, when he notched his first number one with “Leave the Night On.” It’s been a while since Sam hit that …
Feb 26
Don’t be late: Maren Morris announces RSVP: The Tour
ABC/Image Group LAMaren Morris brought big news to fans via Instagram this morning: She’s got a new tour planned, and the fun kicks off in June. Called RSVP: The Tour, the trek is named for “RSVP,” one of the songs on Maren’s most recent album, Girl. The newly-announced tour dates follow her massive Girl: The World Tour, which extended through …
Feb 26
Garth Brooks to receive ICON Award, perform at ‘Billboard’ Music Awards
Blue Rose, Inc.Garth Brooks will be honored with the ICON Award at this year’s Billboard Music Awards, and will also perform during the April 29 telecast. There have only been eight other artists who’ve received the ICON Award: Janet Jackson, Prince, Cher, Neil Diamond, Jennifer Lopez, Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion. Garth is …