ABC/Mark LevineIf you were in high school in the eighties, you probably slow-danced to “Drive,” the huge ballad by rock band The Cars. Now, Tim McGraw’s about to introduce it to a whole new generation of fans. “I love finding cover songs for my albums,” he explains on his socials. “We’ve done [Eddie Rabbitt’s] ‘Suspicions,’ [Elton John’s] ‘Tiny Dancer,’ [and Ryan …
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Aug 29
It’s in his “DNA”: New country artist Baylee Littrell is stealing female fans from his Backstreet Boy dad
Leighanne Littrell We’ve all seen female fans screaming over their favorite boy bands. That’s something that Baylee Littrell, son of the Backstreet Boys‘ Brian Littrell, has witnessed firsthand numerous times. But as Baylee pursues his own career in country music — and opens for BSB on their DNA World Tour — he’s now turning the …
Aug 29
My Girl: Dylan Scott & wife welcome daughter Finley Gray
Curb Dylan Scott’s latest release has got him “Hooked”: He and his wife Blair have just welcomed their second child. Dylan posted a photo on Instagram of himself cradling the baby girl, with big brother Beckett looking on. “Beckett loves his little sister and so does momma and daddy,” he wrote. “Everyone meet Finley Gray. …
Aug 29
Not bad for a “Girl Goin’ Nowhere” and a guy who’s been “Up Down”: Ashley McBryde and Morgan Wallen adjust to their CMA noms
Walt Disney Television/Lorenzo BevilaquaMorgan Wallen and Ashley McBryde were helping unveil the 2019 CMA nominations on Good Morning America Wednesday when they found out they’re nominated for New Artist of the Year at the November awards. Ashley admits she wasn’t quite sure what happened when she heard Jimmie Allen call her name. “[My mind went] completely blank!” Ashley tells ABC Radio. “I …
Aug 28
Dan + Shay are a little “Speechless,” after the CMA nods put them in legendary company
ABC/Mark LevineWhat does Dan + Shay’s “Tequila” have in common with “He Stopped Loving Her Today” by George Jones, Willie Nelson’s “Always on My Mind,” and “On the Other Hand” by Randy Travis? Well, the answer is simple: All those songs have been nominated twice for CMA Song of the Year. Dan Smyers could take home an extra trophy in …
Aug 28
Will the CMA Awards make a place for Lil Nas X on November’s show?
ABC/Mark Levine Lil Nas X‘s “Old Town Road” wasn’t allowed to appear on any of Billboard’s country charts, but that hasn’t stopped the viral hit from being nominated for country music’s most prestigious award. The record-breaking smash, featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, has been nominated for a CMA award for Musical Event of the Year. That’s the category …
Aug 28
And the winner for Best Reaction to a CMA Nomination is: Ronnie Dunn
Country Music Hall of Fame and MuseumOf all the reactions to this year’s CMA nominations, Ronnie Dunn’s just might be the best. After finding out Brooks & Dunn is up for Vocal Duo of the Year and Musical Event of the Year for their re-recording of “Brand New Man” with Luke Combs, Ronnie tweeted, “I thought we quit??” Of course, B&D already …
Aug 28
Midland is Bieber-approved and feeling like The King
Big Machine Not only does Midland have country cred, but the band is also “Bieber approved.” That’s what the trio tweeted on Wednesday after the Bieb himself reached out to them on social media to say “We are loving this,” along with a link to their new album, Let It Roll. At the time, Midland was announcing the nominations for the …
Aug 28
“GIRL[s]” in the forefront: Maren continues Miranda’s most-nominated tradition
Columbia Nashville Maren Morris’ six CMA nominations this year put her in the same category as her label mate and upcoming tour partner, Miranda Lambert: Maren’s six nods are the most for any female artist since Miranda picked up nine in 2014. “Really unexpected to wake up to but DAMN,” Maren reacted on Twitter. “Thank you, Country …
Aug 28
Six-time contender Maren Morris leads the nominees for the 53rd CMA Awards
ABC Maren Morris is the leading nominee for the 53rd CMA Awards, with six nods. Here’s the complete list of nominees for the 53rd CMA Awards, set to air Wednesday, November 13 on ABC: Entertainer of the YearGarth BrooksEric ChurchChris StapletonCarrie UnderwoodKeith Urban Single of the Year“Burning Man” — Dierks Bentley featuring Brothers Osborne“GIRL” — …