ABC/Image Group LAFollowing Jason Aldean‘s third Entertainer of the Year win at the ACM Awards Sunday evening, he visited The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Monday, where he discussed returning to Las Vegas six months after Route 91 Harvest. Jason was on stage performing when a man fired into the festival crowd, killing 58 people and injuring hundreds of …
Apr 16
Cam to serve as mentor on “American Idol” tonight; teases sophomore album
ABC/Eric McCandlessCam is the latest country star to serve as a mentor and performer on American Idol. It’s something she’s looking forward to doing. “There’s so many amazingly gifted kids that I think whoever wins this is just gonna do really well,” the “Diane” singer told Billboard ahead of Sunday night’s ACM Awards. In addition to serving as a …
Apr 16
House shoes, tallboys and surprise pictures: It’s casual, backstage at the 2018 ACMS
ABC RadioIt may’ve been all glitz and glamor onstage at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Vegas on Sunday, but backstage at the 53rd ACMs, things were decidedly low-key. New Male Vocalist winner Brett Young admitted he was happy his category was announced ahead of time, because it saved him from having to give a thank-you …
Apr 15
2018 Academy of Country Music Awards: Complete Winners List
Academy of Country Music The 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards took place Sunday night in Las Vegas. The event was hosted by Reba McEntire and featured performances by Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert and many other artists. Below is the list of winners. 2018 ACM Awards Complete Winners List: ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR: Jason Aldean FEMALE VOCALIST OF …
Apr 15
KORN News Radio recognized for excellence in broadcast journalism
For the nineteenth consecutive year the Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association honored KORN News Radio 1490 with its Eric Sevareid Awards. KORN News Radio earned 1st Place honors for Newscast and Documentary Special, plus three Awards of Merit for Talk/Public Affairs, Soft Feature and Best Use of Audio in Small Market Radio. Numerous radio and television …
Apr 13
“I’m gonna be channeling my inner J.Lo and Beyonce!”: Look for Lauren Alaina to bring it, onstage and on the red carpet
ABC/Image Group LAIf you’re going into Sunday’s 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards as the recently-crowned New Female Vocalist of the Year, you’d better bring it, when it comes to your fashion game. Lauren Alaina admits her new title is pushing her glam squad into overdrive. “I have to be Beyonce this year or something!” …
Apr 13
“Dancing Forever”: Michael Ray pays tribute to the victims of the Vegas shooting with new hospital program
ABC RadioLast year, a week after the shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival, Michael Ray returned to Las Vegas to play for survivors and first responders at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center. The Florida native partnered with Musicians on Call in an improptu attempt to lift spirits during the incredibly difficult time. On Friday, …
Apr 13
Scotty McCreery hints at American Idol return
Jeff RayIt’s been seven years since Scotty McCreery was crowned winner of American Idol. Now the singer’s hinting he’ll soon return to the show that made him famous. “Have you enjoyed watching the new season of @AmericanIdol so far? I have! Tune in this Sunday and you just might see a familiar face (hint hint!),” Scotty tweeted. While the reality singing …
Apr 13
Three Vocal Duo trophies and counting, Brothers Osborne “still feel like an underdog”
ABC/Image Group LA Going into Sunday’s ACM Awards, Brothers Osborne already have quite an array of trophies to their credit: two Vocal Duo wins from the CMA, plus honors for New Vocal Duo and Vocal Duo of the Year from the Academy of Country Music. Yet, TJ and John are still as down-to-earth as ever. “After having won awards and having …
Apr 13
Lauren Alaina launches first official fan club
ABC/Image Group LALauren Alaina is enjoying many firsts this year, including her first-ever ACM Award and the launch of her first fan club. “I am so excited to announce that we have LAUNCHED my first ever official fan club. It only seemed fitting to call it the ‘Number Onesie Alainers’ Club,’” she shared on Twitter. Fans of …