CBS/Cliff LipsonOn Sunday night, Luke Bryan will host the 52nd ACM Awards for the second time with Dierks Bentley. Before that, Luke learned the craft with Blake Shelton for three years. By now, he’s feeling like an old pro. “With each passing year, I think you get a little more savvy, a little better, and you remember when something kinda …
Apr 02
A crash course in Sunday night's 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards
Academy of Country MusicSunday night in Las Vegas, the 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards make their debut in their new home, Sin City’s T-Mobile Arena. While the venue may be new, the hosts aren’t — Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley are old pros by now. Luke’s hosted three times before with Blake Shelton, and this will be his second …
Apr 01
Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley: The ACM Awards are rigged!
CBS/Cliff LipsonIf by some chance you didn’t think Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley were outrageous enough when they co-hosted the ACM Awards for the first time last year, the pair is proving they’re ready to bring it in 2017. They’ve even gone so far as to allege the whole affair is rigged. “When you’re hosting the show, you do …
Mar 31
A Duet with Dad and Selena Gomez: Thomas Rhett paints a picture of album #3
ABC RadioWhen Thomas Rhett took the stage at Sake Rok in Las Vegas on Friday, his intention was to kick off his campaign as the face of Outnumber Hunger. But the “Star of the Show” hitmaker ended up painting the most extensive picture yet of his forthcoming third album. During an intimate set that included …
Mar 31
Eric Church fans will be seeing red on Record Store Day April 22
ABC/Image Group LAEric Church fans will get the opportunity to add to their vinyl collections as he offers up his Caught in The Act (Live) in honor of Record Store Day 2017. But, there’s a twist: this year’s release will be issued in red vinyl. This isn’t his first involvement in Record Store Day events. …
Mar 31
52nd ACM Awards scoop: A rock and roll surprise, plus Luke Bryan's beef with Backstreet Boys
ABC RadioIf you want to kick off country music’s big weekend in Las Vegas, what better way to do it than by rolling out a couple of giant, inflatable dice? That’s exactly what ACM co-hosts Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley did Friday, as well as spilling a few new details about Sunday’s 52nd annual show. …
Mar 31
Why Jerrod Niemann wanted his wife, Morgan, to co-star in romantic new video for “God Made a Woman”
CurbA heavenly video is expected for a song with the title “God Made a Woman,” right? Jerrod Niemann set out to achieve this cinematic theme with his new single, premiering on the CMT Hot 20 Countdown this weekend. Also appropriate is Jerrod’s object of affection: his wife, Morgan. The visual underscores the reverent theme of …
Mar 31
“Back to God” 2.0: Reba releases new digital duet version of her single
BMLGReba McEntire is teaming up with Christian artist Lauren Daigle to deliver a new version of her Randy–Houser-penned single “Back to God” Sunday on the 52nd ACM Awards. Earlier in the day, you’ll be able to digitally download the pair’s new take on the track. “I’m thrilled to have Lauren’s incredible voice add another layer to this song,” Reba …
Mar 31
Thomas Rhett satisfies with “Craving You,” featuring Maren Morris
The first single from an upcoming Thomas Rhett album is available today. “Craving You” is an uptempo, ’80’s inspired song featuring Maren Morris. Rhett calls the song “a little bit emotional, a little bit tense.” He also adds that working with Maren was “amazing.” Rhett has been performing the song live since his Home Team …
Mar 31
No fun in Sin City: Luke Bryan's working the whole time, Dierks Bentley has Saturday AM off
CBS/Cliff LipsonIf you’re in Sin City hosting one of the biggest awards shows in country music, you’d think you’d get to have a little fun — right? But ACM host Luke Bryan says it doesn’t always go that way. “When my manager goes to hand me my schedule, I go, ‘I don’t really want to see it. …