Nov 19
Courtesy of Country Music Association Ella Langley may be a newcomer, but she’s already making quite a splash with her CMA Music Event of the Year-nominated hit with Riley Green, “you look like you love me,” which they’ll perform onstage during Wednesday’s show. So how’s Ella feeling as Country Music’s Biggest Night approaches? “Nervous feels like …
Nov 19
Disney/Tanner Yeager Cody Johnson‘s got two songs, “The Painter” and “Dirt Cheap,” up for Music Video of the Year at the CMA Awards. However, Cody is in a pickle about picking a favorite since both videos are special to him for different reasons. “Both of them are great. You know, obviously ‘The Painter’ is a huge …
Nov 19
Disney/Tanner Yeager Zach Top had quite a memorable time finding out about his first-ever CMA Awards nomination — a milestone that came as a complete surprise. “I was oblivious,” Zach tells ABC Audio. “I’m not on socials or anything, so I hadn’t seen nothing. I got a text from somebody that just said ‘congrats’ with no context. …
Nov 19
Disney/Frank Micelotta It’s no secret that Dan + Shay have been mainstay Vocal Duo of the Year nominees at the CMA Awards. In May, they won the ACM equivalent, Duo of the Year, and beat longtime winners Brothers Osborne. While emerging as winners again at the 2024 CMA Awards would be exciting, they’re open to the pendulum swinging …
Nov 19
ABC News As Carrie Underwood approaches the final shows of her Las Vegas REFLECTION residency, the singer is opening up about the love that went into it and what’s next. “I feel like there was so much love and work and excitement that was poured into this show that, for me, I feel this will live in my …
Nov 19
Disney/Scott Kirkland Just being invited to attend the CMA Awards means a great deal to Mitchell Tenpenny, let alone being nominated for New Artist of the Year. “That means everything to me. That’s all I’ve ever wanted,” the Nashville native tells ABC Audio. “I’ve never won an award. Never been, really, at a lot of awards. I …
Nov 19
Disney/Brian Bowen Smith Having a new co-host can be a shake-up for some, but for Luke Bryan, having Lainey Wilson onboard has been nothing but a delight. “Lainey’s a great personality, big personality. There’s a reason why Lainey Wilson has become Lainey Wilson in such a short amount of time. It’s because she’s a straight-up star,” Luke tells …
Nov 19
Adam DeGross Post Malone is about to get even bigger in 2025. He’s teaming up with Jelly Roll for a trek called Post Malone Presents: The BIG A** Stadium Tour, which will see them play 25 stadiums across North America starting April 29 in Salt Lake City and wrapping up July 1 in San Francisco. In …
Nov 19
Disney/Larry McCormack The mass shooting that took place at Route 91 Harvest Festival in 2017 likely remains etched in the memories of all the victims involved, including country superstar Jason Aldean. In the upcoming 20/20 special Vegas Lights & Country Nights: Countdown to the CMA Awards, Jason opened up about the impact it has had on him and …
Nov 19
Disney/Brian Bowen Smith Sure, being part of Country Music’s Biggest Night is exciting. But for co-host Peyton Manning, witnessing special moments onstage and backstage is the highlight. “It’s a life-changing night for musicians that are going to win certain awards, whether they’re performing their best song that year onstage at the CMAs or winning an award …