‘you look like you’ set a CMA Awards record, Ella Langley

Ella Langley & Riley Green (Disney/Frank Micelotta) Ella Langley made history on Wednesday night, as “you look like you love me” became the first song ever to win single, song, music video and musical event of the year. Of course, the winning ways of the Riley Green duet started in 2024, when the two each …

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Cody Johnson’s ‘Travelin’ Soldier’ is making moves on the Hot 100

Cody Johnson (Disney/Frank Micelotta) Cody Johnson clinched his first male vocalist of the year trophy at Wednesday’s 59th annual CMA Awards, but that’s not all he has to celebrate. The Texas troubadour is making waves in the pop world with his cover of “Travelin’ Soldier.”  It’s currently at #12 on Billboard‘s all-genre Hot 100. For …

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Nate Smith & Tyler Hubbard plan pancake pop-up near the Nashville honky-tonks

Nate Smith & Tyler Hubbard’s “After Midnight” (Sony) Nate Smith and Tyler Hubbard are getting to work to promote their new collaboration, “After Midnight.” Though it will technically take place before the clock strikes 12, Nate and Tyler are taking over Mel’s Drive-In in Downtown Nashville on Thursday night.  From kitchen to table service, the …

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Backstage at the 2025 CMAs, Cody Johnson & Vince Gill invoke Willie & Merle, as Zach Top & The Red Clay Strays marvel

Cody Johnson (Disney/Michael Le Brecht) Humility reigned backstage at the 59th CMA Awards.  “I didn’t even think this was possible,” new artist winner Zach Top marveled. “People that sang country music on my radio and on my cassette tapes and won CMA awards were like mythical creatures, it wasn’t a real life thing to me. …

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Lainey Wilson wins three awards, including entertainer of the year, at 59th annual CMA Awards

Lainey Wilson accepts award at the 59th annual CMA Awards on ABC (Disney/Frank Micelotta) The 59th annual CMA Awards took place in Nashville Wednesday, and it was a great night for the show’s host, Lainey Wilson. Lainey took home three honors, including entertainer of the year for a second time. She also won album of the year …

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59th annual CMA Awards: The winners

Lainey Wilson Hosts ‘The 59th Annual CMA Awards’ live from Nashville (Disney/Frank Micelotta) The biggest names in country music were honored at the 59th annual Country Music Association Awards Wednesday, hosted by Lainey Wilson. Here is the complete list of winners: Entertainer of the YearLainey Wilson Single of the Year“you look like you love me” – …

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Lainey Wilson says to expect new music ‘sooner rather than later’

ABC’s ‘The 59th Annual CMA Awards’ stars Lainey Wilson as host. (Disney/Robby Klein) Lainey Wilson is nominated for her album Whirlwind at Wednesday night’s CMAs, but she says we may not have to wait too long for the follow-up. Speaking to US Weekly for a cover story, Lainey says, “I’m always working for the next thing, …

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A playful Riley Green talks parents, pairings & performances ahead of the CMAs

Riley Green at CMA Fest 2025 (Disney/Connie Chornuk) Just like his duet partner Ella Langley, Riley Green clinched his very first CMA nomination in 2024, taking home the trophy for musical event for “you look like you love me.”  On Wednesday he competes in four more categories, including single, song and music video for the same …

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Lauren Alaina leads the way, as the CMA takes the awards to TikTok

Lauren Alaina performs on the Arena stage during Day 1 of C2C Country To Country 2024 at The O2 Arena on March 08, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage) If you’ve experienced Lauren Alaina on any level, you can’t help but notice: the chart-topping hitmaker has the undeniable gift of gab.  So when …

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Zach Top to play ‘Guitar’ on CMA Awards, with a special eye on the album honors

Zach Top at CMA Fest 2025 (Disney/Connie Chornuk) Zach Top‘s in the running for five CMA trophies during Wednesday night’s show: male vocalist, new artist, single and song for “I Never Lie,” and album for Cold Beer & Country Music.  For his performance, he’ll play “Guitar,” the opening track of his sophomore record, Ain’t in …

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