The nominations for the 54th CMA Awards were announced on Sept. 1. Check out our By the Numbers breakdown for the CMA Awards on Nov. 11. Miranda Lambert – 7 Entertainer of the Year Female Vocalist of the Year Single of the Year (“Bluebird”) Album of the Year (Wildcard) Song of the Year (“Bluebird”) Musical…
Nominees for the 54th annual CMA Awards will be announced on Sept. 1. Luke Combs and Carly Pearce will reveal a partial list of nominees on ABC’s Good Morning America during the 8:30 a.m. half hour (local time) from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. Ingrid Andress and Gabby Barrett will reveal the remaining nominees on the CMA’s…
Garth Brooks held a virtual press conference on July 29 to announce that he is respectfully withdrawing his name from future nominations for the CMA Entertainer of the Year Award. Garth won his record-setting seventh CMA Entertainer of the Year Award in 2019. He is asking the Country Music Association to recognize him as “CMA…
After 12 years as the co-host of the CMA Awards—11 with Brad Paisley—Carrie Underwood revealed via Instagram on Dec. 31 that “it’s time to pass the hosting torch” in 2020. Carrie’s unexpected announcement has spawned lots of chatter regarding who the heir apparent(s) to the hosting throne will be in 2020. While there is plenty…
Vocal powerhouses Pink and Chris Stapleton teamed up to perform “Love Me Anyway” at the CMA Awards on Nov. 13. Pink co-penned the tune with Allen Shamblin and Tom Douglas, the songwriting tandem behind Miranda Lambert’s “The House That Built Me.” The heavy-hearted piano ballad features Chris’ harmony vocals. The song is featured on Pink’s…
Before the 53rd CMA Awards kicked off at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 13, many of country’s biggest stars walked the red carpet. Check out our red carpet photo gallery, featuring Scotty McCreery, Lindsay Ell, Dustin Lynch, Ashley McBryde, Jennifer Nettles, Randy Travis, Midland and more, courtesy of photographer Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com. photos by Tammie…
One of the highlights from the CMA Awards on Nov. 13 was the cross-genre collaboration between Lady Antebellum and indie pop star Halsey. The collaboration kicked off as the artists joined forces on “What If I Never Get Over You,” a current Top 10 single that is featured on Lady A’s new album, Ocean. With…
Co-host Reba McEntire threw it back to 1990 for her performance of “Fancy” on the CMA Awards on Nov. 13. Reba recorded “Fancy” for her 1990 album, Rumor Has It. Released as a single in 1991, “Fancy” reached No. 8 on the Billboard Country chart. Watch Reba’s performance below. photo by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com
More than 50 performers took the stage at the CMA Awards on Nov. 13, including Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Terri Clark, Sara Evans, Crystal Gayle, The Highwomen, Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles, Tanya Tucker, Gretchen Wilson, Kelsea Ballerini, Lindsay Ell, Maddie & Tae, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Runaway June, Dierks Bentley, Joe Walsh, Sheryl…
The CMA Awards were handed out at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 13. Take a look at the night’s big winners, including Blake Shelton, Garth Brooks, Maren Morris, Dan + Shay and more, courtesy of photographer Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com. Single of the Year (Awarded to Singer, Producer and Engineer) “God’s Country” – Blake Shelton –…
On Monday (April 7), Cole Swindell unveiled the dates and details of his highly anticipated 2025 Happy Hour Sad Tour. Opening acts on select dates will be rising country stars Priscilla Block, Logan Crosby, and Greylan James. The tour will showcase songs from Swindell’s upcoming album, Spanish Moss, which is set for release on June…
Following their recent show in Toronto, Ontario, Ella Langley performed extremely minor surgery on Riley Green while the two artists were on their tour bus. In a TikTok video of the incident, Green can be heard exclaiming, “What are you gonna do?!” as Langley grabs a pair of scissors while holding his wounded hand. “I’m…
Kenny Chesney and Megan Moroney are continuing their heartwarming friendship on social media. Following Moroney’s celebratory Instagram comment of “Deserved!!!!” about Chesney’s induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the music superstar sent Moroney a warm message after her two headlining shows at Akins Ford Arena in Athens, Georgia. Moroney captured photos of the…
On Monday (April 7), Luke Bryan announced the dates and details of his fall 2025 Farm Tour, marking a return to the Midwest roots where the Farm Tour first began. The shows are scheduled from September 18-20, and will take place at family farms in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan, bringing Bryan’s big time concert experience…
Amazon Music has renewed its partnership with Stagecoach, announcing that for the third straight year they are the exclusive livestream provider for the sold-out 2025 edition of the country music festival. Livestream coverage will commence at 4 p.m. PT each day from April 25-27 via Prime Video, the Amazon Music app, or Twitch, airing content…