Kelsea Ballerini is having a great week. First she’s sitting at number-one with Kenny Chesney on the Billboard country airplay chart with their song “half of my hometown.” On Monday she performed at the 57th ACM Awards with Dolly Parton…and now it’s been announced that Kelsea’s back to cohost the CMT Music Awards on April…
Chris Young shared on social media that his CMT Award for Performance of the Year for “Drowning” arrived. Along with the picture of the trophy, Chris added, “First award finally here! Cheers you guys and thank you again!!! CMT Music Awards” Maybe there’s a musical collaboration award in his future for this track with Kane…
Carrie Underwood continued her reign as the most decorated artist in CMT Music Awards history on Oct. 21. Carrie picked up two fan-voted trophies at the 2020 CMT Music Awards to extend her career total to 22. In addition to winning Female Video of the Year for “Drinking Alone,” Carrie’s clip copped the night’s most…
We’ll be posting all of the winners from the 2020 CMT Music Awards as they are announced. The show begins on Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. CT on CMT, MTV, MTV2, Logo, Paramount Network, Pop or TV Land. Duo Video of the Year Best video by a duo; awarded to the artists Brothers Osborne –…
Jennifer Nettles will receive the inaugural CMT Equal Play Award during the CMT Awards on Oct. 21. Jennifer will be recognized during the telecast for her ongoing advocacy for women and diverse voices in the music industry. CMT launched its Equal Play initiative in 2019 in response to the lack of female representation in country…
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CMT added a new category to the CMT Music Awards: Quarantine Video of the Year. Fans can vote for their favorite video created during quarantine by swiping up on CMT’s Instagram Story. The winner will be announced across CMT’s social platforms on October 21. Quarantine Video of the Year Nominees Big & Rich – “Stay…
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CMT revealed the nominations for the 2020 CMT Music Awards, which will take place on October 21. Ashley McBryde, Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Sam Hunt and Thomas Rhett lead the honorees with three nominations apiece. The fan-voted CMT Awards hand out annual awards in a number of categories, including Video of the…
The 2020 CMT Music Awards—originally slated for June 3—will now take place on October 14. CMT released a statement on April 3: “Our top priority this last month has been rebuilding our hometown of Nashville following the tornado and ensuring the safety of our fans, employees, artists and partners during the COVID-19 crisis. As we look…
Zac Brown likes his chicken fried and his haters f’ed. During his acceptance speech for Group Video of the Year at the CMT Music Awards on June 5, Zac had some choice words for “all the haters” out there. After sharing his gratitude for the award, Zac shifted gears and offered some advice for young…
Before the stars hit the stage inside Bridgestone Arena for the CMT Music Awards on June 5, they strutted their stuff down the red blue carpet. Here are 111 of our favorite pics, courtesy of photographer Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com. photos by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com
Kevin Bacon and Jennifer Nettles, who are currently starring in Amazon Prime’s series The Bondsman, have not only worked together on the show but have also collaborated on a new country album titled, Hell and Back. The record features eight original tracks inspired by the series and performed in character by both Bacon and Nettles,…
Jordan Davis’ new single, “Bar None,” captures the desperation of a man haunted by his past and fighting a losing battle with an empty glass in the lyrical double-meaning of the chorus, “You and your memory, one/ Me and this bar, none.” “When I brought in the general concept, I knew it was going to…
Fans eagerly awaiting Lainey Wilson’s 2024 album, Whirlwind, were surprised to find her live favorite, “Bell Bottoms Up,” missing from the tracklist. On Friday (April 4), the Louisiana singer-songwriter finally made the infectious single available on streaming platforms. The spirited honky-tonk tune showcases Wilson’s traditional country roots and boundless charisma, while referencing her trademark bell-bottom…
During a new interview with Theo Von on the comedian’s This Past Weekend podcast, Morgan Wallen discussed his decision to stay away from bars since his notorious chair-throwing incident in Nashville in April 2024. The country music superstar reflected on the challenges of fame and mentioned how he has made lifestyle changes to cope, emphasizing…
On Monday (March 31), Jelly Roll shared an Instagram video that highlighted the daily meals that he eats while on tour. The country star praised the work of his nutrition coach, Ian Larios, who creates healthier versions of his favorite foods, including a protein-packed breakfast bowl reminiscent of a popular Waffle House dish. “It all…