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Eric Church Wins First CMA Entertainer of the Year Award

Eric Church Wins First CMA Entertainer of the Year Award

After receiving four nominations for CMA Entertainer of the Year (2015, 2017, 2019, 2020), Eric Church finally won country music’s most-coveted award on Nov. 11 at the 54th CMA Awards in Nashville. The win marks Eric’s fourth CMA Award, following trophies for Album of the Year (2012, 2016) and Musical Event of the Year (2015).…

Tie! Carrie Underwood and Thomas Rhett Both Win ACM Entertainer of the Year Award

Tie! Carrie Underwood and Thomas Rhett Both Win ACM Entertainer of the Year Award

The ACM Award for Entertainer of the Year ended in a tie for the first time in the 55-year history of the awards show. Both Carrie Underwood and Thomas Rhett were named Entertainer of the Year in a surprising twist that closed the night’s show. The win marks Carrie’s third ACM Entertainer of the Year…

Miranda Lambert Says Carrie Underwood “Deserves” CMA Entertainer of the Year Award: “I Really Felt Compelled to Say Something”

Miranda Lambert Says Carrie Underwood “Deserves” CMA Entertainer of the Year Award: “I Really Felt Compelled to Say Something”

Last month in a lengthy Instagram post, Miranda Lambert shared her personal thoughts about the five nominees for Entertainer of the Year—Keith Urban, Garth Brooks, Eric Church, Chris Stapleton and Carrie Underwood—at the upcoming CMA Awards on Nov. 13. While Miranda had positive things to say about each nominee, she stumped for Carrie to be…

Garth Brooks Thanks Fans for His Record Fifth Entertainer of the Year Award

Garth Brooks Thanks Fans for His Record Fifth Entertainer of the Year Award

“The CMA Entertainer of the Year is . . . Garth Brooks.” Those were the words heard around the country-loving world during the 50th annual CMA Awards held last week (Nov. 2) at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. For the fifth time—the first in 18 years—Garth heard his name called when Taylor Swift opened the envelope…

Watch Garth Brooks’ Acceptance Speech After Winning CMA Entertainer of the Year

Watch Garth Brooks’ Acceptance Speech After Winning CMA Entertainer of the Year

On the strength of his massive World Tour, Garth Brooks took home the 2016 CMA Award for Entertainer of the Year, his first win in the category since 1998. Garth, who has won the award five times (1991, 1992, 1997, 1998, 2016), bested Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban in this year’s…

Vote Now: Who Should Win the CMA Entertainer of the Year Award

Vote Now: Who Should Win the CMA Entertainer of the Year Award

In the lead-up to the CMA Awards on Nov. 2, Nash Country Daily will be conducting its own election to let you—the readers—decide who should win each of the 12 categories at this year’s show. We’re taking politics out of the equation and letting the popular vote speak for itself. The good news is there…

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Post Malone Makes Huge Donation Supporting Young Nashville Musicians

Post Malone Makes Huge Donation Supporting Young Nashville Musicians

Post Malone has joined forces with Raising Cane’s to donate $500,000 to Notes for Notes, a Nashville-based charity supporting future musicians. The funds were generated from the sale of limited-edition Post Malone posters at Cane’s locations in Utah and Texas. The donation will benefit youth by providing free access to music instruments, instruction, and recording…

Brad Paisley Set To Headline NFL Draft Concert Series

Brad Paisley Set To Headline NFL Draft Concert Series

Brad Paisley has been announced as the headliner for the NFL Draft Concert Series on April 26, which will bring an end to the 2025 NFL Draft held in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Paisley will perform at the Draft Theater near historic Lambeau Field, offering fans a free concert following Round 7 of the draft. “There’s…

Morgan Wallen Unveils Star-Studded 37-Song Tracklist For ‘I’m The Problem’

Morgan Wallen Unveils Star-Studded 37-Song Tracklist For ‘I’m The Problem’

On Wednesday (April 16), Morgan Wallen announced the track list for his highly-anticipated fourth album, I’m the Problem. The country star revealed that there are a total of 37 songs on his upcoming record, which is due out May 16 via Big Loud / Mercury. The project includes an impressive list of special guest collaborators,…

Jackson Dean Has Poured Everything He Has Into His Music

Jackson Dean Has Poured Everything He Has Into His Music

Jackson Dean, known for his high-energy live performances, will be releasing his new single “Be Your Man” on May 9. The country rocker’s intense stage presence, highlighted by moments of pushing himself to the point of blacking out, has fueled his successful career following his 2022 chart-topping debut single, “Don’t Come Lookin’.” With a distinct…