In addition to being named host of the 55th ACM Awards, Keith Urban released a new song, “God Whispered Your Name,” on Feb. 27. “We have brand-new music coming out today—finally,” said Keith via a video on Twitter. “This song is called ‘God Whispered Your Name.’ It is brand new—part of a whole bunch of…… MORE
Keith Urban to Host ACM Awards for the First Time on April 5
The Academy of Country Music announced that Keith Urban will host the 55th ACM Awards on April 5 in Las Vegas. This will be Keith’s first time hosting the ACM Awards. “As if having a new song [“God Whispered Your Name”] out today wasn’t enough, I also get to host the ACMs in April,” said…… MORE
FEBRUARY 27, 2020
If you’re choosing between an iPhone and an Android, would it matter to you that criminal masterminds prefer the design, value, and performance of the Android? The director of “Knives Out” and “The Last Jedi”, said Apple doesn’t want VILLAINS to use their phones. “Apple [lets] you use iPhones in movies but- bad guys cannot…… MORE
Watch Dustin Lynch Perform Fiery New Single, “Momma’s House,” on “Jimmy Kimmel”
Dustin Lynch stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live on Feb. 25 to perform a set on the show’s outdoor stage. In addition to performing “Small Town Boy,” “Where It’s At” and “Ridin’ Roads,” Dustin treated fans to his new single, “Momma’s House.” The fiery tune, which was penned by Dylan Schneider, Michael Lotten, Rodney Clawson and…… MORE
Carly Pearce, Michael Ray, Chris Young, Charles Esten & More Help Raise $1 Million at 12th Annual T.J. Martell Foundation Gala
The T.J. Martell Foundation hosted its 12th annual Nashville Honors Gala on Feb. 24, raising more than $1 million for cancer research. Honorees at this year’s gala, which was hosted by Charles Esten, were treated to performances by Vince Gill, Carly Pearce, Michael Ray, Wade Hayes, CeCe Winans and Rascal Flatts. In addition, Reba McEntire,…… MORE
Garth Brooks to Become One of Only Nine Artists in History to Receive “Billboard Icon Award”
Country Music Hall of Fame member Garth Brooks will soon add another award to his crowded trophy case: the Billboard Icon Award. Garth will be presented with the award at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, which will broadcast live from Las Vegas on April 29 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. Garth will also perform…… MORE
Nominations & Host for the ACM Awards to Be Announced on Feb. 27
The Academy of Country Music will announce this year’s host and full list of nominees for the 55th ACM Awards on Feb. 27. The host will be announced via the Academy of Country Music’s social media accounts at 8 a.m ET, followed by a press conference to announce nominees at 8:30 a.m. ET. Lauren Alaina,…… MORE
FEBRUARY 26.2020
SARA HAINES interviewed SHANIA TWAIN for an episode of “Strahan, Sara and Keke” . . . and she shared a few things that may surprise you. When asked if she ever dreamed of having this huge career, she said no way. “I couldn’t have ever imagined where I am today from where I came from. …… MORE
Florida Georgia Line Makes Public Play for Collaboration With Carrie Underwood
Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line have released collaborations with some of music’s biggest stars, including Luke Bryan (“This Is How We Roll”), The Backstreet Boys (“God, Your Mama and Me”) Bebe Rexha (“Meant to Be”), Justin Bieber (“Yummy Country Remix”) and more. On Feb. 25, the duo made a public plea…… MORE
Dan + Shay’s “10,000 Hours” With Justin Bieber: “This Song Has Reached New Places We Never Dreamed Of”
In January, Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay scored their seventh No. 1 single as “10,000 Hours,” which features Justin Bieber, ascended to the top spot on both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase chart. The tune has also spend 20 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs…… MORE
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