The “53rd Annual CMA Awards” – GARTH BROOKS won Entertainer of the Year. The favorite this year seemed to be CARRIE UNDERWOOD. She launched an all-female tour, worked hard promoting her album, but didn’t win a thing. She was up for three awards. The show opened with an all-female medley that started with Carrie and…… MORE
CMA Awards: The Winners
We’ll be updating this post as the winners for the 53rd CMA Awards are announced. TV broadcast begins at 7 p.m. CT on ABC. Three awards were announced earlier in the day. Musical Event of the Year “Old Town Road” (remix) – Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus WINNER “All My Favorite People” –…… MORE
Jimmie Allen and Fiancée Expecting Baby Girl: “Daughters Present a Different Level of Love”
Jimmie Allen and fiancée Alexis Gale announced that they are expecting their first child together—a baby girl—in March. Jimmie, who also has a five-year-old son from a previous relationship, stopped by the NCD studio during CMA Awards week’s Radio Row on Nov. 12 to talk about his growing family. “I’m excited, man,” says Jimmie. “I’m…… MORE
Maren Morris & Ryan Hurd “Excited” and “Thankful” for Upcoming Baby Boy
Last month, Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd announced that they are expecting their first child—a baby boy—in March. During CMA Awards week’s Radio Row on Nov. 11 and 12, both Maren and Ryan stopped by NCD’s studio to talk about their upcoming bundle of joy. “We have a baby coming next year, and we are…… MORE
Canaan Smith and Wife Christy Welcome Baby Girl: “It’s Crazy How Much It Changes You”
Canaan Smith and wife Christy welcomed their first child—a baby girl named Virginia Rose Smith—on Oct. 31. As Canaan told NCD on Nov. 12 during CMA Awards week, he’s having a “blast” as a new dad. “I’ve got a brand-new baby girl in the house—I’m up all night,” said Canann to NCD. “She’s 12 days…… MORE
Get to Know Christian Pop Duo For King and Country Ahead of Their CMA Awards Performance With Dolly Parton
With two Grammy Awards and five GMA Dove Awards to their credit, duo For King and Country—comprised of Australian-born brothers Joel, 35, and Luke Smallbone, 33—is well known in the Christian pop community. Country music fans were likely introduced to the duo during the recent remix of their hit song, “God Only Knows,” which features…… MORE
BMI Awards With Maren Morris, Luke Combs, Dwight Yoakam, Chris Young, Thomas Rhett, Scotty McCreery & More [Photo Gallery]
Performing rights organization Broadcast Music Inc. held its 67th BMI Country Awards on Nov. 12 to honor its Songwriters of the Year, Song of the Year and Publisher of the Year, as well as present Dwight Yoakam with its President’s Award. The BMI President’s Award is presented to songwriters who have “distinctly and profoundly influenced…… MORE
Reba McEntire Announces 2020 Tour Dates
Reba McEntire announced she will hit the road in 2020 for a dozen tour dates. Reba shared the news via social media, saying, in part: “I’m so excited to get back out on the road in 2020 and visit some places I haven’t been to in a while! Tickets for select dates go on sale…… MORE
NOVEMBER 13, 2019
BRAD PITT tells his favorite Adam Sandler story. When Adam was at NYU, his acting teacher took him out for a beer, just so he could tell him, “Think about something else. Listen, you got heart, but you don’t have it. Choose another path.” Obviously, Adam didn’t listen and one day when he was with…… MORE
CMT Announces 2020 “Next Women of Country” Class & Tour
CMT revealed its 2020 Next Women of Country class during its seventh annual showcase at the CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame on Nov. 12. Martina McBride introduced the 2020 class, which included Abbey Cone, Avenue Beat, Caylee Hammack, Gabby Barrett, Hailey Whitters, Kylie Morgan, Madison Kozak, Renee Blair, Sycamore, Tiera and…… MORE
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MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025
Morgan Wallen wasn’t at the ACMs last week, but he had a good reason. He was in Northern Ireland playing golf with Tom Brady. In the post Morgan shared from the golf course, he’s even catching a football thrown by the G.O.A.T. himself. His caption was, “Had a little mustard on it.” In addition to…
FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2025
The ACM Awards went down last night and it was a lotta fun. As always,Reba did a great job for the 18th time as host. Here are the most memorable moments: 1. The show started with a medley of hits from the six decades of the ACMs. Reba sang “Okie from Muskogee”, and we also…