From nominations and notes to performers and presenters, here’s everything a country music fan needs to know about the 2019 CMA Awards. Date: Wednesday, Nov. 13 Time: 7 p.m.–10 p.m. CT Location: Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Television Station: ABC Hosts: Carrie Underwood with special guests Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton Red Carpet: live streamed on CMAawards.com/redcarpet…… MORE
Blake Shelton Wins People’s Choice Award for Country Artist of 2019
The winners of the 2019 People’s Choice Awards—voted on by we the people—were announced on Nov. 10. On the country music front, Blake Shelton bested Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and more for Country Artist of 2019. “WOW! Thank y’all! To the people & the fans—very grateful for this! @peopleschoice,” said Blake via Twitter.…… MORE
Video Premiere: Carrie Underwood Overcome With Emotion After Hearing Miranda Lambert’s Praise: “We Lift Each Other Up”
During a sit-down interview on The Ty Bentli Show this week, Carrie Underwood was overcome with emotion after hearing Miranda Lambert’s praise regarding her nomination for CMA Entertainer of the Year. Here’s a little backstory regarding Miranda’s praise. Last month in a lengthy Instagram post, Miranda Lambert shared her personal thoughts about the five nominees…… MORE
SESAC Music Awards With Runaway June, Rosanne Cash, Lee Brice, Jimmie Allen & More [Photo Gallery]
Performing rights organization SESAC held its Nashville Music Awards at the Country Music Hall of Fame on Nov. 10 to honor its Songwriter of the Year, Song of the Year, Publisher of the Year and the its Most Performed Songs of 2019. Justin Ebach, who co-penned Dustin Lynch’s “Good Girl” and Brett Young’s “Here Tonight,”…… MORE
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
ROBERT DOWNEY JR. opened the “People’s Choice Awards” last night by presenting the Comedy Act of 2019 award to KEVIN HART. He said, “First and foremost, man, thank God because I definitely don’t have to be here. Being that I am it makes me appreciate life even more. It makes me appreciate the things that…… MORE
Thomas Rhett to Perform at American Music Awards on Nov. 24
Thomas Rhett will perform at the American Music Awards on Nov. 24. TR, who is nominated for Favorite Male Artist – Country, joins previously announced performers Taylor Swift, Camila Cabello, Billie Eilish, Selena Gomez, Dua Lipa and Lizzo. Prior to taking the stage at the AMAs, TR will volunteer at a local food bank as…… MORE
Army Vet Craig Morgan Shares Veterans Day Message: “Thank God We Have a Military Full of People Willing to Put Themselves in Harm’s Way”
Craig Morgan has a unique—and respected—perspective when it comes to his brothers-and-sisters-in-arms. Craig spent 10.5 years on active duty in the U.S. Army in the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions and 6.5 years in the Army Reserves. As a country star, Craig has been part of 11 USO Tours. When Craig speaks about about the…… MORE
Kane Brown Announces “Worldwide Beautiful Tour” With Russell Dickerson & Chris Lane
Kane Brown announced he will hit the road in 2020 for his Worldwide Beautiful Tour. The 20-plus-date tour includes stops in Ireland, England, the Netherlands, France, Germany, the U.S. and Canada. Kane will kick off the tour on Feb. 2 in Dublin, Ireland, with additional stops in London, Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Atlantic City, Buffalo, Ottawa,…… MORE
NOVEMBER 8, 2019
Celebrities like to think that EVERYTHING is about them, and there are times when that’s not far from the truth. “Fix You” by Coldplay – written by Chris Martin for his then-wife Gwyneth Paltrow after her father died. “California Gurls” by Katy Perry – It was a response to Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ song “Empire…… MORE
CMA Awards to Celebrate Legendary Women in Country Music With All-Star Collaborations
The CMA Awards on Nov. 13 will celebrate legendary women in country music throughout its broadcast. The show will kick off with a decades-spanning medley by Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton that will also feature Terri Clark, Sara Evans, Crystal Gayle, The Highwomen (Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris and Amanda Shires), Martina…… MORE
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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…
THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2025
George Strait has won the most solo male artist ACM awards ever. But did you know he has the most Entertainer of the Year LOSSES, too? In 39 years, he’s been nominated for Entertainer of the Year 14 times . . . and only won TWICE. So, the moral of the story is: Don’t hold…