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Full List: 2018 CMA Awards Nominations

Full List: 2018 CMA Awards Nominations

The 2018 CMA Awards nominees were announced today (Aug. 28) Luke Bryan, Dan + Shay and Sugarland announced many of the nominations on Good Morning America live from Luke’s new Nashville restaurant, 32 Bridge Food + Drink. Additional nominations were revealed via the CMA. The CMA Awards will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on…MORE

Cole Swindell’s New Album, “All of It,” Tops Billboard Country Chart

Cole Swindell’s New Album, “All of It,” Tops Billboard Country Chart

Cole Swindell’s third album, All of It, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Cole’s new album moved 50,000 equivalent units, according to Nielsen Music, which was good enough for No.7 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart. “I am so grateful to have been given the opportunity to record and release…MORE

“Women Want to Hear Women With Elaina” Featuring Rachel Reinert

“Women Want to Hear Women With Elaina” Featuring Rachel Reinert

It’s been a couple of years since we’ve heard from Rachel Reinert, who was part of Gloriana from 2008 to 2016. Now, Rachel is doing her own thing as a solo artist—and she has a cool new single, “Cool.” Rachel stopped by the Nash campus earlier this month and chose Women Want to Hear Women…MORE

Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Supplies 20 Local Animal Shelters During Bandwagon Tour

Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Supplies 20 Local Animal Shelters During Bandwagon Tour

With eight rescue dogs of her own, it’s no secret Miranda Lambert has a soft spot in her heart for fury, four-legged friends. That’s why in 2009, Miranda and her mom, Bev, started the MuttNation Foundation, an organization with the mission of ending animal suffering and homelessness on every front. The foundation has successfully raised…MORE

Garth Brooks Reveals Date for Notre Dame Stadium Show

Garth Brooks Reveals Date for Notre Dame Stadium Show

More than six weeks after announcing he will be the first artist to play a concert at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana, Garth Brooks has revealed the date: Oct. 20. Tickets for the event, which cost $98.95, will go on sale on Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. ET. “Notre Dame stadium has seen…MORE

Keith Urban Drops Dance-Happy New Video for “Never Comin’ Down” [Watch]

Keith Urban Drops Dance-Happy New Video for “Never Comin’ Down” [Watch]

After topping the Mediabase chart with “Coming Home” earlier this month, Keith Urban is “Never Comin’ Down.” Keith’s new single, which he co-penned with Josh Kerr, James Abrahart and Shy Carter, is the third single from his 2018 album, Graffiti U, following “Female” and the aforementioned “Coming Home.” Keith dropped a dance-happy new video for…MORE

Highlights From the ACM Honors Ceremony, Including Chris Stapleton, Jon Pardi, Lauren Alaina, Sam Hunt & More [Photo Gallery]

Highlights From the ACM Honors Ceremony, Including Chris Stapleton, Jon Pardi, Lauren Alaina, Sam Hunt & More [Photo Gallery]

The Academy of Country Music hosted the 12th annual ACM Honors ceremony on Aug. 22 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium to recognize the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 53rd ACM Awards. Hosted by Lauren Alaina and Jon Pardi, the ceremony paid tribute to a number of artists for their specific achievements, including Alan…MORE

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MONDAY, JULY 21, 2025

Last week Miranda Lambert mentioned that she had something in the works for Texas flood relief. And now, it’s official.  Yesterday she announced a benefit concert called, “Band Together Texas”, along with fellow headliner and Texan, Parker McCollum. It will take place August 17th at the Moody Center in downtown Austin.  All proceeds will directly…

FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2025

The 1978 “Superman” tops a list of the best superhero movies of all time.  It’s followed by “The Dark Knight” and “Captain America: The Winter Soldier”.  The new “Superman” came in at #26. Justin Bieber surprised fans by releasing his 7th album. It’s called “Swag”. The Academy of Country Music just announced the recipients of…