Miranda Lambert and Carly Pearce with Lee Brice are among early CMA Awards winners! Miranda won the CMA Award for Music Video of the Year, for “Bluebird,” while Carly and Lee took home the CMA Award for Musical Event of the Year, for “I Hope You’re Happy Now.” In addition to the early CMA Awards winners, more performance details…
Few occupations have felt the impact of the world shutting down because of the coronavirus pandemic as much as artists and musicians have. The global health crisis meant people could no longer congregate in crowds, forcing literally thousands of musicians away from their biggest — and for some, their only — source of income: touring. Little Big Town had…
Ashley McBryde has had quite a year. After winning the CMA Award for New Artist of the Year in 2019, she is currently nominated for three trophies at the 2020 CMA Awards, an accomplishment she admits is hard to comprehend. “I started out winning New Artist of the Year the last time I was here, and now I’m nominated for…
Laine Hardy and Craig Morgan will both perform virtually on Wednesday, November 11, at part of a broadcast of the New York City Veterans Day Commemoration. The event, which is now in its 101st year, will be a mix of virtual and live this year, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “To be a part of that, it’s pretty…
Darius Rucker isn’t afraid to admit he’s afraid. The singer will make his debut hosting the 2020 CMA Awards on Wednesday, November 11, and although he will be joined by veteran host Reba McEntire, that does little to calm his nerves heading into the big night. “Everything scares me about this,” Darius told Billboard with a laugh. “There’s nothing…
Veterans Day takes place this year on Wednesday, November 11. The holiday, which honors those who have served in the United States Armed Forces, is being celebrated in and around Nashville, with special deals for those who have bravely served our country. Read on to find ways Music City is honoring veterans this year: Country Music Hall of Fame…
Miranda Lambert set a new CMA Awards record this year, for the most nominations for a female artist. With seven nominations, it brings her total to 55, beating out Reba McEntire, who has laid claim to that honor for years. “I didn’t know that I broke the record for the most nominations,” Miranda said backstage ahead of the CMA Awards….
Mike Huckabee is the latest recipient of the 2020 Charlie Daniels Patriot Award. The former Governor received the honor during his popular TBN show, Huckabee, after the singer’s longtime manager, and co-founder of The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project, David Corlew, appeared to discuss the nonprofit. Charlie Daniels, Jr. then appeared to present the award to the talk show host,…
Love is in the air for Reba McEntire! The 65-year-old began dating CSI: Miami actor Rex Linn several months ago, and although there have been several challenges for her because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Reba has also been able to enjoy extended time with her new boyfriend. “It’s been hard on our crew, on our second families, our…
Scotty McCreery may not be able to tour right now, but that isn’t going to keep him from performing. The American Idol alum has announced plans to perform a livestream acoustic show, via Sessions, on December 2, at 8:00 PM ET. Scotty will stream the show from Raleigh, in his home state of North Carolina. “I have missed doing…
