Alexandra Kay is making a bold — but likely correct — prediction about her success in country music. The singer-songwriter, who has been selling out shows all over the world and having hit singles, all as an independent artist, says she will be present at the Grammy Awards in 2026. “Y’all give me two years… two years and I’ll…
When Kelsea Ballerini wrote and recorded Rolling Up The Welcome Mat, it was her own way of coping with her divorce from fellow singer, Morgan Evans. At first, Ballerini wasn’t even sure she would release the collection of songs, never imagining that the six-song record would change the entire trajectory of her career. Instead, fans quickly latched onto the…
It’s safe to say that Lainey Wilson is having an unforgettable November. The 31-year-old walked away with five CMA Awards last week, including for the night’s highest honor, Entertainer of the Year. Two days later, Wilson scored her first two Grammy Awards nominations. “Bell Bottom Country is nominated for Country Album Of The Year at this year’s #GRAMMYs and my…
Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson are among the country artists who have received multiple Grammy Awards nominations. Jelly Roll received two nominations, both in the all-genre Best New Artist category, and for Best Country Duo/Group Performance, for his “Save Me” performance with Wilson. The “Watermelon Moonshine” singer also received another nomination, for Best Country Album, for her 2022 Bell…
Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde are officially Grammy Awards winners! The two won the Grammy for Best Country Duo/Group collaboration, for their “Never Wanted To Be That Girl” duet. The song, which marks the first time two female artists have won in the category, is from Pearce’s 29: Written in Stone record. “I did not expect this,” Pearce said…
Jelly Roll had a big year last year, and believes this coming year will be even better. Ahead of this weekend’s Grammy Awards, the 38-year-old predicts he will be able to attend the ceremony next year as a nominee, honoring his forthcoming new record. “As we go into Grammy weekend, I would like to speak into existence that this…
Walker Hayes had a big reality check after losing at this year’s Grammy Awards. The father of six was nominated for Best Country Song, for “Fancy Like,” with the trophy going to Chris Stapleton for “Cold” instead. Hayes admits that while it was an honor to be nominated, he desperately wanted to walk away with his first Grammy Award. “I’m…
Walker Hayes was in Las Vegas over the weekend for the 2022 Grammy Awards, where he was nominated for Best Country Song, for “Fancy Like.” Hayes didn’t win the Grammy, which went to Chris Stapleton for “Cold” instead. But even without the coveted trophy, the Alabama native says he already feels like a winner because of the industry…
Chris Stapleton, Brothers Osborne and Carrie Underwood all have new trophies to add to their collection. Stapleton was the biggest country artist winner of the night, with three trophies. The reigning ACM Male Artist of the Year won Best Country Solo Performance for “You Should Probably Leave,” Best Country Album, with Starting Over, and Best Country Song for “Cold,”…
We now have a new date for the 2022 Grammy Awards, which means that the CMT Music Awards will have to be rescheduled. The Grammy Awards ceremony, which was originally scheduled to take place on January 31 at the Crypto.com Arena, announced earlier in January that the ceremony was being postponed, amid a surge in COVID-19 cases. The new…
