Kelsea Ballerini and CMT are being forced to alter their original plans, after the singer tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the CMT Music Awards. Ballerini announced the disappointing news in a video shared by CMT on social media, revealing that she would still host the ceremony, albeit from the comfort of her own home. “All right friends, I…
More performers were just announced for the upcoming 2022 CMT Music Awards, which promises to be one of the most unforgettable awards shows ever. Bryan Adams, Walker Hayes, Thomas Rhett and Monica are among the artists who have been added to the already star-studded list. Adams will perform with Jason Aldean, while Jimmie Allen will sing with Little Big…
The CMT Music Awards nominations are out, with Kane Brown leading the list of nominees with four nods. The “Leave You Alone” singer is nominated for two CMT Performance of the Year trophies, for both his “Ride Wit Me” performance with Nelly, Blanco Brown and Breland, from CMT Crossroads: Nelly & Friends, and his cover of Randy Travis‘ “Three…
For the first time this year, the ACM Awards streamed on Prime Video instead of on a major TV network, and were commercial-free. That, plus the strong focus on live music over awards, with presenters announcing more than one category to run through the acceptance speeches faster, meant a lot of time for live music. Keep reading for 10…
Chris Stapleton is the reigning Male Artist of the Year at the ACM Awards! Stapleton was nominated in a category of impressive talent, which included Jimmie Allen, Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett and Morgan Wallen. “I want to thank first of all my wife, Morgane Stapleton,” the singer said from stage. “She’s my rock; everything I do is because of…
Miranda Lambert is the reigning ACM Awards Entertainer of the Year! See every artist who won, in every category, in our recap below. Entertainer of the Year Eric Church Luke Combs Miranda Lambert — WINNER Chris Stapleton Carrie Underwood Female Artist of the Year Gabby Barrett Miranda Lambert Ashley McBryde Maren Morris Carly Pearce — WINNER Male Artist of the…
Carly Pearce is walking into tonight’s ACM Awards with four nominations. The 31-year-old is nominated for Female Artist of the Year, Album of the Year (for 29: Written in Stone) and both Video of the Year and Music Event of the Year, the latter two for her “Never Wanted to Be That Girl” collaboration with Ashley McBryde. “When…
The 2022 ACM Awards are here! The show will air live tonight (March 7) from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. We have all of the details on the night, including performers, presenters, nominees and more. Hosts Dolly Parton is hosting the ceremony, with help from Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett. “I am real excited. It is always fun to do the…
Dolly Parton‘s Run, Rose, Run album is out! The record precedes the release of the Run Rose Run novel, which she wrote with James Patterson, and will be out on March 7. To celebrate the release of the record, Parton also released another track, “Woman Up (And Take It Like a Man).” “I just think this song really suits…
Lainey Wilson and Parker McCollum are official ACM Awards winners! The two rising stars won New Female and New Male Artist of the Year, respectively, ahead of the March 7 live show. Miranda Lambert shared the good news with both singers, in a video shared on the ACM Awards YouTube channel. “I’m so happy for you honey, and you…
