Jelly Roll never expected to walk away from the CMT Music Awards with three trophies, for the second year in a row. The 39-year-old knows his style of country music is different from most other artists, as is his eclectic background. To win in all of the categories he was nominated in, including taking home Video of the Year, is…
It was a big night for Trisha Yearwood at the 2024 CMT Music Awards. The Grand Ole Opry member both received the inaugural June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award, and made her world-premiere performance of her original “Put It In A Song,” part of a forthcoming new album that includes, for the first time, songs that Yearwood penned. Actress Jane…
We now know who the Top 6 finalists are for Video of the Year at the upcoming CMT Music Awards. The fan-voted awards started with 16 finalists in the category, which is now narrowed down to six. The artists who are still in the running for Video of the Year are Ashley McBryde, with “Light On In the Kitchen,”…
Trisha Yearwood will receive a special honor at the upcoming CMT Music Awards. The 59-year-old will receive the inaugural June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award, honoring her numerous philanthropic efforts, including her ongoing work with Habitat for Humanity. “We are thrilled to honor the incomparable Trisha Yearwood with the inaugural June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award at this year’s show,” the executive…
25 years ago today was a milestone day for Trisha Yearwood. it was on March 13, 1999, when Yearwood officially became a member of the Grand Ole Opry, when she was inducted by Porter Wagoner, fulfilling a dream she had since she was a young girl. “My mother came on her senior class trip from South…
13 years ago today, Scotty McCreery‘s life was changed forever. It was on January 26, 2011 when the North Carolina native auditioned for Season 10 of American Idol, kicking off a career that continues to reach new heights and achieve new milestones. McCreery sang both Josh Turner‘s “Your Man” and Travis Tritt’s “Put Some Drive in Your Country,” for Steven…
In 2023, country music saw a few records set and broken, a few surprises, a few disappointments, and a lot of new accomplishments and achievements. With that in mind, we are taking a look at who we think will have a big year in 2024, and why. 1. Jelly Roll will win a Grammy Award. Jelly Roll received his…
Trisha Yearwood had a night she will never, ever forget. The Georgia native, along with the late John Prine, was inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame. Yearwood spoke out about the honor on social media, praising the artists who performed in tribute to her and her legendary career. “Did this night really happen?!” Yearwood wrote after…
Twelve years ago today, on May 25, 2011, Scotty McCreery was crowned the Season 10 winner of American Idol. McCreery beat out fellow teen country singer, Lauren Alaina, to be crowned the champion. “It’s been a year since me and Lauren Alaina tried out,” a stunned McCreery told host Ryan Seacrest at the time. “Me and her have been…
Carrie Underwood will celebrate 15 years as a Grand Ole Opry member with a special show. The Oklahoma native will honor the milestone anniversary with a two-show performance on Saturday, May 13. Underwood was invited to join the Grand Ole Opry on March 15, 2008, by Randy Travis. “Oh my gosh, that was so amazing, and I couldn’t have…
