The 2020 CMA Awards nominees were just announced, and while there are plenty of artists whose nominations we are applauding (including having both Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert nominated for Entertainer of the Year), there are also several that should have been nominated, but for some reason, were not. See the list of surprising snubs below. 1. Luke Bryan…
Ashley Gorley is officially the most successful songwriter! The tunesmith just celebrated his 50th No. 1 single, with LOCASH’s “One Big Country Song,” marking the first time a songwriter has notched that many chart-topping singles, in any genre, in the history of both Mediabase and Billboard charts. “I love what I do,” Ashley said in a statement. “I love…
John Rich is criticizing Nashville’s Mayor John Cooper over the return to a modified Phase 2, which means bars that make the majority of their revenue from alcohol sales must remain closed. After moving to Phase 3, which allowed bars to reopen, the mayor returned Nashville to the modified Phase 2 plan on July 2, right as the holiday…
Nashville’s annual CMA Fest couldn’t take place this year, because of the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, a three-hour TV special, CMA Best of Fest will air, highlighting some of the best performances over the last 16 years. Luke Bryan will host the entire event, which meant leaving his home during the coronavirus pandemic. But as soon as the show’s producer,…
Tributes continue to pour in for Charlie Daniels, after he unexpectedly passed away on Monday, July 6, following a hemorrhagic stroke. Charlie’s good friend, and fellow Country Music Hall of Fame member, Dolly Parton, praised Charlie for his enduring legacy. “Well, the devil went down to Georgia, but Charlie went straight to heaven,” Dolly shared on social media. “My…
Charlie Daniels passed away on Monday, July 6, at 83 years of age, after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke. The singer and songwriter was a member was a member of both the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame, and left an indelible mark on country music. Numerous artists, including Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw and Travis Tritt,…
Scotty McCreery wasn’t quite three years old when Deana Carter released her iconic hit, “Strawberry Wine,” but he has always been a fan of the song. The American Idol alum performed a cover of the nostalgic tune, as part of CMA’s online Summer Stay-Cay special. “Hope y’all are doing well, staying safe, staying healthy,” Scotty said ahead of his…
Luke Bryan is moving his Proud to Be Right Here Tour, scheduled to start in May, until 2021, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Luke joins a long list of artists who previously announced their tours would be either canceled or postponed because of COVID-19, including Lady A, Thomas Rhett, Reba McEntire, Jason Aldean and more. Luke announced the…
While we are still sad that live music events have been canceled because of COVID-19, there is a bit of good news. The Country Music Association just announced CMA Summer Stay-Cay Presented by Budweiser Nitro Gold, a multi-hour live event streaming on both Facebook and YouTube on Wednesday, July 1, beginning at 5:00 PM CT, with dozens of artists…
Chuck Wicks is going to be a dad! The singer and radio host just announced that he and his wife, Kasi, are expecting their first child, a boy, together, after an emotionally exhausting struggle with infertility. “I have a dreamed of this moment for a long time,” Chuck shared on social media. “I’m so excited to share with all…
