Maren Morris has nothing but praise for Mickey Guyton, after Guyton’s role as co-host of the 2021 ACM Awards with Keith Urban. Morris, who won three ACM Awards during the ceremony, lauded the rising star — and new mom — for her flawless performance, both as a host, as well as her performance of the powerful song, “Hold On.”…
Kane Brown made history in country music, when he became the first Black artist to win an ACM Award for Video of the Year. The 27-year-old won the trophy for “Worldwide Beautiful,” a sign that country music might, finally, become more inclusive. “The doors are open for everybody, and I think country music is embracing everybody,” Brown said backstage…
The 2021 ACM Awards took place at various parts throughout Nashville, because of the pandemic. While the show went on mostly without an audience, except for vaccinated healthcare workers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, there were still plenty of great performances and stand-out moments. Keep reading to see ten of our favorites. 10. Miranda Lambert and Elle King, “Drunk…
We are only a few days away from the 2021 ACM Awards, and now we know who will be performing and what songs they will be singing! It was previously announced that the show would air live from the Ryman Auditorium, the Grand Ole Opry and the Bluebird Cafe, but it was recently revealed that some performances will take…
Carrie Underwood might have been largely snubbed from the list of nominees for the 2021 ACM Awards, but she is still slated to perform. The Oklahoma native joins an all-star list of performers taking the stage during the annual show, including Blake Shelton, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Ashley McBryde, Miranda Lambert and more. Co-hosts Keith…
If not for Sheryl Crow, there might not be an artist named Maren Morris. The 30-year-old is reflecting on Crow’s influence, both in Crow’s artistry and songwriting, which has permeated much of Morris’ entire life. “Sheryl Crow is what you want your hero to be, which is nothing that will shatter your illusions of them,” Morris shared with Rolling…
Country music was quick to react after Morgan Wallen issued a racial slur earlier this month. Country radio dropped him, his label suspended his contract, the ACM Awards removed him from the list of potential nominees, and many were quick to denounce his actions. But according to several country music artists, there is still more — much more —…
The Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam is moving yet again, this time to June, due to safety concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. The event, first scheduled for Labor Day weekend in 2020, was initially moved to March, before changing the date again, this time to June 4 to 6, out of an abundance of concern for everyone’s safety. “This move…
After artists all over the globe were forced to cancel their 2020 tour plans due to COVID-19, Maren Morris is among the first to announce that she is also canceling her 2021 tour as well. The 30-year-old shared a statement on social media, revealing that she had officially canceled her RSVP: The Tour, first scheduled for 2020 before initially…
We now know which rising stars will be performing for the 2021 CRS New Faces Show, and what a lineup it is! Ashley McBryde, Matt Stell, HARDY, Tenille Arts, and Travis Denning will perform for the music industry show, which will be virtual this year because of COVID-19. The five artists were narrowed down from an original list of…
