Mickey Guyton is once again making history. The singer-songwriter will co-host the 2021 ACM Awards with Keith Urban next month, becoming the first Black woman to host the annual show. The news comes less than a year after Guyton performed the anthemic “What Are You Gong to Tell Her?,” during the live broadcast, accompanied by Urban. “Last year I…
Miranda Lambert is heading into this weekend’s Grammy Awards with three nominations, including two for “Bluebird.” The song, which Lambert wrote with Natalie Hemby and Luke Dick, is nominated for both Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance, honors Lambert says are likely at least partly due to the timing of when the song was released. “I think…
Ashley McBryde felt the devastation of watching the touring industry shut down, just as her sophomore Never Will album, the one she poured her heart and soul in and took some daring chances with, was released. In true Ashley fashion, the Arkansas native rolled with the proverbial punches, scoring several awards nominations, including a Grammy nod for Best Country…
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…
Lady A doesn’t mind combining Thanksgiving and Christmas, especially this year. The trio, made up of Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood, is ready to bring on the holiday cheer, even if it interferes with Thanksgiving. “I wouldn’t mind starting early this year. I mean, I think we’re all wanting something to look forward to for the holidays,”…
Mickey Guyton just received her first-ever Grammy Awards nomination, for Best Country Solo Performance, and made history in the process. The rising star was nominated for her autobiographical song, “Black Like Me,” which marks the first time a black female solo artist has ever been nominated in a country category. “I am speechless,” Mickey said in a statement of…
When Gabby Barrett auditioned for American Idol, she had no idea that one performance would result in her coming in third on the reality TV talent show, launching a career that includes a record-breaking single, “I Hope,” and a 13-track album, Goldmine, out now. The 20-year-old didn’t waste any time making music, taking redeye flights while on the American…
Tim McGraw isn’t immune to the struggles of being stuck at home. The father of three planned on being on his Here on Earth Tour this year, but instead finds himself at home, like much of the rest of the world. Still, Tim has learned the best way to maintain a good mindset, even when life is hard: by…
