The 2020 CMA Awards have had some unexpected last-minute changes, after two more of the scheduled performers for the live broadcast, Rascal Flatts and musician Jenee Fleenor, both tested positive for COVID-19. “Hey Y’all, we wanted to let you guys know that we have received a positive COVID test within the band,” the trio shared on social media. “As…
Morgan Wallen is the CMA Awards winner for New Artist of the Year! Morgan beat out Jimmie Allen, Ingrid Andress, Gabby Barrett, and Carly Pearce to win in the category. “I did not expect to get this,” Morgan said after taking his trophy. “I’d like to thank the good Lord, first of all. I’d like to thank my mama…
Maren Morris is the CMA Awards winner for Single of the Year and Song of the Year! Maren won in both categories for her song, “The Bones,” taking home the first two trophies of the evening. “Thank you so much. This is very weird, but I love this kind of set-up, because we can all hang out all night…
The 2020 CMA Awards have officially come and gone! In spite of occurring during a global pandemic, forcing the ceremony to take place without an audience, and numerous artists canceling their scheduled performances because of positive COVID-19 tests, country music still showed up in a big way, with gracious and heartfelt speeches. See a list of winners below, and…
Without Charley Pride, there might not be a Jimmie Allen in country music. The “This Is Us” singer is opening up about the influence the living legend had on him, ahead of the 2020 CMA Awards, where Jimmie will present the 86-year-old with the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. “It means a lot,” Jimmie told the Country Music Association…
Miranda Lambert and Carly Pearce with Lee Brice are among early CMA Awards winners! Miranda won the CMA Award for Music Video of the Year, for “Bluebird,” while Carly and Lee took home the CMA Award for Musical Event of the Year, for “I Hope You’re Happy Now.” In addition to the early CMA Awards winners, more performance details…
Ashley McBryde has had quite a year. After winning the CMA Award for New Artist of the Year in 2019, she is currently nominated for three trophies at the 2020 CMA Awards, an accomplishment she admits is hard to comprehend. “I started out winning New Artist of the Year the last time I was here, and now I’m nominated for…
Darius Rucker isn’t afraid to admit he’s afraid. The singer will make his debut hosting the 2020 CMA Awards on Wednesday, November 11, and although he will be joined by veteran host Reba McEntire, that does little to calm his nerves heading into the big night. “Everything scares me about this,” Darius told Billboard with a laugh. “There’s nothing…
Miranda Lambert set a new CMA Awards record this year, for the most nominations for a female artist. With seven nominations, it brings her total to 55, beating out Reba McEntire, who has laid claim to that honor for years. “I didn’t know that I broke the record for the most nominations,” Miranda said backstage ahead of the CMA Awards….
The 2020 CMA Awards are almost here! The show, which is celebrating its 54th year this year, looks a lot different than in years past, due to the coronavirus pandemic. We’ve rounded up everything to know about the show, including performers, presenters, last-minute changes and more. Hosts: Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker will co-host together. Although Reba is a veteran at…
