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.”…
Mickey Guyton‘s entire world shifted when she became a mom to her son, Grayson, in February. The singer-songwriter, who has been tearing down walls as a Black artist in country music, says she finds inspiration in her baby boy, who is her biggest source of motivation. “Literally he is all I think about. And he’s my reason. I’m doing…
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…
Keith Urban will once again host the ACM Awards! The singer announced that he would serve as the 2021 ACM Awards host, this time with co-host Mickey Guyton, marking the second year in a row that he has fulfilled the role. Urban announced the news on social media “Thrilled to be back hosting the for a second…
Miranda Lambert and Mickey Guyton are just two of the country artists who will take the stage for the upcoming 2021 Grammy Awards, along with Maren Morris and Brandi Carlile. Other performers for the star-studded show include Bad Bunny, Cardi B, BTS, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Chris Martin, John Mayer, Post Malone, Harry Styles and Taylor Swift, among others….
The 2021 ACM Awards nominees are out! While there are plenty of worthwhile nominees, like Ashley McBryde’s Album of the Year nomination, for Never Will, or Carly Pearce‘s Female Artist of the Year nod, there are still plenty of snubs, along with a few welcome surprises. See our list of snubs and surprises below. 1. Carrie Underwood — SNUB…
Dan + Shay and Mickey Guyton are two of the numerous artists who will be honored in the annual American Currents: State of the Music exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame. The exhibit, which will open on March 12, honors those who have greatly impacted the country music genre, especially in the last year. “As a museum,…
Mickey Guyton is a mom! The rising country star and her husband, Grant Savoy, welcomed their first child, son Grayson, announcing the good news on Monday, February 8. “The hardest and most beautiful thing I have ever done. Welcome to the world Grayson!” Guyton tweeted, followed by a Bible verse. “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh…
For decades, country music has been dominated by white artists, while Black artists struggled to find their place in country music. It’s an odd, and highly unfortunate, mark on country music, especially since the early origins of country music can be traced back to predominantly Black music. Thankfully, although it has taken far too long, the country music genre…
Without Charley Pride, Mickey Guyton may have never imagined that a black woman could have a carer in country music. The 37-year-old is reflecting on the Country Music Hall of Fame member’s legacy, and how he inspired her to go for a seemingly impossible dream. “Charley Pride means the world to me. His voice and his bravery made it…
