Luke Bryan News

The Country Music Association has expanded its partnership with U.S. Bank to launch a community building initiative that will impact four major U.S. cities through 2018. Already a presenting partner for the critically acclaimed CMA Songwriters Series, U.S. Bank will broaden its support by providing much-needed resources to music education programs across the country. 

An expanded lineup of superstar collaborations and must-see performances has been announced for the 53RD ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, Country Music's Party of the Year®. The 53rd ACM Awards®, hosted by Reba McEntire, will be broadcast LIVE from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Sunday, April 15 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.

The Academy of Country Music® revealed today an expanded lineup of superstar collaborations and must-see performances for the 53RDACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, Country Music's Party of the Year®.  The 53rd ACM Awards®, hosted by Reba McEntire, will broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 15 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.

The wait is over for the 2018 Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam headliners, as Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line and Thomas Rhett are on board to entertain tens of thousands of Country Music fans Labor Day weekend, August 31-September 2, 2018 at Frank Brown Park in beautiful Panama City Beach - A Real. Fun. Beach. Named by Billboard Magazine as one of 'The 10 Best Country Music Festivals,' another 18 exciting acts are scheduled to be announced in the coming weeks.

The Academy of Country Music® revealed today that thirteen-time ACM Award® winner Carrie Underwood will perform the world television premiere of her soon-to-be-released single live on the 53RD ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, joining a star-studded lineup of performers and presenters. Underwood is nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year as well as Vocal Event of the Year for “The Fighter” with Keith Urban. The 53rd ACM Awards, hosted by Reba McEntire, will broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on the CBS Television Network.

Philadelphia native, Kimmel Center ShowStoppers alumnus, and American Idol contestant Michael J. Woodard is returning home to spend time with high school students before heading back to Hollywood. The students are currently participating in the Kimmel Center's free after-school, musical theater program, ShowStoppers. Woodard's stellar performances have landed him a coveted seat in the Top 24 on American Idol.

On the episode '110 (Top 24 Celebrity Duets)' - As the pool has been narrowed to the top 24 contestants, 12 of the top 24 finalists perform duets with celebrity partners at Academy LA in Hollywood during this week in the competition, as the search for America's next superstar continues on its new home on America's network, The ABC Television Network, MONDAY, APRIL 9 (8:00p.m.|7:00pm C), streaming and on demand.

Kane Brown, Kelly Clarkson, Alan Jackson, Little Big Town and Jon Pardi have been added to the all-star lineup of performers for the 53RD ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, honoring country music's superstars and hottest emerging talent. The ACM AWARDS will be broadcast LIVE from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Sunday, April 15 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.

iHeartMedia announced today the lineup for the Daytime Village at the iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Makers of Accu-Chek on Saturday, May 5 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. CT at Frank Erwin Center's North Box Office Plaza in Austin, Texas. The free daytime event will feature live performances by Luke Combs, Brett Young, Lauren Alaina, Dylan Scott and Danielle Bradbery. The Daytime Village will also feature fan zones and interactive experiences by iHeartRadio's brand partners.

The Country Music Association reveals the initial artist lineup for this year's CMA Fest, featuring an exceptional bill of hundreds of artists performing on 11 stages throughout downtown Nashville Thursday through Sunday, June 7-10. 

Taking the nightly NISSAN STADIUM stage this year are Country Music superstars Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Charles Esten and Friends, Florida Georgia Line, Dustin Lynch, Old Dominion, Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce, Charley Pride, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Ricky Skaggs, Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Lee Ann Womack, and Brett Young. Several acts join this year's Nissan Stadium lineup for the first time with full sets and special performances including Brown, Combs, Dan + Shay, Old Dominion, Pardi, Pearce and Young. In addition, Lauren Alaina and Bebe Rexha will make guest appearances. Stadium gates open daily at 6:00 PM with performances starting at 8:00 PM. A limited number of four-day tickets for the nightly performances at Nissan Stadium are still available at CMAfest.com/tickets or through the CMA Box Office at 1-800-CMA-FEST. 

Multi-ACM Award(R)-winning artists Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Blake Shelton and Keith Urban have been added to the stellar lineup of performers for the 53RD ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS(TM), honoring country music's superstars and hottest emerging talent. The ACM AWARDS will be broadcast LIVE from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Sunday, April 15 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.

The Academy of Country Music® revealed today that multi-ACM Award®-winning artists Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Blake Sheltonand Keith Urban have been added to the stellar lineup of performers for the 53RDACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, honoring country music's superstars and hottest emerging talent. It was also announced that New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, “Entertainment Tonight” host Nancy O'Dell, actress Rebecca Romijn and Olympic Alpine Skier Lindsey Vonn have been added as presenters for the ceremony.

On last night's Jimmy Kimmel Live, Lionel Richie talks about his Hand and Footprint Ceremony at the Chinese Theatre that Jimmy hosted last week, embarrassing his kids, receiving a Kennedy Center Honor, and working on a song with Stevie Wonder. He also reveals why you should never vacation with Kenny Rogers, and talks about getting pranked by Katy Perry and Luke Bryan.

In anticipation of Sunday night's epic premiere of “American Idol” on ABC, a special helicopter flight across Los Angeles on Sunday will carry four, 15-foot tall cutouts of superstar judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Emmy®Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest.

 The gold standard of all music competition series, “American Idol,” will make its highly anticipated return to television this weekend and now we have an extended look at the return! 

AMERICAN IDOL the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, will return to airwaves on SUNDAY, MARCH 11 (8:00 10:00 p.m. EDT), at its new home on The ABC Television Network. Ryan Seacrest announced the news today on Live with Kelly and Ryan.