"The CMA Awards recognizes the best in the format - that's what makes this 'Country Music's Biggest Night,'" said Steve Moore, CMA Chief Executive Officer. "The CMA Awards is one of the most highly anticipated events for our industry each year. It's a night to honor our finest performers, songwriters, record producers, musicians and music video directors."
Country superstars Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood preside over the evening, returning as hosts for the fifth consecutive year. The 2012 CMA Awards promises spectacle, accolades and countless special moments. Among the artists presenting awards this years will be Martina McBride, Kellie Pickler, Sugarland and The Band Perry.
Country superstars Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood preside over the evening, returning as hosts for the fifth consecutive year. The 2012 CMA Awards promises spectacle, accolades and countless special moments. Among the artists presenting awards this years will be Martina McBride, Kellie Pickler, Sugarland and The Band Perry.
Performers Announced for the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 26, 2020
CBS, Academy of Country Music® and dick clark productions today announced Jimmie Allen, Kelsea Ballerini, Gabby Barrett, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Maren Morris, Old Dominion and Thomas Rhett featuring Jon Pardi as performers....
Riley Green and Tenille Townes Announced as ACM New Artist Winners
by Stephi Wild - August 20, 2020
The Academy of Country Music revealed Riley Green as the New Male Artist of the Year and Tenille Townes as the New Female Artist of the Year for the 55TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS....
Edmonton Brother-Sister Duo Release New Song About Cherishing Family
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - May 14, 2020
Brother-sister duo The Reklaws have a released a new song about cherishing family titled 'Where I'm From,' CTV News reported. Listen to 'Where I'm From!'...
VIDEO: Dolly Parton Delivers Uplifting Message on Twitter
by Stephi Wild - March 28, 2020
Dolly Parton has delivered an uplifting message on Twitter to help get us all through these trying times....
ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS on April 5 is Postponed
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 16, 2020
The 55th Academy of Country Music Awards scheduled to air live on the CBS Television Network on Sunday, April 5th from Las Vegas is postponed and will be rescheduled to air on CBS in September, at a date, time and venue to be determined. The health and safety of our artists, fans, industry, staff...
Academy Of Country Music Awards In Las Vegas Postponed
by Stephi Wild - March 15, 2020
The 55th Academy of Country Music Awards scheduled to air live on the CBS Television Network on Sunday, April 5th from Las Vegas is postponed and will be rescheduled to air on CBS in September, at a date, time and venue to be determined. The health and safety of our artists, fans, industry, staff an...
Keith Urban Reveals New Single 'God Whispered Your Name,' Set to Host 2020 ACM Awards
by Abigail Charpentier - February 27, 2020
In addition to being named the host for the 2020 Academy of Country Music Awards, four-time GRAMMY Award winner and reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban today announced the release of his first new song of 2020. “God Whispered Your Name” is a soulful, mid-tempo cut that features Urba...
VIDEO: Rascal Flatts Announces Farewell Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 07, 2020
Rascal Flatts announced their farewell tour on 'CBS This Morning' Tuesday. Marking the band's 20th anniversary, the Rascal Flatts Farewell: Life Is A Highway Tour will kick off in June in Indianapolis. ...
Carrie Underwood Steps Down As CMA Host After 12 Years
by A.A. Cristi - December 30, 2019
Country music superstar Carrie Underwood is stepping down from her duties as host of the Country Music Awards....
ASCAP Country Music Awards Honored Hillary Lindsey, Brett Young and More
by Abigail Charpentier - November 13, 2019
With a star-studded lineup rivaling Broadway's brightest neon lights, the 57th annual ASCAP Country Music Awards celebrated the industry's biggest names on Monday, November 11 in Nashville....
Randy Travis to be Honored with ASCAP Founders Award
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 09, 2019
Amid a galaxy of country music stars gathered in downtown Nashville for its annual awards shows, industry VIPs will celebrate one of the brightest when Country Music Hall of Fame member Randy Travis receives the prestigious ASCAP Founders Award at the 57th annual American Society of Composers, ...
Dolly Parton & Reba McEntire To Host CMAs After Brad Paisley Departs
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 19, 2019
Variety reports that, after 11 years of Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood consistently hosting the Country Music Awards, ABC and the Country Music Association have decided to change things up. Underwood returns with Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire--Paisley departed the program....
Tickets On Sale Now For Martina McBride at Wharton Center
by Julie Musbach - August 16, 2019
Martina McBride just announced her Christmas tour, The Joy of Christmas, with a stop at Wharton Center's Cobb Great Hall on December 19....
Miranda Lambert Releases New Single 'It All Comes Out in the Wash'
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 18, 2019
GRAMMY Award-winning superstar Miranda Lambert is thundering back to country radio with her brand new single “It All Comes Out in the Wash,” which premiered this morning across radio stations nationwide – Lambert's first taste of new solo music in nearly three years....
RATINGS: ABC, AMERICAN IDOL Win Demo Crown on Sunday
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 15, 2019
ABC (5.886 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1.1, #1) pulled into the top broadcast spot on Sunday with its mix of a repeat 'America's Funniest Home Videos' (5.223 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 0.9, #T2) alongside new episodes of 'American Idol' (7.184 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 1...
RATINGS: CBS is Most-Watched Network During Week Ending 4/7
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 09, 2019
CBS was once again the most-watched network during week 28 of the 2018-2019 broadcast season according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending April 7. CBS has now been #1 in viewers for 11 of the past 12 weeks....
RATINGS: ACM Awards Puts CBS on Top
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 08, 2019
CBS (9.764 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.4, #1) notched another victory on Sunday thanks to a new '60 Minutes' (9.347 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.9, #3) and 'The 54th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards' (9.903 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 1.6, #1)....
Khalid to Perform with Kane Brown on the 54TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 26, 2019
Country Music's Party of the Year® just got bigger with all-star collaborations added to the 54TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, broadcasting live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Sunday, April 7(8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network....
Luke Combs, Lanco, Ashley Mcbryde Announced As New Artist Winners for ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 25, 2019
The Academy of Country Music® revealed the winners of the new artist categories for the 54TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, Country Music's Party of the Year®. Luke Combs, LANCO and Ashley McBryde have been named New Male Artist of the Year, New Vocal Group of the Year and New Female Arti...
Brandi Carlile, Kelly Clarkson, Luke Combs to Perform at the 54TH ACM AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 19, 2019
The Academy of Country Music® announced today that Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Brandi Carlile, Eric Church, Kelly Clarkson, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line and Ashley McBryde have been added to the powerful lineup of performers for the 54th ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARD...
Maren Morris, Thomas Rhett, and More to Perform on the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 12, 2019
The Academy of Country Music® announced today the first group of performers for the 54th ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS. Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Reba McEntire, Maren Morris, Thomas Rhett, Chris Stapleton and George Strait will take the stage for ...
Radio Award Winners Announced for the 54th ACM Awards
by Tori Hartshorn - February 28, 2019
The Academy of Country Music® revealed today the full list of Radio Award winners for the 54TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, Country Music's Party of the Year®. Though not part of the telecast, the awards will be presented during the annual radio winners reception which will be held on Saturd...
Martina McBride Celebrates the Weekend at Food Network & The Cooking Channel's South Beach Wine & Food Festival
by Tori Hartshorn - February 26, 2019
Country icon, Martina McBride, hosted two celebrity culinary events at this weekend's Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival in South Beach, Florida....
Reba McEntire to Host the 54TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 11, 2019
The Academy of Country Music® announced today that iconic entertainer and 16-time ACM Award® winner Reba McEntire will return as host and executive producer of the 54th ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, Country Music's Party of the Year®. The awards telecast, honoring country music's superstar...
Dane Cook Returns To Mohegan Sun Arena With The Tell It Like It Is Tour
by Stephi Wild - December 10, 2018
Dane Cook, one of the most prolific stand - up comedians and a versatile actor, announces the Tell It Like It Is Tour. His first full - scale tour since 2013, where he will bring his dynamic sense of humor to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, October 19th at 8:00pm, presented by Comix Mohegan Sun....
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