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ACM CEO Damon Whiteside Set to Depart in 2026 After Leadership Tenure
by A.A. Cristi - March 03, 2026
The Academy of Country Music (ACM) has announced that CEO Damon Whiteside plans to depart in June 2026, after driving six-and-a-half years of impact, growth, and achievement that have set the Academy up for a bright and promising future as one of the leading Country Music organizations....
Vince Gill To Receive the 2025 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award
by Josh Sharpe - November 10, 2025
The Country Music Association has announced Country Music legend Vince Gill as the 2025 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Gill will accept the honor during “The 59th Annual CMA Awards,” following a special tribute performance....
AEG Presents Las Vegas Reveals Star-Studded Country Lineup for 2025 National Finals Rodeo Season
by A.A. Cristi - September 17, 2025
AEG Presents Las Vegas has announced the 2025 National Finals Rodeo concert lineup, featuring Brad Paisley, Gary Allan, Riley Green, The Red Clay Strays, and more at top venues across the Strip from Dec. 3–13, 2025. Tickets on sale now....
Nicole Kidman to Headline Career-Spanning Q&A Discussion at Nashville Film Festival
by Josh Sharpe - August 27, 2025
The Nashville Film Festival (NashFilm) is set to host Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman for a Q&A discussion on her career at this year’s 56th annual event....
Sara Evans to Perform at Harris Center for the Arts
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2025
Country music artist Sara Evans will perform at the Harris Center for the Arts as part of her ongoing tour. The concert will feature a selection of songs from her extensive discography, which includes five No. 1 singles and 15 tracks that have charted in the Top 20 on country radio....
‘The 59th Annual CMA Awards’ Sets November Return
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2025
The Country Music Association and ABC have announced that “The 59th Annual CMA Awards” will return to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 19, airing live on ABC at 8/7c. ...
Keith Urban to be Honored with ACM Triple Crown Award at 60th ACM Awards
by Josh Sharpe - May 05, 2025
Keith Urban will be honored with the coveted ACM Triple Crown Award and honored with numerous performances of his songs by fellow artists at the Academy of Country Music Awards....
60th ACM Awards to Open with Country Medley Featuring Clint Black, Wynonna Judd, & More
by Josh Sharpe - May 01, 2025
The Academy of Country Music has revealed the latest lineup of superstar performances and exclusive collaborations set to take the stage at the Academy of Country Music Awards, including an an opening with 12 minutes straight of music highlighting ACM Songs of the Year from six decades....
Kelsea Ballerini, Chris Stapleton, & More to Perform at the 60th ACM Awards
by Josh Sharpe - April 24, 2025
Kelsea Ballerini, Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, and more new artists have joined the performance lineup set to take the stage at the Academy of Country Music Awards....
Mickey Guyton to Host ‘I’m Just Me: A Charley Pride Celebration of Inclusion’
by Josh Sharpe - April 23, 2025
Mickey Guyton is set to host the second annual I’m Just Me: A Charley Pride Celebration of Inclusion will take place on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at the new Hall Park Hotel in Frisco, Texas....
Blake Shelton, Eric Church & Lainey Wilson Set to Perform at 60th ACM Awards
by Josh Sharpe - March 24, 2025
Blake Shelton, Eric Church, and Lainey Wilson have been announced as the first round of performers set for the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards. Hosted by Reba McEntire, the 60th ACM Awards will stream on Prime Video on Thursday, May 8, 2025....
OPRY 100: A LIVE CELEBRATION Performances Detailed
by Josh Sharpe - March 18, 2025
Grand Ole Opry member and country music superstar Blake Shelton will host NBC’s “Opry 100: A Live Celebration,” honoring the Grand Ole Opry’s milestone 100th anniversary, on Wednesday, March 19 at 8-11 p.m. ET on NBC and simulcast on Peacock. ...
Brad Paisley to Return to Las Vegas' Encore Theater This Spring
by Josh Sharpe - February 12, 2025
Global country icon Brad Paisley has announced his highly-anticipated return to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas with his beloved acoustic performance, “One Man Six Strings,” this Spring....
TRAILBLAZING WOMEN OF COUNTRY Comes To Alberta Bair Theater In Just 3 Weeks
by A.A. Cristi - February 06, 2025
Alberta Bair Theater will celebrate the legendary country musicians Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, and Patsy Cline with Trailblazing Women of Country on Friday, February 28, at 7:30 PM. ...
NASHVILLE MUSIC HISTORY Series with Author and Historian Dr. Don Cusic To Be Presented At RCA Studio B
by A.A. Cristi - January 30, 2025
Nashville's historic RCA Studio B is the site for a unique and informative public lecture series featuring renowned author and music historian, Dr. Don Cusic. ...
Blake Shelton to Host Live NBC Show Celebrating 100 Years Of The Grand Ole Opry
by Josh Sharpe - January 27, 2025
Grand Ole Opry member and country music superstar Blake Shelton will host NBC’s “Opry 100: A Live Celebration,” honoring the Grand Ole Opry’s milestone 100th anniversary, on Wednesday, March 19 at 8-11 p.m. ET and simulcast on Peacock. ...
Tayler Holder Teams Up With Chase Matthew for European Tour Dates
by Josh Sharpe - January 27, 2025
Ascendant country music sensation Tayler Holder has announced that he will join hitmaker Chase Matthew as the special guest on the UK leg of the Warner Music Nashville artist’s 2025 European Tour....
Sara Evans Comes To Universal Preservation Hall This May
by A.A. Cristi - December 11, 2024
Universal Preservation Hall has announced that country music superstar Sara Evans will perform in the Great Hall 7:30 p.m. May 17 for an evening of music and storytelling....
CMA Returns to the U.K. and Europe for C2C: Country to Country Festival in 2025
by Josh Sharpe - December 02, 2024
The Country Music Association returns to the U.K. in March 2025 for C2C: Country to Country festival, featuring its critically acclaimed CMA Songwriters Series in London....
Poway OnStage Kicks Off 35th Anniversary Season With Wild West Concert & Kick Off Party
by A.A. Cristi - September 10, 2024
Poway OnStage announced the start of its 35th anniversary season with a Wild West Concert and Kick Off Party on Saturday, September 14. The event will feature live music, food, and family-friendly activities....
Conor Clemmons Declares 'It Chose Me' on New Single
by Josh Sharpe - August 07, 2024
Nashville-based Conor Clemmons transcends the typical mold of a country artist and songwriter clawing their way up the music industry ladder — he embodies the genuine article. Now, he has unveiled his bold and assertive anthem, “It Chose Me,” brimming with spirited energy and co...
Cirque Du Soleil's SONGBLAZERS, Coming To Baltimore This December, Has Official Debut
by A.A. Cristi - July 11, 2024
Cirque du Soleil and Universal Music Group Nashville debuted SONGBLAZERS, a theater production celebrating country music icons, in Nashville. The show features acrobatics and sing-a-longs to classic hits....
Video: The Country Music Hall of Fame & Nashville Ballet Collaborate for Chet Atkins' 100th Birthday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 20, 2024
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Nashville Ballet have released a video collaboration celebrating Chet Atkins' 100th birthday. Watch now!...
'CMA Fest' Concert Special Hosted by Jelly Roll and Ashley McBryde Coming to ABC
by Josh Sharpe - June 03, 2024
The CMA Fest television special will feature never-before-seen performances and surprise collaborations from Country Music’s most exciting acts. Performances will be revealed soon....
Luanne Hunt Delivers Homage To John Denver With New Single
by Blair Ingenthron - May 18, 2024
Luanne Hunt releases 'If You See Peace,' a heartfelt single from her 24th album, 'Miles & Memories.'...
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