Winners have been announced for the 54TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, which aired LIVE earlier this evening, hosted by iconic entertainer and 16-time ACM Award® winner, Reba McEntire, on the CBS Television Network from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The ACM Awards named Keith Urban as Entertainer of the Year, his first win in the category and the evening's biggest honor. With this win, he will receive the prestigious ACM Triple Crown Award, as he previously received awards for New Male Vocalist of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year.
PEOPLE, in partnership with the Academy of Country Music® and dick clark productions, announced today the official live streaming digital red carpet pre-show in celebration of the 54th ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, Country Music's Party of the Year®. The digital pre-show, hosted by PEOPLE Now's Jeremy Parsons and Andrea Boehlke, PEOPLE executive editor Cynthia Sanz, and ACM Award® nominee Michael Ray, will begin at 6:30pm ET/3:30pm PT LIVE from the red carpet at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 7, 2019.
Emmy-nominated daytime talk show “Pickler & Ben” is serving up the star power during May Sweeps. Their Nashville set will welcome country music superstars Blake Shelton, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire and Rascal Flatts. They will also be joined by BRAVO reality powerhouse Kim Zolciak-Biermann, author Rachel Hollis and award-winning actresses Kristen Bell, Rita Wilson and Chrissy Metz.
Taste of Country's 'One to Watch' Levi Hummon debuted his new song, “Night Lights,” on Friday. In the few days since its release, “Night Lights” has been added to multiple Spotify Playlists (Pop-Co, Wild Country, New Boots, Next from Nashville, New Music Nashville), featured on Amazon's Introducing Country, and Apple Music's Cool Country playlist. Hummon co-wrote his new tune with Jimmy Robbins and Trannie Anderson, and the track was produced by Matt McVaney.
The Academy of Country Music® announced today that Luke Bryan,Old Dominion, Blake Shelton and Keith Urban have been added to the exciting lineup of live performances for the 54TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS and will be joined by a star-studded list of presenters including Lauren Alaina, Beth Behrs, Clint Black, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau,Jessie James Decker, Hunter Hayes, Jay Hernandez, Lady Antebellum, Midland, Nancy O'Dell,Danica Patrick, Carly Pearce, Dennis Quaid, Michael Ray, Cole Swindell, and Wilmer Valderrama. The awards telecast, hosted by Reba McEntire, will air LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 8:00 PM ET / delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.
Unconventionality rules in UGLYDOLLS, STXfilms' new animated musical adventure starring the acting and singing voices of Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, Janelle Monáe, Blake Shelton and Pitbull.
On-the-rise country artist and songwriterJustin Kemp has announced the pre-order for his upcoming single co-written with his father and titled a?oeHearts Desire.a?? The single follows his last single, a?oeBetter Man,a?? which stayed on Hot Tracks for 11 weeks on Apple Music and his well received single a?oea??Steppin' Stonea?? released in June 2018. Pre-order the single here.
The second single, “Eyes Closed,” by veteran Marine and Louisiana singer and songwriter, Steven John Simon was announced exclusively on The Country Note on Friday March 15. The evocative single is available on all digital music platforms here.
One of the world's most distinctive singing voices, Michael McDonald is often imitated but never duplicated. He's had enough humility over the years to blend his voice with others, whether as a member of Steely Dan, a Doobie Brother, and as a highly successful solo artist and songwriter. More recently, his collaborations have included being a member of the supergroup the Dukes of September, as well as reaching the Coachella generation as a celebrated co-star on Thundercat's indie hit "Show You the Way."
Thousand Oaks, CA native and accomplished musician, Annie Bosko, is lending her voice for good to benefit the 12 innocent lives lost at the Borderline shooting in her hometown. Following a performance alongside the likes of Jason Mraz, Colbie Callait & Rick Springfield at the recent Music Strong Benefit at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Bosko felt compelled to further pursue helping her hometown with the release of powerful anthem, “You Belong To The Sky' available on iTunes HERE and all other digital platforms today.
In celebration of four decades of hits, country music traditionalist John Anderson has released 40 Years and Still Swingin'. The new two-disc album revisits the songs that speak straight to his creative artistry and commitment to the genre.
Two country music icons will make a triumphant return to the stage together as part of the Hits. Hats. History. Tour. Pre-sale tickets go on sale March 5, with all remaining tickets going on sale March 8 at 10 a.m. (local time).
One-of-a-kind country music experience TAILGATE FEST announces its dramatically expanded 2019 lineup today, revealing headliners BRANTLEY GILBERT and BRETT ELDREDGE among a top-flight batch of performers. Also set to appear at this year's two-day tailgating event are LEE BRICE, TYLER FARR, LINDSAY ELL, LOCASH and RAELYNN, with the exponentially-growing phenomenon set to add more country favorites in the coming weeks. Now in its second year, TAILGATE FEST 2019 has more than doubled in size - both physically and in terms of excitement - moving from a simple parking lot to 200+ lush acres of green grass at Silverlakes Festival Grounds in Norco, CA, just 45 minutes outside of Los Angeles. Palm trees, a giant gorgeous side-stage pool and a pristine lake invite fans for a double shot of country fun in a real-life paradise, with the addition of overnight camping and bonfire singalongs adding to the immersive, make-your-own party vibe.
Music mogul DJ Khaled is set to host Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2019, the biggest, slimiest party of the year for kids, broadcasting live Saturday, March 23, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) from the Galen Center in Los Angeles, Calif. The news, which also included this year's nominees, was announced today by Double Dare host Liza Koshy via a first-time Kids' Choice Awards nomination livestream event across Nickelodeon's YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter handles and channels.
Four-time Emmy Award-winning hit musical competition series “The Voice” is set to launch the second season of the nine-part digital companion series “The Comeback Stage,” presented by Lays. This season kicks off with EGOT winner John Legend, returning superstar coaches Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton on Monday, Feb. 25 at 8-10 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.
The Country Music Association honored the songwriters behind Country Music's biggest hits at the 10th annual CMA Triple Play Awards Tuesday, Feb. 19 during an intimate, industry luncheon at Marathon Music Works in Nashville. CMA Triple Play Awards recipients were honored for having penned three No. 1 songs within a 12-month period based on the Country Aircheck, Billboard Country Airplay and Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.
Veteran Marine and Louisiana singer and songwriter, Steven John Simon (pronounced' SEE MAAH,) has announced a pre-order for his second single “Eyes Closed” written by Casey Carpenter, (Kane Brown), Bryce Mauldin and Josh Johnson (Kane Brown). Pre-order the single here.
Five-time Grammy Award-winner Michael McDonald performs at the Majestic Theatre (224 E. Houston St.) in San Antonio, TX on July 10, 2019 at 8PM. Tickets go on sale this Friday, February 15 at 10AM.
Music's Biggest Night - the GRAMMYs - is here! Live from STAPLES Center, and hosted by Alicia Keys, the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast on CBS at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT.
