After decades spent as the reigning Queen of Disco, Gloria Gaynor is announcing the release of her new gospel album, Testimony (June 7th). Recording for the first time in Nashville with Grammy-winning producers Chris Stevens (TobyMac, Mandisa, Blake Shelton) and Reid Shippen (Dierks Bentley, Lady Antebellum, Kenny Chesney), Gaynor uplifts listeners with a carefully-chosen selection of classic hymns, self-penned songs, as well as a stirring cover of Bob Dylan's 'Man of Peace.'
Country music's most amped and raucous trio bring their cheers, beers and hallelujah motto from the road to the airwaves with today's release of 'Crackin' Cold Ones With The Boys'. The Cadillac Three are back on the top of playlists with their aptly-title new single and live music video, out now on Big Machine Records. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
The Country Music Association has added performances to the nightly concerts at Nissan Stadium during CMA Fest in downtown Nashville Thursday, June 6 through Sunday, June 9. A limited number of four-day passes for the nightly performances at Nissan Stadium are still available at CMAfest.com or through the CMA Box Office at 1-800-CMA-FEST.
Reigning ACM Festival of the Year - Country Thunder Arizona - is set to bring a prime slate of country music superstars to their massive stage this weekend in Florence, Arizona. 'All your favorite people' are coming, including five-time Grammy, seven-time ACM and 10-time CMA winner Chris Stapleton (2019 ACM Nominee - Entertainer of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year), making his first ever Country Thunder appearance! He joins headliners Dierks Bentley (ACM Winner - Music Event of the Year; ACM Nominee - Male Artist of the Year, Album of the Year and Video of the Year), Brett Eldredge and Tim McGraw, along with Brothers Osborne (ACM Winner - Music Event of the Year; ACM Nominee - Video of the Year), Trace Adkins, Clay Walker, Restless Heart, Lonestar, Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, Morgan Evans, Craig Campbell, HIGH VALLEY (ACM Nominee - New Duo or Group), Hunter Brothers, Brandon Lay, Abby Anderson, Austin Burke, Josh Abbott Band, Scooter Brown Band, The Cole Trains, Harry Luge, and festival hosts Williams & Ree.
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.
After Hours Concerts Series announced that Cole Swindell will play at the Marks & Harrison Amphitheater in Fredericksburg, VA on Friday, September 13th, 2019. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 12th at 10:00 AM at www.afterhoursconcertseries.com. A limited number of $20 Early Bird General Admission tickets will be available for one week only.
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.
Grammy winning Country music artist and renowned songwriter, Jeannie Seely, was on hand to introduce documentary segments and a performance honoring Loretta Lynn by Kathy Mattea at the “Country Music: Live at the Ryman, a Concert Celebrating the Film by Ken Burns.” on March 27.
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.
Nashville country and pop singer/songwriter Amanda Cooksey will sing her winning song 'Girl in the Mirror' at the Music City SongStar Awards Showcase at the historic Leiper's Fork Distrillery in Franklin, TN on Saturday, April 13, 2019. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. CDT.
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.
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 Artist of the Year, respectively. The winners each received a surprise phone call from 14-time ACM Award® winner, two-time ACM Entertainer of the Year and current ACM Award nominee Carrie Underwood, who won the 2005 New Female Vocalist category at the 2006 ACM Awards.
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 AWARDS, Country Music's Party of the Year®. 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.
Pennsylvania native and award winning performer, songwriter and recording artist, Dani-elle Kleha kicked off the announcement of her Positive Youth Tour at Mid Valley High School in Throop PA on March 11. Headed by 23 year old Country artist, Dani-elle Kleha, the tour engages schools, youth camps and entities centering around young adults in Pennsylvania's Lackawanna and Susquehanna counties. Kleha shares her music along with messages of empowerment and anti-bullying, including her own personal stories of being bullied and how she got though her struggle, following her dreams, and the importance of making responsible decisions in life. Kleha released a single titled "Get Back Up" in April 2018 which inspired the 'Positive Youth Tour.' For information on booking the Positive Youth Tour or interest in getting involved as a sponsor click here.
Music Health Alliance (MHA) is excited to announce the addition of country music icon and radio personality KIX BROOKS and edgy storytelling hitmaker LUKE DICK to the 5th Annual “The First And The Worst” musical event at Nashville City Winery on March 26, 2019. The pair join previously announced Grammy-winning and Emmy-nominated songwriter Desmond Child, The Last Songwriter and Real Country featured artist Jamie Floyd and four-week #1 smash “Speechless” co-writer Laura Veltz to perform the very first and the very worst songs they ever wrote, in addition to their biggest hits, all in support of Music Health Alliance. “The First And The Worst,” now in its fifth year, is a one-of-a-kind event only Nashville can deliver as our greatest talents come together to showcase their silliest and most shameful songs, all while competing for the audience-voted “Crappy” trophy. Tickets to the event are available at https://citywinery.com/nashville/firstandtheworst032619.html.
The CMA Foundation, a national music education nonprofit and the philanthropic arm of the Country Music Association, will hold its fourth annual Music Teachers of Excellence Awards on Tuesday, April 30 in Nashville, hosted by three-time CMA Awards winner Dierks Bentley.
Collective Artist Management (CAM) has elevated industry professional CRAIG DUNN to VICE PRESIDENT of the company effective immediately. While continuing management duties for clients Sara Evans, Born To Fly Records and Grant Landis, his new position gives him an expanded role in the ongoing efforts of the company's entire roster – including Clint Black, Corey Smith, Grant Landis, Edwin McCain, Sara Evans, and Steve Wariner — and a key strategic voice in identifying opportunities for the growth and trajectory of Collective Artist Management.
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.
The Country Music Association has revealed the initial artist lineup for this year's CMA Fest, which features hundreds of Country Music artists performing on multiple stages throughout downtown Nashville Thursday through Sunday, June 6-9. CMA Fest is a one-of-a-kind festival with artists donating their time to perform so a portion of ticket proceeds can directly benefit high-quality music programs across the country through the CMA Foundation. A limited number of four-day passes for the nightly performances at Nissan Stadium are still available at CMAfest.com or through the CMA Box Office at 1-800-CMA-FEST.
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.
