Kelsea Ballerini News

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.

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The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) this week kicks off the 60th anniversary celebration of its prestigious Gold & Platinum Program, the industry's premier award for recognizing artistic achievement in the music marketplace.

Keith Urban is stopping at Giant Center Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 7:30 PM. Tickets for this show start at $41.85, $67.60 & $98.85 (processing fees apply), and are available at Giant Center Box Office. They can be charged by phone at 717-534-3911 or 800-745-3000, and online at www.HersheyEntertainment.com or www.TicketMaster.com.

CMT today announced it will honor women everywhere to celebrate International Women's Day with its first-ever all female music takeover on Thursday, March 8th. CMT and CMT Music will feature music videos from some of the most beloved voices in the genre, spanning decades and vocal styles to include Kelsea Ballerini, Sara Evans, Faith Hill, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Maren Morris, Dolly Parton, Reba, Shania, Carrie Underwood and more. In addition, the day will showcase CMT's “Next Women of Country” roster, a campaign that spotlights emerging female voices and helps grow their fan-base on-air, socially and through an all-female tour. The unprecedented full day of female-fueled video hours kicks off at 4 a.m. ET on CMT, and 6 a.m. ET on CMT Music.

The Academy of Country Music® announced the first group of performers for the 53RD ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS. ACM® Award nominees Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, and Thomas Rhett will take the stage for must-see performances. Bebe Rexha will make her debut appearance at Country Music's Party of the Year®, performing the chart-topping collaboration “Meant to Be” with Florida Georgia Line. The 53rd ACM Awards® 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. 

Radio Disney will launch 'American Idol Insider', a weekly hour-long show hosted by former American Idol winners and contestants. Country music singer Scotty McCreery (winner of American Idol season 10), who is currently on the country charts with his Top 3-and- rising smash hit single Five More Minutes, will host the premiere show today, TUESDAY, FEB. 27 at 5:00 p.m. PST/ 8:00 p.m. EST. The new program will air every Tuesday on Radio Disney with encore airings throughout the week and across multiple platforms, including the Radio Disney App, RadioDisney.com, Sirius XM, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Sonos, Aha Radio and HD Radio.Five More Minutes; is from McCreery upcoming album Seasons Change in stores on Friday, Mar. 16.

Tune in Friday, February 23 to watch the broadcast premiere of the concert special “Echosmith” on AT&T* AUDIENCE Network via DIRECTV Ch 239, AT&T U-verse Ch 1114 and streaming on-demand through DIRECTV NOW. Airing at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT theone-hour concert with the chart-topping, pop-rock group was shot on location at AT&T AUDIENCE Network's studio in Los Angeles, CA.

New Jersey native and country music newcomer Ali Auburn releases empowering lead single Hero, off her forthcoming record, due out this April. The song, which typifies the theme of empowerment through self-discovery, serves as an inspirational message to anyone who has ever struggled with self-assuredness.

Keith Urban's recently announced, “GRAFFITI U WORLD TOUR 2018,” also the name of his forthcoming ninth studio album (“GRAFFITI U”), revealed today that it will include multiple CCMA nominee Lindsay Ell as the opening performer for his September performances in Canada, as well as for his debut performance in Rogers, Arkansas. After playing there, Ell will head north of the border for seven Canadian shows, the first of which will be on September 14 at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa.

Catherine McGrath has shared a new acoustic version of 'Thought It Was Gonna Be Me', the latest track to be taken from her upcoming debut album, to be released in spring this year.

The Country Music Association presented industry honors to Country Music's top touring professionals Monday during the CMA Touring Awards (formerly known as the SRO Awards) at Marathon Music Works in Nashville.

Warner Music Nashville's and Sweety High's TEGAN MARIE spreads the light with the world premiere of her official music video for Keep It Lit while the new song is released across all digital retailers today (1/19). Following the debut, the video will go into rotation on CMT Tuesday (1/23) AND AIR FOR RADIO DISNEY COUNTRY ON THE DISNEY CHANNEL.

Watch ALL TIME LOW Perform 'Last Young Renegade' on Alternative Press, AT&T AUDIENCE Network Premieres 1/19

At an unannounced pop-up show last night at Nashville's Exit/In, GRAMMY Award winner Keith Urban enlisted his fans to officially announce his GRAFFITI U WORLD TOUR 2018, and also took the opportunity to reveal that his forthcoming album will be called GRAFFITI U.

Watch ALL TIME LOW Perform 'Last Young Renegade' on Alternative Press, AT&T AUDIENCE Network Premieres 1/19

Country singer-songwriter and native of Poland, Marta, has signed with 117 Publicity for exclusive PR representation. Starting her music career at the young age of 7, Marta recently seen major breakout success on various platforms.

Country Music Association's critically acclaimed CMA Songwriters Series has announced a Tuesday, Jan. 23 show at The Great Hall in Toronto featuring Dean Brody, Levi Hummon, Marcus Hummon and Jessica Mitchell.

Tune in Friday, January 5 to watch the broadcast premiere of the concert special Atlas Genius on AT&T* AUDIENCE Network via DIRECTV Ch 239, AT&T U-verse Ch 1114 and streaming on-demand through DIRECTV NOW. Airing at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT the one-hour concert was shot on location at AT&T AUDIENCE Network's studio in Los Angeles, CA.

The encore presentation of CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS will now air Today, Dec. 21 at 9/8c on the ABC Television Network.