Luke Bryan News

The Country Music Association has revealed the recipients of the 10th annual CMA Triple Play Awards, an honor presented to songwriters who pen three No. 1 songs within a 12-month period based on the Country Aircheck, Billboard Country Airplay and Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.

Pennsylvania native and award winning performer, songwriter and recording artist, Dani-elle Kleha, announced the release of a lyric video for her single, “Runnin' On Dreams,” on Friday January 11 via an Exclusive Premiere on Facebook and  YouTube. The video is dedicated to her fans and those who have supported her dream of performing and sharing messages through music. Watch the video here.

iHeartMedia and Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) announced today the nominees for the 2019 iHEARTRADIO MUSIC AWARDS airing Thursday, March 14 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX, live from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The event also will be broadcast on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and iHeartRadio, the all-in-one digital music, podcast, on demand and live-streaming radio service.

Platinum selling rising superstar and 11-time chart-topping singer/songwriter Cole Swindell opens the 2019 season for Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino's Concerts on the Beach series sponsored by MillerCoors and Pepsi Saturday, April 27 at 9 p.m.

The McCallum Theatre presents Ben and Noel Haggard in "Tribute to Merle Haggard" on Tuesday, January 22, at 8:00pm. The Haggard legacy lives on as Merle's sons, Ben and Noel Haggard, pay tribute to their father and play some of their own songs, too. 

For an artist who started out playing DC's iconic Howard Theater and Atlanta's legendary Peacock, as well as getting his big break at Hollywood's famed Whiskey A Go Go, the only way to kick off one's 76th trip around the sun is to take it on the road. So Country Music Hall of Famer Ronnie Milsap will do just that.

The Country Music Association has announced its new international artist-focused touring series, aptly titled Introducing Nashville, which launches in March of 2019 in Australia and New Zealand featuring Brandy Clark, Devin Dawson, Lindsay Ell and Tenille Townes (Australia leg only) followed by an industry event in Tokyo, Japan including Frankie Ballard. Tickets for Australia and New Zealand are on sale here. 

Country Thunder Florida 2019 has added six more performers to play the inaugural central Florida festival, March 22-24 in Kissimmee, Fla. LANCO, Granger Smith (feat. Earl Dibbles Jr.), Maddie & Tae, Chris Lane, Tracy Lawrence and Restless Heart join previously announced headliners Toby Keith, Luke Bryan, and Luke Combs. Last month's second-wave announce highlighted fresh talent of High Valley, Jimmie Allen, Waterloo Revival, Mitchell Tenpenny, Runaway June, Jameson Rodgers, and Noah Schnacky. Main stage superstars, red-hot up-and-comers and veteran artists who have stood the test of time are sure to cure country cravings and fulfill spring break dreams in the Sunshine State!

dick clark productions and ABC today announced performances from chart-topping artists Lauren Alaina, Bazzi, Kane Brown, Camila Cabello, Ciara, Halsey, Shawn Mendes, Weezer and a collaboration from Kane Brown featuring Lauren Alaina have been added to the lineup for the West Coast celebration of "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2019." These artists join previously announced West Coast host, multi-platinum music superstar Ciara, and performers Kelsea Ballerini, The Chainsmokers, Foster the People, Dua Lipa, Ella Mai and Charlie Puth, as well as a performance by Macklemore with Skylar Grey presented by Planet Fitness and a special collaboration from The Chainsmokers featuring Kelsea Ballerini. Airing just after midnight, Post Malone will perform from a stop on his current tour in Brooklyn, NY, marking the first television performance of the New Year. America's biggest celebration of the year will take place on MONDAY, DECEMBER 31 beginning at 8:00 p.m. EST on the ABC Television Network.

The Country Music Association will honor the Messina Touring Group's CEO Louis Messina with this year's CMA Touring Lifetime Achievement Award. Messina received the news personally from Country legend George Strait, who made a surprise phone call last Friday morning. Final voting for the CMA Touring Awards, which highlight vital behind-the-scenes members of the touring industry, closes Thursday, Dec. 13. The CMA Touring Awards will take place Monday, Jan. 28 at Nashville's Marathon Music Works. Jerrod Niemann will return to host the ceremony.

Platinum-selling, 3-time CMA nominee Chris Janson is currently on his “Waitin' On 5” tour, and it is shaping up to be one of the hottest tickets this holiday season! The trek has already produced four SOLD-OUT shows, including Chris' first ever headlining show in Los Angeles at The Novo. Chris' electrifying stage persona is unmatched and can be experienced in a short video HERE showing highlights from his Los Angeles concert, which included the debut of a few crowd-rallying new songs coming in 2019. More photos from the concert can be viewed at the link provided HERE.

As the 2nd annual “Heal The Music Day” wraps for 2018, more than 170 members of the music community – songwriters, musicians, performers, artist managers, publishers, business managers, record labels, trade organizations and more – pledged a percentage of their single-day revenues to support their fellow musicians and peers in the industry in times of medical crisis. With $300,000 raised in support of Music Health Alliance, every dollar donated equals $30 in life-saving healthcare resources. Music Health Alliance's free services range from access to doctors and hospitals, medicine, health insurance and finding financial assistance during times of illness.

 In honor of #GivingTuesday, CMT announced today a partnership with The Shop Forward to raise funds for The American Red Cross providing much-needed disaster relief across the country. With the recent wildfires in California and hurricanes in the Southeast, millions of country fans have been affected, so CMT worked to create a custom Country Gives Back tee and is making it available for sale. The tee-shirts are $26 with the proceeds benefiting the Red Cross to help with recovery efforts and other crises. The shirts are now available for purchase at  CMTOneCountry.com and TheShopForward until December 14.

Chris Stapleton reveled in a celebratory night in Nashville as he took home three wins at "The 52nd Annual CMA Awards," while Keith Urban warmed hearts with his gracious acceptance of the coveted Entertainer of the Year trophy. Country Music's Biggest Night was hosted for the 11th consecutive year by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood and aired live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 14 on the ABC Television Network.

Winners in the Musical Event of the Year and Music Video of the Year categories for "The 52nd Annual CMA Awards" were revealed live on 'Good Morning America' this morning. See the big reveal below! Kenny Chesney and David Lee Murphy won Musical Event of the Year for "Everything's Gonna Be Alright." Music Video of the Year went to Thomas Rhett and director TK McKamy for "Marry Me." "Good Morning America's" Lara Spencer has also been added as a presenter for Country Music's Biggest Night, hosted for the 11th consecutive year by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, and airing live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville tonight at 8:00 PM/ET (7:00 PM/CT) on the ABC Television Network.

Four-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan will be performing an intimate show exclusively for Citi / AAdvantage cardmembers on Monday, December 3 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC. 

Eric Church has just been added as a performer on “The 52nd Annual CMA Awards,” broadcasting live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 8:00 PM/ET (7:00 PM/CT) on the ABC Television Network. Church is a 25-time CMA Awards nominee and three-time winner, having won Album of the Year in both 2012 and 2016 as well as Musical Event of the Year in 2015. Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood return for the 11th consecutive year to host the CMA Awards. 

Country artist Jimmie Allen, nationally syndicated personality Bobby Bones, Country artist Kane Brown, ABC's “Dancing With The Stars'” Sharna Burgess, model and actress Olivia Culpo, Disney's “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms'” Mackenzie Foy, Country artists Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Dustin Lynch, Martina McBride and Carly Pearce, singer/actor Dennis Quaid, ABC's “American Idol” judge Lionel Richie, actor Noah Schnapp, singer/songwriter, actress and producer Rita Wilson and Country artist Trisha Yearwood are set to present at “The 52nd Annual CMA Awards.” Country Music's Biggest Night, hosted for the 11th consecutive year by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, airs live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 8:00 PM/ET (7:00 PM/CT) on the ABC Television Network.

Lauren Alaina, Brad Paisley, Ricky Skaggs, and Chris Stapleton with Maren Morris and Mavis Staples have been added as performers for “The 52nd Annual CMA Awards,” as well as just added special appearances by Lindsay Ell, Vince Gill, Sierra Hull, Chris Janson, Ashley McBryde, David Lee Murphy, Jon Pardi, Carson Peters, Marty Stuart, and Cole Swindell. Country Music's Biggest Night, hosted for the 11th consecutive year by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, will air live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 8:00 PM/ET (7:00 PM/CT) on the ABC Television Network. 

Since announcing that Country Thunder will be rolling into fabulous Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida, next March, anticipation has reached a fevered pitch in the Sunshine State.