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What to stream this weekend: 'Hit Man,' Tems, Dakota Johnson, Charli XCX and Star Wars: Hunters
Read full article: What to stream this weekend: 'Hit Man,' Tems, Dakota Johnson, Charli XCX and Star Wars: HuntersThis week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Nigerian singer Tems' debut album, Dakota Johnson plays a woman questioning her sexuality in “AM I OK?”.
'Not rock 'n' roll's little sister': Inside country music's new golden era — and what comes next
Read full article: 'Not rock 'n' roll's little sister': Inside country music's new golden era — and what comes nextIt was an unexpected musical success story last year, one that has only continued to snowball.
Lainey Wilson leads CMA Awards nominations in her 1st year
Read full article: Lainey Wilson leads CMA Awards nominations in her 1st yearLouisiana-native Lainey Wilson is having a breakout year as she tops the Country Music Association nominations in her first year as a nominee, earning nods in six categories.
Morgan Wallen wins at ACM Awards; Lambert wins top prize
Read full article: Morgan Wallen wins at ACM Awards; Lambert wins top prizeMorgan Wallen won album of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards for “Dangerous: The Double Album,” a year after he was removed from the ACMs ballot after he was caught on camera using a racial slur.
Parton, Gabby Barrett, Jimmie Allen to perform at ACM Awards
Read full article: Parton, Gabby Barrett, Jimmie Allen to perform at ACM AwardsDolly Parton, Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett will be pulling double duty with special performances on top of their hosting duties at this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards.
Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Luke Combs to play CMA stage
Read full article: Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Luke Combs to play CMA stageThe CMA Awards will be a night of all-star collaborations between Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean, Kane Brown and Chris Young, and Mickey Guyton with Brittney Spencer and Madeline Edwards.
Luke Combs, Dan + Shay celebrated by peers at ACM Honors
Read full article: Luke Combs, Dan + Shay celebrated by peers at ACM HonorsDan + Shay, Luke Combs, Rascal Flatts and more country artists celebrated alongside prominent songwriters, producers and industry leaders at the Academy of Country Music Honors awards show.
Maren Morris, Chris Stapleton lead ACM Awards nominations
Read full article: Maren Morris, Chris Stapleton lead ACM Awards nominationsMorris and Stapleton lead the nominations for this year's Academy of Country Music Awards. The academy announced on Friday that Morris and Stapleton both had six nominations ahead of the April 18 awards show, which will air on CBS from Nashville, Tennessee. (AP Photo)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Maren Morris and Chris Stapleton are the leading nominees for the Academy of Country Music Awards, but only Stapleton joined the all-male ballot for the top prize of entertainer of the year. The academy announced on Friday that Morris and Stapleton both had six nominations ahead of the April 18 awards show, which will air on CBS from Nashville, Tennessee. AdMiranda Lambert, who is already the most nominated artist in ACM history, stretched her streak with five nominations.
Country singer Lee Brice to miss CMA Awards due to COVID-19
Read full article: Country singer Lee Brice to miss CMA Awards due to COVID-19NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country singer Lee Brice tested positive for COVID-19 and will not perform as scheduled at the CMA Awards on Wednesday. A representative for Brice told The Associated Press on Sunday that he is “in good spirits and not experiencing any symptoms." Brice was tested ahead of the awards show, which will be broadcast on ABC from Nashville, Tennessee, where he had been scheduled to perform with Carly Pearce. Pearce and Brice are both nominated for their duet “I Hope You're Happy Now," in the categories musical event of the year and music video of the year. A CMA spokesperson said Brice was tested and received his result before arriving onsite for any of show rehearsals or activities.
Miranda Lambert leads CMA noms, Luke Combs' streak continues
Read full article: Miranda Lambert leads CMA noms, Luke Combs' streak continuesThis combination photo shows, from left, Carrie Underwood, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert, who were nominated for Entertainer of the Year for the 54th Annual CMA Awards on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020.
Miranda Lambert leads CMA noms, Luke Combs' streak continues
Read full article: Miranda Lambert leads CMA noms, Luke Combs' streak continuesThe CMAs announced Tuesday that Lambert earned seven nominations. She's followed by Luke Combs, who continues his streak of success as one of country musics biggest streaming artists with six nominations, including his first for entertainer of the year. Combs earned his first all-genre No. Carrie Underwood joins Combs and Lambert in the entertainer of the year category, along with Keith Urban and Eric Church. Other top nominees include Maren Morris, who scored five nominations including song and single of the year for her love song, The Bones."
Carly Pearce and Michael Ray Get Married in Nashville
Read full article: Carly Pearce and Michael Ray Get Married in NashvilleWedding bells are chiming for Carly Pearce and Michael Ray. The lavish wedding also featured a performance from fellow country crooner Jake Owen, who performed a song for the couple's first dance. "I was like, 'Mom, I know you love Jake Owen, but you can't stare at him at the wedding!" RELATED CONTENT:Carly Pearce and Michael Ray Hint at Upcoming Duets! (Exclusive)Carly Pearce Writes Her Next Chapter With Grace and Girl Power (Exclusive)Carly Pearce and Michael Ray Confirm They're Dating With Adorable PDA Pic
Songwriter Busbee Reportedly Dead at 43 -- Maren Morris, Carly Pearce & More Celebs React
Read full article: Songwriter Busbee Reportedly Dead at 43 -- Maren Morris, Carly Pearce & More Celebs ReactCountry singer Maren Morris took to Instagram on Sunday to share a snapshot of herself and Busbee backstage at a show. I will always love you and the songs and albums I was lucky to make with you, Busbee. Busbee wrote four songs for Morris -- including "My Church" and "80s Mercedes" -- as well as co-produced her 2016 debut studio album, Hero. Singer Carly Pearce also shared a heartbreaking slideshow of snapshots showing herself and Busbee through the years. Ill cherish the 2 albums, songs, talks, laughs & memories we shared over the years," Pearce shared in the post.