The nomination for the 53rd CMA Awards were announce on Aug. 28, and there were a few questionable omissions—as well as surprising inclusions—in the nomination process. Here are 9 snubs and surprises—off of the top of my head sans any deep research—from the 53rd annual CMA Awards nominations, which recognized artists’ works from July 1,…
Michael Ray will headline the 19th annual CMT on Tour. The tour will kick off on Oct. 17 in Greensboro, N.C., making additional stops in Birmingham, Fort Wayne, New York and more. Jimmie Allen and Walker County will provide support. Tickets go on sale on Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. CT. “I’m so honored to…
Craig Campbell found himself in a familiar role on June 4 as he hosted his 7th annual Celebrity Cornhole Challenge to benefit Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC). A number of Craig’s country music-loving friends joined the fun inside Nashville’s Omni Hotel, including his wife Mindy, Jerrod Niemann, Jimmie Allen, Lauren Alaina, Adam Craig, Ernest, Trea…
Darius Rucker is a man on a mission. With his 10th annual Darius & Friends Benefit Concert on June 3 at the Ryman Auditorium and golf tourney on June 4, Darius surpassed $2 million raised for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This year’s concert, auction and golf tourney raised more than $425,000 for St. Jude,…
CMT announced an additional round of artists scheduled to perform at the CMT Awards on June 5: Jimmie Allen, Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny, Morgan Wallen, Runaway June and Tenille Townes. The aforementioned names are all nominated for Breakthrough Video of the Year and will perform on the Ram Truck Side Stage. Previously announced performers include…
Chris Young will hit the road next week for his headlining Raised On Country Tour 2019. The 28-date tour, which gets its name from Chris’ current single, could have been titled “The Chrises Tour,” as Chris Janson will serve as direct support for many of the dates, with additional special guests Chris Lucas and Preston…
The Country Music Association has revealed additional performers for its nightly shows at Nissan Stadium on June 6–9. Brett Young will take the stadium stage Saturday night (June 8), while Chris Janson will perform Sunday night (June 9). Nissan Stadium openers include Marty Stuart on Thursday (June 6), Jo Dee Messina on Friday (June 7),…
More than 20 stars walked the red green carpet before the ACM Lifting Lives Topgolf Tee-Off event on April 6 at Topgolf Las Vegas. Hosted by Scotty McCreery, the event featured performances from Ingrid Andress, Adam Craig, Morgan Evans and Chris Lane. In addition to the aforementioned names, a number of stars were in attendance,…
Jimmie Allen joined forces with Abby Anderson for a powerful cover of “A Star Is Born,” a tune made popular by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper in A Star Is Born. The Grammy-winning hit is nominated for Best Original Song at the upcoming Academy Awards on Feb. 24. “A Star is Born was one of…
Chris Young will hit the road this spring and summer for his headlining Raised On Country Tour 2019. The 25-plus-date tour, which gets its name from Chris’ current single, will kick off on May 16 in Alpharetta, Ga., making additional stops in Boston, Philadelphia, Dallas, San Diego and more. Chris Janson will serve as direct…
