NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country Music Hall of Fame member Ralph Emery has passed away at age 88. Emery was a legendary disc jockey and television host who rose to fame during the late-night hours on Nashville's WSM, where he hosted and allowed many new artists a chance to be heard for the first time. Throughout his career, Emery hosted Pop! Goes The Country, Nashville Now, Ralph Emery Live, Ralph Emery’s […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Country music legend Stonewall Jackson passed away early Saturday at age 89 after a prolonged battle with vascular dementia. Some of Jackson's hits included "Life To Go," penned by the late, great George Jones, "Smoke Along the Track," "B.J. the D.J.," and "Waterloo," which later became his signature song. Over his career, Stonewall landed 44 singles on the Billboard country chart. His 1971 Recorded Live at the […]
“THE 55TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS'” MONUMENTAL RETURN TO BRIDGESTONE AREA DELIVERS SURPRISE WINS, HISTORIC MOMENTS AND SHOW-STOPPING PERFORMANCES Luke Combs Receives the Top Honor of CMA Entertainer of the Year Chris Stapleton Leads the Evening with Most Wins, Taking Home Four Awards Watch the Night’s Performances on YouTube, and Catch the Full Show Later Tonight on Hulu NASHVILLE—“The 55th Annual CMA Awards” made a triumphant return to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, delivering an emotional broadcast celebrating the very best in Country Music. Shining a light on a community like no other, Country […]
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TRACE ADKINS, INGRID ANDRESS, KELSEA BALLERINI, DEANA CARTER, LAUREN DAIGLE, RUSSELL DICKERSON, FAITH FENNIDY, FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE, FREDDIE FREEMAN, AMY GRANT, DULÉ HILL, ALAN JACKSON, ELLE KING, LADY A, ZACHARY LEVI, SCOTTY McCREERY, HAYLEY ORRANTIA, KATY PERRY, LIONEL RICHIE, DARIUS RUCKER, SUSAN SARANDON, SAYCON SENGBLOH, KURT WARNER, LAINEY WILSON AND TRISHA YEARWOOD TO PRESENT AT “THE 55TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS” Luke Bryan Hosts Country Music’s Biggest Night™ LIVE from […]
NASHVILLE—The Country Music Association has announced additional performers for “The 55th Annual CMA Awards.” Taking the stage on Country Music’s Biggest Night™ will be Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Old Dominion, Chris Stapleton, and Chris Young and Kane Brown. Hosted by Country Music superstar and “American Idol” judge Luke Bryan, “The 55th Annual CMA Awards” will broadcast LIVE from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 10 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on ABC. Two-time CMA Awards winner Aldean takes the stage […]
Country superstar LUKE BRYAN has been tapped to host “The 55th Annual CMA AWARDS,” marking his first time hosting the show. Set for WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10th at NASHVILLE’s BRIDGESTONE ARENA, the show will air live on ABC from 7-10p (CT). BRYAN takes over for 2020 hosts REBA McENTIRE and DARIUS RUCKER. “The CMA AWARDS is one of the biggest nights of the year for Country music,” said BRYAN. “Being asked […]
Album of the Year: “Cuttin' Grass - Vol. 1 (The Butcher Shoppe Sessions),” Sturgill Simpson, Produced by David Ferguson and Sturgill Simpson Artist of the Year: Brandi Carlile Song of the Year: “I Remember Everything,” John Prine, written by Pat McLaughlin and John Prine Duo/Group of the Year: Black Pumas Emerging Act of the Year: Charley Crockett Instrumentalist of the Year: Kristin Weber Legacy of Americana Award, presented in partnership with […]
C2C RETURNS 11 - 13 MARCH 2022! THE O2, LONDON / 3ARENA, DUBLIN / THE SSE HYDRO, GLASGOW LUKE COMBS – DARIUS RUCKER – MIRANDA LAMBERT ASHLEY MCBRYDE - BRETT YOUNG – KIP MOORE FLATLAND CAVALRY - SCOTTY MCCREERY – RUSSELL DICKERSON INTRODUCING NASHVILLE (ARTISTS TBA) - RUNAWAY JUNE – HAILEY WHITTERS And many more to be announced SPOTLIGHT STAGE ARTISTS FOR LONDON AND GLASGOW ALSO CONFIRMED TENILLE […]
BREAKING NEWS » FULL LIST CMA Noms: Nominees for the 55th Annual CMA Awards in broadcast as well as artist/music categories are below. Winners will be honored in and around the live ABC telecast from Nashville Nov. 10. Broadcast Personality Weekly National American Country Countdown; Kix Brooks; Westwood One Country Countdown USA; Lon Helton; Westwood One Country Gold; Terri Clark; Westwood One The Crook & Chase Countdown; Lorianne Crook, Charlie Chase; iHeartMedia Honky Tonkin’ With Tracy Lawrence; Tracy Lawrence, Patrick Thomas; Compass Daily National […]
