We’ve got all of the winners—as they are announced—from the 53rd annual Academy of Country Music Awards on April 15. The Winners New Female Vocalist of the Year Lauren Alaina WINNER Danielle Bradbery Carly Pearce RaeLynn New Male Vocalist of the Year Brett Young WINNER Kane Brown Luke Combs Devin Dawson Russell Dickerson New Vocal…… MORE
“ACM Stories, Songs & Stars” Event With Jon “Elvis” Pardi, Little Big Town, Cam, Kip Moore, Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell & More [Photo Gallery]
The Academy of Country Music hosted its ACM Stories, Songs & Stars event in Las Vegas on April 13 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The guitar pull format featured a number of singers and songwriters sharing stories and singing their tunes, including Jon Pardi, Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell, Midland, Kip Moore, Lee Brice,…… MORE
More Than 30 Country Stars Tee Off in Las Vegas for ACM Lifting Lives Top Golf Event [Photo Gallery]
As part of the events surrounding ACM Awards weekends, the Academy of Country Music hosted the first ACM Lifting Lives Topgolf Tee-Off at Topgolf Las Vegas on April 14. Hosted by Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum and Darius Rucker, the event benefited ACM Lifting Lives, the philanthropic arm of the Academy of Country Music dedicated…… MORE
Watch Brad Paisley Sing the National Anthem Before Game 2 of the Nashville Predators Opening Round Playoff Series
During the Nashville Predators 2017 playoff run to the Stanley Cup Finals, the Preds brought out some of country music’s biggest starts to sing the national anthem on their home ice, including Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Little Big Town, Vince Gill, Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban, Kelly Clarkson, Trisha Yearwood, Martina McBride, Dierks Bentley and Faith…… MORE
Reba McEntire Says ACM Entertainer of the Year Award Is Like the “All-Around Cowboy”
This ain’t Reba McEntire’s first rodeo. As Reba saddles up to host the ACM Awards for the 15th time on April 15, she knows the biggest award of the night is Entertainer of the Year. It’s an award she won in 1994 after previous nominations in 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992 and 1993. Five…… MORE
Michael Ray Honors Late Grandfather by Titling Sophomore Album, “Amos”
Michael Ray will release his sophomore album, Amos, on June 1. The title of the upcoming album pays tribute to his late grandfather, Amos, who helped foster Michael’s love of country music. Michael first began singing and performing in his grandfather’s band when he was only 9 years old. The Florida native still plays Amos’…… MORE
Sugarland Reveals Art, Track Listing & Collaboration With Taylor Swift on Upcoming Album, “Bigger”
After a five-year hiatus, Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush of Sugarland surprised the country music-loving world by reuniting at the CMA Awards on Nov. 8, 2017, to present the trophy for Duo of the Year to Brothers Osborne. Now, more than five months later, the duo has some definitive plans for 2018, including kicking off…… MORE
Playoff Hockey in Nashville Means Star-Studded National Anthems: First Up, Rascal Flatts [Watch]
During the Nashville Predators 2017 playoff run to the Stanley Cup Finals, the Preds brought out some of country music’s biggest starts to sing the national anthem on their home ice, including Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Little Big Town, Vince Gill, Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban, Kelly Clarkson, Trisha Yearwood, Martina McBride, Dierks Bentley and Faith…… MORE
Listen to Chris Stapleton’s Rich New Single, “Millionaire”
Following the release of From A Room: Volume 1 in May 2017, Chris Stapleton dropped Volume 2 in December 2017. Taking its name from Nashville’s historic RCA Studio A—where it was recorded in 2016 with producer Dave Cobb—Volume 2 features nine songs, including seven co-penned by Chris. One of the two songs that Chris did…… MORE
Locash’s Preston Brust and Wife Are Expecting Their Second Child
Locash’s Preston Brust and wife Kristen announced they are expecting their second child in August. “With full hearts, we’re excited to announce we have a new roommate movin’ in this August,” said Preston, Kristen and daughter Love, 2, in a statement. Preston and Kristen were married in September 2015 and welcomed Love to the family…… MORE
