Chris Stapleton, John Prine, Margo Price & More to Play Marty Stuart’s “Late Night Jam” During CMA Fest

Chris Stapleton, John Prine, Margo Price & More to Play Marty Stuart’s “Late Night Jam” During CMA Fest

Posted on April 16, 2018

Marty Stuart’s 17th annual Late Night Jam will once again feature a bevy talented artists this year, including Margo Price, John Prine, Connie Smith, Chris Stapleton, Gary Mule Deer, The Grand Ole Opry Squaredancers and The Wandering Hearts.

The concert, which takes place at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on June 6, has become a staple of CMA Music Fest.

Tickets for Marty’s Late Night Jam will go on sale on April 20 at 10 a.m. CT.

Marty will join Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show Tour on June 16 for a string of more than 30 summer and fall dates.

photo by Jason Simanek

Miranda Lambert “Can’t Believe” She Broke Brooks & Dunn’s Record for Most ACM Awards

Miranda Lambert “Can’t Believe” She Broke Brooks & Dunn’s Record for Most ACM Awards

Posted on April 16, 2018

Miranda Lambert had a big night at the 53rd annual ACM Awards on April 15, taking home three trophies for Female Vocalist of the Year and Song of the Year (performer and songwriter for “Tin Man”).

Miranda now has 32 ACM awards, topping Brooks & Dunn’s longstanding record of 29 trophies.

“I didn’t know that this whole record-breaking thing was happening until yesterday,” said Miranda. “Somebody just randomly said it in a conversation. And I was like, ‘Oh that’s fine, no big deal.’ But, um, I really can’t believe it.”

2018 marks the ninth consecutive year that Miranda has won the ACM’s Female Vocalist of the Year award.

photo by Arroyo-O’Connor/AFF-USA.com

Backstage With ACM Award Winners Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Lauren Alaina, Midland & More

Backstage With ACM Award Winners Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Lauren Alaina, Midland & More

Posted on April 16, 2018

NCD was backstage at the ACM Awards on April 15 to snag photos of many of the night’s big winners, including Miranda Lambert, Lauren Alaina, Jason Aldean, Midland, Old Dominion, Brett Young and more.

Check out the photos, courtesy of Arroyo-O’Connor/AFF-USA.com.

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Miranda Lambert: Female Vocalist of the Year and Song of the Year (“Tin Man”)

Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram and Jon Randall: Song of the Year (“Tin Man”)

Lauren Alaina: New Female Vocalist of the Year

Brett Young: New Male Vocalist of the Year

Midland: New Vocal Duo/Group of the Year

Old Dominion: Vocal Group of the Year

Jason Aldean: Entertainer of the Year

photos by Arroyo-O\’Connor/AFF-USA.com

111 of Our Favorite Red Carpet Photos From the ACM Awards, Including Reba, Miranda, Scotty & More

111 of Our Favorite Red Carpet Photos From the ACM Awards, Including Reba, Miranda, Scotty & More

Posted on April 16, 2018

Before the 53rd ACM Awards kicked off in Las Vegas on April 15, the stars walked the red carpet—actually, it was a blue carpet—at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Check out our red blue carpet photo gallery featuring Reba, Chris Young, Scotty McCreery, Sugarland, Miranda Lambert, Cam, Maren Morris, Brothers Osborne, Kelsea Ballerini, Jason Aldean and many more.

Photos courtesy of Arroyo-OConnor/AFF-USA.com.

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Photos courtesy of Arroyo-OConnor/AFF-USA.com

ACM Awards: The Winners

ACM Awards: The Winners

Posted on April 15, 2018

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 Duo/Group of the Year

  • Midland WINNER
  • High Valley
  • LANCO
  • LOCASH
  • Runaway June

Song of the Year [Awarded to Songwriter(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s)]

“Tin Man” – Miranda Lambert WINNER
Songwriters: Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall
Publishers: Sony/ATV Tree Publishing/Pink Dog Publishing (BMI), Beat Up Ford Publishing (BMI), BMG Platinum Songs (BMI)/SWMBMGBMI/Lonesome Vinyl Music

“Body Like a Back Road” – Sam Hunt
Songwriters: Zach Crowell, Sam Hunt, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne
Publishers: Universal Music Corp./Sam Hunt Publishing, Highly Combustible Music/I Love Pizza Music,/Songs of Southside Independent Music Publishing/Who Wants to Buy My Publishing/Atlas Music Publishing, Anderson Fork In The Road Music/Smackville Music/Smack Songs LLC, Smack Hits

“Female” – Keith Urban
Songwriters: Ross Copperman, Nicolle Galyon and Shane McAnally
Publishers: EMI Blackwood Music Inc./Rezolant Music/Plain Jane Songs, Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp./A Girl Named Charlie (BMI), Smack Hits/Smack Songs LLC (GMR)

“Whiskey And You” – Chris Stapleton
Songwriters: Lee Thomas Miller, Chris Stapleton
Publishers: WB Music Corp./New Sea Gayle Music (ASCAP), Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp./New Sea Gayle Music (BMI)

Album of the Year [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]

From A Room Vol. 1 – Chris Stapleton WINNER
Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton
Record Label: Mercury Records

Breaker – Little Big Town
Producer: Jay Joyce
Record Label: Capitol Records Nashville

California Sunrise – Jon Pardi
Producers: Bart Butler, Jon Pardi
Record Label: Capitol Records Nashville

Happy Endings – Old Dominion
Producer: Shane McAnally
Record Label: RCA

Life Changes – Thomas Rhett
Producers: Julian Bunetta, Jesse Frasure, Dann Huff, Joe London, Thomas Rhett
Record Label: The Valory Music Co.

Vocal Group of the Year

  • Old Dominion WINNER
  • Lady Antebellum
  • LANCO
  • Little Big Town
  • Midland

Vocal Event of the Year [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]

“The Fighter” – Keith Urban featuring Carrie Underwood WINNER
Producers: Busbee, Keith Urban
Record Label: Capitol Nashville

“Craving You” – Thomas Rhett Featuring Maren Morris
Producers: Julian Bunetta, Dann Huff, Joe London, Thomas Rhett
Record Label: The Valory Music Co.

“Dear Hate” – Maren Morris featuring Vince Gill
Producers: Brad Hill, Maren Morris
Record Label: Columbia Nashville

“Funny (How Time Slips Away)” – Glen Campbell And Willie Nelson
Producer: Carl Jackson
Record Label: Universal Music Enterprises

“What Ifs” – Kane Brown Featuring Lauren Alaina
Producer: Dann Huff
Record Label: RCA Nashville

Entertainer of the Year

  • Jason Aldean WINNER
  • Garth Brooks
  • Luke Bryan
  • Chris Stapleton
  • Keith Urban

Male Vocalist of the Year

  • Chris Stapleton WINNER
  • Jason Aldean
  • Thomas Rhett
  • Keith Urban
  • Chris Young

Female Vocalist of the Year

  • Miranda Lambert WINNER
  • Reba McEntire
  • Maren Morris
  • Carrie Underwood
  • Kelsea Ballerini

Vocal Duo of the Year

  • Brothers Osborne WINNER
  • Dan + Shay
  • Locash
  • Florida Georgia Line
  • Tim McGraw and Faith Hill

Single Record of the Year [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]

“Body Like A Back Road” – Sam Hunt WINNER
Producer: Zach Crowell
Record Label: MCA Nashville

“Broken Halos” – Chris Stapleton
Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton
Record Label: Mercury Records

“Drinkin’ Problem” – Midland
Producers: Dann Huff, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne
Record Label: Big Machine Records

“Better Man” – Little Big Town
Producer: Jay Joyce
Record Label: Capitol Records Nashville

“I’ll Name The Dogs” – Blake Shelton
Producer: Scott Hendricks
Record Label: Warner Bros.

Video of the Year [Awarded to Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)]

“It Ain’t My Fault” – Brothers Osborne WINNER
Director: Wes Edwards, Ryan Silver
Producer: Tiffany Davies

“Black” – Dierks Bentley
Director: Wes Edwards
Producer: Max A. Butler

“Legends” – Kelsea Ballerini
Director: Jeff Venable
Producer: Ben Skipworth

“Marry Me” – Thomas Rhett
Director: TK McKamy
Producer: Dan Atchison

“We Should Be Friends” – Miranda Lambert
Director: Trey Fanjoy
Producer: April Dace

Songwriter of the Year

  • Rhett Akins WINNER
  • Ashley Gorley
  • Hillary Lindsey
  • Shane McAnally
  • Josh Osborne
“ACM Stories, Songs & Stars” Event With Jon “Elvis” Pardi, Little Big Town, Cam, Kip Moore, Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell & More [Photo Gallery]

“ACM Stories, Songs & Stars” Event With Jon “Elvis” Pardi, Little Big Town, Cam, Kip Moore, Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell & More [Photo Gallery]

Posted on April 15, 2018

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, Cam, Little Big Town, Rhett Akins, Ashley Gorley, Hillary Lindsey, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, Lori McKenna and Liz Rose.

Highlights of the evening included Jon Pardi dressed as Elvis, Cole Swindell’s performance of “You Should Be Here,” Midland accepting the ACM Award for New Vocal Group of the Year and Little Big Town’s performance of “Girl Crush” with songwriters Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna and Liz Rose.

A portion of the event proceeds will benefit ACM Lifting Lives, which works to lift lives through the power of music.

Check out the photo gallery below, courtesy of AFF-USA.com.

photos by AFF-USA.com

More Than 30 Country Stars Tee Off in Las Vegas for ACM Lifting Lives Top Golf Event [Photo Gallery]

More Than 30 Country Stars Tee Off in Las Vegas for ACM Lifting Lives Top Golf Event [Photo Gallery]

Posted on April 15, 2018

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 to improving lives through the power of music.

More than 30 country music artists teamed up to compete in the Topgolf tournament, including Jimmie Allen, Shelby Blackstone, Lee Brice, Jillian Cardarelli, Luke Combs, Naomi Cooke, Jordan Davis, Devin Dawson, Russell Dickerson, Jennifer Fiedler, Ashley Gorley, Adam Hambrick, Levi Hummon, Chris Janson, Charles Kelley, Chris Lane, Tegan Marie, Terry McBride, Scotty McCreery, Kip Moore, Jake Owen, Eric Paslay, Carly Pearce, Cassadee Pope, Raelynn, Brad Rempel, Curtis Rempel, Darius Rucker, Trey Smith, Cole Swindell, Jennifer Wayne and more.

Team Triple Tigers, including Russell Dickerson and Scotty McCreery, took home the trophy. The event also featured performances by Levi Hummon, Chris Lane, Tegan Marie, Eric Paslay, RaeLynn and Dee Jay Silver.

Check out some of the photos below, courtesy of AFF-USA.com.

photos by AFF-USA.com

Watch Brad Paisley Sing the National Anthem Before Game 2 of the Nashville Predators Opening Round Playoff Series

Watch Brad Paisley Sing the National Anthem Before Game 2 of the Nashville Predators Opening Round Playoff Series

Posted on April 14, 2018

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 Hill.

For the Preds 2018 playoff run, which began on April 12 against the Colorado Avalanche, Rascal Flatts had the honor of singing the national anthem before Game 1.

Before Game 2 versus the Avalanche on April 14, Brad Paisley kicked off the festivities with his rendition of the national anthem.

Watch Brad’s performance below.

photo by Jason Simanek

Reba McEntire Says ACM Entertainer of the Year Award Is Like the “All-Around Cowboy”

Reba McEntire Says ACM Entertainer of the Year Award Is Like the “All-Around Cowboy”

Posted on April 13, 2018

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 artists are nominated for the 2018 ACM Entertainer of the Year, including Jason Aldean, Garth Brooks, Luke Bryan, Chris Stapleton and Keith Urban. Jason will be vying for his third consecutive trophy, while Garth, who hasn’t won the award since 1998, is seeking his seventh, and Luke is going for his third. Chris and Keith have never won the award.

Leave it to Reba, a former barrel racer, to put the significance of the award into rodeo parlance.

“Entertainer of the Year means that they’re good onstage, they’re good with their fans, they put out records on the radio, an album that was a really good seller that the fans really enjoyed,” says Reba to Nash FM’s Jesse Addy. “They’re kinda like the All-Around Cowboy,” which is a professional rodeo title that designates the cowboy who has been the most successful throughout the year.

The ACM Awards will air from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 15 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.

photo by Tammie Arroyo

Michael Ray Honors Late Grandfather by Titling Sophomore Album, “Amos”

Michael Ray Honors Late Grandfather by Titling Sophomore Album, “Amos”

Posted on April 13, 2018

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’ 1978 Les Paul guitar as a reminder of the time they spent together.

“The day I made my debut on the Opry stage, all I could think about was how he would be so proud,” Michael says. “So, when we started making this record, before I would record vocals on the song, I would ask myself, ‘Is this a song I would have played proudly for him?’ It makes this album that much more special to think he would have said, ‘Ray, that’s a good one.’”

Amos will follow Michael’s 2015 self-titled debut album, which spawned two No. 1 hits, “Kiss You in the Morning” and “Think A Little Less.”

Amos features 11 tracks including Michael’s current Top 20 single, “Get to You.”

photo by Jason Simanek

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