BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southeastern Conference announced kickoff times on Tuesday for games that will air on the family of ESPN Networks, including the SEC Network, during the first two weeks of the 2020 season, as well as other select games later in the year.
Tennessee’s first two contests will be broadcast by the SEC Network. The Vols’ season opener at South Carolina on Sept. 26 will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET while their home opener against Missouri on Oct. 3 will begin at noon ET.
UT’s Oct. 17 matchup against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium will be televised at either noon ET, 3:30 p.m. ET or 4 p.m. ET on the SEC Network, SEC Network Alternate or another ESPN platform.
Following a bye week, the Big Orange will head to Fayetteville, Arkansas for the first time since 2011 to square off with the Razorbacks in a game that will be televised by either ESPN or the SEC Network at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Start times for Tennessee’s six other regular-season contests will be announced at a later date. To find the most up to date 2020 schedule, click HERE.
Tennessee Football 2020 Schedule
Sept. 26 at South Carolina – 7:30 p.m. (SEC Network)
Oct. 3 vs. Missouri – Noon (SEC Network)
Oct. 10 at Georgia – TBD
Oct. 17 vs. Kentucky – Noon/3:30 p.m./4 p.m. (SEC Network/ESPN)
Oct. 24 vs. Alabama – TBD
Nov. 7 at Arkansas – 7:30 p.m. (SEC Network/ESPN)
Nov. 14 vs. Texas A&M – TBD
Nov. 21 at Auburn – TBD
Nov. 28 at Vanderbilt – TBD
Dec. 5 vs. Florida – TBD
The nominations for the 54th CMA Awards were announce on Sept. 1, and there were more than a few questionable omissions—as well as surprising inclusions—in the nomination process.
Here are 13 Snubs and Surprises—off of the top of my head sans any deep research—from the 54th annual CMA Awards nominations, which recognized artists’ works from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020.
Entertainer of the Year
Eric Church
Luke Combs
Miranda Lambert
Carrie Underwood
Keith Urban
Snub – Garth Brooks: Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know Garth respectfully requested to be removed from the nomination, but the G-man seemed like a shoo-in to win his record eighth Entertainer of the Year Award. After the COVID-19 pandemic halted his Dive Bar Tour and Stadium Tour, Garth kept the music coming with a drive-in concert event, prime-time performance on CBS, Grand Ole Opry showcase, Facebook Live concerts and more. Garth got his wish, but it’s still a snub. Do we need to put an asterisk (*) next to the name of the eventual winner?
Female Vocalist of the Year
Miranda Lambert
Ashley McBryde
Maren Morris
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood
Snub – Carly Pearce: She released a vocally stunning self-titled album, and No. 1 hit, “I Hope You’re Happy Now.”
Surprise – Kacey Musgraves: Love, love, love her vocals, but I don’t think Kacey released a single or album in the time frame of July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020.
Male Vocalist of the Year
Eric Church
Luke Combs
Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban
Snub – Blake Shelton: After winning this award five times (2010-2014), Blake hasn’t been nominated since 2015, which is a little odd. He’s still got some of the best pipes in the business, and he scored another big No. 1 hit with “Nobody But You,” featuring Gwen Stefani.
Vocal Duo of the Year
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Maddie & Tae
Surprise – Brooks & Dunn: For the second year in a row, Brooks & Dunn earned a Vocal Duo of the Year nomination. Iconic artists are often excluded from receiving nominations for no apparent reason (see below: Tanya Tucker/Album of the Year).
Snub – Locash: After one nomination in this category in 2017, the boys just can’t seem to get any love from the CMA crowd. The duo’s “One Big Country Song” topped the Mediabase chart in August 2020 (after the June 30, 2020, cutoff date).
New Artist of the Year
Jimmie Allen
Ingrid Andress
Gabby Barrett
Carly Pearce
Morgan Wallen
Surprise – Carly Pearce: She’s not new. I don’t care about the parameters of the category. Carly released her No. 1 debut single, “Every Little Thing,” in February 2017—more than three years ago. That ain’t new. She should be nominated in the Female Vocalist category.
Snub – Tenille Townes: She should have gotten Carly’s spot. Tenille had a breakout year.
Single of the Year (Awarded to Singer, Producer and Engineer)
“10,000 Hours” – Dan + Shay (with Justin Bieber)
Producer: Dan Smyers
Mix Engineer: Jeff Juliano
“Beer Never Broke My Heart” – Luke Combs
Producer: Scott Moffatt
Mix Engineer: Jim Cooley
“Bluebird” – Miranda Lambert
Producer: Jay Joyce
Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce
“I Hope” – Gabby Barrett
Producers: Ross Copperman, Zach Kale
Mix Engineer: Buckley Miller
Looks good.
Album of the Year (Awarded to Artist & Producer)
Heartache Medication – Jon Pardi
Producers: Bart Butler, Ryan Gore, Jon Pardi
Never Will – Ashley McBryde
Producers: Jay Joyce, John Peets
Old Dominion – Old Dominion
Producers: Shane McAnally, Old Dominion
What You See Is What You Get – Luke Combs
Producer: Scott Moffatt
Wildcard – Miranda Lambert
Producer: Jay Joyce
Snub – While I’m Livin’ by Tanya Tucker: It won the 2020 Grammy for Best Country Album, but it didn’t get a nomination for CMA Album of the Year?
Vocal Group of the Year
Lady A
Little Big Town
Midland
Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts
Snub – Zac Brown Band: The band scored another No. 1 album with The Owl.
Surprise – Rascal Flatts: Seems like a justifiably sentimental nomination, as the trio announced their disbandment after 2020. But their Farewell Tour was cancelled and they released just one single, “How They Remember You,” in the time frame.
Song of the Year (Awarded to Songwriters)
“Bluebird”
Songwriters: Luke Dick, Natalie Hemby, Miranda Lambert
“The Bones”
Songwriters: Maren Morris, Jimmy Robbins, Laura Veltz
“Even Though I’m Leaving”
Songwriters: Luke Combs, Wyatt B. Durrette III, Ray Fulcher
“I Hope You’re Happy Now”
Songwriters: Luke Combs, Randy Montana, Carly Pearce, Jonathan Singleton
“More Hearts Than Mine”
Songwriters: Ingrid Andress, Sam Ellis, Derrick Southerland
Snub – “10,000 Hours” by Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Justin Bieber, Jessie Jo Dillon, Jason Boyd and Jordan Reynolds: Maybe having six writers giving a thank-you speech was just too many to have on the stage at one time.
Musical Event of the Year
“10,000 Hours” – Dan + Shay (with Justin Bieber)
Producer: Dan Smyers
“Be A Light” – Thomas Rhett featuring Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin, Keith UrbanProducer: Dann Huff
“The Bones” – Maren Morris with Hozier
Producer: Greg Kurstin
“Fooled Around And Fell In Love” – Miranda Lambert (feat. Maren Morris, Elle King, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes & Caylee Hammack)
Producer: Jay Joyce
“I Hope You’re Happy Now” – Carly Pearce and Lee Brice
Producer: busbee
Snub – “Nobody But You” by Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani: This felt like an event. Maybe it was because Blake and Gwen released approximately 100 different videos for the song. Just kidding, but there were a bunch.
Music Video of the Year (Awarded to Artist & Director)
“10,000 Hours” – Dan + Shay (with Justin Bieber)
Director: Patrick Tracy
“Bluebird” – Miranda Lambert
Director: Trey Fanjoy
“Homemade” – Jake Owen
Director: Justin Clough
“I Hope You’re Happy Now” – Carly Pearce and Lee Brice
Director: Sam Siske
“Second One To Know” – Chris Stapleton
Director: David Coleman
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (September 1, 2020) – The SEC on Tuesday announced the start times and networks that will televise its games the first two weeks of the 2020 SEC football season, and other selected games later in the fall, on ESPN Networks, including the SEC Network.
In July, the SEC established September 26 as the new kickoff for its 2020 football season to allow its universities to focus on the healthy return of their campus communities and the gradual re-introduction of athletics, as the 14 members of the SEC continue to monitor developments related to COVID-19.
Kickoff times and networks were announced for the first two weeks of the SEC football season and selected games were announced for three other Saturdays later in the year. Given the unique circumstances of this season, the SEC requested that its television partners make advanced game selections where possible prior to the start of the season to assist the Conference and schools with planning and logistics.
For any games not chosen before the start of the season, the normal 12- or six-day selection process will be used during the season.
Saturday, Sept. 26
Florida at Ole Miss, Noon ET/11am CT on ESPN
Kentucky at Auburn, Noon ET/11am CT on SEC Network
Georgia at Arkansas, 4pm ET/3pm CT on SEC Network
Alabama at Missouri, 7pm ET/6pm CT on ESPN
Tennessee at South Carolina, 7:30pm ET/6:30pm CT on SEC Network
Vanderbilt at Texas A&M, 7:30pm ET/6:30pm CT on SEC Network Alternate
Saturday, Oct. 3
South Carolina at Florida, Noon ET/11am CT on ESPN
Missouri at Tennessee, Noon ET/11am CT on SEC Network
Ole Miss at Kentucky, 4pm ET/3pm CT on SEC Network
Auburn at Georgia, 7:30pm ET/6:30pm CT on ESPN
LSU at Vanderbilt, 7:30pm ET/6:30pm CT on SEC Network
Arkansas at Mississippi State, 7:30pm ET/6:30pm CT on SEC Network Alternate
Saturday, Oct. 17
LSU at Florida, 3:30pm ET/2:30pm CT on ESPN orESPN2
Vanderbilt at Missouri, 7:30pm ET/6:30pm CT on SEC Network
The following games will be televised at either Noon ET/11 am CT or 3:30 pm ET/2:30 pm CT or 4 pm ET/3 pm CT on the SEC Network, SEC Network Alternate or another ESPN platform:
Ole Miss at Arkansas
Texas A&M at Mississippi State
Auburn at South Carolina
Kentucky at Tennessee
Saturday, Oct. 31
Kentucky at Missouri, Noon ET/11am CT on SEC Network
Ole Miss at Vanderbilt, 4pm ET/3pm CT on SEC Network
Mississippi State at Alabama, 7pm ET/6pm CT on ESPN
Arkansas at Texas A&M, 7:30pm ET/6:30pm CT on SEC Network
Saturday, Nov. 7
Vanderbilt at Mississippi State, 4pm ET/3pm CT on SEC Network
Texas A&M at South Carolina, 7:30pm ET/6:30pm CT on ESPN orSEC Network
Tennessee at Arkansas, 7:30pm ET/6:30pm CT on ESPN orSEC Network
The 2020 SEC football season will be comprised of a 10-game Conference-only schedule and the SEC Football Championship Game will be played December 19 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, rescheduled from the original date of December 5. The schedule will include one mid-season open date for each school and an open date on December 12 for all schools.
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (September 1, 2020) — The SEC on Tuesday announced a selected number of football games to be televised by CBS during the 2020 college football season.
In July, the SEC established September 26 as the new kickoff for its 2020 football season to allow its universities to focus on the healthy return of their campus communities and the gradual re-introduction of athletics, as the 14 members of the SEC continue to monitor developments related to COVID-19.
CBS has selected games for the first two weeks of the SEC football season and four other games later in the fall. Given the unique circumstances of this season, the SEC requested that its television partners make advanced game selections where possible prior to the start of the season to assist the Conference and schools with planning and logistics. For any games not chosen before the start of the season, the normal 12- or six-day selection process will be used during the season.
SEC on CBS games the first two weeks of the season will feature Mississippi State at LSU on September 26 and Texas A&M at Alabama on October 3. Other games selected in advance of the season by CBS are Georgia at Alabama on October 17, LSU at Auburn on October 31, Florida vs. Georgia in Jacksonville on November 7 and Alabama at LSU on November 14. CBS will also televise the SEC Football Championship Game on December 19.
The SEC on CBS Kickoff Times:
Sept. 26 – Mississippi State at LSU, 3:30 pm ET / 2:30 pm CT
Oct. 3 – Texas A&M at Alabama, 3:30 pm ET / 2:30 pm CT
Oct. 17 – Georgia at Alabama, 8 pm ET / 7 pm CT
Oct. 31 – LSU at Auburn, 3:30 pm ET / 2:30 pm CT
Nov. 7 – Florida vs. Georgia (Jacksonville), 3:30 pm ET / 2:30 pm CT
Nov. 14 – Alabama at LSU, 6 pm ET / 5 pm CT
Dec. 19 – SEC Football Championship Game, time TBD
Brad Nessler and Gary Danielson, along with reporter Jamie Erdahl, are CBS Sports’ lead college football announce team. Gene Steratore will again serve as the Rules Analyst.
Additional kickoff times for early season games to be televised by ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and the SEC Network will be announced soon.
The 2020 SEC football season will be comprised of a 10-game Conference-only schedule and the SEC Football Championship Game will be played December 19 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, rescheduled from the original date of December 5. The schedule will include one mid-season open date for each school and an open date on December 12 for all schools.
Final nominees for the 54th annual CMA Awards will be revealed Sept 1, with select categories announced live on ABC’s Good Morning America by Luke Combs and Carly Pearce in the 8:30 a.m. half hour (local time). Following the Good Morning America broadcast, Ingrid Andress and Gabby Barrett will reveal final nominees in the remaining CMA Awards categories via CMA’s YouTube and Facebook.
TCD will post nominations as they are announced.
The CMA Awards will take place on Nov. 11 in Nashville.
Entertainer of the Year
Eric Church
Luke Combs
Miranda Lambert
Carrie Underwood
Keith Urban
Female Vocalist of the Year
Miranda Lambert
Ashley McBryde
Maren Morris
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood
Male Vocalist of the Year
Eric Church
Luke COmbs
Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban
Vocal Duo of the Year
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Maddie & Tae
New Artist of the Year
Jimmie Allen
Ingrid Andress
Gabby Barrett
Carly Pearce
Morgan Wallen
Single of the Year (Awarded to Singer, Producer and Engineer)
“10,000 Hours” – Dan + Shay (with Justin Bieber)
Producer: Dan Smyers
Mix Engineer: Jeff Juliano
“Beer Never Broke My Heart” – Luke Combs
Producer: Scott Moffatt
Mix Engineer: Jim Cooley
“Bluebird” – Miranda Lambert
Producer: Jay Joyce
Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce
“I Hope” – Gabby Barrett
Producers: Ross Copperman, Zach Kale
Mix Engineer: Buckley Miller
Album of the Year (Awarded to Artist & Producer)
Heartache Medication – Jon Pardi
Producers: Bart Butler, Ryan Gore, Jon Pardi
Never Will – Ashley McBryde
Producers: Jay Joyce, John Peets
Old Dominion – Old Dominion
Producers: Shane McAnally, Old Dominion
What You See Is What You Get – Luke Combs
Producer: Scott Moffatt
Wildcard – Miranda Lambert
Producer: Jay Joyce
Vocal Group of the Year
Lady A
Little Big Town
Midland
Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts
Song of the Year (Awarded to Songwriters)
“Bluebird”
Songwriters: Luke Dick, Natalie Hemby, Miranda Lambert
“The Bones”
Songwriters: Maren Morris, Jimmy Robbins, Laura Veltz
“Even Though I’m Leaving”
Songwriters: Luke Combs, Wyatt B. Durrette III, Ray Fulcher
“I Hope You’re Happy Now”
Songwriters: Luke Combs, Randy Montana, Carly Pearce, Jonathan Singleton
“More Hearts Than Mine”
Songwriters: Ingrid Andress, Sam Ellis, Derrick Southerland
Musical Event of the Year
“10,000 Hours” – Dan + Shay (with Justin Bieber)
Producer: Dan Smyers
“Be A Light” – Thomas Rhett featuring Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin, Keith UrbanProducer: Dann Huff
“The Bones” – Maren Morris with Hozier
Producer: Greg Kurstin
“Fooled Around And Fell In Love” – Miranda Lambert (feat. Maren Morris, Elle King, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes & Caylee Hammack)
Producer: Jay Joyce
“I Hope You’re Happy Now” – Carly Pearce and Lee Brice
Producer: busbee
Music Video of the Year (Awarded to Artist & Director)
“10,000 Hours” – Dan + Shay (with Justin Bieber)
Director: Patrick Tracy
“Bluebird” – Miranda Lambert
Director: Trey Fanjoy
“Homemade” – Jake Owen
Director: Justin Clough
“I Hope You’re Happy Now” – Carly Pearce and Lee Brice
Director: Sam Siske
“Second One To Know” – Chris Stapleton
Director: David Coleman
Luke Combs scored his unprecedented ninth consecutive No. 1 single—to start a career—with “Lovin’ On You.” The tune topped the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week after a 12-week run, which is Luke’s fastest climb to No. 1.
Luke is the first country artist in history whose first nine singles have reached No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart: “Hurricane,” “When It Rains It Pours,” “One Number Away,” “She Got the Best of Me,” “Beautiful Crazy,” “Beer Never Broke My Heart,” “Even Though I’m Leaving,” “Does to Me” and “Lovin’ On You.”
When “Beautiful Crazy” topped the charts in March 2019, Luke became the first country artist in history whose first five singles reached No. 1.
“Lovin’ On You,” which was penned by Luke, Ray Fulcher, James McNair and Thomas Archer, is the fourth single from Luke’s 2019 No. 1 album, What You See Is What You Get.
“Fun song,” says Luke. “I wrote it with Ray, James and Thomas . . . three guys I like writing songs with. Real kind of country and honk-tonky kind of [song] . . . I was in the throes of love, and there we go.”
Miranda Lambert will follow up her recent No. 1 single, “Bluebird,” by releasing “Settling Down.”
Penned by Miranda, Luke Dick and Natalie Hemby, “Settling Down” is featured on Miranda’s 2019 album, Wildcard. The mid-tempo tune will impact country radio on Sept. 21.
The new single juxtaposes Miranda’s wanderlust with her desire to spend time at home.
“My mom always tells me—it’s where the line [in the song] comes from—but she would always say, ‘You’re a wild child and a homing pigeon,’ because I really love to be home,” says Miranda. “I love my animals and my family and, you know, making casseroles and listening to Merle Haggard. I love to be on my own porch, but I also can leave and be ready to go anywhere in 15 minutes. I just need a guitar and some fringe and I’m ready to roll out the door. Everything else you can buy at Target, you know what I mean? I have this itch always to find a new adventure, but I’m always so ready to just walk through my own front door.”
Brad Paisley will guest host Jimmy Kimmel Live on Sept. 9. The titular host has been on a break from the spotlight since June.
A number of celebrities have guest hosted the late-night talk show this summer, including David Spade, Anthony Anderson, Kerry Washington, Rob Lowe, Ben Stiller, George Lopez, Joel McHale and more.
Brad, of course, is no stranger to hosting big events. He co-hosted the CMA Awards with Carrie Underwood from 2008 to 2018. In December 2019, Brad hosted his own prime time TV special, Brad Paisley Thinks He’s Special.
Jimmy Kimmel Live airs weeknights on ABC at 11:35 p.m. ET.
Kelsea Ballerini uncorked a new video for her single, “Hole in the Bottle.”
“Hole in the Bottle,” which was co-penned by Kelsea, Jesse Frasure, Hillary Lindsey, Ashley Gorley and Steph Jones, is currently No. 38 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart after 12 weeks. The new tune is the third single from Kelsea’s 2020 self-titled album, following her Top 20 lead single, “Homecoming Queen,” and “The Other Girl,” which peaked at No. 52.
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