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 Posted by at 1:01 pm on September 11, 2024
Sep 112024
 

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Nominees Announced for the 2026 CMA Awards

 Posted by at 11:45 pm on September 10, 2026
Sep 102026
 

Here are the nominees for the 2026 CMA Awards!

“THE 60TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS” – FINAL NOMINEES (by ballot category order):  
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
  • Luke Combs
  • Cody Johnson
  • Ella Langley
  • Chris Stapleton
  • Lainey Wilson
SINGLE OF THE YEAR 
Award goes to Artist, Producer(s) and Mix Engineer(s) 
  • “Be Her” – Ella Langley
    • Producers: Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, Ben West
    • Mix Engineer: Dave Clauss
  • “Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley
    • Producers: Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, Ben West
    • Mix Engineer: Dave Clauss
  • “I Knew It, I Knew You” – Taylor Swift
    • Producers: Jack Antonoff, Taylor Swift
    • Mix Engineer: Laura Sisk
  • “Somewhere Over Laredo” – Lainey Wilson
    • Producer: Jay Joyce
    • Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce
  • “The Fall” – Cody Johnson
    • Producer: Trent Willmon
    • Mix Engineer: Jack Clarke
ALBUM OF THE YEAR    
Award goes to Artist, Producer(s) and Mix Engineer(s) 
  • Ain’t In It For My Health – Zach Top
    • Producer: Carson Chamberlain
    • Mix Engineer: Matt Rovey
  • Dandelion – Ella Langley
    • Producers: Devin Dawson, Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert, Ben West
    • Mix Engineer: Dave Clauss
  • Middle of Nowhere – Kacey Musgraves
    • Producers: Ian Fitchuk, Luke Laird, Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian
    • Mix Engineers: Serban Ghenea, Konrad Snyder
  • Parker McCollum – Parker McCollum
    • Producers: Frank Liddell, Eric Masse
    • Mix Engineer: Eric Masse
  • The Way I Am – Luke Combs
    • Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton
    • Mix Engineer: Chip Matthews
SONG OF THE YEAR   
Award goes to Songwriter(s) 
  • “Be Her”
    • Songwriters: Smith Ahnquist, Michael Hardy, Ella Langley, Jordan Schmidt
  • “Beautiful Things”
    • Songwriters: Jessi Alexander, Jessie Jo Dillon, Connie Harrington, Megan Moroney
  • “Choosin’ Texas”
    • Songwriters: Luke Dick, Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert, Joybeth Taylor
  • “Dry Spell”
    • Songwriters: Luke Laird, Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves, Josh Osborne
  • “Gary”
    • Songwriter: Stephen Wilson Jr.
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
  • Miranda Lambert
  • Ella Langley
  • Megan Moroney
  • Kacey Musgraves
  • Lainey Wilson
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
  • Luke Combs
  • Cody Johnson
  • Chris Stapleton
  • Zach Top
  • Stephen Wilson Jr.
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
  • Lady A
  • Little Big Town
  • Midland
  • Old Dominion
  • The Red Clay Strays
VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
  • Brooks & Dunn
  • Brothers Osborne
  • Dan + Shay
  • Muscadine Bloodline
  • Thelma & James
MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR   
Award goes to Artists and Producer(s)   
  • “A Song To Sing” – Miranda Lambert (with Chris Stapleton)
    • Producer: Dave Cobb
  • “Horses and Divorces” – Kacey Musgraves (feat. Miranda Lambert)
    • Producers: Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian
  • “I Can’t Love You Anymore” – Ella Langley & Morgan Wallen
    • Producers: Austin Goodloe, Ella Langley, Ben West
  • “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay” – Carly Pearce & Riley Green
    • Producers: Carly Pearce, Ben West
  • “McArthur” – HARDY, Eric Church, Morgan Wallen & Tim McGraw
    • Producer: Jay Joyce
MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
  • Tom Bukovac – Guitar
  • Jenee Fleenor – Fiddle
  • Paul Franklin – Steel Guitar
  • Rob McNelley – Guitar
  • Charlie Worsham – Guitar
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Artist(s) and Director(s) 
  • “Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley
    • Directors: Ella Langley, Caylee Robillard, Wales Toney
  • “Dry Spell” – Kacey Musgraves
    • Directors: Hannah Lux Davis, Kacey Musgraves
  • “Gary” – Stephen Wilson Jr.
    • Directors: Tim Cofield, Stephen Wilson Jr.
  • “The Fall” – Cody Johnson
    • Director: Dustin Haney
  • “White Horse” – Chris Stapleton
    • Director: Running Bear
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
  • Avery Anna
  • Carter Faith
  • Emily Ann Roberts
  • Tucker Wetmore
  • Stephen Wilson Jr.
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This Date in Country Music History – September 10th

 Posted by at 6:58 am on September 10, 2026
Sep 102026
 

 

This Date in Country Music History

  • 2023 – Charlie Robison passed away of cardiac arrest
  • 2021 – Kacey Musgraves released her album star-crossed
  • 2019 – Midland’s single “Drinkin’ Problem” was certified Double Platinum
  • 2019 – Tim McGraw’s singe “I Like It, I Love It” was certified Platinum
  • 2016 – Dolly Parton scored a #1 country album with Pure & Simple
  • 2015 – Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood were inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame
  • 2013 – Keith Urban released his album Fuse
  • 2013 – Sheryl Crow released her debut country album, Feels Like Home
  • 2012 – Kenny Chesney released his single “El Cerrito Place”
  • 2002 – Aaron Tippin released his Stars & Stripes album
  • 2002 – Rebecca Lynn Howard released her album Forgive
  • 1994 – Trisha Yearwood topped the charts with her hit “XXX’s and OOO’s (An American Girl)”
  • 1992 – George Jones released his single “I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair”

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This Date in Country Music History – September 9th

 Posted by at 7:31 am on September 9, 2026
Sep 092026
 

 

This Date in Country Music History

  • 2024 – Jon Pardi released his single “Friday Night Heartbreaker”
  • 2023 – Zach Bryan scored a #1 Billboard country album with his self-titled Zach Bryan album
  • 2023 – Zach Bryan & Kacey Musgraves scored a #1 Billboard Single with “I Remember Everything”
  • 2019 – Carly Pearce’s single “Every Little Thing” was certified Platinum
  • 2014 – Lee Brice released his album I Don’t Dance
  • 2014 – Dustin Lynch released his album Where It’s At
  • 2008 – Jessica Simpson released her debut country album Do You Know
  • 2006 – The Wreckers topped the charts with their single “Leave the Pieces”
  • 2003 – Clay Walker released his album A Few Questions
  • 1995 – Bryan White scored a #1 hit with “Someone Else’s Star”
  • 1989 – Keith Whitley scored a #1 hit with “I Wonder Do You Think of Me”
  • 1978 – Waylon Jennings scored a #1 hit with “I’ve Always Been Crazy” – it stayed at #1 for 3 weeks
  • 1957 – Jerry Lee Lewis scored a #1 hit with “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On”

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Corey Kent Announces 2027 Heartland Rock and Roll Tour

 Posted by at 4:13 pm on September 8, 2026
Sep 082026
 

COREY KENT’S 2027 HEARTLAND ROCK AND ROLL TOUR
*Jan. 22 – Billy Bob’s Texas – Main Stage – Fort Worth, TX
*Jan. 23 – House of Blues – Houston, TX
*Jan. 28 – Majestic Theatre – Detroit, MI
*Jan. 29 – The Bluestone – Columbus, OH
*Jan. 30 – Dusty Armadillo – Rootstown, OH
*Feb. 4 – Wooly’s – Des Moines, IA
*Feb. 5 – Varsity Theater – Minneapolis, MN
*Feb. 6 – Bourbon Theatre – Lincoln, NE
*Feb. 18 – Buckhead Theatre – Atlanta, GA
*Feb. 19 – The Foundry – Greenville, SC
*Feb. 20 – Charleston Music Hall – Charleston, SC
*Feb. 25 – The Signal – Chattanooga, TN
*Feb. 26 – Coyote Joe’s – Charlotte, NC
*Feb. 27 – The Senate – Columbia, SC
*Mar. 11 – Stage AE – Pittsburgh, PA
*Mar. 12 – The Fillmore Silver Spring – Silver Spring, MD
*Mar. 13 – The Paramount – Huntington, NY
^Mar. 18 – Toad’s Place – New Haven, CT
^Mar. 19 – Aura – Portland, ME
^Mar. 20 – House of Blues – Boston, MA
*Apr. 30 – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN
*Tyler Nance
^Jacob Hackworth
For the latest news and information about Corey Kent, visit coreykentofficial.com.

Gatlin Brothers Announce Farewell Celebration Tour

 Posted by at 3:15 pm on September 8, 2026
Sep 082026
 

Legendary GRAMMY® Award-winning country group Larry, Steve & Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers have announced their historic Farewell Celebration Tour, a special series of performances celebrating more than 70 years of music, memories and milestones.

The tour will feature the brothers performing the signature hits that have made them one of country music’s most celebrated groups, including fan favorites such as “All the Gold in California,” “Broken Lady,” “Houston (Means I’m One Day Closer to You),” “I Don’t Wanna Cry” and “Night Time Magic.” In addition to their timeless songs, each concert will feature rare personal videos and stories highlighting their remarkable journey through country music and the many friendships, collaborations and unforgettable moments that have shaped their legacy.

The Farewell Celebration Tour offers fans the opportunity to celebrate The Gatlin Brothers’ extraordinary career while sharing one more chapter with Larry, Steve and Rudy on stages across the country.

Today, Larry released the following statement on the announcement of the brothers’ Farewell Celebration Tour:

“Dear friends, after much thought and prayer, we have decided that it’s time to hit the turn signal, check the rearview mirror, pump the brakes, move over into the right lane, and look for the off-ramp. There is no ‘hard date’ for all of this, but we’re thinking Mayish of ’28. In the meantime, we’ll be all over America to play and sing our songs for you wonderful people who have supported us for 71 years. Keep the Faith.”

The Gatlin Brothers’ Farewell Celebration Tour will make stops across the country, including performances in Arlington, TX; Branson, MO; Fort Hall, ID; Shipshewana, IN; McPherson, KS; The Woodlands, TX; St. Charles, MO; Weirsdale, FL; Lancaster, PA; Bremerton, WA and Oxford, AL, to name a few.

For more information and tickets, visit gatlinbrothers.com.

Gatlin Brothers Farewell Celebration Tour Dates:
Sept. 8 / Oxford, MS / Gertrude C. Ford Center (University of Mississippi)
Sept. 19 / Lincoln City, OR / Chinook Winds Casino Resort
Oct. 2 / Thatcher, AZ / Eastern Arizona College
Oct. 3 / Gilbert, AZ / Higley Center for the Performing Arts
Oct. 4 / Galveston, TX / The Grand 1894 Opera House
Oct. 17 / Branson, MO / The Mansion Theatre
Oct. 24 / Fort Hall, ID / Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel
Nov. 17 / Shipshewana, IN / Bluegate Theatre
Nov. 21 / Arlington, TX / Arlington Music Hall
Nov. 22 / The Woodlands, TX / Dosey Doe
Dec. 4 / Jonesborough, TN / Jackson Theatre
Dec. 5 / Franklin, NC / Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
Dec. 11 / McPherson, KS / McPherson Opera House
Dec. 17 / St. Charles, MO / Family Arena
Dec. 21 / Franklin, TN / Franklin Theatre
Dec. 22 / Franklin, TN / Franklin Theatre
Feb. 5 / Bremerton, WA / Admiral Theatre
Feb. 11 / Belle Glade, FL / Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center (Palm Beach State College)
Feb. 13 / Weirsdale, FL / Orange Blossom Opry
March 6 / Oxford, AL / Oxford PAC
March 20 / Lancaster, PA / American Music Theatre
March 21 / Easton, MD / Avalon Theatre

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