2024 CMA Award Nominees Announced

 Posted by at 11:00 pm on September 9, 2024
Sep 092024
 

The 58th CMA Awards will take place November 20th on ABC, and now we know who will be up for the awards that night!

Artist Categories

Entertainer

  • Luke Combs
  • Jelly Roll
  • Chris Stapleton
  • Morgan Wallen
  • Lainey Wilson

Female

  • Kelsea Ballerini
  • Ashley McBryde
  • Megan Moroney
  • Kacey Musgraves
  • Lainey Wilson

Male

  • Luke Combs
  • Jelly Roll
  • Cody Johnson
  • Chris Stapleton
  • Morgan Wallen

Group

  • Lady A
  • Little Big Town
  • Old Dominion
  • The Red Clay Strays
  • Zac Brown Band

Duo

  • Brooks & Dunn
  • Brothers Osborne
  • Dan + Shay
  • Maddie & Tae
  • The War And Treaty

Single

  • “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”; Shaboozey; Producers: Sean Cook, Nevin Sastry; Mix Engineer: Raul Lopez
  • “Dirt Cheap”; Cody Johnson; Producer: Trent Willmon; Mix Engineer: Jack Clarke
  • “I Had Some Help”; Post Malone f/Morgan Wallen; Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins; Mix Engineer: Ryan Gore
  • “Watermelon Moonshine”; Lainey Wilson; Producer: Jay Joyce; Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce
  • “White Horse”; Chris Stapleton; Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton; Mix Engineer: Vance Powell

Album

  • Deeper Well; Kacey Musgraves; Producers: Ian Fitchuk, Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian; Mix Engineers: Shawn Everett, Konrad Snyder
  • Fathers & Sons; Luke Combs; Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton; Mix Engineer: Chip Matthews
  • Higher; Chris Stapleton; Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton; Mix Engineer: Vance Powell
  • Leather; Cody Johnson; Producer: Trent Willmon;
    Mix Engineer: Jack Clarke
  • Whitsitt Chapel; Jelly Roll; Producers: Andrew Baylis, Brock Berryhill, Zach Crowell, Jesse Frasure, David Garcia, Kevin “Thrasher” Gruft, Austin Nivarel, David Ray Stevens; Mix Engineers: Jeff Braun, Jim Cooley

Song

  • “Burn It Down”; Songwriters: Hillary Lindsey, Parker McCollum, Lori McKenna, Liz Rose
  • “Dirt Cheap”; Songwriter: Josh Phillips
  • “I Had Some Help”; Songwriters: Louis Bell, Ashley Gorley, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins, Austin Post, Ernest Keith Smith, Morgan Wallen, Chandler Paul Walters
  • “The Painter”; Songwriters: Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins, Ryan Larkins
  • “White Horse”; Songwriters: Chris Stapleton, Dan Wilson

Event

  • “Cowboys Cry Too”; Kelsea Ballerini w/Noah Kahan; Producers: Kelsea Ballerini, Alysa Vanderheym
  • “I Had Some Help”; Post Malone f/Morgan Wallen; Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins
  • “I Remember Everything”; Zach Bryan f/Kacey Musgraves; Producer: Zach Bryan
  • “Man Made A Bar”; Morgan Wallen f/Eric Church; Producer: Joey Moi
  • “You Look Like You Love Me”; Ella Langley f/Riley Green; Producer: Will Bundy

Musician

  • Tom Bukovac, Guitar
  • Jenee Fleenor, Fiddle
  • Paul Franklin, Steel Guitar
  • Rob McNelley, Guitar
  • Charlie Worsham, Guitar

Video

  • “Dirt Cheap”; Cody Johnson; Director: Dustin Haney
  • “I Had Some Help”; Post Malone f/Morgan Wallen; Director: Chris Villa
  • “I’m Not Pretty”; Megan Moroney; Directors: Jeff Johnson, Megan Moroney
  • “The Painter”; Cody Johnson; Director: Dustin Haney
  • “Wildflowers and Wild Horses”; Lainey Wilson; Director: Patrick Tracy

New Artist

  • Megan Moroney
  • Shaboozey
  • Nate Smith
  • Mitchell Tenpenny
  • Zach Top
  • Bailey Zimmerman

Broadcast Personality Categories

Weekly National

  • American Country Countdown; Kix Brooks; Westwood One
  • Country Gold; Terri Clark; Westwood One
  • Crook & Chase Countdown; Lorianne Crook, Charlie Chase; Premiere
  • Highway Hot 30; Buzz Brainard; SiriusXM
  • Honky Tonkin’; Tracy Lawrence; Silverfish

Daily National

  • The Bobby Bones Show; Bobby Bones , Amy Brown, “Lunchbox” Dan Chappell, Eddie Garcia, Morgan Huelsman, “SZN Raymundo” Ray Slater, “Mike D” Rodriguez, Abby Anderson, “Kick Off Kevin” O’Connell, Stephen “Scuba Steve” Spradlin; iHeartMedia
  • Michael J On Air; Michael J. Stuehler; iHeartMedia
  • Nights With Elaina; Elaina Smith; Westwood One
  • Picklejar Up All Night; Patrick Thomas; Picklejar/Cumulus
  • Steve Harmon Show; Steve Harmon; Westwood One

Major Market

  • The Andie Summers Show; Andie Summers, Jeff Kurkjian, Donnie Black, Shannon Boyle; WXTU/Philadelphia
  • Chris Carr And Company; Chris Carr, Kia Becht, Sam Sansevere; KEEY/Minneapolis
  • Frito & Katy; Tucker “Frito” Young, Katy Dempsey; KCYY/San Antonio
  • The Morning Wolfpack; Matt McAllister, Gabe Mercer, and “Captain Ron” Koons; KKWF/Seattle
  • The Most Fun Afternoons; Scotty Kay; WUSN/Chicago

Large Market

  • The Dale Carter Morning Show; KFKF/Kansas City
  • Heather Froglear; KFRG/Riverside
  • Jesse Tack, Anna Marie; WUBE/Cincinnati
  • Mike Wheless, Amanda Daughtry; WQDR/Raleigh
  • On-Air With Anthony; Anthony Donatelli; KFRG/Riverside

Medium Market

  • Brent Michaels; KUZZ/Bakersfield
  • Joey & Nancy; Joey Tack, Nancy Barger, Karly Duggan; WIVK/Knoxville
  • New Country Mornings; Nancy WIlson, Aaron “Woody” Woods; WHKO/Dayton
  • Scott & Sarah In The Morning; Scott Wynn, Sarah Kay, WQMX/Akron
  • Steve & Gina In The Morning; Steve Lundy and Gina Melton; KXKT/Omaha

Small Market

  • Dan Austin; WQHK/Fort Wayne, IN
  • Dave Roberts, Jenn Seay; WTCR/Huntington, WV
  • The Eddie Foxx Show; Eddie Foxx, Amanda Foxx; WKSF/Asheville, NC
  • Hilley & Hart; Kevin Hilley, Erin Hart; KATI/Columbia, MO
  • Officer Don & DeAnn; “Officer Don” Evans, DeAnn Stephens; WBUL/Lexington, KY

Radio Station Categories

Major Market

  • KCYY/San Antonio
  • KKBQ/Houston
  • KYGO/Denver
  • WXTU/Philadelphia
  • WYCD/Detroit

Large Market

  • WIRK/West Palm Beach
  • WMIL/Milwaukee
  • WQDR/Raleigh
  • WSIX/Nashville
  • WWKA/Orlando

Medium Market

  • KXKT/Omaha
  • WBEE/Rochester
  • WIVK/Knoxville
  • WLFP/Memphis
  • WUSY/Chattanooga

Small Market

  • WCOW/La Crosse, WI
  • WKML/Fayetteville, NC
  • WKXC/Augusts, GA
  • WXFL/Florence, AL
  • WYCT/Pensacola, FL
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HCM Daily Country Music News – September 6th, 2024

 Posted by at 6:43 am on September 6, 2024
Sep 062024
 

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This Date in Country Music History

  • 2018 – Thomas Rhett’s album Life Changes was certified Platinum
  • 2011 – George Strait released his album Here For a Good Time
  • 2008 – Jessica Simpson made her Grand Ole Opry debut
  • 2005 – George Strait released his single “She Let Herself Go”
  • 1984 – Country Music Hall of Famer Ernest Tubb passed away
  • 1980 – Johnny Lee scored his first career #1 hit with “Lookin’ For Love”

Today’s Birthdays

Today’s New Albums

  • Corey Kent – Black Bandana
  • Cory Cross – Lonesome, On’ry, and Mean (EP)
  • Danielle Bradbery – Danielle
  • Garth Brooks – Time Traveler (Amazon Exclusive)
  • George Strait – Cowboys and Dreamers
  • Jackson Dean – On the Back of My Dreams
  • Jenna Paulette – Horseback
  • Kate Watson – Red Blooded American
  • Old Dominion – Oldies but Goodies
  • Wynonna – Back to Wy Live

Today’s New Singles

  • Adios – Chancey Williams
  • Caramel Whiskey – Lauren Freebird
  • Cold Dark Water and Blackjack Mud – Bubba Bellin
  • Die Before I Let You Down – Houston Bernard
  • Doin’ Life With You – Joe Nichols
  • Don’t Break My Fall – Noah Smith
  • Don’t Mind If I Do – Riley Green, Ella Langley
  • Downbeat – Ben Chapman
  • Fall of Summer (NC State Version) – Scotty McCreery
  • Her Way Ain’t the Highway – Jake Bush
  • Hey Cowboy – Honeygirl & Scotty Johnson
  • Hung Up On You – Bryce Leatherwood
  • I Tried – 20 West w/ Kendi Jean
  • Marisol – John Surge and the Haymakers
  • Money to Drank – Colby Lee Swift
  • More Than You Think – Robby Johnson
  • Proud – Mike Donnell
  • Ramblin’ Kind – Zachary Lucky
  • Santa Ana Wind – Ross Flora
  • That’s Just Me – Anthony Bonnette

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Blake Shelton Announces Friends & Heroes 2025 Tour

 Posted by at 11:16 pm on September 5, 2024
Sep 052024
 

Country music superstar and proud ambassador Blake Shelton is set to hit the road next year with his Friends & Heroes Tour 2025. The tour features performances by genre heroes Craig Morgan, Deana Carter and Trace Adkins, plus very special guest Emily Ann Roberts.

“The Friends & Heroes Tour is one of my favorite tours because as a fan, I can’t think of a cooler concert to see,” said Shelton. “I get spoiled every night seeing these icons come out and do four or five of the biggest hits of their storied careers. And then get introduced to new talent like Emily Ann. I can’t wait.”

FRIENDS & HEROES 2025 TOUR DATES: 
February 27 – Lexington, KY / Rupp Arena
February 28 – Knoxville, TN / Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center
March 1 – Greensboro, NC / Greensboro Coliseum
March 6 – Newark, NJ / Prudential Center
March 7 – Boston, MA / TD Garden
March 8 – Albany, NY / MVP Arena
March 13 – Greenville, SC / Bon Secours Wellness Arena
March 14 – North Charleston, SC / North Charleston Coliseum
March 15 – Atlanta, GA / State Farm Arena
March 20 – Baltimore, MD / CFG Bank Arena
March 21 – Uncasville, CT / Mohegan Sun Arena
March 22 -State College, PA / Bryce Jordan Center

HCM Daily Country Music News – September 5th, 2024

 Posted by at 10:50 pm on September 5, 2024
Sep 052024
 

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This Date in Country Music History

  • 2023 – Jelly Roll released his duet with Lainey Wilson “Save Me”
  • 2020 – Tim McGraw scored a #1 album with Here On Earth
  • 2017 – Brett Young’s single “Sleep Without You” was certified Platinum
  • 2017 – Luke Bryan’s single “Country Girl (Shake It For Me)” was certified quintuple platinum, and “Play It Again,” “Drunk On You,” “Crash My Party,” and “That’s My Kind of Night” were certified quadruple platinum
  • 1992 – Vince Gill scored his first career #1 hit with “I Still Believe In You

Today’s Birthdays

Today’s New Albums

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Today’s New Singles

  • None Today

Today’s Photo Flashback

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