2020 CMA Award Nominations Announced

 Posted by at 8:52 pm on September 1, 2020
Sep 012020
 

Miranda Lambert

Here are this year’s CMA Award Nominees!  Miranda Lambert leads the way with 7 nominations this year!
Entertainer
  • Carrie Underwood
  • Eric Church
  • Keith Urban
  • Luke Combs
  • Miranda Lambert
Female
  • Miranda Lambert
  • Ashley McBryde
  • Maren Morris
  • Kacey Musgraves
  • Carrie Underwood
Male
  • Eric Church
  • Luke Combs
  • Thomas Rhett
  • Chris Stapleton
  • Keith Urban
Group
  • Lady A
  • Little Big Town
  • Midland
  • Old Dominion
  • Rascal Flatts
Duo
  • Brooks & Dunn
  • Brothers Osborne
  • Dan + Shay
  • Florida Georgia Line
  • Maddie & Tae
Album
  • Heartache Medication – Jon Pardi
  • Never Will – Ashley McBryde
  • Old Dominion – Old Dominion
  • What You See Is What You Get – Luke Combs
  • Wildcard – Miranda Lambert
Single
  • “10,000 Hours” by Dan + Shay w/Justin Bieber
  • “Beer Never Broke My Heart” by Luke Combs
  • “Bluebird” by Miranda Lambert
  • “The Bones” by Maren Morris
  • “I Hope” by Gabby Barrett
Song
  • “Bluebird” by Luke Dick, Natalie Hemby, Miranda Lambert
  • 
“The Bones” by Maren Morris, Jimmy Robbins, Laura Veltz
  • 
“Even Though I’m Leaving” by Luke Combs, Wyatt B. Durrette III, Ray Fulcher
  • 
“I Hope You’re Happy Now” by Luke Combs, Randy Montana, Carly Pearce, Jonathan Singleton
  • “More Hearts Than Mine” by Ingrid Andress, Sam Ellis, Derrick Southerland
Musical Event
  • “10,000 Hours” by Dan + Shay w/Justin Bieber
  • 
“Be A Light” by Thomas Rhett f/Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin and Keith Urban
  • 
“The Bones” by Maren Morris w/Hozier
  • 
“Fooled Around And Fell In Love” by Miranda Lambert f/Maren Morris, Elle King, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes and Caylee Hammack
  • 
“I Hope You’re Happy Now” by Carly Pearce and Lee Brice
Musician
  • Jenee Fleenor
  • Paul Franklin
  • Rob McNelley
  • 
Ilya Toshinskiy
  • Derek Wells
Video
  • “10,000 Hours” by Dan + Shay w/Justin Bieber
  • “Bluebird” by Miranda Lambert
  • “Homemade” by Jake Owen
  • “I Hope You’re Happy Now” by Carly Pearce and Lee Brice
  • “Second One To Know” by Chris Stapleton
New Artist
  • Jimmie Allen
  • Ingrid Andress
  • Gabby Barrett
  • Carly Pearce
  • Morgan Wallen

HCM Daily News – August 31st, 2020

 Posted by at 11:23 pm on August 31, 2020
Aug 312020
 

Chris Stapleton

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This Date in Country Music History

  • 2018 – Chris Janson’s single “Buy Me a Boat” was certified double platinum
  • 2018 – Dan + Shay’s single “Nothin’ Like You” was certified platinum
  • 2017 – Lee Brice’s album Hard 2 Love was certified platinum
  • 2016 – Eric Church’s album Chief was certified triple platinum for sales eclipsing 3 million, and his album Carolina was certified platinum
  • 1993 – Garth Brooks released his In Pieces album
  • 1974 – George Jones topped the charts with his single “The Grand Tour”
  • 1968 – Jeannie C. Riley made her Grand Ole Opry debut
  • 1968 – Merle Haggard topped the charts with his classic tune “Mama Tried”

Today’s Birthdays (See All Country Artist Birthdays)

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  • As Soon As You – Bri Bagwell
  • Bumper Crop – Three Days Dirty
  • Beers to Catch Up On – LoCash
  • Better Off – Trace Adkins
  • Never Be Sorry – Old Dominion
  • Bad Guy – Casey Donahew
  • Saltwater Gospel – Eli Young Band & Jimmy Buffett
  • Feeling Good Again – Drew Moreland
  • Started With a Song – Brody Caster
  • Honky Tonk Street – Brandon Alan

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Contests

This Week’s Events (See All Upcoming Events)

Date/Time Event
09/02/2020
8:00 pm		 Keith Urban’s “Speed of Now Part 1” Fan Experience
09/04/2020
TBA		 Scotty McCreery Live at the Ryman – Livestream
09/05/2020
TBA		 Darryl Worley’s Tennessee River Run
09/05/2020
8:00 pm		 Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley on the Grand Ole Opry

Top 10 Songs of the Month – August 2020

 Posted by at 11:07 pm on August 31, 2020
Aug 312020
 

Here’s this month’s Top 10 list of our favorite current songs!  Songs are pulled from the list of current singles on the airplay charts and other lessor known current releases.  Check out our list below and let us know what you think!

*Songs are listed in alphabetical order.

Last Month’s List

HCM Daily News – August 30th, 2020

 Posted by at 1:54 pm on August 30, 2020
Aug 302020
 
Craig Morgan

Craig Morgan

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This Date in Country Music History

  • 2019 – Trisha Yearwood released her album Every Girl
  • 2019 – Craig Morgan released his single “The Father, My Son, and the Holy Ghost”
  • 2011 – Scotty McCreery released his single “The Trouble With Girls”
  • 2005 – Brooks & Dunn released their album Hillbilly Deluxe
  • 1999 – Brad Paisley released his single “He Didn’t Have To Be”
  • 1997 – Kenny Chesney scored his first career #1 hit with “She’s Got It All”

Today’s Birthdays (See All Country Artist Birthdays)

  • Kitty Wells (d)

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  • None Today

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  • None Today

Today’s Photo Flashback (See All Photos)

Contests

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Date/Time Event
09/02/2020
8:00 pm		 Keith Urban’s “Speed of Now Part 1” Fan Experience
09/05/2020
TBA		 Darryl Worley’s Tennessee River Run
09/05/2020
8:00 pm		 Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley on the Grand Ole OpryKitty Wells (d)

HCM Daily News – August 29th, 2020

 Posted by at 3:27 pm on August 29, 2020
Aug 292020
 

Chris Young

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This Date in Country Music History

  • 2017 – Chris Young was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry
  • 2017 – Brett Young’s single “In Case You Didn’t Know” was certified double platinum
  • 2017 – Chris Young’s album Neon was certified platinum
  • 2015 – Luke Bryan‘s album Kill the Lights topped the charts for the first of 8 weeks
  • 2013 – Randy Houser’s single “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight” was certified platinum
  • 2011 – Jake Owen released his album Barefoot Blue Jean Night
  • 2005 – Alabama and Glen Campbell headline the 2005 class of inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame
  • 2002 – Alan Jackson was nominated for a record 10 CMA Awards
  • 1997 – George Strait released his single “Today My World Slipped Away”
  • 1995 – Faith Hill released her album It Matters To Me
  • 1981 – Ronnie Milsap scored a #1 hit with “(There’s) No Gettin’ Over Me”

Today’s Birthdays (See All Country Artist Birthdays)

  • Jimmy C. Newman (d)

Today’s New Albums (See All Album Release Dates)

  • None Today

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  • None Today

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  • None Today

Contests

This Week’s Events (See All Upcoming Events)

Date/Time Event
08/29/2020
8:00 pm		 Ingrid Andress, Jordan Davis, Steve Wariner on the Grand Ole Opry
08/29/2020
11:00 pm		 Josh Abbott Band – Fort Worth, TX
Billy Bob’s Texas, Fort Worth TX
09/02/2020
8:00 pm		 Keith Urban’s “Speed of Now Part 1” Fan Experience
09/05/2020
TBA		 Darryl Worley’s Tennessee River Run
09/05/2020
8:00 pm		 Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley on the Grand Ole Opry
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