2020 ACM Nominations

NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR THE “55TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™” REIGNING ACM® ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR KEITH URBAN TO HOST COUNTRY MUSIC’S PARTY OF THE YEAR® FOR THE FIRST TIME, LIVE FROM THE MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA IN LAS VEGAS, SUNDAY APRIL 5 ON CBS Maren Morris, Thomas Rhett and Producer Dann Huff Each Receive 5 Nominations; Dan + Shay Receive 4 Nominations, with Shay Mooney Receiving 1 Additional Nod and Dan Smyers Receiving 2 Additional Nods; Justin Bieber and Blake Shelton Each Receive 4 Nominations; Old Dominion Receive 4 Nominations, with Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen and Brad Tursi Each Receiving 1 Additional Nod; Eric Church, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde and Kacey Musgraves Each Receive 3 Nominations

ENCINO, CA (February 27, 2020) – The Academy of Country Music® announced today the nominations for the 55TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™, Country Music’s Party of the Year®, honoring the biggest names and emerging talent in the Country Music industry. Reigning ACM® Entertainer of the Year and 15-time ACM Award®-winner Keith Urban will host the show for the first time. The 55th ACM Awards® will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Sunday, April 5 (live 8:00-11:00 PM ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network, and will be available to stream live and on-demand across digital platforms on the CBS All Access subscription service.

Keith Urban To Host ACMs

REIGNING ACM® ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR KEITH URBAN TO HOST THE “55TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™” LIVE FROM THE MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA IN LAS VEGAS ON SUNDAY, APRIL 5 ON CBS

Keith Urban Social Media Announcement Video Link HERE   ENCINO, CA (February 27, 2020) – CBS and the Academy of Country Music® today announced that reigning ACM® Entertainer of the Year and 15-time ACM Award®-winner Keith Urban will host the 55TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™, Country Music’s Party of the Year®, honoring the biggest names and emerging talent in the Country Music industry. The awards show will be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Sunday, April 5 (live 8:00-11:00 PM ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network and be available to stream live and on-demand across digital platforms on the CBS All Access subscription service. This will be Urban’s first time hosting the ACM Awards.

Maren Morris 2020 Tour

MAREN MORRIS TO EMBARK ON “RSVP: THE TOUR” “THE BONES” MARKS FIRST MULTI-WEEK SOLO FEMALE COUNTRY NO. 1 SINCE 2012

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Grammy-winning artist Maren Morris will embark on “RSVP: The Tour” throughout North America, including festival dates at Governors Ball Music Festival and Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Experience and headline stops in Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Colorado’s storied Red Rocks Amphitheatre and many more. Supporting acts James Arthur, Ryan Hurd and Caitlyn Smith are confirmed for select dates. The tour kicks off in June following Maren’s headlining appearance at the Houston Rodeo on March 7, her biggest show to date.

Carrie Underwood Platinum Album

CARRIE UNDERWOOD’S CRY PRETTY ALBUM CERTIFIED PLATINUM BY RIAA

Cry Pretty Features Four Certified Singles Including “The Champion,” “Cry Pretty,” “Love Wins” and “Southbound” Underwood Extends Record as RIAA’s #1 Certified Female Artist for Digital Singles From left to right: Cindy Mabe (President, UMGN), Ann Edelblute (Owner, The HQ), Royce Risser (EVP of Promotions, UMGN), Carrie Underwood, Mike Dungan (Chairman & CEO, UMGN), David Garcia (Underwood’s Co-Producer), Brian Wright (EVP of A&R, UMGN), Jackie Jones (Vice President, Artist & Industry Relations, RIAA)

Brad Paisley 2020 World Tour

Brad Paisley Announces 2020 World Tour


Country music superstar Brad Paisley has announced his 2020 World Tour, which kicks off May 15 in Concord, CA. Special guests on the U. S. tour dates will be hitmaker Jordan Davis and rising star Gabby Barrett. Additional 2020 tour dates will be added soon.


Fans can purchase tickets for all dates now at www.bradpaisley.com. Live Nation is the official promoter of the tour and select cities are part of Live Nation’s Country Megaticket at www.megaticket.com.

Rascal Flatts Farewell Tour

RASCAL FLATTS ADDS MORE DATES TO RASCAL FLATTS FAREWELL: LIFE IS A HIGHWAY TOUR DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND INCLUDING HOMETOWN ARENA SHOWS IN NASHVILLE, TN AND COLUMBUS, OH   Superstar Vocal Group Has Invited Special Guests Chris Lane, Chase Rice, Avenue Beat, Caylee Hammack, King Calaway, Matt Stell, Rachel Wammack And More To Join Stops Across The Nationwide Final Tour Tickets Go On Sale Beginning This Friday, February 21 At 10am Local Time   Nashville, TN - February 17, 2020 - Following the announcement of the RASCAL FLATTS FAREWELL: LIFE IS A HIGHWAY TOUR just last month, the superstar trio has announced more dates due to overwhelming demand.  The most awarded group of the past decade revealed two special hometown shows with the news today that they will play Columbus, OH’s Nationwide Arena on 9/25 and they will end the bittersweet nationwide run with a show at Nashville, TN’s Bridgestone Arena on 10/30. Nine additional cities across the country have also been added since the tour was announced, with a full list of dates available below. Tickets go on sale beginning this Friday, February 21 at 10am local time at rascalflatts.com. Live Nation is the official tour promoter*.

Luke Bryan Album Details

Luke Bryan Reveals BORN HERE  LIVE HERE  DIE HERE Album Cover and Track Listing Album Title Track Available NOW Pre-Order the Album HERE

Nashville – February 14, 2020– Country music superstar Luke Bryan revealed the cover and track listing of his BORN HERE  LIVE HERE  DIE HERE album yesterday with first looks from Entertainment Weekly and People magazine. The album’s title track is available NOW to fans eager to hear more new music from their four-time Entertainer of the Year. Luke’s seventh studio album BORN HERE  LIVE HERE  DIE HERE, produced by Jeff Stevens and Jody Stevens, will be released on April 24, 2020 and is available for pre-order HERE.

Kane Brown Begins Tour

KANE BROWN LAUNCHES THE WORLDWIDE BEAUTIFUL TOUR WITH SOLD-OUT DUBLIN SHOW    Brown’s First International Headlining Tour Continues in London, Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, the US and Canada “What If’s” and “Heaven” Reach 5X Platinum Status, Brown Becomes 1 of 5 Artists With Multiple 5X Platinum RIAA Country Single Certifications

During a toast at the Sony Music Nashville office prior to him departing for Europe to kick off his Worldwide Beautiful Tour, Kane Brown was surprised with 5X Platinum plaques for both “Heaven” and “What Ifs” featuring Lauren Alaina. With these two new upgrades, Brown becomes 1 of 5 artists with multiple 5X Platinum RIAA country single certifications. Pictured here (left to right) are: Sony Music Nashville’s EVP A&R Jim Catino and Chairman & CEO Randy Goodman, Kane Brown and EFG Management’s Martha Earls. (Nashville, TN)- Multi-Platinum, 4X AMA award-winner Kane Brown’s first headlining international tour, The Worldwide Beautiful Tour, kicked off officially last night in Dublin, Ireland with a sold out show at The Academy. Initially announced by USA Today, the tour will also head to London (2/4), Amsterdam (2/5), Paris (2/6), and Berlin (2/8) before circling back to kick-off the North American leg of the tour on February 29th. Tickets for The Worldwide Beautiful Tour are now on-sale HERE.*

Kenny Chesney New Album 2/21

KENNY CHESNEY DROPS “HERE AND NOW” “Everybody’s Waiting, But They’re Waiting on What” Life Affirming Power-Single Arrives Feb. 21

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (February 6, 2020) – Kenny Chesney has built a career on offering hope, passion and the straight-cut joy of being alive. “American Kids” celebrated the exuberance of being young, truly original and coloring outside the lines. “Get Along” not only captured the reality of how much sweeter life is by coming together to create a community, but inspired a PSA which amassed close to three billion viewings for PassItOn.org.

Tim McGraw Stadium Shows

TIM MCGRAW ANNOUNCES STADIUM SHOWS WITH LUKE COMBS GO ON SALE FEBRUARY 15 February 5, 2020 – Tim McGraw announced that tickets and VIP packages will go on sale February 15 for his two can’t-miss summer stadium shows in Philadelphia (September 12) and Los Angeles (September 4) with Luke Combs. Special guest Midland and Ingrid Andress will join the shows. Every online ticket comes with the ability to redeem one (1) CD of McGraw’s forthcoming “Here on Earth” album. Fans will receive an additional email with instructions on how to redeem. US and Canada residents only, some restrictions apply.  Members of McGraw’s MCGRAWONE and Luke Comb’s BOOTLEGGER’s fan club will have first access to pre-sale tickets beginning February 11th at 10am local time. Live Nation is the official tour promoter.

Lady A Celebrate 10th #1

LADY A HONORS SUCCESS OF 10th NO ONE HIT "WHAT IF I NEVER GET OVER YOU" WITH A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE DURING NASHVILLE NO. ONE PARTY   Award-Winning Trio Celebrate Alongside ASCAP, BMI and SESAC Songwriters Sam Ellis, Jon Green, Ryan Hurd and Laura Veltz

Luke Combs Saturday Night Live

LUKE COMBS DEBUTS ON NBC’S “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE”  PERFORMS “LOVIN’ ON YOU” AND “BEER NEVER BROKE MY HEART” ACHIEVES NEW RIAA CERTIFICATIONS INCLUDING TRIPLE PLATINUM DEBUT ALBUM

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — ACM, CMA and CMT Award-winning artist Luke Combs made his debut as the musical guest on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” this past Saturday with host JJ Watt performing two songs from his critically acclaimed new album, What You See Is What You Get: “Lovin’ On You” and “ Beer Never Broke My Heart.”

Kane Brown Launches 2020 Tour

KANE BROWN LAUNCHES THE WORLDWIDE BEAUTIFUL TOUR WITH SOLD-OUT DUBLIN SHOW    Brown’s First International Headlining Tour Continues in London, Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, the US and Canada “What If’s” and “Heaven” Reach 5X Platinum Status, Brown Becomes 1 of 5 Artists With Multiple 5X Platinum RIAA Country Single Certifications

During a toast at the Sony Music Nashville office prior to him departing for Europe to kick off his Worldwide Beautiful Tour, Kane Brown was surprised with 5X Platinum plaques for both “Heaven” and “What Ifs” featuring Lauren Alaina. With these two new upgrades, Brown becomes 1 of 5 artists with multiple 5X Platinum RIAA country single certifications. Pictured here (left to right) are: Sony Music Nashville’s EVP A&R Jim Catino and Chairman & CEO Randy Goodman, Kane Brown and EFG Management’s Martha Earls.