2025 ACM Nominations

 

 

Nominations Announced for the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards

 

Nominations are led by Ella Langley (eight), followed by Cody Johnson (seven), Morgan Wallen (seven), Lainey Wilson (seven), Chris Stapleton (six), Riley Green (five) and Post Malone (five)

 

Reba McEntire Will Host the Country Music Celebration 60 Years in the Making exclusively on Prime Video

and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch, live from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, TX

on Thursday, May 8 at 8 p.m. EDT / 7 p.m. CDT / 5 p.m. PDT

 

 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — March 27, 2025 — The Academy of Country Music (ACM) and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) today announced nominations for the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards on TODAY, with Ella Langley, Cody Johnson, Morgan Wallen, and Lainey Wilson receiving the most nominations. Hosted by 16-time ACM Award-winning entertainment icon Reba McEntire, the 60th ACM Awards will stream live exclusively for a global audience across 240+ countries and territories on Prime Video on Thursday, May 8 at 8 p.m. EDT/7 p.m. CDT/5 p.m. PDT from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. The monumental anniversary show will celebrate six decades of Country Music and feature unforgettable performances by the genre’s most legendary and multi-award-winning stars, including Blake Shelton, Eric Church, and Lainey Wilson.

Cole Swindell Album 6/27

 

Cole Swindell To Release Fifth Studio Album, Spanish Moss, June 27 Spanish Moss Physical Preorders Available NOW;  Digital Preorders Available FRIDAY Title Track “Spanish Moss” Available Friday! Current Single “Forever To Me” is in the Top 10 and Rising on the Country Charts

HI RES Album Art Download HERE Cole Swindell photo credit: Robby Klein

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (March 25, 2025) – Multi-Platinum, ACM Award-winning superstar Cole Swindell will release his fifth studio album, Spanish Moss, on June 27. The title track will be available Friday (HERE). Spanish Moss includes Swindell’s current Top 10 and rising emotionally personal “Forever To Me,” which he co-wrote (with Greylan James and Rocky Block) in honor of his engagement and wedding to his new bride Courtney last year. As the best country songs are able to do, “Forever To Me” now transcends time and different stages now also marking and honoring the news of the upcoming birth of his first child this fall, a daughter. The proud husband and soon to be first-time Dad released a special remix digital only release last month of “Forever To Me (Our Version)” for his fans. Watch video HERE which includes never before seen footage from his and Courtney’s wedding.

Parker McCollum Album 6/27

 Parker McCollum Announces Fifth Studio Album PARKER MCCOLLUM During SOLD OUT Show at Rodeo Houston

PARKER MCCOLLUM – June 27^th

(Photo Credit: Tim O'Keefe)

(March 24, 2025 – Nashville, TN) Last Friday night, multi-Platinum Country superstar, Parker McCollum, stunned a SOLD-OUT crowd at the famed Rodeo Houston by announcing the title and release date for his forthcoming fifth studio album (via UMG Nashville), PARKER MCCOLLUM, out on June 27^th. Marking his third consecutive sold out appearance at Rodeo Houston, McCollum gave an explosive performance, and the lucky crowd got first access to pre-save his upcoming album.

Morgan Wallen New Album 5/16

 

MORGAN WALLEN SETS I’M THE PROBLEM FOR MAY 16 RELEASE    2 New Tracks, “I’m A Little Crazy” & “Just In Case,” Out Tonight   Wallen’s Sold-Out, All-Genre Sand In My Boots Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama, May 16-18 will Commemorate Release    Wallen Returns as Musical Guest on NBC’s Saturday Night Live Next Saturday, March 29 Morgan Wallen I’m The Problem cover art | Label: Big Loud / Mercury Records / Republic | Release Date: May 16, 2025  NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Announcing directly to his fans first, Morgan Wallen shared the release date for his upcoming fourth studio album, I’m The Problem: May 16, 2025. With the album combining Wallen’s country, cross and dirt-rock influences, the release will appropriately coincide with his inaugural, all-genre Sand In My Boots Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama May 16-18. Pre-save I’m The Problem HERE.

Eric Church Album 5/2

 

ERIC CHURCH’S EVANGELINE VS. THE MACHINE AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE MAY 2   Lead Single “Hands Of Time” Out Now Impacts Country Radio Monday, March 24

Evangeline vs. The Machine Cover Art | Courtesy of EMI Records Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. –– Eric Church, one of country music’s most fearless storytellers, marks another ambitious and sonically rich chapter in his groundbreaking career with Evangeline vs. The Machine, available everywhere on May 2. Pre-order/pre-save HERE.

LoCash Album 4/18

 

LOCASH READY TO BET THE FARM ON POWERHOUSE NEW ALBUM OUT APRIL 18 “HOMETOWN HOME” VERGING ON COUNTRY RADIO’S TOP SPOT —  CMT PREMIERE: LOCASH UNVEIL NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “WHEN I’M OLDER” OUT NOW — FOLLOWING HISTORY-MAKING SAVANNAH BANANAS STADIUM PERFORMANCE, SET TO HEADLINE KEY WEST SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL STREET SHOW ON MAY 3 IN KEY WEST, FL NASHVILLE, TENN. (March 17, 2025) — Gearing up for what promises to be an unforgettable chapter, PLATINUM-selling duo LOCASH will unveil their eagerly awaited fifth album, Bet The Farm, on April 18 via their own record label Galaxy Label Group in partnership with BMG. It notably marks their first full-length LP since 2019.

Russell Dickerson Tour Kickoff

 

RUSSELL DICKERSON HITS THE ROAD ON RUSSELLMANIA TOUR 2025 WITH ELECTRIFYING FIRST WEEKEND Tour Continues With Back to Back Sold-Out Weekends "Happen To Me” Clocks 13.9M Streams And Is One Of The Most Added Songs At Country Radio

NASHVILLE, TN - March 17, 2025 - Multi-Platinum entertainer and "born showman" (Music Row) Russell Dickerson launched his RUSSELLMANIA TOUR this weekend, kicking off an electrifying run of shows in his hometown of Nashville, TN on Friday (3/14), followed by a performance in Atlanta, GA on Saturday (3/15).

Carly Pearce DeLuxe Now

 Carly Pearce Releases hummingbird: no rain, no flowers

 
The Deluxe Version of her Critically-Acclaimed Album hummingbird With Five New Tracks Out Now
 
“A much-needed balm for society’s trying times” – Billboard
 
Final U.S. Leg of hummingbird world tour Launches March 20 & Stagecoach Festival Performance Set for April 25


Deluxe Album Artwork (Courtesy Big Machine Records): Download Here
Carly Pearce Press Photo (Credit Allister Ann): Download Here
hummingbird world tour Admat: Download Here
 

NASHVILLE, TN (March 14, 2025) – Today, GRAMMY, CMA and ACM Award-winning country star Carly Pearce releases hummingbird: no rain, no flowers, a deluxe version of her critically acclaimed fourth studio album hummingbird with five new tracks, via Big Machine Records. Listen HERE and see below for the track listing.

Blake Shelton Album 5/9

 

BLAKE SHELTON RETURNS WITH NEW ALBUM FOR RECREATIONAL USE ONLY AVAILABLE MAY 9   Featuring “Texas” and Emotional New Song “Let Him In Anyway” – Available Now

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – After nearly four years since his last studio album, Blake Shelton is back with For Recreational Use Only, his highly anticipated debut for BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, set for release May 9. The album is available now for pre-order/pre-add/pre-save here.

Chase Rice Live EP

 

CHASE RICE SURPRISES FANS WITH LIVE FROM CHIEF’S AVAILABLE TO STREAM NOW   Three-Song Collection Features Live Covers of Eric Church & George Strait Plus the Previously Unreleased “Cowboy Goodbye”   Listen HERE

Nashville, Tenn. – Country music maverick Chase Rice has surprised fans with today's release of a special three-song EP, Live From Chief's. Captured during his recent acoustic underplay shows at Chief's on Broadway on Feb. 13 and 14 – which American Songwriter cited as emblematic of the fact that "Chase Rice didn't change, he just got brave enough to be himself" – the project highlights Rice's raw, unfiltered artistry in a way that fans rarely get to experience at his larger arena shows. Listen HERE.

Rascal Flatts Duets Album 6/6

 

RASCAL FLATTS PLOT GENRE-BLENDING COLLABORATION ALBUM LIFE IS A HIGHWAY: REFUELED DUETS Kelly Clarkson, Backstreet Boys, Jordan Davis, and More Featured on the Upcoming Studio Album Available for Pre-Order Now Country Mainstays Continue Their LIFE IS A HIGHWAY TOUR With Another Sold-Out Weekend and Hometown Show Tonight in Columbus, OH

Nashville, TN - March 6, 2025 - Superstar vocal group Rascal Flatts announced their forthcoming collaboration project, LIFE IS A HIGHWAY: REFUELED DUETS, will be releasing June 6th via Big Machine Records, available for preorder/presave HERE. Featuring nine reimagined beloved Rascal Flatts hits and their latest record-breaking single “I Dare You” with Jonas Brothers, the band recruited an eclectic lineup of guest artists from all walks of life, celebrating the impact and timelessness of the trio’s 25-year-old catalogue. Jason Aldean, Carly Pearce, Blake Shelton, Brandon Lake, Ashley Cooke, Backstreet Boys, Jordan Davis, Lzzy Hale, and Kelly Clarkson are taking the reins, each infusing their individual music styles to create all-new arrangements of timeless hits.

Brad Paisley Summer Tour

 

Brad Paisley Announces “Truck Still Works World Tour” First Leg Launching in May Tour Includes Brad’s First-Ever Shows at Iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre & The Greek Theatre Tickets on Sale Friday, March 7 at BradPaisley.com

Brad Paisley photo by Jim Shea NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 3, 2025) – One of country music’s most talented and decorated artists Brad Paisley will launch the “Truck Still Works World Tour” on May 21, 2025 at the Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The first leg of 16 shows is slated to run through August. Walker Hayes is the special guest on the tour with Avery Anna, Mae Estes and Alexandra Kay sharing the opening slot. The tour is produced by Live Nation.  The tour schedule includes Brad’s first-ever shows at the iconic Red Rock Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado and the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, California.