Kelsea Ballerini is up for Female Vocalist of the Year at Wednesday's CMA Awards, but she's convinced that she has no chance of winning...because she's practical. "I feel like hopefully there will be a year where I feel like maybe it might be this year, but it's not this year,"…... Read More

Lady Antebellum are up for Vocal Group of the Year at Wednesday's CMA Awards.  They've been attending the show for about a decade now and Charles Kelley, Dave Haywood and Hillary Scott say there are certain things they look forward to seeing on the show each year. "Seeing these new…... Read More

Brett Young married his longtime girlfriend Taylor Mills earlier this month in California, but he's returned from his honeymoon in enough time to attend the CMA Awards on Wednesday, where he's up for New Artist of the Year.  He tells ABC Radio his wedding couldn't have gone better -- thanks…... Read More

Lauren Alaina is the only female artist nominated in the Best New Artist category at this Wednesday night's CMA Awards.  While she'd like to win, she thinks she doesn't have much chance, especially against one particular nominee in her category. "I got to tour all summer with Luke Combs and…... Read More

Scotty McCreery's successful 2018 continues with recognition for his song "Barefootin.'" Penned by Scotty, David Lee Murphy and Frank Rogers, "Barefootin'" was named National Song of the Year at the 2018 Carolina Beach Music Awards this past weekend. "Barefootin'" is featured on Scotty's latest album, Seasons Change, released in March. The song hit number one…... Read More

LANCO is nominated for Vocal Group of the Year at Wednesday's CMA Awards, and lead singer Brandon Lancaster says he can barely handle the fact that they're nominated, let alone imagine actually winning. "It does sound cliche but really, we're new to the scene. Last year, going to the CMAs,…... Read More

Toby Keith celebrates the 25th anniversary of his debut single, "Should've Been a Cowboy," this year with a brand-new music video. The five-minute clip includes concert footage from Toby's USO Tours over the years. "I feel the need to get western on, y'all," Toby says from the stage at the clip's…... Read More

Kacey Musgraves is nominated for Album of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year going into Wednesday's CMA Awards.  Kacey's album Golden Hour has been one of the most universally acclaimed releases of the year, but it's not exactly what you'd call a "country" album. That's why Kacey says…... Read More

Walker Hayes will embark on a 2019 tour beginning January 31 in Houston, TX. The Dream On It Tour borrows its name from a fan submission posted to Walker's social channels earlier this year and was selected by the singer himself. “I’m so jacked to announce my Dream On It Tour and get…... Read More

When you tune in for the 52nd CMA Awards Wednesday night at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, you can expect three hours of unforgettable performances, plenty of comedy from hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood -- and there are some trophies to pass out, too. Having won their share of CMAs themselves, Brad and…... Read More