The list will be updated throughout the night (Nov. 8), beginning at 7 p.m. CT. ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR (Award goes to the artist) Garth Brooks WINNER Luke Bryan Eric Church Chris Stapleton Keith Urban SINGLE OF THE YEAR (Award goes to the artist, producer, and mix engineer) “Blue Ain’t Your Color” – Keith Urban;…
We’re already hearing of the amazing open that we should expect tonight which will include Eric Church, Lady Antebellum, Darius Rucker and Keith Urban singing a few songs that include ‘Amazing Grace.’ CMA is calling it it’s best ever. Another moment we know will touch our heart is the tribute to Troy Gentry. Eddie Montgomery and Dierks Bentley with Rascal Flatts will perform…
Amazon released its 2017 list of the the most requested country lyrics via Alexa. In case you’re not familiar with Alexa, it is Amazon’s voice-activated virtual assistant that can do a number of things, including play music. If you were having trouble remembering the name of a song you heard last night, you could address…
With the release of new single, “Female,” Keith Urban is giving fans the first taste from his upcoming—and as of yet unannounced—10th studio album. The empowering tune, which was co-penned by Nicolle Galyon, Ross Copperman and Shane McAnally, boldly tackles themes of misogyny and rape culture—especially heavy topics when compared to the Top 40 stylings…
On Nov. 7, Broadcast Music Inc. presented the 2017 BMI Country Awards, honoring the prolific songwriting career of BMI Icon Bob DiPiero, as well as the BMI Country Songwriter, Song and Publisher of the Year. A host of artists paid tribute to Bob by performing his hits, including Brooks & Dunn (“You Can’t Take the…
Before the 51st CMA Awards kick off on Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. ET at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, we asked a few people around the Nash Country Daily office to predict which artists will be taking home trophies. There was no back-and-forth debate, no who “should” win, and no waffling. Each panelist was simply asked:…
After seven years with Jennifer Nettles as the emcee, CMA Country Christmas will turn to Reba McEntire to host its eight annual showcase. The two-hour holiday music celebration, which will be taped at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House on Nov. 14, will air on ABC on Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. CT. “Christmas is such…
Love is dead—at least that’s the sentiment in Little Big Town’s new video for “When Someone Stops Loving You.” The clip features the foursome wandering—alone at times—a barren landscape dressed in somber attire as Jimi Westbrook croons out front on vocals. The breakup ballad, which was penned by Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna and Chase McGill,…
In addition to having won six consecutive CMA Female Vocalist of the Year awards from 2010 to 2015, Miranda Lambert has also copped two CMA Album of the Year awards (2010’s Revolution and 2014’s Platinum). It’s no surprise that Miranda is again nominated in both aforementioned categories at the 2017 CMA Awards on Nov. 8—as…
After launching their Soul2Soul World Tour in April, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill packed 80 sold-out venues across the US and Canada, including stops in New Orleans, Toronto, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles and Nashville. Apparently, the husband and wife have enjoyed each other’s company on the road because they are extending the tour into 2018…