Country

The man behind I Never Lie thinks the ACM may be playing a prank

Thursday, May 8 by Lakes Media Music News

Zach Top's known he's the ACM new male artist of the year since Brooks & Dunn revealed the news via video before his April 24 show in Wilmington, North Carolina. But even as Thursday night's 60th ACM Awards are approaching, the "I Never Lie" hitmaker... Read More.

Blake Shelton on performing Texas at the ACM Awards in Texas: Im looking forward to it

Thursday, May 8 by Lakes Media Music News

Blake Shelton will be performing and presenting during Thursday night's ACM Awards, and Blake is certainly not a stranger to the ACMs. In fact, Blake is intimately familiar with this particular awards show: he hosted it five times, including with this year's host, Reba McEntire. "Reba and I started out hosting... Read More.

Gabby Barrett announces Life Im Living Tour 2025

Wednesday, May 7 by Lakes Media Music News

Gabby Barrett is back.She'll launch a headlining trek called Life I'm Living Tour 2025 June 7 in Nebraska, right after her June 5 and 6 performances at CMA Fest. The tour is currently set to wrap up Oct. 5... Read More.

Nashville Notes: Old Dominion teases new music + CMA Fest adds stars

Wednesday, May 7 by Lakes Media Music News

Old Dominion teased an unreleased song called “Break Your Mama’s Heart” on social media, along with a reminder ahead of Mother’s Day. “Just a reminder this Sunday is an important holiday” they captioned the post, along with #newmusic.Even more stars have been added to the CMA Fest... Read More.

Jordan Davis launches new initiative to support American tradespeople

Wednesday, May 7 by Lakes Media Music News

Jordan Davis is launching a new tour – but not the music kind.The singer is teaming up with the work boot and apparel company Wolverine for a tour to support American skilled tradespeople.The Wolverine x Jordan Davis Trades Tour will provide eight American skilled trades... Read More.

Parker McCollum releases new song, Big Sky

Wednesday, May 7 by Lakes Media Music News

Parker McCollum has released a new song off his upcoming self-titled album.“Big Sky” is described as “a wanderer’s anthem about boundless freedom while still looking for something to be tethered to.” The track follows Parker’s previous releases from the album, his current hit “What Kinda... Read More.

Maren Morris says co-parenting son Hayes is really easy, says shes in a peaceful place

Wednesday, May 7 by Lakes Media Music News

Maren Morris is launching her new album Dreamsicle on Friday, but in addition to her career, she's also mom to her five-year-old son Hayes, who she shares with her ex-husband, Ryan Hurd. Maren says thankfully, their co-parenting hasn't been a hassle.Speaking to Read More.

Nominee Kelsea Ballerini teases her ACM performance has Baggage

Wednesday, May 7 by Lakes Media Music News

Kelsea Ballerini is a three-time nominee at this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards.She’s up for female vocalist of the year, musical event of the year and, most impressively, entertainer of the year at Thursday night's awards. She tells ABC Audio the nominations are a... Read More.

Blake Shelton says landing his 30th #1 with Texas was extra special

Wednesday, May 7 by Lakes Media Music News

Blake Shelton recently racked up a big career milestone: his song "Texas" became his 30th #1 hit, and Blake tells ABC Audio that once he realized he was close to that number, he did everything he could to achieve it.Blake says he didn't realize... Read More.

Presenters announced for the 60th annual ACM Awards

Wednesday, May 7 by Lakes Media Music News

A star-studded lineup of presenters has been announced for Thursday’s 60th annual ACM Awards.Country artists set to present include Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Clint Black, Crystal Gayle, ERNEST, Gabby Barrett, Gretchen Wilson, Jordan Davis, Lee Ann Womack, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Parker McCollum, Riley Green,... Read More.

Cody Johnson wants to win ACM entertainer, but hes content with the suspense of the gender reveal

Wednesday, May 7 by Lakes Media Music News

Cody Johnson heads into Thursday night's 60th Academy of Country Music Awards tied for the most nominations of any male artist with Morgan Wallen, at seven each. While the Texan would obviously love to win 'em all, he does try to look at each category objectively."I really... Read More.

Im the Problem, UK Edition: Morgan Wallens heading to London

Tuesday, May 6 by Lakes Media Music News

Morgan Wallen's British fans are in for a treat: Billboard reports that he's scheduled a one-night-only show in London.The May 28 concert at London's Roundhouse marks Morgan's only show outside of North America this year -- at least, so far.... Read More.