Country

Zach Top to play ‘Guitar’ on CMA Awards, with a special eye on the album honors

Wednesday, November 19 by Lakes Media Music News

Zach Top's in the running for five CMA trophies during Wednesday night's show: male vocalist, new artist, single and song for "I Never Lie," and album for Cold Beer & Country Music. For his performance, he'll play "Guitar," the opening track of his sophomore... Read More.

Old Dominion’s been ‘Making Good Time,’ even through the tough years

Wednesday, November 19 by Lakes Media Music News

Old Dominion's taken home the CMA vocal group award every year since 2018. But the "Making Good Time" hitmakers put in a decade of work before they started routinely winning that CMA category. "We've been a band now for close to 20 years," lead... Read More.

‘Throw a dart’: Cody Johnson believes CMA entertainer is anybody’s game

Wednesday, November 19 by Lakes Media Music News

Cody Johnson is in the running for the first time this year for a CMA award he's had his eye on for some time: the coveted entertainer of the year. What are the odds he walks away with the honor? The consummate showman won't... Read More.

Luke Combs keeps pounding, teams with Carolina Panthers for new merch line

Wednesday, November 19 by Lakes Media Music News

Starting Thursday, you'll be able to support the Carolina Panthers and Luke Combs at the same time.Die-hard Panthers fan Luke has partnered with the team for an exclusive merchandise collaboration, which will drop Thursday at 11 a.m. ET at the... Read More.

CMA new artist nominee Tucker Wetmore thought it all was just a dream

Wednesday, November 19 by Lakes Media Music News

It sounds like a cliche, but when Tucker Wetmore awoke and learned he'd been nominated for CMA new artist of the year, he believed he'd been dreaming."I was kind of in shock, if I'm being honest," he tells ABC Audio. "It was super early... Read More.

CMA Awards 2025: First winners announced on ‘Good Morning America’

Wednesday, November 19 by Lakes Media Music News

Ahead of the 59th annual CMA Awards Wednesday night, winners of two categories were announced on ABC's Good Morning America Wednesday morning.Musical event of the year went to "Pour Me a Drink" by Post Malone featuring Blake Shelton, while music... Read More.

The 59th CMA Awards are Lainey Wilson’s Super Bowl

Wednesday, November 19 by Lakes Media Music News

On Wednesday night Lainey Wilson will follow in the footsteps of Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire, becoming one of the only female country stars to host the CMA Awards solo.It's a role she's been studying for since her childhood in Louisiana. "I remember being... Read More.

Nashville Notes: Eric Church, Shaboozey and more

Tuesday, November 18 by Lakes Media Music News

In case you missed it, Eric Church appeared on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Monday night to perform "Bleed on Paper" ahead of the release of a live version of the track on Friday. The track... Read More.

How Stephen King’s haunting Stephen Wilson Jr.’s CMA performances

Tuesday, November 18 by Lakes Media Music News

New artist of the year nominee Stephen Wilson Jr. will play twice during Wednesday's CMA Awards - and both performances have a connection to author Stephen King. One performance will be his cover of the Ben E. King classic "Stand By Me," featured on... Read More.

For Dan + Shay it’s not about winning & losing, it’s about being ‘invited to the dance’

Tuesday, November 18 by Lakes Media Music News

When the Country Music Association passes out its annual trophies on Wednesday night, there's perhaps no category as unpredictable as vocal duo of the year. Brothers Osborne started a winning streak in 2016 that Dan + Shay interrupted in 2019, only to have TJ... Read More.

‘Imagine if every day was your birthday’: The meteoric rise of Ella Langley

Tuesday, November 18 by Lakes Media Music News

In 2024 Ella Langley brought home the CMA musical event of the year trophy for "you look like you love me" with Riley Green. Not only was it her first CMA, it was her first CMA nomination.And that was before the track from her... Read More.

Country music’s bestselling artist of all time won’t let the success change him

Tuesday, November 18 by Lakes Media Music News

In 2025 Luke Combs surpassed Garth Brooks to become the bestselling country artist of all time, according to the RIAA. He's also in the running for entertainer, male vocalist and single of the year for "Ain't No Love in Oklahoma" at Wednesday's CMA Awards.... Read More.