Academy Award-winning vocalist Jennifer Hudson’s awareness of the musical catalog of Aretha Franklin once again proved incredible at the 55th CMA Awards. The performer’s 2021 was highlighted by a stunning turn as the Queen of Soul in the well-received biopic “Respect.” At the ceremony, her take on parts of Franklin’s appreciation of country music was……… Continue Reading
55th CMA Awards: Brothers Osborne Have a Message – “Love Wins” and So Do They
T.J. Osborne of Brothers Osborne wishes his “younger me could see me now.” Brothers Osborne won Duo of the Year at the 55th CMA Awards – their fourth win in the category. T.J. Osborne kissed his boyfriend on camera on his way to the stage – an unprecedented moment in country music. He bravely came……… Continue Reading
55th CMA Awards: Mickey Guyton, Brittney Spencer, Madeline Edwards Turn Proud Performance Of “Love My Hair”
Mickey Guyton’s album track “Love My Hair” became a moment on the Country Music Awards (CMA) stage when the Grammy-nominated vocalist was joined in live performance by fellow rising African-American — and Nashville-based — singer-songwriters Brittney Spencer and Madeline Edwards. The song from the Remember Her Name album benefitted from all three vocalists wearing proudly……… Continue Reading
55th CMA awards: Jimmie Allen Tearfully Accepts New Artist
Jimmie Allen might not be dancing with the stars anymore, but he just won an even more coveted trophy – New Artist of the Year. Allen wowed the audience at the 55th CMA Awards when his name was called and received the night’s loudest applause so far as he made his way to the stage….…… Continue Reading
CMT VIDEO PREMIERE: Blake Shelton’s “Come Back As A Country Boy” Could Be His “Hottest” Video Ever
Embedded from www.youtube.com. Were you ready to see Blake Shelton potentially in flames?!?!? “I think it’s going to be my new superhero power,” jokes the country superstar about the special effects involved in the making of his new clip for “Come Back As A Country Boy,” which, as he notes, is an adventure that “literally……… Continue Reading
55th CMA Awards: Who Won?
The real-time list of winners for the 55th CMA Awards.… Continue Reading
55th CMA Awards: Chris Stapleton Dominates and Other Winners
The real-time list of winners for the 55th CMA Awards.… Continue Reading
BlackHawk Works to Keep Trio Alive in Honor of Late Member, Will Celebrate 30 Years
BlackHawk is known for hit songs including “Goodbye Says It All” and “Every Once In A While.” The trio’s harmonies made them a favorite in the 1990s on country radio, and fans devoured their videos on CMT. Then member Van Stephenson was diagnosed with melanoma and left the group in 2000. Before he died a……… Continue Reading
Eric Church Talks Covid-Sniffing Dogs, Suggests Trophies for Second Place
Eric Church talks about his Covid-sniffing dogs, returning to the road and coming in second.… Continue Reading
Madeline Edwards is Thankful, Questions ‘Why Me’ Ahead of CMA Awards
Multi-genre singer Madeline Edwards met Mickey Guyton at a dinner party soon after she moved to Nashville in early 2021. Guyton was fresh off her performance on the Grammy Awards, and Edwards remembers everyone at the party was asking Guyton about the experience. When Edwards was seated next to Guyton at the dinner, she opted……… Continue Reading
