Awards
Blake Shelton Offers Fiery Live Debut of ‘Come Back As a Country Boy’ at 2021 CMA Awards
Dressed in all black, Shelton made sure that his darker theme got across to the crowd, with faux lightning crashing in the background and during the song’s riled-up guitar solo. “When I die, I wanna come back as a country boy,” he sang in front of a weathered fence. “No, there ain’t no better life if you ask me.” The performance came just hours after Shelton officially unveiled his new music video for the single (written by “God’s Country” co-writers Michael Hardy and Jordan Schmidt), in which Shelton makes his declared wish a reality — as a meteor comes crashing to the earth, the country star emerges in flames, back to his life as the titular country boy. Shelton wasn’t the only one at the 2021 CMA Awards to deliver some memorabl...
Jimmie Allen Tearfully Accepts New Artist of the Year Award at 2021 CMAs
The singer recalled living in his car as he launched his country career. Jimmie Allen took home the new artist of the year award at the CMA Awards on Wednesday night (Nov. 10) — making him the first Black artist to win the honor since Darius Rucker in 2009. Allen was overcome with emotion when his name was announced, and he launched into a touching speech that saw him tearfully reflecting on his humble beginnings that led to where he is in his career today. “First, I want to thank my father who is no longer with us for introducing me to country music,” the 36-year-old started his speech. “Five years ago, I spent my last $100 to see the CMA 50th and see Charley Pride perform onstage. And I got to perform with him last year. Everyone who voted for me, thank you. My wi...
Mickey Guyton Teaches Black Girls Everywhere How to ‘Love My Hair’ During Potent 2021 CMAs Performance
Mickey Guyton embraced her natural hair for an emotional performance of “Love My Hair” at the 2021 Country Music Association (CMA) Awards Wednesday evening (Nov. 10) live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Faith Fennidy, who was removed from her Catholic school at age 11 for wearing braids, presented the performance by opening up about how she personally inspired the song “Love My Hair.” “A few years ago, I was sent home from school because my braids were said to be a distraction. It was devastating for me. But this next artist created this song to make sure girls like me feel seen and loved,” she said before pausing in the midst of roaring applause. “And that’s how you turn something very painful into something very positive. Wit...
Chris Stapleton Brings On the Chills With ‘Cold’ Performance at 2021 CMA Awards: Watch
The country superstar was backed by a string orchestra as he sang his bluesy single. Donning a dark suit and an embellished cowboy hat, Stapleton and his band were framed by spotlights that lit up their audience during the performance. “Cold” is the third single from Stapleton’s 2020 LP Starting Over, which is his fourth album to reach No. 1 on Billboard‘s Top Country Albums chart. In addition to the previously mentioned awards, Stapleton is still in the running for entertainer of the year and male vocalist of the year. Stapleton was first awarded at the CMA Awards in 2015 with album of the year for Traveller, male vocalist of the year and new artist of the year. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a datin...
Lewis Black, Louis C.K. & More Potential Best Comedy Album Nominees at 2022 Grammys
Black and C.K., both two-time winners in the category, are among the likely nominees. Black, who won for The Carnegie Hall Performance (2006) and Stark Raving Black (2010), is entered this year with Thanks for Risking Your Life. C.K., who won for Hilarious (2011) and Live at Madison Square Garden (2015), is entered for Sincerely Louis C.K. C.K. is a six-time Emmy winner for comedy and variety writing. Black has received one Emmy nomination, for his 2007 special Lewis Black: Red, White & Screwed, which was nominated for outstanding variety, music or comedy special. This will be a test of voters’ current attitudes about Louis C.K, who in 2017 admitted to several incidents of sexual misconduct, resulting in significant professional repercussions. C.K.’s most recent Grammy nomination was i...
CMA Awards 2021 Predictions: Who Will Win?
Entertainer of the yearEric ChurchLuke CombsMiranda LambertChris StapletonCarrie Underwood Newman: As many artists returned to the road as the pandemic began to wane, the focus on this award once will again will lean toward live efforts, even though that is not the only criteria. Church seemed a little befuddled when he finally captured the award last year, despite the shutdown, after three previous nominations — but he, Combs and Stapleton are the legitimate front runners this year as neither Lambert nor Underwood have mounted full tours in 2021. Combs just keeps getting stronger, and it feels like his time has come. Will win: Luke Combs Nicholson: Church is the presiding CMA entertainer of the year, and is poised to continue his reign. Over the past year, as the COVID-19 pandemic h...
Here’s Who Will Perform & Present at the Latin Grammys Premiere Ceremony
On Tuesday (Nov. 9), the Latin Recording Academy announced performers and presenters for its 2021 Latin Grammy Premiere ceremony, where 45 of the 53 Latin Grammy Awards categories will be handed out ahead of the prime-time telecast. Hosted by Latin Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kany García and actress Carolina Dieckmann, the first Latin Grammys of the day will be presented by nominees Roxana Amed, Pedro Capó, Sara Correia, Farina, José Gaviria, Melim, Covi Quintana and La Energía Norteña’s Adrián Zamarripa and Manuel Borrego. The Latin Grammy Premiere event — which will broadcast globally via the Latin Grammys Facebook Live and YouTube channel beginning at 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 18 R...
Mon Laferte, Grupo Firme, Yotuel & More Set to Perform at 2021 Latin Grammys
The new group of artists join previously announced performers Bad Bunny, Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizárraga, Rubén Blades, C. Tangana, Calibre 50, Los Dos Carnales, Alejandro Fernández, Juanes, Maná, Ozuna, Danna Paola and Myke Towers, among others. As previously reported by Billboard, five-time nominee C. Tangana is set to perform alongside Antonio Carmona, Diego del Morao, Jorge Drexler, Israel Fernández, La Húngara, Natalia Lafourcade and Omar Apollo. Meanwhile, Juanes will perform a new arrangement of Juan Gabriel’s iconic “No Tengo Dinero,” alongside Rubén Albarrán and Meme del Real of Café Tacvba. With the theme “rediscovering life through music,” the three-hour show will air live on Univision at 8 p.m. ET, preceded by a one-hour pre-show starting at 7 p.m...
ASCAP Country Music Awards: Josh Osborne Earns First Songwriter of the Year Win
Ashley Gorley’s “One of Them Girls” (recorded by Lee Brice) was named ASCAP country music song of the year. ASCAP social media will highlight Gorley’s award acceptance for the certified platinum single, which hit the pinnacle of the Billboard Country Airplay chart. Sony Music Publishing was named publisher of the year at the ASCAP Country Awards for the first time since 2012. The company’s winning songs included “Breaking Up Was Easy in the 90’s” (Sam Hunt), “Hole in the Bottle” (Kelsea Ballerini), “Lady” (Brett Young) and “Things a Man Oughta Know” (Lainey Wilson). Sony Music Nashville CEO Rusty Gaston will be featured on ASCAP’s social media platforms, thanking their songwriters and staff. The ASCAP Country Music Awards social media rollout will also feature performances of t...
BTS Leads Performers Lineup For 2021 American Music Awards
Rodrigo, who leads this year’s pack with seven nominations, will make her AMAs debut during the broadcast. Bad Bunny, a two-time AMA winner, will undoubtedly get the place bouncing with the world premiere TV performance of “Lo Siento BB:/.” Nominated for five awards this year, the rapper and singer last graced the AMAs stage in 2018 alongside J Balvin and 2021 AMAs host Cardi B for a performance of “I Like It.” BTS’ RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook are no strangers to the AMAs. In recent years, the South Korean superstars have nabbed six trophies, and in 2020 performed from their home country. They’re up for more hardware this time, including a nomination for artist of the year. Megan Thee Stallion, meanwhile, has a hat trick of nominations this year. “Butter” ...
Country Music Association Teams With Solo Music For NFT Collection
“Our mission at CMA is to grow country music globally. By partnering with Solo Music on a CMA Awards NFT, we have the opportunity to reach new audiences, further engage with existing fans and create a whole new digital community,” said Sarah Trahern, CMA chief executive officer. “We could not be more excited about this venture and the opportunity it brings to country music. What a perfect time to launch as we celebrate ‘The 55th Annual CMA Awards’!” “We could not be more thrilled to partner with CMA for a drop on our platform and the launch of their digital community. CMA has shown a commitment to embracing this new medium and clearly understands the dramatic impact this technology is making world-wide,” said Solo CEO/Founder Barron Solomon. “We are thrilled for today and excited about wha...
Ariana Grande, Beyonce & More Vie for Hollywood Music in Media Awards: Complete Film Nominations List
Three films — King Richard, Don’t Look Up and No Time to Die — are nominated for both song — feature film and score — feature film. Britell is the only individual nominated in both of those marquee categories. He is nominated for scoring Don’t Look Up and for co-writing that film’s stand-out song, “Just Look Up.” Kris Bowers is nominated for scoring King Richard; Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Dixson are nominated for co-writing that film’s key song, “Be Alive.” Hans Zimmer is nominated for scoring No Time to Die; Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connor are nominated for co-writing that film’s title song. The HHMA added a new category this year, outstanding onscreen performance in a film. The category recognizes an ...
