Country Music News

• Breakdown–ACM Awards Nominations: Dan Smyers (6), Shay Mooney (5), Maren Morris (5), Thomas Rhett (5) & More February 27, 2020
  Top Artist Nominees: Fast Facts Dan Smyers of Dan + Shay, 6 nominations Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay, 5 nominations Maren Morris, 5 nominations Thomas Rhett, 5 nominations, Dann Huff, 5 nominations Justin Bieber, 4 nominations Blake Shelton, 4 nominations Old Dominion, 4 nominations Eric Church, 3 nominations Luke Combs, 3 nominations Miranda Lambert, […]
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• ACM Awards Nominations: Updated List February 27, 2020
  As the nominations for the ACM Awards are announced across various platforms beginning at 7.30 a.m. CT on Feb. 27, Nash Country Daily will update this post. Song of the Year (Awarded to Songwriter/Publisher/Artist) “10,000 Hours” – Dan + Shay feat. Justin Bieber, written by Justin Bieber, Jason “Poo Bear” Boyd, Jessie Jo Dillon, Shay […]
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• Listen to Keith Urban’s New Song, “God Whispered Your Name” February 27, 2020
  In addition to being named host of the 55th ACM Awards, Keith Urban released a new song, “God Whispered Your Name,” on Feb. 27. “We have brand-new music coming out today—finally,” said Keith via a video on Twitter. “This song is called ‘God Whispered Your Name.’ It is brand new—part of a whole bunch of […]
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• Keith Urban to Host ACM Awards for the First Time on April 5 February 27, 2020
  The Academy of Country Music announced that Keith Urban will host the 55th ACM Awards on April 5 in Las Vegas. This will be Keith’s first time hosting the ACM Awards. “As if having a new song [“God Whispered Your Name”] out today wasn’t enough, I also get to host the ACMs in April,” said […]
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• Watch Dustin Lynch Perform Fiery New Single, “Momma’s House,” on “Jimmy Kimmel” February 26, 2020
  Dustin Lynch stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live on Feb. 25 to perform a set on the show’s outdoor stage. In addition to performing “Small Town Boy,” “Where It’s At” and “Ridin’ Roads,” Dustin treated fans to his new single, “Momma’s House.” The fiery tune, which was penned by Dylan Schneider, Michael Lotten, Rodney Clawson and […]
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• Carly Pearce, Michael Ray, Chris Young, Charles Esten & More Help Raise $1 Million at 12th Annual T.J. Martell Foundation Gala February 26, 2020
  The T.J. Martell Foundation hosted its 12th annual Nashville Honors Gala on Feb. 24, raising more than $1 million for cancer research. Honorees at this year’s gala, which was hosted by Charles Esten, were treated to performances by Vince Gill, Carly Pearce, Michael Ray, Wade Hayes, CeCe Winans and Rascal Flatts. In addition, Reba McEntire, […]
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• Garth Brooks to Become One of Only Nine Artists in History to Receive “Billboard Icon Award” February 26, 2020
  Country Music Hall of Fame member Garth Brooks will soon add another award to his crowded trophy case: the Billboard Icon Award. Garth will be presented with the award at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards, which will broadcast live from Las Vegas on April 29 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. Garth will also perform […]
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• Nominations & Host for the ACM Awards to Be Announced on Feb. 27 February 26, 2020
  The Academy of Country Music will announce this year’s host and full list of nominees for the 55th ACM Awards on Feb. 27. The host will be announced via the Academy of Country Music’s social media accounts at 8 a.m ET, followed by a press conference to announce nominees at 8:30 a.m. ET. Lauren Alaina, […]
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• Florida Georgia Line Makes Public Play for Collaboration With Carrie Underwood February 25, 2020
  Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line have released collaborations with some of music’s biggest stars, including Luke Bryan (“This Is How We Roll”), The Backstreet Boys (“God, Your Mama and Me”) Bebe Rexha (“Meant to Be”), Justin Bieber (“Yummy Country Remix”) and more. On Feb. 25, the duo made a public plea […]
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• Dan + Shay’s “10,000 Hours” With Justin Bieber: “This Song Has Reached New Places We Never Dreamed Of” February 25, 2020
  In January, Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay scored their seventh No. 1 single as “10,000 Hours,” which features Justin Bieber, ascended to the top spot on both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and Mediabase chart. The tune has also spend 20 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs […]
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