CMT’s 2018 “Artists of the Year” Honors Women of Country Music

In recognition of the undeniable influence and impact of female artists in country music, CMT announced that for the first-time ever the annual “CMT Artists of the Year” special is dedicated to the women of country music—past, present and future. This year’s all-female “Artists of the Year” celebration will honor CarrieUnderwood, …

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Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini Return To Host CMA Fest TV Special

The Country Music Association has announced Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini will return for a second year as hosts of “CMA Fest,” the three-hour special that brings Country Music’s Ultimate Fan Experience to a national television audience. “CMA Fest” airs Wednesday, Aug. 8 at 8/7c on the ABC Television Network …

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More Performers and First Round of Presenters Announced for the 53rd Annual ACM Awards

The Academy of Country Music® revealed that multi-ACM Award®-winning artists Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Blake Shelton and Keith Urban have been added to the stellar lineup of performers for the 53RD ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™, honoring country music’s superstars and hottest emerging talent. It was also announced that New Orleans …

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Kelsea Ballerini Tops the Country Charts with “Legends” + Announces Follow-Up Single

Black River Entertainment’s KELSEA BALLERINI continues to write her own story with her record-breaking #1 “Legends” atop both Country Aircheck and the Billboard Country Airplay charts this week. The Country superstar has now notched the most #1s for a female artist since debuting on the Billboard Country Airplay chart in …

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Kelsea Ballerini Makes Headlining Debut at The Ryman Auditorium

Powerfully standing in front of an illuminated heart backdrop to a rapturous standing ovation, Black River Entertainment’s KELSEA BALLERINI personified loss, life – and especially love – during her headlining debut at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium earlier this week. Wearing UNAPOLOGETICALLY song titles boldly emblazoned across her bedazzled custom tunic, Ballerini …

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