Presenters Announced for the 2016 American Country Countdown Awards

A star-studded list of presenters has been announced for the 2016 AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN AWARDS airing live from the Forum in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, May 1 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. In addition, rising country star Chris Janson will perform. Presenters at the 2nd annual show include: pop music icon Paula Abdul, country …

Toby Keith to Perform Merle Haggard Tribute at the American Country Countdown Awards

Superstar singer/songwriter Toby Keith will perform a heartfelt tribute in celebration of his friend and musical hero Merle Haggard at the 2016 AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN AWARDS airing live from The Forum in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, May 1 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. Oscar®-winning actor Matthew McConaughey will introduce the tribute to the late …

Sam Hunt Covers Merle Haggard at the “All For The Hall” Benefit Concert

Sam Hunt paid tribute to the late Merle Haggard last night during the 2016 All for the Hall Benefit Concert. Covering Haggard’s “The Way I Am,” Hunt gave a stellar rendition of the icon’s song. This is not the first time Sam has covered a classic country song. Earlier this year at the 2016 Country Radio …

Country Music Nominees for the 2016 Billboard Music Awards

Nominees for the 2016 Billboard Music Awards were announced today. The award show will take place in Las Vegas on May 22. Sam Hunt leads the pack for country music nominations as he is up for 4 awards. Following is a complete list of country music nominees. For a full list of nominations for all …

Additional Performers Announced for the American Country Countdown Awards

Country’s biggest stars and rising newcomers including Kelsea Ballerini, Cam, Dan + Shay, Sam Hunt, Martina McBride, and Cole Swindell will join previously announced powerhouse performers Florida Georgia Line, Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood and more on the star-studded “American Country Countdown Awards” airing Sunday, May 1 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. This year’s …