The not-so-old meets the new, backstage at the 2023 CMA Awards
Backstage at the 2023 CMA Awards, it was a mix of the not-so-old guard meeting the almost-new. Lainey Wilson scored the upset of the night, winning Entertainer of the Year the…
57th annual CMA Awards: The winners
The biggest names in country music were honored at the 57th annual Country Music Association Awards Wednesday night, hosted once again by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning. Here is the…
Lainey Wilson on her CMA Awards performance: “It’s a nod to the folks who raised me”
Lainey Wilson is set to take the CMA Awards stage to sing her autobiographical “Wildflowers and Wild Horses.” The track, which Lainey co-wrote, pays homage to her hometown roots and the people part of her formative…
Old Dominion is keeping things fresh as a band
As reigning Vocal Group of the Year Old Dominion readies to step into Country Music’s Biggest Night, lead singer Matthew Ramsey shares how the band keeps things interesting every year. “The music keeps it fresh for us. Just…
HARDY is hoping “Wait in the Truck” wins CMA Song of the Year
“Wait in the Truck” notched early wins for Musical Event and Music Video of the Year ahead of the 2023 CMA Awards broadcast. It’s still in the running for two more awards: Single and…
Morgan Wallen is HARDY’s pick for CMA Entertainer of the Year
HARDY knows who his pick for 2023 CMA Entertainer of the Year is, and it’s none other than his Big Loud Records labelmate and buddy Morgan Wallen. “Morgan should win. Nobody in…
Ashley McBryde hopes to evoke nostalgia with her CMA Awards performance
As Ashley McBryde readies to deliver her “Light On in the Kitchen” performance on the CMA Awards, she spoke with ABC Audio about the autobiographical song and what she hopes to evoke in the audience.…
Carly Pearce talks CMA wins + teases performance with Chris Stapleton
Carly Pearce is ready to add to her collection of trophies if she notches more wins at the 2023 CMA Awards. “I have like a wall, a shelf. It has the…
HARDY + Lainey notch early 2023 CMA Awards wins for Music Video, Musical Event of the Year
HARDY and Lainey Wilson have snagged early wins ahead of the official 2023 CMA Awards broadcast. Their hit duet, “Wait in the Truck,” has been named CMA Musical Event of the Year and Music Video of the…
Luke Combs on taking country music global on his 2023 World Tour
Luke Combs is up for four awards at the 2023 CMA Awards, including one in the coveted Entertainer of the Year category. The nod arrives after Luke spent the bulk of…