It was a big night for Lainey Wilson at the ACM Awards. She opened the show with a bang and then capped her evening by winning the coveted “Entertainer of the Year” award.
Wilson opened the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards with a cover of Little Texas’s 1993 hit, God Blessed Texas, along with her own Hang Tight Honey.
The singer was up for four awards this year and won three. It continues her hot hand at the ACMs. In 2023, she was the most-nominated artist and took home the most trophies.
Thanks for keeping us entertained all year long, @laineywilson #ACMawards pic.twitter.com/qfogl9aXXL
— ACM Awards (@ACMawards) May 17, 2024
Reba McEntire hosted this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards, airing live on Prime Video from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas
Entering the show, Luke Combs was the top nominee with eight selections, with Megan Moroney...
Wilson opened the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards with a cover of Little Texas’s 1993 hit, God Blessed Texas, along with her own Hang Tight Honey.
The singer was up for four awards this year and won three. It continues her hot hand at the ACMs. In 2023, she was the most-nominated artist and took home the most trophies.
Thanks for keeping us entertained all year long, @laineywilson #ACMawards pic.twitter.com/qfogl9aXXL
— ACM Awards (@ACMawards) May 17, 2024
Reba McEntire hosted this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards, airing live on Prime Video from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas
Entering the show, Luke Combs was the top nominee with eight selections, with Megan Moroney...
- 5/17/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
The 59th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards were handed out on Thursday night, May 16, during a ceremony that streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch Live. The show, hosted by Reba McEntire, took place at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. See the complete list below.
Luke Combs came into these awards with the most nominations (eight), including Entertainer of the Year. Morgan Wallen followed with six nominations, tied with newcomer Megan Moroney, who was the most nominated female artist. Wallen actually tied with Combs for the most category nominations: in a couple of races Combs was doubly nominated as an artist and producer. Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton and Lainey Wilson were next in line with five bids apiece. Jelly Roll and Jordan Davis had four.
A few awards went out early. On May 15 New Artist winners were announced: the aforementioned...
Luke Combs came into these awards with the most nominations (eight), including Entertainer of the Year. Morgan Wallen followed with six nominations, tied with newcomer Megan Moroney, who was the most nominated female artist. Wallen actually tied with Combs for the most category nominations: in a couple of races Combs was doubly nominated as an artist and producer. Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton and Lainey Wilson were next in line with five bids apiece. Jelly Roll and Jordan Davis had four.
A few awards went out early. On May 15 New Artist winners were announced: the aforementioned...
- 5/17/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Kelsea Ballerini has filed for a temporary restraining order against a fan who allegedly disseminated music that wasn’t finished without permission.
The “Penthouse” singer has asked for the Tro against Bo Ewing, whom Ballerini claims “without authority or approval, surreptitiously gained access to, copied and disseminated still-in-production, unreleased masters and demos” of her music.
“Defendant has already circulated the recordings to numerous third parties,” the court documents state. “These songs are not finished and no Plaintiff has given permission for their distribution or dissemination at this time.”
Ewing is described in court papers as “a former member of Ms. Ballerini’s fan club” and “a supporter of her career in the past” who “has since become disenfranchised with Ms. Ballerini.”
“[Ewing] has a history of hacking other famous musician’s accounts and obtaining works and information improperly,” the documents state.
Ballerini, Black River Entertainment and producer Alysa Vanderheym secured an injunction to prevent “continued,...
The “Penthouse” singer has asked for the Tro against Bo Ewing, whom Ballerini claims “without authority or approval, surreptitiously gained access to, copied and disseminated still-in-production, unreleased masters and demos” of her music.
“Defendant has already circulated the recordings to numerous third parties,” the court documents state. “These songs are not finished and no Plaintiff has given permission for their distribution or dissemination at this time.”
Ewing is described in court papers as “a former member of Ms. Ballerini’s fan club” and “a supporter of her career in the past” who “has since become disenfranchised with Ms. Ballerini.”
“[Ewing] has a history of hacking other famous musician’s accounts and obtaining works and information improperly,” the documents state.
Ballerini, Black River Entertainment and producer Alysa Vanderheym secured an injunction to prevent “continued,...
- 4/20/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Kelsea Ballerini is taking a stand against an alleged hacker who she accused of leaking her music.
The 30-year-old country music star filed court documents to request a temporary restraining order against Bo Ewing, a “former” fan based in Ohio. Her team also lined up an injunction to prevent the music from being shared any further.
Keep reading to find out more…
According to documents obtained by People, the music was described as “still-in-production, unreleased masters and demos.”
Bo was accused of accessing the music by “gaining back-door access to the device of either, or both, of Ms. Ballerini or [Alysa Vanderheym, a producer that Kelsea was working with].”
Kelsea‘s team argued that the music spreading further could cause “continued, irreparable harm.”
“Protection of an artist’s music is of the upmost importance,” a representative for Kelsea told the outlet. “Artists spend countless hours perfecting their craft and telling their stories through their music.
The 30-year-old country music star filed court documents to request a temporary restraining order against Bo Ewing, a “former” fan based in Ohio. Her team also lined up an injunction to prevent the music from being shared any further.
Keep reading to find out more…
According to documents obtained by People, the music was described as “still-in-production, unreleased masters and demos.”
Bo was accused of accessing the music by “gaining back-door access to the device of either, or both, of Ms. Ballerini or [Alysa Vanderheym, a producer that Kelsea was working with].”
Kelsea‘s team argued that the music spreading further could cause “continued, irreparable harm.”
“Protection of an artist’s music is of the upmost importance,” a representative for Kelsea told the outlet. “Artists spend countless hours perfecting their craft and telling their stories through their music.
- 4/19/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Luke Combs tops the list of the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards nominees, earning eight nominations including Entertainer of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Album of the Year (artist and producer nominations), Single of the Year (artist and producer nominations), Song of the Year, and Music Event of the Year. Megan Moroney and Morgan Wallen followed with six ACM Awards nominations each, with Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, and Lainey Wilson scoring five nominations.
Moroney, 2024’s top ACM Awards nominated female artist, will be competing in the Female Artist of the Year, New Female Artist of the Year, Song of the Year (artist and songwriter), Visual Media of the Year, and Music Event of the Year categories. Wallen’s nominations come in the Entertainer of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Single of the Year, Music Event of the Year, and Artist-Songwriter of the Year categories.
Moroney, 2024’s top ACM Awards nominated female artist, will be competing in the Female Artist of the Year, New Female Artist of the Year, Song of the Year (artist and songwriter), Visual Media of the Year, and Music Event of the Year categories. Wallen’s nominations come in the Entertainer of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Single of the Year, Music Event of the Year, and Artist-Songwriter of the Year categories.
- 4/9/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Nominations for this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards have just been unveiled!
This year, Luke Combs leads with 8 total nominations including Entertainer of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Single of the Year.
Megan Moroney is the most nominated female artist on this list with six total, including both Female Artist of the Year and New Female Artist of the Year.
“Country Music’s Party of the Year” will stream exclusively on Prime Video on Thursday, May 16th from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.
Keep reading to see the full list of nominations…
Scroll down for the full list of nominees…
Entertainer of the year
Kane Brown
Luke Combs
Jelly Roll
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Lainey Wilson
Female artist of the year
Kelsea Ballerini
Ashley McBryde
Megan Moroney
Kacey Musgraves
Lainey Wilson...
This year, Luke Combs leads with 8 total nominations including Entertainer of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Single of the Year.
Megan Moroney is the most nominated female artist on this list with six total, including both Female Artist of the Year and New Female Artist of the Year.
“Country Music’s Party of the Year” will stream exclusively on Prime Video on Thursday, May 16th from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.
Keep reading to see the full list of nominations…
Scroll down for the full list of nominees…
Entertainer of the year
Kane Brown
Luke Combs
Jelly Roll
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Lainey Wilson
Female artist of the year
Kelsea Ballerini
Ashley McBryde
Megan Moroney
Kacey Musgraves
Lainey Wilson...
- 4/9/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The 59th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards announced their official nominations on Tuesday morning, April 9. The awards will be handed out during a ceremony that will once again stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch Live. The show will take place at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, on Thursday, May 16, 2024. See the complete list below.
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Entertainer Of The Year
Kane Brown
Luke Combs
Jelly Roll
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Lainey Wilson
Female Artist Of The Year
Kelsea Ballerini
Ashley McBryde
Megan Moroney
Kacey Musgraves
Lainey Wilson
Male Artist Of The Year
Luke Combs
Jelly Roll
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Duo Of The Year
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Maddie & Tae
The War And Treaty
Group Of The Year
Flatland Cavalry
Lady A
Little...
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Entertainer Of The Year
Kane Brown
Luke Combs
Jelly Roll
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Lainey Wilson
Female Artist Of The Year
Kelsea Ballerini
Ashley McBryde
Megan Moroney
Kacey Musgraves
Lainey Wilson
Male Artist Of The Year
Luke Combs
Jelly Roll
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Duo Of The Year
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Maddie & Tae
The War And Treaty
Group Of The Year
Flatland Cavalry
Lady A
Little...
- 4/9/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Luke Combs leads the field with eight nominations for the 59th annual Academy of Country Music Awards, which were revealed this morning. Morgan Wallen and Megan Moroney are next with six apiece, followed by Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton and Lainey Wilson with five each. See the full list below.
Combs, Johnson, Stapleton, Wallen and Wilson will vie for the marquee Entertainer of the Year prize along with Kane Brown and Jelly Roll. The winners will be celebrated during the May 16 ceremony, which Prime Video will stream live from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.
The ACMs presents separate awards for Female and Male Artist of the Year, Duo and Group, Female and Male New Artist and New Duo or Group of the year.
Among the highlights are Tracy Chapman’s first ACM nom for writing, as her 1988 hit “Fast Car” was remade by Combs and became a crossover...
Combs, Johnson, Stapleton, Wallen and Wilson will vie for the marquee Entertainer of the Year prize along with Kane Brown and Jelly Roll. The winners will be celebrated during the May 16 ceremony, which Prime Video will stream live from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.
The ACMs presents separate awards for Female and Male Artist of the Year, Duo and Group, Female and Male New Artist and New Duo or Group of the year.
Among the highlights are Tracy Chapman’s first ACM nom for writing, as her 1988 hit “Fast Car” was remade by Combs and became a crossover...
- 4/9/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes are sharing their adorable reactions to her Grammy nomination!
The 30-year-old singer’s EP Rolling Up the Welcome Mat earned a nomination in the Best Country Album category.
She celebrated the exciting news with loved ones, including her famous actor boyfriend.
Kelsea shared a clip of the sweet moment with the Outer Banks star on Instagram.
Keep reading to find out more…
The country queen posted a video of her and her crew watching the nomination announcements in a beautiful living room. When Rolling Up the Welcome Mat was announced as a nominated album, everybody screamed.
Kelsea immediately fell into Chase‘s lap as the actor threw up his hands in excitement. Her mother Carla yelled, “Oh my god! Country Album, Kelsea Ballerini!”
Then, Chase gave his girlfriend the cutest congratulatory hug from behind. He also kissed her on the cheek and gently rocked her from side to side.
The 30-year-old singer’s EP Rolling Up the Welcome Mat earned a nomination in the Best Country Album category.
She celebrated the exciting news with loved ones, including her famous actor boyfriend.
Kelsea shared a clip of the sweet moment with the Outer Banks star on Instagram.
Keep reading to find out more…
The country queen posted a video of her and her crew watching the nomination announcements in a beautiful living room. When Rolling Up the Welcome Mat was announced as a nominated album, everybody screamed.
Kelsea immediately fell into Chase‘s lap as the actor threw up his hands in excitement. Her mother Carla yelled, “Oh my god! Country Album, Kelsea Ballerini!”
Then, Chase gave his girlfriend the cutest congratulatory hug from behind. He also kissed her on the cheek and gently rocked her from side to side.
- 11/10/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Singer and Yellowstone TV star Lainey Wilson came into the 2023 Country Music Assn. Awards as the leading nominee, and she lived up to that advance billing by taking home five trophies Wednesday including the top honor Entertainer of the Year.
The CMAs were held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville and broadcast live on ABC. It will be streaming on Hulu on Thursday.
Performers on the night included Wilson, Luke Bryan, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Kenny Chesney and a noticeably slimmer Post Malone among others.
Wilson was the leading nominee for a second year in a row, boasting a record nine nominations. Jelly Roll was second with five, while Combs and Hardy each had four.
Jelly Roll started the night with surprise guest Wynonna Judd, both singing on the Jelly Roll hit “Need A Favor.”
Wynonna seemed to need a favor to fans watching her performance. Many commented on how unsteady she appeared onstage,...
The CMAs were held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville and broadcast live on ABC. It will be streaming on Hulu on Thursday.
Performers on the night included Wilson, Luke Bryan, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Kenny Chesney and a noticeably slimmer Post Malone among others.
Wilson was the leading nominee for a second year in a row, boasting a record nine nominations. Jelly Roll was second with five, while Combs and Hardy each had four.
Jelly Roll started the night with surprise guest Wynonna Judd, both singing on the Jelly Roll hit “Need A Favor.”
Wynonna seemed to need a favor to fans watching her performance. Many commented on how unsteady she appeared onstage,...
- 11/9/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
The 57th Annual Country Music Association Awards took place on Wednesday night, November 8. Trophies were handed out at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, during a ceremony co-hosted by country singer Luke Bryan and football star Peyton Manning. But who were the big winners? Scroll down to see who took home prizes in all categories, updated throughout the show as they’re announced.
Lainey Wilson came into this event as the top nominee. She received a whopping nine CMA bids from her industry peers, including her first ever for Entertainer of the Year. She was also up for Female Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year (“Bell Bottom Country”). Newcomer Jelly Roll followed with five nominations. Then came Luke Combs and Hardy with four each.
SEEBillboard Hot 100: Every #1 song of 2023
Entertainer of the Year
Luke Combs
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Morgan Wallen
X — Lainey Wilson
Single of...
Lainey Wilson came into this event as the top nominee. She received a whopping nine CMA bids from her industry peers, including her first ever for Entertainer of the Year. She was also up for Female Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year (“Bell Bottom Country”). Newcomer Jelly Roll followed with five nominations. Then came Luke Combs and Hardy with four each.
SEEBillboard Hot 100: Every #1 song of 2023
Entertainer of the Year
Luke Combs
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Morgan Wallen
X — Lainey Wilson
Single of...
- 11/9/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
“Country’s Biggest Night,” the Country Music Association Awards, were held in the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, Nov. 8. They will be available to stream Thursday on Hulu if you missed the live telecast on Wednesday.
Performances included those of Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Jordan Davis, Cody Johnson Hardy, Alan Jackson, Post Malone, Mac McAnally, Ashley McBryde, Morgan Wallen, The War and Treaty and Zac Brown Band.
Lainey Wilson went into the night with the most nominations, leading the pack with 9 nods.
Here’s all the winners at the 2023 CMA Awards. Winners are noted in bold.
The following were announced before the show began:
Musician of the Year: Jenee Fleenor Paul Franklin Rob McNelley Derek Wells Charlie Worsham Music Video of the Year: “Wait in the Truck” by Hardy (feat. Lainey Wilson) “Light On in the Kitchen” by Ashley McBryde “Memory Lane” by Old Dominion...
Performances included those of Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Jordan Davis, Cody Johnson Hardy, Alan Jackson, Post Malone, Mac McAnally, Ashley McBryde, Morgan Wallen, The War and Treaty and Zac Brown Band.
Lainey Wilson went into the night with the most nominations, leading the pack with 9 nods.
Here’s all the winners at the 2023 CMA Awards. Winners are noted in bold.
The following were announced before the show began:
Musician of the Year: Jenee Fleenor Paul Franklin Rob McNelley Derek Wells Charlie Worsham Music Video of the Year: “Wait in the Truck” by Hardy (feat. Lainey Wilson) “Light On in the Kitchen” by Ashley McBryde “Memory Lane” by Old Dominion...
- 11/9/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Lainey Wilson tops the 2023 ‘CMA Awards’ nominations (Photo Credit: Alysse Gafkjen / Provided by CMA)
Lainey Wilson tops the list of The 57th Annual CMA Awards nominees, picking up nine nominations including Entertainer of the Year, two Single of the Year nominations, Album, Song, Female Vocalist, two Musical Event nominations, and Music Video of the Year. First-time nominee Jelly Roll scored the second-most nominations with five, followed by Luke Combs and Hardy with four.
Joining Jelly Roll on the roster of first-time nominees are Mason Allen, Trannie Anderson, Renee Blair, Michael H. Brauer, Katelyn Brown, Zach Bryan, Tracy Chapman, Josh Ditty, David Fanning, Nicki Fletcher, Greylan James, Jelly Roll, Paul Jenkins, Gena Johnson, Chase McGill, Cameron Montgomery, and Megan Moroney. Austin Nivarel, Eivind Nordland, John Osborne, Hunter Phelps, David Ray Stevens, Patrick Tohill, Alysa Vanderheym, The War And Treaty, Hailey Whitters, Ben Williams, Dallas Wilson, and Charlie Worsham also earned their first nominations this year.
Lainey Wilson tops the list of The 57th Annual CMA Awards nominees, picking up nine nominations including Entertainer of the Year, two Single of the Year nominations, Album, Song, Female Vocalist, two Musical Event nominations, and Music Video of the Year. First-time nominee Jelly Roll scored the second-most nominations with five, followed by Luke Combs and Hardy with four.
Joining Jelly Roll on the roster of first-time nominees are Mason Allen, Trannie Anderson, Renee Blair, Michael H. Brauer, Katelyn Brown, Zach Bryan, Tracy Chapman, Josh Ditty, David Fanning, Nicki Fletcher, Greylan James, Jelly Roll, Paul Jenkins, Gena Johnson, Chase McGill, Cameron Montgomery, and Megan Moroney. Austin Nivarel, Eivind Nordland, John Osborne, Hunter Phelps, David Ray Stevens, Patrick Tohill, Alysa Vanderheym, The War And Treaty, Hailey Whitters, Ben Williams, Dallas Wilson, and Charlie Worsham also earned their first nominations this year.
- 9/7/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Lainey Wilson is at the top of the 2023 Country Music Association Awards nominations list, which were announced on September 7. She received a whopping nine bids from her industry peers, including her first ever for Entertainer of the Year. Newcomer Jelly Roll follows with five nominations. Then come Luke Combs and Hardy with four apiece. Winners will be announced at a live ceremony taking place in Nashville on Wednesday, November 8, and hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning. See the full list of contenders below.
SEEBillboard Hot 100: Every #1 song of 2023
Entertainer of the Year
Luke Combs
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Morgan Wallen
Lainey Wilson
Single of the Year
“Fast Car” – Luke Combs
“Heart Like A Truck” – Lainey Wilson
“Need A Favor” – Jelly Roll
“Next Thing You Know” – Jordan Davis
“Wait in the Truck” – Hardy (feat. Lainey Wilson)
Album of the Year
“Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville” — Ashley McBryde
“Bell Bottom Country...
SEEBillboard Hot 100: Every #1 song of 2023
Entertainer of the Year
Luke Combs
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Morgan Wallen
Lainey Wilson
Single of the Year
“Fast Car” – Luke Combs
“Heart Like A Truck” – Lainey Wilson
“Need A Favor” – Jelly Roll
“Next Thing You Know” – Jordan Davis
“Wait in the Truck” – Hardy (feat. Lainey Wilson)
Album of the Year
“Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville” — Ashley McBryde
“Bell Bottom Country...
- 9/7/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
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