It’s never a dull night when country music kicks it up on stage at the CMA Awards. Enjoy some of the hottest performances of the night right here at Country Music News Blog!
The country music community gathered for the 56th annual CMA Awards Wednesday night (Nov. 9) at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The night’s top honor, Entertainer of the Year, went to Luke Combs for the second time. He also was awarded his second Album of the Year trophy for Growin’ Up.
TOBY KEITH returned to the stage for the first time this past weekend since revealing his cancer diagnosis. The artist made an appearance at JEFF RUBY’s STEAKHOUSE in LEXINGTON on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4th. KEITH was visiting the southern town for the 2022 BREEDER’S WORLD CUP CHAMPIONSHIP event at KEENELAND RACE COURSE and decided to perform an impromptu set.
Critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter Mike Ryan made his Opry debut last night fulfilling a major career milestone. Surrounded by members of his family and closest friends, Mike took the Opry stage and performed two of his previously released songs “Dear Country Music” and “Damn Good Goodbye.”
The RECORDING ACADEMY’s 65th GRAMMY AWARDS nominees will be announced from the GRAMMY MUSEUM in LOS ANGELES on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15th.
Iowa-born, Nashville-based rising country star Hailey Whitters released a cover of George Jones’ Christmas classic “New Baby For Christmas”and announced she will support Shania Twain on a string of tour dates in May 2023. This new song arrives as Whitters’ breakthrough single “Everything She Ain’t” from her new album RAISED continues the climb the Billboard Country Airplay (currently #40) and Hot Country Songs charts (currently #31).
Rising star and showstopping performer Reyna Roberts released her new song “Pretty Little Devils” today via EMPIRE. Written by Roberts alongside Kendall Brower and producer David Mescon, “Pretty Little Devils” highlights Roberts’ unique ability to seamlessly intersect trap beats with country instrumentation, combining all her southern musical influences into one hit song. Get it HERE.
CONGRATULATIONS ALAN JACKSON 2022 WILLIE NELSON LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENT
Gabrielle Metz has launched a new series, “Backyard Sessions,” on YouTube. Posting weekly on Wednesdays, Metz puts a new spin on classic and current songs.
Country music legend, Wynonna Judd, is scheduled to appear on The TODAY Show for a sit-down interview, where she will make a special announcement, and also put on four powerhouse performances on Monday, October 24th. Judd will be performing from the show’s plaza stage, for the first time during 3 hours of programming (8am, 9am and 10am ET) with one very special appearance by her tour mate, Martina McBride. Please check your local listings for channel information.
