Luke Combs tops CMA Awards; Loretta Lynn, Lewis honored
November 10, 2022 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Luke Combs was crowned entertainer of the year at Wednesday's Country Music Association Awards, the second year in a row that he's taken home the night's top honor.
Musicians, fans react to death of country star Loretta Lynn
October 4, 2022 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Stars and fans react to the death of Loretta Lynn, who died Tuesday at her home at 90.
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
April 22, 2022 GMTThe Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
April 8, 2022 GMTThe Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.
Country music singer Jeff Carson dies in Tennessee
March 27, 2022 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country music singer and songwriter Jeff Carson, who scored hits with “Not On Your Love,” and “The Car” before becoming a police officer, has died in Tennessee, his publicist said.
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
March 25, 2022 GMTThe Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.
Beyoncé, Billie Eilish to sing nominated songs at Oscars
March 23, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé, Billie Eilish and other nominees for best original song will perform at Sunday's Oscars, the show's producers announced Tuesday.
Beyoncé will perform her nominated song “Be Alive” from “King Richard,” and Eilish and her brother and co-writer Finneas will perform “No Time To Die” from the James Bond film of the same name.
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
March 18, 2022 GMTThe Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
March 11, 2022 GMTThe Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
March 4, 2022 GMTThe Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.
Chris Young leads Academy of Country Music nominations
February 10, 2022 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country star Chris Young combined his skills as an artist and a producer to earn seven nominations at the Academy of Country Music Awards, including album of the year and single of the year.
Hot dog! NYC marks July 4 with eating contest, fireworks
July 5, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — After a year lost to the coronavirus, New York City's most well-known Fourth of July traditions were back Sunday.
The traditional Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks show returned in full form with a display over the East River, as shells were shot from five barges in a televised, choreographed spectacle.
Macy’s July Fourth fireworks show will be back this year
June 10, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The traditional Macy's Fourth of July fireworks show will return to New York City this year after the pandemic forced changes to the celebration in 2020, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday.
Celebrity birthdays for the week of March 28-April 3
March 22, 2021 GMTCelebrity birthdays for the week of March 28-April 3:
March 28: Harmonica player Charlie McCoy (“Hee Haw”) is 80...
Reba McEntire, Darius Rucker take over as CMA Awards hosts
October 5, 2020 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country stars Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker are promising laughs and good music when they co-host this year's CMA Awards in November...
Country star and hit Elvis songwriter Mac Davis dies at 78
September 30, 2020 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country star Mac Davis, who launched his career crafting the Elvis hits “A Little Less Conversation” and “In the Ghetto,” and whose own hits include “Baby Don't Get Hooked On Me,” has died...
Caylee Hammack’s band went from concerts to mowing lawns
April 1, 2020 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country singer Caylee Hammack and her band are facing months without income after the concert industry came to a halt to prevent the spread of the coronavirus...
Despite female push, Garth Brooks bests Underwood at CMAs
November 14, 2019 GMTThe Country Music Association Awards almost fully honored and highlighted the women of country music — whose songs have been heavily dismissed on country radio over the years — until two words were uttered when they named its entertainer of the year: Garth Brooks...
Brooks & Dunn, Ray Stevens join Country Music Hall of Fame
October 21, 2019 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The bestselling country duo of all time, Brooks & Dunn, joined the Country Music Hall of Fame alongside comedian and singer Ray Stevens and record executive Jerry Bradley on Sunday evening, in a star-filled ceremony full of tributes to their lasting legacies...
Brad Paisley out; Reba, Dolly, Carrie Underwood to host CMAs
August 19, 2019 GMTCarrie Underwood, who has hosted the Country Music Association Awards since 2008 with Brad Paisley, is losing her partner-in-crime...
Reba McEntire, Oak Ridge Boys sing at Bush’s Texas funeral
December 6, 2018 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Reba McEntire has sung "The Lord's Prayer" at the Houston funeral service of former President George H...
Lauren Daigle wants to break down walls to Christian music
September 21, 2018 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Three years ago, Lauren Daigle took home three Dove Awards for her debut record, "How Can It Be," and the Louisiana singer-songwriter got her first taste of the weight of genre's expectations on her shoulders...
Top 2020 Democrats missing in Iowa but working backchannel
August 6, 2018 GMTDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa State Fair opens this week, complete with its signature deep-fried Oreos and prize hog judging...
Chris Stapleton leads ACM nominations, Reba returns as host
March 1, 2018 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Chris Stapleton, who released two top-selling albums last year, leads the Academy of Country Music Awards with eight nominations, including his first entertainer of the year nomination...
White roses, Kesha offer rallying cry for women at Grammys
January 29, 2018 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Dozens of Grammy Award performers and attendees wore or held white roses Sunday in support of the Time's Up movement, in an awards season where every awards show has confronted sexual misconduct in show business...