
The winners have been revealed for the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards.
For the first time ever, Miranda Lambert was named Entertainer of the Year. This win brings her total ACM Awards count to 37, more than any artist in ACM Awards history, and qualifies her for the coveted Triple Crown Award (New Female/Male Artist of the Year, Female/Male Artist of the Year, and Entertainer of the Year).
Carly Pearce earned her first win for ACM Female Artist of the Year and her second win for Music Event of the Year (“Never Wanted To Be That Girl” with Ashley McBryde), bringing her total ACM Awards count to four. Chris Stapleton garnered his third Male Artist of the Year win, and his 13th ACM Award overall.
Old Dominion won for Group of the Year for the fourth time, marking their seventh ACM win overall. Brothers Osborne earned their third win for Duo of the Year, their sixth overall.
Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood took home Single of the Year for “If I Didn’t Love You.” This is Underwood’s second win in that category and 16th award overall, and Aldean’s second win in that category and 15th overall.
Lainey Wilson (New Female Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for “Things A Man Oughta KNow”), Parker McCollum (New Male Artist of the Year), and Morgan Wallen (Album of the Year for Dangerous: The Double Album) all took home their first ACM Award wins.
Off-camera awards included winners for the Music Event of the Year, Video of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year. Pearce and McBryde were announced as winners of the ACM Award for Music Event of the Year for “Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” produced by Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne. Lambert and Elle King were announced as winners of the ACM Award for Video of the Year for “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” produced by Angie Lorenz, Wes Edwards, and James Stratakis and directed by Alexa and Stephen Kinigopoulos. Michael Hardy was announced as the ACM Award Songwriter of the Year.
To read a full recap of the 57th Annual ACM Awards, click here.
Winners Below In Red:
Entertainer Of The Year
Eric Church
Luke Combs
Miranda Lambert
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Female Artist Of The Year
Gabby Barrett
Miranda Lambert
Ashley McBryde
Maren Morris
Carly Pearce
Male Artist Of The Year
Jimmie Allen
Luke Combs
Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Duo Of The Year
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
LOCASH
Maddie & Tae
Group Of The Year
Lady A
Little Big Town
Midland
Old Dominion
The Cadillac Three
New Female Artist Of The Year
Tenille Arts
Priscilla Block
Lily Rose
Caitlyn Smith
Lainey Wilson
New Male Artist Of The Year
HARDY
Walker Hayes
Ryan Hurd
Parker McCollum
Elvie Shane
Album Of The Year [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]
29: Written in Stone – Carly Pearce
Producers: Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, Jimmy Robbins, Tony Brown
Record Company-Label: Big Machine Records
Country Again: Side A – Thomas Rhett
Producers: Dann Huff, Jesse Frasure, Matt Dragstrem
Record Company-Label: Big Machine Label Group
Dangerous: The Double Album – Morgan Wallen
Producer: Joey Moi, Jacob Durrett, Charlie Handsome, Matt Dragstrem, Dave Cohen
Record Company-Label: Big Loud Records / Republic Records
Famous Friends – Chris Young
Producer: Mark Holman, Corey Crowder, Chris Young, Chris DeStefano
Record Company-Label: RCA Records Nashville
The Marfa Tapes – Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall
Producers: Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall
Record Company-Label: Vanner Records / RCA Records Nashville
Single Of The Year [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]
Buy Dirt – Jordan Davis featuring Luke Bryan
Producer: Paul DiGiovanni
Record Company-Label: MCA Nashville
Famous Friends – Chris Young and Kane Brown
Producers: Corey Crowder, Chris Young
Record Company-Label: RCA Records Nashville
Fancy Like – Walker Hayes
Producers: Walker Hayes, Shane McAnally, Joe Thibodeau
Record Company-Label: Monument Records
If I Didn’t Love You – Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood
Producers: Michael Knox
Record Company-Label: Broken Bow Records; Macon Music, LLC; BBR Music Group, BMG
You Should Probably Leave – Chris Stapleton
Producer: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton
Record Company-Label: Mercury Nashville
Song Of The Year [Awarded to Songwriter(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s)]
7 Summers – Morgan Wallen
Songwriters: Morgan Wallen, Josh Osborne, Shane McAnally
Publishers: Big Loud Mountain, Bo Wallace Publishing, Smackborne Music, Sony/ATV Accent, Smackstreet Music, Tempo Investments, Warner Geo Met Ric Music
Buy Dirt – Jordan Davis featuring Luke Bryan
Songwriters: Jordan Davis, Jacob Davis, Josh Jenkins, Matt Jenkins
Publishers: Anthem Music Publishing II, Bentprop Pub, Big Blue Nation Music, Combustion Five, Jentown, Jordan Davis Music, Smackwork Music, Smack Blue, Kobalt Music Group Music, Universal Music Corporation, WC Music Corp
Fancy Like – Walker Hayes
Songwriters: Cameron Bartolini, Josh Jenkins, Shane Stevens, Walker Hayes
Publishers: Songs of SMACK, Rarespark Media Group, Smackworks Music, Smack Blue, Kobalt Music Group, Holy Graffiti Music, Purplebeatz, WC Music Corp
Knowing You – Kenny Chesney
Songwriters: Adam James, Brett James, Kat Higgins
Publishers: 3 Ring Circus, BMG Platinum Songs, Pompano Run Music, Songs of Brett, WC Music Corp
Things A Man Oughta Know – Lainey Wilson
Songwriters: Jason Nix, Jonathan Singleton, Lainey Wilson
Publishers: Sony/ATV Accent, Sony/ATV Countryside, Spirit Two Nashville, Super Big Music
Video Of The Year [Awarded to Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)]
Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home) – Elle King and Miranda Lambert
Producers: Angie Lorenz, Wes Edwards, James Stratakis
Directors: Alexa Kinigopoulos, Stephen Kinigopoulos
Famous Friends – Chris Young and Kane Brown
Producer: Jennifer Ansell
Director: Peter Zavadil
I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor’s Version) – Taylor Swift featuring Chris Stapleton
Producers: Jil Hardin, Blake Lively, Kathy Palmer, Austin Swift
Director: Blake Lively
If I Didn’t Love You – Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood
Producers: Christen Pinkston, Wesley Stebbins-Perry
Director: Shaun Silva
Never Wanted To Be That Girl – Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde
Producer: Ryan Byrd
Director: Alexa Campbell
Songwriter Of The Year (Off Camera Award)
Jesse Frasure
Nicolle Galyon
Ashley Gorley
Michael Hardy
Josh Osborne
Music Event Of The Year [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]
Buy Dirt – Jordan Davis featuring Luke Bryan
Producer: Paul DiGiovanni
Record Company-Label: MCA Nashville
Famous Friends – Chris Young and Kane Brown
Producers: Corey Crowder, Chris Young
Record Company-Label: RCA Records Nashville
half of my hometown – Kelsea Ballerini featuring Kenny Chesney
Producers: Ross Copperman, Jimmy Robbins, Kelsea Ballerini
Record Company-Label: Black River Entertainment
If I Didn’t Love You – Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood
Producer: Michael Knox
Record Company-Label: Broken Bow Records; Macon Music, LLC; BBR Music Group, BMG
Never Wanted To Be That Girl – Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde
Producers: Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne
Record Company-Label: Big Machine Label Group, Warner Music Nashville
The 57th Annual ACM Award Winners [Full List]
/by LB CantrellThe winners have been revealed for the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards.
For the first time ever, Miranda Lambert was named Entertainer of the Year. This win brings her total ACM Awards count to 37, more than any artist in ACM Awards history, and qualifies her for the coveted Triple Crown Award (New Female/Male Artist of the Year, Female/Male Artist of the Year, and Entertainer of the Year).
Carly Pearce earned her first win for ACM Female Artist of the Year and her second win for Music Event of the Year (“Never Wanted To Be That Girl” with Ashley McBryde), bringing her total ACM Awards count to four. Chris Stapleton garnered his third Male Artist of the Year win, and his 13th ACM Award overall.
Old Dominion won for Group of the Year for the fourth time, marking their seventh ACM win overall. Brothers Osborne earned their third win for Duo of the Year, their sixth overall.
Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood took home Single of the Year for “If I Didn’t Love You.” This is Underwood’s second win in that category and 16th award overall, and Aldean’s second win in that category and 15th overall.
Lainey Wilson (New Female Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for “Things A Man Oughta KNow”), Parker McCollum (New Male Artist of the Year), and Morgan Wallen (Album of the Year for Dangerous: The Double Album) all took home their first ACM Award wins.
Off-camera awards included winners for the Music Event of the Year, Video of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year. Pearce and McBryde were announced as winners of the ACM Award for Music Event of the Year for “Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” produced by Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne. Lambert and Elle King were announced as winners of the ACM Award for Video of the Year for “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” produced by Angie Lorenz, Wes Edwards, and James Stratakis and directed by Alexa and Stephen Kinigopoulos. Michael Hardy was announced as the ACM Award Songwriter of the Year.
To read a full recap of the 57th Annual ACM Awards, click here.
Winners Below In Red:
Entertainer Of The Year
Eric Church
Luke Combs
Miranda Lambert
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Female Artist Of The Year
Gabby Barrett
Miranda Lambert
Ashley McBryde
Maren Morris
Carly Pearce
Male Artist Of The Year
Jimmie Allen
Luke Combs
Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Duo Of The Year
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
LOCASH
Maddie & Tae
Group Of The Year
Lady A
Little Big Town
Midland
Old Dominion
The Cadillac Three
New Female Artist Of The Year
Tenille Arts
Priscilla Block
Lily Rose
Caitlyn Smith
Lainey Wilson
New Male Artist Of The Year
HARDY
Walker Hayes
Ryan Hurd
Parker McCollum
Elvie Shane
Album Of The Year [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]
29: Written in Stone – Carly Pearce
Producers: Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, Jimmy Robbins, Tony Brown
Record Company-Label: Big Machine Records
Country Again: Side A – Thomas Rhett
Producers: Dann Huff, Jesse Frasure, Matt Dragstrem
Record Company-Label: Big Machine Label Group
Dangerous: The Double Album – Morgan Wallen
Producer: Joey Moi, Jacob Durrett, Charlie Handsome, Matt Dragstrem, Dave Cohen
Record Company-Label: Big Loud Records / Republic Records
Famous Friends – Chris Young
Producer: Mark Holman, Corey Crowder, Chris Young, Chris DeStefano
Record Company-Label: RCA Records Nashville
The Marfa Tapes – Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall
Producers: Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall
Record Company-Label: Vanner Records / RCA Records Nashville
Single Of The Year [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]
Buy Dirt – Jordan Davis featuring Luke Bryan
Producer: Paul DiGiovanni
Record Company-Label: MCA Nashville
Famous Friends – Chris Young and Kane Brown
Producers: Corey Crowder, Chris Young
Record Company-Label: RCA Records Nashville
Fancy Like – Walker Hayes
Producers: Walker Hayes, Shane McAnally, Joe Thibodeau
Record Company-Label: Monument Records
If I Didn’t Love You – Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood
Producers: Michael Knox
Record Company-Label: Broken Bow Records; Macon Music, LLC; BBR Music Group, BMG
You Should Probably Leave – Chris Stapleton
Producer: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton
Record Company-Label: Mercury Nashville
Song Of The Year [Awarded to Songwriter(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s)]
7 Summers – Morgan Wallen
Songwriters: Morgan Wallen, Josh Osborne, Shane McAnally
Publishers: Big Loud Mountain, Bo Wallace Publishing, Smackborne Music, Sony/ATV Accent, Smackstreet Music, Tempo Investments, Warner Geo Met Ric Music
Buy Dirt – Jordan Davis featuring Luke Bryan
Songwriters: Jordan Davis, Jacob Davis, Josh Jenkins, Matt Jenkins
Publishers: Anthem Music Publishing II, Bentprop Pub, Big Blue Nation Music, Combustion Five, Jentown, Jordan Davis Music, Smackwork Music, Smack Blue, Kobalt Music Group Music, Universal Music Corporation, WC Music Corp
Fancy Like – Walker Hayes
Songwriters: Cameron Bartolini, Josh Jenkins, Shane Stevens, Walker Hayes
Publishers: Songs of SMACK, Rarespark Media Group, Smackworks Music, Smack Blue, Kobalt Music Group, Holy Graffiti Music, Purplebeatz, WC Music Corp
Knowing You – Kenny Chesney
Songwriters: Adam James, Brett James, Kat Higgins
Publishers: 3 Ring Circus, BMG Platinum Songs, Pompano Run Music, Songs of Brett, WC Music Corp
Things A Man Oughta Know – Lainey Wilson
Songwriters: Jason Nix, Jonathan Singleton, Lainey Wilson
Publishers: Sony/ATV Accent, Sony/ATV Countryside, Spirit Two Nashville, Super Big Music
Video Of The Year [Awarded to Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)]
Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home) – Elle King and Miranda Lambert
Producers: Angie Lorenz, Wes Edwards, James Stratakis
Directors: Alexa Kinigopoulos, Stephen Kinigopoulos
Famous Friends – Chris Young and Kane Brown
Producer: Jennifer Ansell
Director: Peter Zavadil
I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor’s Version) – Taylor Swift featuring Chris Stapleton
Producers: Jil Hardin, Blake Lively, Kathy Palmer, Austin Swift
Director: Blake Lively
If I Didn’t Love You – Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood
Producers: Christen Pinkston, Wesley Stebbins-Perry
Director: Shaun Silva
Never Wanted To Be That Girl – Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde
Producer: Ryan Byrd
Director: Alexa Campbell
Songwriter Of The Year (Off Camera Award)
Jesse Frasure
Nicolle Galyon
Ashley Gorley
Michael Hardy
Josh Osborne
Music Event Of The Year [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]
Buy Dirt – Jordan Davis featuring Luke Bryan
Producer: Paul DiGiovanni
Record Company-Label: MCA Nashville
Famous Friends – Chris Young and Kane Brown
Producers: Corey Crowder, Chris Young
Record Company-Label: RCA Records Nashville
half of my hometown – Kelsea Ballerini featuring Kenny Chesney
Producers: Ross Copperman, Jimmy Robbins, Kelsea Ballerini
Record Company-Label: Black River Entertainment
If I Didn’t Love You – Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood
Producer: Michael Knox
Record Company-Label: Broken Bow Records; Macon Music, LLC; BBR Music Group, BMG
Never Wanted To Be That Girl – Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde
Producers: Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne
Record Company-Label: Big Machine Label Group, Warner Music Nashville
Chris Tomlin’s ‘Good Friday Nashville’ To Return To Bridgestone Arena
/by Lydia FarthingChris Tomlin. Photo: Robby Klein
Chris Tomlin‘s “Good Friday Nashville” concert will make its return to Bridgestone Arena on Friday, April 15.
The annual event benefits the foster care and adoption crisis through For Others, a non-profit foundation created by Tomlin and his wife Lauren, which aims to close the gap between children-in-need and capable care providers through raising awareness, maximizing resources and mobilizing communities. Tickets for “Good Friday Nashville” are available now.
“’Good Friday Nashville’ is one of the most rewarding things I have ever been a part of. When this event began 5 years ago, I had a dream it might become an annual thing… a tradition for family and friends to come together, to celebrate, to remember,” he adds. “As we got closer to that first Good Friday, I felt a need to make this night more than just a concert. My wife, Lauren, and I had felt a calling to shed light on the foster care and adoption crisis in our nation. It was through that and our first Good Friday that our non-profit, For Others, came to be. And so, each year ‘Good Friday Nashville’ benefits helping children find forever homes across our state. So, when you join us for this powerful night of worship… know that you are a part of making a difference in so many lives.”
For Others will host an inaugural private vision gathering on April 14 that will bring together a select group of difference-makers who have a heart for solving America’s foster care crisis. Among the featured experiences are a celebrity golf tournament, private concert, and auction. Participants include Marcus Allen, Mike Fisher, Eddie George, Kirk Herbstreit, Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line, Charles Kelley of Lady A, Shay Mooney from Dan & Shay, Willie Robertson, Ben Roethlisberger, Daryll Strawberry, TobyMac, Brett Young, and Ben Zobrist.
Since its inception in 2017, “Good Friday Nashville” has sold out each year, becoming the largest ticketed Christian concert in the history of the venue. Plans are currently in place for Tomlin to continue the Good Friday concerts indefinitely.
Ashley Gorley Notches Sixth Consecutive Week Atop MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart
/by LB CantrellAshley Gorley
For the sixth consecutive week, Ashley Gorley remains in the top spot on the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart.
Gorley is a co-writer on “New Truck” (Dylan Scott), “You Should Probably Leave” (Chris Stapleton), “Sand In My Boots” (Morgan Wallen), “Beers On Me” (Dierks Bentley, Hardy & Breland), “Slow Down Summer” (Thomas Rhett), “Give Heaven Some Hell” (Hardy), “Steal My Love” (Dan + Shay), “Take My Name” (Parmalee), and “You Didn’t” (Brett Young).
Shane McAnally stays at No. 2 this week. supported by the songs “Everyone She Knows” (Kenny Chesney), “23” (Sam Hunt), “Half Of My Hometown” (Kelsea Ballerini feat. Kenny Chesney), “AA” (Walker Hayes), “Never Wanted To Be That Girl” (Carly Pearce & Ashley McBryde), and “No Hard Feelings” (Old Dominion).
Michael Hardy (No. 3), Eric Church (No. 4) and Jesse Frasure (No. 5) round out the top five.
The weekly MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart uses algorithms based upon song activity according to airplay, digital download track sales and streams. This unique and exclusive addition to the MusicRow portfolio is the only songwriter chart of its kind.
Click here to view the full MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart.
Weekly Register: Jordan Davis, Luke Bryan Claim Top Country Song
/by Lydia FarthingJordan Davis and Luke Bryan have taken hold of the No. 1 spot on the country streaming songs chart with “Buy Dirt.” The track earns 7.4 million streams this week, contributing to a total of 201 million RTD, according to MRC data. The pair’s touching single is up for three awards—Single of the Year, Song of the Year, and Musical Event of the Year—at the 57th annual ACM Awards airing tonight (March 7) exclusively on Amazon Prime.
Luke Combs rises to the second spot as “Doin’ This” gains 6.1 million streams this week, while Cody Johnson‘s “‘Til You Can’t” falls to the third spot with 6 million streams. Walker Hayes takes up the remaining two positions: “Fancy Like” comes in at No. 4 with 5.7 million streams, and “AA” seals the top 5 also at 5.7 million streams this week.
There are no changes on the country albums chart this week. Morgan Wallen remains at No. 1 with Dangerous: The Double Album claiming 42K in total consumption (1.5K album only/51 million song streams). Taylor Swift keeps her second spot as Red (Taylor’s Version) adds 20K. Combs maintains his two spots on the chart: What You See Is What You Get at No. 3 with 18K this week, and This One’s For You at No. 4 with 16K. Hayes’ Country Stuff: The Album finishes out the top five, gaining 14K in total consumption this week.
Dates & Title Sponsor Announced For Live In The Vineyard Goes Country
/by Lorie HollabaughFF Entertainment has entered a three-year title sponsorship agreement between Live In The Vineyard & Live In The Vineyard Goes Country and tourism destination marketing organization Visit Napa Valley.
The new agreement makes Visit Napa Valley the official title sponsor for Live In The Vineyard and Live In The Vineyard Goes Country through 2024, and comes just before Live In The Vineyard Goes Country’s 2022 event.
“Visit Napa Valley is thrilled to support Live In The Vineyard and Live In The Vineyard Goes Country in this capacity,” says Linsey Gallagher, President & CEO of Visit Napa Valley. “Here in Napa Valley, we believe the ‘good life’ is the notion that the best things in life are the experiences we share, savor, and discover together. There could be no better embodiment of this philosophy than bringing musicians and fans together among our world-class Napa Valley vineyards to enjoy the best in wines, food, and our scenic Napa Valley beauty. Here’s to the power of music and wine to bring us all together!”
“There is tremendous excitement surrounding our partnership with Visit Napa Valley,” adds Bobbii Jacobs, Live In The Vineyard Co-Founder and President of FF Entertainment. “We look forward to the knowledge sharing, collaboration, and new opportunities this partnership will bring.”
Live In The Vineyard gives attendees intimate access to artists, top-tier winemakers, and world-renowned chefs. The three-day experiences bring together music supervisors, radio programmers, DSP curators, label execs, VIPs, corporate hospitality groups, and more to celebrate brand new music by today’s established and emerging artists.
Since its formation in 2008, Live In The Vineyard has featured performances by Backstreet Boys, Kelsea Ballerini, Natasha Bedingfield, Daughtry, Fergie, Jason Derulo, Jewel, Dean Lewis, Julia Michaels, Maren Morris, Jason Mraz, Alanis Morissette, Matt Nathanson, and more. Live In The Vineyard Goes Country, formed in 2017, has featured performances by Carrie Underwood, Zac Brown Band, Brad Paisley, Chris Janson, Little Big Town, Brothers Osborne, Cole Swindell, and more.
The 2022 version of Live In The Vineyard Goes Country is set to take place April 26-28 in Napa Valley. The lineup will be announced soon.
Mitchell Tenpenny Unveils Upcoming Project ‘The Low Light Sessions’
/by Lorie HollabaughMitchell Tenpenny. Photo: Matthew Berinato
Mitchell Tenpenny will release his latest project, The Low Light Sessions EP, on April 15. The EP’s first track, “Horseshoes and Hand Grenades,” is out now.
Tenpenny wrote or co-wrote all eight songs on the collection, which is a reflection of who he was several years ago. Many of the project’s songs were penned nearly four years ago, with the exception of the devotional, “The Way You Are,” written for his now-fiancé, Meghan Patrick.
“My fans are so good to me and react quickly each time I put out new music,” shares Tenpenny. “I’ve held onto these songs as I didn’t want them to get overshadowed in some of the other recent projects. I wanted to wait until I was in a good place with my life, and I feel I’m strong enough to share them now. I was a different person then and it feels good to look back and know I’ve come through that dark time.”
Tenpenny consistently rolled out new music for his fans over the last two years, most recently with a new version of his song “Bucket List” featuring Danny Gokey. His current single, “Truth About You,” earned him the largest streaming debut of his career, now garnering more than 70 million total on-demand streams.
He’s set to perform “At The End Of A Bar” with Chris Young on the 57th Annual ACM Awards, airing tonight (March 7) exclusively on Amazon Prime.
1. Horseshoes and Hand Grenades (Mitchell Tenpenny, Dallas Wilson)
2. Dear Jesus (Mitchell Tenpenny, Andy Albert, Thomas Archer)
3. Mama Raised the Hell Out of Me (Mitchell Tenpenny, Jaren Johnston, Zach Kale)
4. My Next Sad Song (Mitchell Tenpenny, Joe Fox, Brandon Paddock, Geoff Warburton)
5. I Know Something She Don’t Know (Mitchell Tenpenny, Dallas Wilson)
6. I Can’t Get Another You (Mitchell Tenpenny, Brent Anderson, Thomas Archer)
7. Don’t Make Me Choose (Mitchell Tenpenny, Dallas Wilson, Claire Douglas)
8. The Way You Are (Mitchell Tenpenny)
The ACM Awards Are Tonight: Here’s How To Watch & What To Expect
/by LB CantrellCountry music stars, industry members, and fans will gather in Las Vegas this evening (March 7) for the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards.
Hosted by global superstar Dolly Parton, alongside co-hosts Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett, the 57th ACM Awards will livestream exclusively on Prime Video at 7 p.m. CT from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. This will mark the first time a major award show has been exclusively livestreamed, and will not include commercial breaks.
“Bringing the ACM Awards to streaming will allow us to innovate the format of the show to make it much more in line with what we know viewers want,” ACM CEO Damon Whiteside tells MusicRow. “The show will be fast-paced with no commercials and will be shorter at a 2-hour run time.
“This will allow us to keep the energy and momentum consistently high throughout the show since there will be wall to wall music and awards with no breaks,” he adds. “At the two-hour run time, we joke that no one will have time to get up to go to the bathroom or the kitchen. Get your snacks and drinks before the show starts as no one will want to miss a minute!”
Contributing to the high energy night will be more than 20 performances from artists, including Breland and Thomas Rhett (“Praise The Lord”); Brothers Osborne (“Skeletons”); Brittney Spencer and Brothers Osborne (“These Boots Are Made for Walkin’”); Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde (“Never Wanted to Be That Girl”); Carrie Underwood; Chris Stapleton (“Watch You Burn”); Chris Young (“Raised on Country”); Chris Young featuring Mitchell Tenpenny (“At the End of a Bar”); Dolly Parton featuring Kelsea Ballerini (“Big Dreams and Faded Jeans”); Eric Church; Gabby Barrett (“Let’s Go to Vegas,” “I Hope You Dance”); Jason Aldean; Jimmie Allen (“Viva Las Vegas,” “Down Home”); Jordan Davis (“Buy Dirt,” feat. Luke Bryan); Kane Brown (“Leave You Alone”); Kelly Clarkson (“I Will Always Love You”); Lady A (“What a Song Can Do”); Luke Bryan (“Up”); Maren Morris (“Circles Around This Town”); Parmalee & Blanco Brown featuring Brooke Eden (“Just the Way”); Thomas Rhett (“Slow Down Summer”); and Walker Hayes (“AA” and “Fancy Like”).
On deck to present tonight are Mickey Guyton, Alan Ritchson (actor, Reacher), Derek Carr (Quarterback, Las Vegas Raiders), Guy Torry (comedian, Phat Tuesdays), James Patterson (author, Run Rose Run), Kelsey Asbille (actor, Yellowstone), Luke Grimes (actor, Yellowstone), and Tom Pelphrey (actor, Outer Range).
In addition to the perk of eliminating commercials, the ACM’s partnership with Amazon also means a more global reach and more opportunities for interesting activations. Slated for tonight is an ACM Awards Red Carpet Show on Prime Video; an interactive version of the pre-show on the Amazon Homepage, the ACM Awards Storefront, Amazon Fashion homepage, and the Amazon Live homepage; a red carpet livestream on TikTok conducted by Amazon Fashion, and more.
“Since the show streams live worldwide in over 230 countries and territories, fans from coast to coast and around the world will be able to watch all of the action in real time vs delayed viewing,” Whiteside adds. “The on-demand version of the show will feature Prime Video’s X-ray technology which will make the program shoppable at the touch of a button.”
So far, the Academy of Country Music has announced two early wins. On Friday (March 4), Parker McCollum and Lainey Wilson were named this year’s New Male and New Female Artist of the Year, respectively.
Tonight, more winners will be named at the 57th Academy of Country Music. See the full list of nominees here.
The North American Guitar & Carter Vintage Guitars Announce Merger
/by Lorie HollabaughPictured (L-R): Walter Carter, Ben Montague, Christie Carter
The North American Guitar (TNAG) and Carter Vintage Guitars (CVG) have merged with a shared mission to bring the world’s finest guitars and instruments to players, collectors, and enthusiasts worldwide.
By combining TNAG’s expertise in luthier-built instruments and the premium guitar market, along with CVG’s extensive vintage inventory and expertise, the partnership will create an unprecedented online and in-store guitar-buying experience for discerning musicians. CVG co-founders Walter and Christie Carter will remain at the helm of the vintage instrument operations from their Nashville location.
The North American Guitar was founded in 2010 in London by Ben Montague and his father Robert Montague, CBE. In 2019, TNAG acquired Nashville’s longest-standing music store, Cotten Music Center and, as part of the acquisition, relocated its headquarters to Nashville.
“Partnering with CVG truly is an honor, but it’s also a strategic decision as we are not only bringing together two of the most respected guitar brands but two that are inherently complementary,” explains TNAG’s CEO Ben Montague. “TNAG has worked over the last 10 years to develop the premium guitar market and to reshape how collectors and players source, play, and eventually, sell high-end instruments. Carter Vintage Guitars has the same philosophy in the vintage world and so this partnership really is about bringing together two trusted brands that will work together to build the future of our wonderful premium guitar market.”
“TNAG has set the standard for the modern guitar business in providing buyers with a friendly, personal online experience. We’ve always aimed to be Nashville’s friendliest guitar store, and TNAG will help us take that to the next level,” says Christie Carter.
“I bought my son’s first guitar in 1988 from Cotten Music, the guitar shop that became TNAG in Nashville,” adds Walter Carter. “History is the foundation of our business and we’re thrilled to be a part of the music store with the longest legacy in Nashville. TNAG is the perfect partner to deliver the world’s finest guitars to players and collectors everywhere.”
Maren Morris Plots Headlining Tour To Kick Off This Summer
/by Lydia FarthingMaren Morris. Photo: Harper Smith
Maren Morris has revealed plans for her U.S. headlining tour, kicking off in June at Raleigh, North Carolina’s Red Hat Amphitheater. Along the way, Morris will be joined by a variety of friends as direct support, including Brent Cobb, Ruston Kelly, Joy Oladokun, Natalie Hemby, The Lone Bellow, and Brittney Spencer.
Running through December of 2022, the Grammy-winning vocalist will also make stops at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, New York’s Radio City Music Hall, Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl, the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater and more. Public on sale begins March 11 at 10 a.m. local time. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, March 8 at 8 a.m. local time.
Morris’ new album Humble Quest is set to release March 25 on Sony Music Nashville’s Columbia Nashville imprint. Included on the upcoming record is her current single, “Circles Around This Town,” which broke Amazon Music’s record for most streams for a country song debut by a female artist.
She is vying for Female Artist of the Year at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards, airing tonight (March 7) exclusively on Amazon Prime. Morris is also nominated for two Grammy awards–Best Country Song (“Better Than We Found It”) and Best Country Duo/Group Performance (“Chasing After You” with her husband Ryan Hurd) at the Grammys on April 3.
Maren Morris Tour Dates:
3/8/2022 Houston Rodeo Houston, TX
4/29/2022 Stagecoach Indio, CA
5/7/2022 iHeart Country Festival Austin, TX
5/20/2022 Hangout Fest Gulf Shores, AL
6/9/2022 Red Hat Amphitheater Raleigh, NC*
6/10/2022 Rabbit Rabbit Asheville, NC*
6/11/2022 Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion Portsmouth, VA*
6/16/2022 Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre Charlotte, NC*
6/17/2022 Live Oak Bank Pavilion Wilmington, NC*
6/18/2022 Ameris Bank Amphitheatre Atlanta, GA*
6/23/2022 CMAC Canandaigua, NY*
6/24/2022 KEMBA Live! Outdoor Columbus, OH*
6/25/2022 The ICON Festival Stage at Smale Park Cincinnati, OH*
7/7/2022 Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater Bridgeport, CT*
7/8/2022 Leader Bank Pavilion Boston, MA*
7/9/2022 Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion Gilford, NH*
7/14/2022 TD Pavilion at the Mann Philadelphia, PA*
7/15/2022 Stage AE Outdoors Pittsburgh, PA*
7/16/2022 Budweiser Stage Toronto, ON*
7/21/2022 Starlight Theatre Kansas City, MO*
7/29/2022 Radio City Music Hall New York, NY†
8/4/2022 Merriweather Post Pavilion Columbia, MD‡
8/5/2022 Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica Cleveland, OH‡
8/6/2022 Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre Detroit, MI‡
8/10/2022 Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island Chicago, IL§
8/11/2022 Saint Louis Music Park St. Louis, MO§
8/12/2022 TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park Indianapolis, IN§
8/13/2022 BMO Harris Pavilion Milwaukee, WI§
8/16/2022 Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater Vail, CO**
8/18/2022 TBA Salt Lake City, UT**
8/19/2022 Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden Boise, ID**
8/20/2022 Big Sky Brewing Company Amphitheater Missoula, MT**
8/23/2022 Wine Country Amphitheater Walla Walla, WA**
8/26/2022 Hayden Homes Amphitheater Bend, OR††
8/27/2022 King County’s Marymoor Park Seattle, WA††
8/28/2022 McMenamins Edgefield Portland, OR**
9/15/2022 Santa Barbara Bowl Santa Barbara, CA**
9/16/2022 Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre San Diego, CA**
9/17/2022 The Greek Theatre Berkeley, CA**
9/23/2022 Arizona Federal Theatre Phoenix, AZ**
10/13/2022 Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles, CA†
10/19/2022 Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, CO**
10/21/2022 The Armory Minneapolis, MN**
10/28/2022 The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory Dallas, TX†
12/2/2022 Bridgestone Arena Nashville, TN‡ ‡
* with Brent Cobb
† with Ruston Kelly
‡ with Joy Oladokun
§ with Natalie Hemby
** with Lone Bellow
†† with Brittney Spencer
‡ ‡ with Brittney Spencer and Ruston Kelly
Live Nation 2022 Lawn Passes Available Now
/by Lorie HollabaughLive Nation is rolling out its Lawn Pass deal for 2022, which will be available at 30 venues for the summer concert season. With the pass, fans can attend up to 40 concerts at their local amphitheater all summer long, including select sold-out shows.
The Lawn Pass can be purchased for $199 (plus fees) per venue, and each venue will have a limited number of passes available. Passes are on sale now at LawnPass.LiveNation.com while supplies last. Each Lawn Pass purchaser will receive a custom, personalized credential with their name that serves as their ticket on each show day. The full list of participating amphitheaters can be found here.
Shows currently include Brandi Carlile, Chris Stapleton, Jack White, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Tim McGraw, Zac Brown Band, Miranda Lambert & Little Big Town, Jimmy Buffett, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, 5 Seconds of Summer, The Avett Brothers, The Backstreet Boys, The Black Keys, Chicago, Dave Matthews Band, Dispatch and O.A.R., The Doobie Brothers, Foo Fighters, Goo Goo Dolls, Halsey, Jack Johnson, Josh Groban, KISS, The Lumineers, Nine Inch Nails, OneRepublic, Phish, Santana + Earth, Wind & Fire, Snoop Dogg & Ice Cube, Third Eye Blind, and more.