DISClaimer Single Reviews: Dan + Shay Share ‘Heartfelt Message’

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Dan + Shay. Photo: Robby Klein

It’s “Duo Day” at DISClaimer.

This collection of collaborations demonstrates that there is strength in numbers. It’s a growing trend, and you’ll hear why.

The Disc of the Day belongs to Dan + Shay. The Irish husband and wife team of Kirwan is our DISCovery Award act of the day.

BRAXTON KEITH & TYLA RODRIGUES / “Do I Ever Cross Your Mind”
Writer: Dolly Parton; Producer: none listed; Label: Warner Records Nashville
– We turn to Oz for this refreshing oldie revival. Keith has been touring there, and Rodrigues is an Aussie up-and-comer. He is one of my favorite new honky-tonk stylists, and she’s quite a country belter, herself. They make quite a team.

BILLY RAY CYRUS & NOAH CYRUS / “On Our Way Along”
Writer: Braison Cyrus; Producers: Braison Cyrus, Ryan Rasmussen; Label: Billion Streams Entertainment
– Billy Ray croaks his way through this slow, moody contemplation. His barely-there singing is accompanied by daughter Noah’s soft, almost buried “echo” vocal. A dense, electronic soundscape backs them. Pass.

DAILEY & VINCENT / “Moon Shines on the Still”
Writers: Bill Whyte/Laura Leigh Jones Robertson; Producer: none listed; Label: DV
– These bluegrass superstars unleash a torrent of rhythm on this rapid-fire salute to backwoods moonshiners. The thrilling tenor vocals are augmented by dazzling mandolin, banjo and guitar runs. An absolute audio delight.

DAN + SHAY / “Say So”
Writers: Dan Smyers/David Hodges/Jimmy Robbins/Shay Mooney; Producers: Dan Smyers, Scott Hendricks; Label: Warner Records Nashville
– Lushly melodic and beautifully produced, this is a heartfelt message of suicide prevention. Kudos for an outstanding performance as well as for the team’s social consciousness.

MO PITNEY & JAKE WORTHINGTON / “Wake Up and Smell the Country”
Writers: Mo Pitney/Wyatt McCubbin; Producers: Jim “Moose” Brown, Mo Pitney; Label: Curb Records
– Rollicking, twangin’ and steel soaked. Both men are stone-country stylists. Together, they’re hard to beat. Naturally, Merle Haggard and George Jones are name checked.

JENNA PAULETTE & JOHN MORGAN / “The Dirt”
Writers: Hillary Lindsey/Jenna Paulette/John Morgan/Will Bundy; Producer: Will Bundy; Label: Leo33
– Working-class romance becomes duet nirvana as these two match voices. Paulette’s penetrating lead voice is joined by a note-perfect harmony vocal by Morgan. It’s a super-strong song of lasting love made even stronger via this collaboration. Play this on repeat.

KIRWAN THE BAND & CLAY WALKER / “Detours”
Writers: Caitriona Maria Kirwan/Colm James Kirwan/Matthew Craig Johnson; Producer: Matthew Craig Johnson; Label: Kirwan Music Group
– Uplifting, encouraging and stirring. The husband-wife Kirwan duo carries this message of hope and resilience with a rumbling backbeat. Walker chimes in, but this is the Irish team’s record all the way. Recommended.

THELMA & JAMES / “Alternate Ending”
Writers: Jake Etheridge/Josh Jenkins/MacKenzie Porter/Maggie Chapman; Producer: Lonas; Label: Big Loud Records
– This young pair is currently opening for Luke Combs on tour. They have a charming sound with his heartbroken tenor blending with her aching soprano harmony. The churning, rhythm-happy track contrasts with the song’s downbeat tale. I was totally taken in by this performance. “James” is Jake Etheridge, and “Thelma” is Mackenzie Porter.

SKIP EWING & MAE ESTES / “Stronger Where You’re Broken”
Writer: Skip Ewing; Producers: Bryan Sutton, F. Reid Shippen, Skip Ewing; Label: Write! Records
– Veteran Ewing and newcomer Estes sound splendid together on this tempo tune of encouragement. It helps that he is such a masterful songwriter. She harmonizes with soft strength and perfectly placed ad libs. She should have been louder in the mix.

AVERY ANNA & SAM BARBER / “Fear in God”
Writers: Avery Anna/Sam Barber; Producer: David Fanning; Label: Warner Records Nashville
– This is the lead track of Avery Anna’s new EP. Its drowsy pace, meandering melody and muddy-sounding rock guitar don’t sound very “country.”

JESSE & NOAH / “On Again, Off Again”
Writer: Noah Bellamy; Producers: Jesse Bellamy, Noah Bellamy; Label: Usonia
– These two are the sons of David Bellamy of The Bellamy Brothers. On this honky-tonk ballad they’re joined by Tess Frizzell, who is the daughter of Shelly West & Allen Frizzell and the granddaughter of Dottie West. The pedigrees show: Both Noah and Tess display effortless grace in their vocal performance. Check out the video: It was shot at Hank Snow’s old Rainbow Ranch digs in Madison.

WILSON FAIRCHILD / “Lean On Me”
Writer: Bill Withers; Producer: Michael Sykes; Label: Gaither Music Group
– And speaking of second-generation acts, these fellows are also the children of country royalty. They are Wil Reid and Langdon Reid, the sons of Harold Reid and Don Reid of The Statler Brothers. True to their heritage, their countrified take on this Bill Withers classic is drenched in multi-part harmonies. This is a superb single. You’ll be singing along by the time they get to the penultimate, hand-clapped chorus.

MARCUS HUMMON & LEVI HUMMON / “Bless the Broken Road”
Writers: Bobby Boyd/Jeff Hanna/Marcus Hummon; Producer: Marcus Hummon; Label: 3686 RECORDS
– Papa Marcus and son Levi have been performing this classic together at various get-togethers. Their version is eloquently lovely, infused with sincerity and intimacy. Levi’s perfect tenor lead is accompanied solely by Marcus’s rippling piano work and low-harmony vocal blend. This is an acoustic jewel that warms the spirit and tugs at the heart.

Zach Top Adds Summer Dates To ‘Cold Beer & Country Music Tour’

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Zach Top. Photo: Citizen Kane Wayne

Zach Top has revealed he’s extending his “Cold Beer & Country Music” headline tour through the summer.

Added dates include stops in Boise, Pittsburgh, Orange Beach and more through Sept. 1, and special guests on the tour include Marcus King Band, Lukas Nelson, Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, Jake Worthington, Cole Goodwin and Wyatt McCubbin.

Tickets for the new dates will be available for pre-sale starting April 15, with general on-sale following April 17 here.

Top just received five nominations for the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards for Male Artist of the Year, Album of the Year (Ain’t In It For My Health), Song of the Year (“I Never Lie,” as artist and songwriter) and Single of the Year (“I Never Lie”). Ahead of the new dates, he will perform at Nissan Stadium as part of CMA Fest in June as well as select stadium shows with George Strait and Chris Stapleton.

“Cold Beer & Country Music” Newly Added Dates:
June 5—Durant, OK—Choctaw Grand Theater≠
June 12—Orange Beach, AL—The Wharf Amphitheater≠
June 20—Columbia, MD—Merriweather Post Pavilion«
July 9—West Valley City, UT—Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre≥
July 10—Boise, ID—ExtraMile Arena≥
July 15—Saskatoon, SK—SaskTel Centre∆
July 16—Edmonton, AB—Rogers Place∆
August 7—Ottawa, ON—Canadian Tire Centre«
August 8—Canandaigua, NY—CMAC«
August 13—Wantagh, NY—Northwell at Jones Beach Theater≈
August 20—Pittsburgh, PA—PPG Paints Arena∞
August 21—Allentown, PA—PPL Center
August 22—Bangor, ME—Maine Savings Amphitheater∞
August 28—Gilford, NH—BankNH Pavilion∞

≠with special guest Cole Goodwin
«with special guest Wyatt McCubbin
≥with special guest Jake Worthington
∆with special guest Lukas Nelson
≈with special guest Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives
∞with special guest Marcus King Band

Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors’ ‘Tennessee’ Named An Official State Song

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Drew Holcomb. Photo: Tabitha Gould

Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors’ song “Tennessee” has been designated as an official Tennessee State Song.

The song received the designation following unanimous passage through both the Tennessee House and Senate and was signed into law by Governor Bill Lee. Drew Holcomb performed the song live on the House Floor at the Tennessee State Capitol on Monday (April 6.)

Holcomb’s Tennessee roots run deep. Born and raised in Memphis, he studied in Knoxville before planting roots in Nashville, and brought his beloved Moon River Music Festival from Memphis to Chattanooga, where it continued to draw fans from across the country. Holcomb and his wife Ellie have also been featured in a Tennessee tourism campaign, making the “Tennessee” designation a natural extension of a story already deeply woven into the state’s identity.

“I am beyond humbled that the state of Tennessee has chosen my song as an official state song,” says Holcomb. “It is an honor I could not have imagined as a young kid learning to play the guitar in Memphis, or as a college student in Knoxville playing my first concerts, or even now, years into my career in Nashville as a traveling singer/songwriter. This song was written when we were still a young band touring the country in a conversion van, playing shows all over the country, often homesick, thinking of getting back to this place we love. Everywhere we go, people ask for this song, regardless of where they are from. At the end of the day, it’s a song about home, and my beloved home is here in Tennessee.”

With his band, The Neighbors, Holcomb has released ten albums over the past two decades, including Strangers No More Volume Two (2024) and Strangers No More (2023), amassing more than 400,000 albums sold and over 500 million global streams. Known for making each show a celebration of community, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors create a powerful sense of togetherness, exemplified by their No. 1 Americana single “Find Your People.”

Boots & Hearts West Unveils Full Inaugural Lineup

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Graham Barham & Travis Denning.

Boots & Hearts West has revealed the final group of artists joining the inaugural festival lineup, taking place at Fan Park at ICE District, outside Rogers Place in Edmonton, Aug 28-29.

Travis Denning, The Prairie States, Sarah Vanderzon, and Julia Vos will join the Friday lineup of Russell Dickerson, Max McNown, Tyler Joe Miller, Kalsey Kulyk and Dawson Gray.

Shaboozey, Midland, Thelma & James, Zach McPhee, and Brock Phillips will be joined on Saturday by Graham Barham, Annika Catharina, and Taylor-Rae.

“We’re so proud to complete our first-year lineup. From the start, our goal was to create a high-energy experience featuring artists with fan favourite hits and celebrating local talent from Alberta and across Canada,” shares Brooke Dunford, Director of Talent Buying & Business Development for Republic Live. “That balance has been important to us throughout the process, and we’re excited to bring it all to life in Edmonton this August.”

Tickets are available here.

Noah Kahan To Take ‘The Great Divide Tour’ Overseas

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Noah Kahan. Photo: Patrick McCormack

Noah Kahan has extended his “The Great Divide Tour,” adding dates in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Europe.

The new run of dates begin Sept. 25 in Melbourne, with arena stops at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena, London’s The O2, Dublin’s 3Arena, Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome and more before wrapping on Dec. 7 in Paris. Bella Kay, Michael Marcagi and Mon Rovîa will join as rotating support.

Pre-sale will begin April 15 with general on-sale following on April 17 here.

Kahan will release his fourth studio album, The Great Divide, on April 24 via Mercury Records. The 17 track album features the already released title track and “Porch Light.” Prior to the album, he will release his Netflix documentary Noah Kahan: Out of Body on April 13. Directed by Nick Sweeney, the film follows Kahan’s rise to a stadium level act.

Following the album release, he will embark on the sold-out North American dates of “The Great Divide Tour,” which kicks off on June 11 in Orlando, and includes a record-breaking four night run at Boston’s Fenway Park, two nights at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, two nights at New York’s Citi Field and more. Kahan will also headline Bonnaroo on June 14.

“The Great Divide Tour” Newly Announced Dates:
September 25th // Melbourne, VIC // Rod Laver Arena*
September 26th // Melbourne, VIC // Rod Laver Arena*
October 2nd // Sydney, NSW // Qudos Bank Arena*
October 3rd // Sydney, NSW // Qudos Bank Arena*
October 9th // Auckland, NZ // Spark Arena*
November 5th // Glasgow, Scotland // OVO Hydro^
November 6th // Glasgow, Scotland // OVO Hydro^
November 9th // Manchester, UK // AO Arena^
November 10th // Manchester, UK // AO Arena^
November 13th // London, UK // The O2^
November 14th // London, UK // The O2^
November 21st // Dublin, Ireland // 3Arena^
November 22nd // Dublin, Ireland // 3Arena^
November 25th // Zurich, Switzerland // Hallenstadion~
November 26th // Cologne, Germany // Lanxess Arena~
November 28th // Copenhagen, Denmark // Royal Arena~
November 29th // Stockholm, Sweden // Avicii Arena~
December 1st // Amsterdam, Netherlands // Ziggo Dome~
December 2nd // Amsterdam, Netherlands // Ziggo Dome~
December 4th // Munich, Germany // Olympiahalle~
December 7th // Paris, France // Accor Arena~
* Michael Marcagi supporting
^ Bella Kay supporting
~ Mon Rovîa supporting

Sam Barber Extends ‘American Route Tour’ Through December

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Sam Barber. Photo: Scott Sanford

Sam Barber is extending his “The American Route Tour” through the end of the year.

Newly confirmed stops include a show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, plus stops in Detroit, Chicago, New York, Knoxville, Boston, Atlanta and more through December 10.

Pre-sale will begin on April 14, with general on-sale following April 17 at 10 a.m. local time here.

The new shows continue a breakout year for Barber, who released his sophomore album Broken View April 3 via Atlantic Outpost. Co-written and co-produced by Barber and Joe Becker with additional songs co-produced with Aaron Dessner, Broken View serves as a sweeping and introspective reflection on life’s complexities and has already received critical attention. The Southeast Missouri native has already racked up over 3.4 billion global streams and counting and has built a devoted global audience through his personal songwriting and unfiltered perspective that resonates across generations.

“The American Route Tour” Newly Added Dates:
July 9—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre
July 11—Idaho Falls, ID—Mountain America Center
July 14—Spokane, WA—Gesa Pavilion
July 15—Bend, OR—Hayden Homes Amphitheater
August 6—Cleveland, OH—Jacobs Pavilion
August 7—Detroit, MI—Masonic Temple Theatre
September 11—Minneapolis, MN—The Armory
September 12—Chicago, IL—The Salt Shed Outdoors
September 15—Buffalo, NY—Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B
September 18—New York, NY—The Rooftop at Pier 17
September 19—Boston, MA—Leader Bank Pavilion
September 22—Pittsburgh, PA—Stage AE Outdoors
September 24—Charlottesville, VA—Ting Pavilion
September 25—Knoxville, TN—Knoxville Civic Coliseum
September 26—Atlanta, GA—Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park
December 3—St. Louis, MO—Chaifetz Arena
December 4—Independence, MO—Cable Dahmer Arena
December 10—Albuquerque, NM—Revel

BREAKING: Big Loud Publishing Promotes Michael Giangreco To President Of A&R

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Michael Giangreco. Photo: Jessie Addleman

Big Loud Publishing’s Michael Giangreco has been promoted to President of A&R, effective immediately.

A three-time Variety Hitmaker, Giangreco began his tenure at Big Loud Publishing as an intern before rising the ranks to his current role.

“I am grateful to the partners (Seth [England], Craig [Wiseman] and Joey [Moi]) for their support and guidance. It’s an honor to continue building the legacy of Big Loud Publishing,” Giangreco shares. “When I interned over 10 years ago, I was inspired to learn how a strong independent publishing company operated. We’ve grown and evolved since then, but the songwriters remain the heart of this, and I am proud to represent and support them every day.”

“Mike has been Big Loud from the start,” adds Wiseman, Big Loud Publishing Founder and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer. “Beginning with Kimberly [Gleason] saying, ‘there’s an intern you should keep an eye on.’ Mike has become a true, top shelf publisher. He loves his writers and stands up for them and believes in them. Anyone who works with Mike is blessed to do so and we feel the same. Good on ya, Mike. You deserve this, brother.”

“From his first day, Mike has been an essential part of what we’ve built at Big Loud Publishing,” says England, Partner/CEO, Big Loud. “He has an incredible instinct for talent, a relentless work ethic and a genuine passion for songwriters that shows up in everything he does. This is a reflection of both his impact and the trust we have in his leadership. Mike has become truly best-in-class in publishing and our artists and songwriters couldn’t be in better hands.”

Throughout his tenure at Big Loud, Giangreco has been a key player in the making of Morgan Wallen’s record-setting albums I’m The Problem (2025), One Thing At A Time (2023) and Dangerous: The Double Album (2021), as well as each studio album by Grammy nominated hitmaker ERNEST, including his critically-acclaimed Nashville, Tennessee. He has signed and overseen the rise of multi-Platinum and CMA Triple Play recipients John Byron (Wallen’s No. 1 smashes “Just In Case,” “Love Somebody,” “Thinkin Bout Me,” “Last Night” and more) and Rocky Block (Wallen’s “Cowgirls,” Lil Durk collab “Broadway Girls,” Post Malone/Blake Shelton “Pour Me A Drink”), among other coveted co-creators like Grady Block, Hank Compton, Jordan Dozzi, Jacob Durrett and more.

In addition to his contributions to the Big Loud Publishing roster, Giangreco continues to work closely with Wallen and ERNEST, as well as fast rising band In Color signed to Big Loud Rock.

Mark Thomas Joins Propeller As Director Of Talent & Industry Partnerships

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Mark Thomas

Mark Thomas has joined Propeller, the social impact platform that transforms fan engagement into real-world change, as Director of Talent and Industry Partnerships.

Thomas brings more than a decade of experience in entertainment marketing and creative production spanning TV, fashion, and live events to his new role. His work has touched some of the most recognized properties in modern pop culture, including Yellowstone, RuPaul’s Drag Race, the CMT Music Awards, CMT Crossroads, and MobLand, as well as global brand campaigns for names like Calvin Klein and Sony. Thomas also serves on the Board of The Recording Academy’s Nashville Chapter and is heavily involved with the Country Music Association.

“We’ve spent years earning trust with artists and their teams. Mark has spent his entire career doing the same thing, just from a different seat at the table. The fit was obvious, and we’re thrilled to have him,” says Brandon Deroche, CEO & Founder of Propeller.

“I’ve spent my career up until now telling stories that connect people to something bigger than themselves, but Propeller is doing that at scale and for causes that matter. I’m thrilled to be part of it,” says Thomas.

Propeller partners with artists, celebrities, and live experiences including names like Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini, Noah Kahan, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Fortune Feimster, Bert Kreischer and many others to run fan-powered campaigns for social causes, turning fanbases into donors, petition signers and long-term supporters. The platform has grown to a community of more than 3.6 million fans, generating over 15 million actions, and raised over $20 million for leading nonprofits.

Reach Thomas at mark@propeller.la.

Jordan Reynolds Honored With Curtain Call Award

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Jordan Kyle Reynolds is the recipient of the Curtain Call Award at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee April 6, 2026. Photo: Sam Simpkins

Grammy winning songwriter Jordan Reynolds has been honored by Belmont University’s School of Music with the 2026 Curtain Call Award. Reynolds was honored during a special event and performance on Monday (April 6).

An annual award, the Curtain Call Award goes to a Belmont commercial music alumni who have made significant contributions to the music industry.

Reynolds has had cuts by Dan + Shay, Morgan Wallen, Carly Pearce, Kelsea Ballerini, and more. He currently holds five No. 1 hits, including “Tequila,” “Speechless,” “All to Myself,” “10,000 Hours,” and “God Only Knows.”

“Jordan’s career reflects exactly what we hope students take from Belmont: excellence in craft, professionalism, collaboration and long-term thinking,” said Jamie Wigginton, commercial voice instructor in Belmont’s College of Music & Performing Arts. “He didn’t just learn how to write songs, he learned how to work, how to listen and how to show up prepared. That combination of musical depth and real-world readiness is central to our program, and Jordan embodies it.

“Jordan is a powerful example because his success is built on longevity, not flash,” he continued. “He shows students that a sustainable career comes from doing great work consistently, treating people well and staying committed through seasons where results aren’t immediate. He’s the kind of person you want to be in the room.”

“When your gut tells you something, chase that feeling down and just keep going,” reflected Reynolds. “You can’t stay in it just because you want to make money. It’s the connection to the work that sustains you. You’re just making music with your friends, without any expectations — just creating what feels important to you.”

Past recipients of the Curtain Call Award include Melinda Doolittle, Josh Turner, Ginny Owens, Dwan Hill, Alvin Love III, Russell Dickerson, Cody Fry, Sarah Davison, Ashley Crawford and Emmanuel Echem.

BREAKING: Nominations Revealed For 61st ACM Awards

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Nominees have been unveiled for the 61st annual ACM Awards, taking place May 17 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Female artists showcase strong in the nomination pack this year, with Megan Moroney notching nine, Miranda Lambert earning eight and Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson garnering seven each. Chris Stapleton (six), Zach Top (five) and Cody Johnson (four) are also top leaders this year.

Highlights in this year’s nominations also include Riley Green receiving his first-ever nominations for Male Artist of the Year, Album of the Year (Don’t Mind If I Do (Deluxe)) and Artist-Songwriter of the Year; Parker McCollum notching his first-ever nomination for Album of the Year (Parker McCollum); Reba McEntire earning her first nomination since 2020 (Music Event of the Year (“Trailblazer”)) and every Song of the Year artist nominee also being credited as a songwriter on their respective track.

First time nominees this year include 49 Winchester, Avery Anna, Mackenzie Carpenter, Carter Faith, Caroline Jones, Vincent Mason, Emily Ann Roberts, Thelma & James, Hudson Westbrook and Stephen Wilson Jr.

The ACM Awards will stream live on May 17 at 7 p.m. CST via Prime Video, the Amazon Music channel on Twitch, or the Amazon Music app. Previously-announced performers include Johnson, Kacey Musgraves, Wilson, Little Big Town, Lambert and Green, with more to be revealed in the coming weeks.

MAIN ACM AWARD NOMINEES:

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Luke Combs
Jelly Roll
Cody Johnson
Megan Moroney
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Lainey Wilson

FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Ella Langley
Megan Moroney
Lainey Wilson

MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Luke Combs
Riley Green
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Zach Top

GROUP OF THE YEAR
49 Winchester
Flatland Cavalry
Old Dominion
Rascal Flatts
The Red Clay Strays

DUO OF THE YEAR
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Muscadine Bloodline
Thelma & James

NEW FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Avery Anna
Mackenzie Carpenter
Dasha
Caroline Jones
Emily Ann Roberts

NEW MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Gavin Adcock
Vincent Mason
Shaboozey
Hudson Westbrook
Tucker Wetmore

ALBUM OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]
Ain’t In It For My Health – Zach Top
Producer: Carson Chamberlain
Record Company-Label: Leo33

Cherry Valley – Carter Faith
Producer: Tofer Brown
Record Company-Label: Gatsby Records / MCA

Don’t Mind If I Do (Deluxe) – Riley Green
Producer: Dann Huff, Michael Knox
Record Company-Label: Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment

I’m The Problem – Morgan Wallen
Producers: Joey Moi, Charlie Handsome, Jacob Durrett
Record Company-Label: Big Loud Records

Parker McCollum – Parker McCollum
Producers: Frank Liddell, Eric Masse
Record Company-Label: MCA

SONG OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Songwriter(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s)]
“A Song To Sing” – Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton
Songwriters: Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, Jenee Fleenor, Jesse Frasure
Publishers: I Wrote These Songs; Pink Dog Publishing; Songs for the Munch Music; Songs of Influence; Sony/ATV Tree Publishing; Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp

“Am I Okay?” – Megan Moroney
Songwriters: Megan Moroney, Luke Laird, Jessie Jo Dillon
Publishers: Big Ass Pile of Dimes Music; Big Music Machine

“Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley
Songwriters: Ella Langley, Luke Dick, Miranda Lambert, Joybeth Taylor
Publishers: Bada Bing & Bada Langley Publishing; Little Louder Songs; Sony Music Publishing

“I Never Lie” – Zach Top
Songwriters: Zach Top, Carson Chamberlain, Tim Nichols
Publishers: Music and Magazine Publishing; Rio Bravo Music Inc; Sony/ATV Tree Publishing; Too Broke to Quit Music; Zach Top Music

“Somewhere Over Laredo” – Lainey Wilson
Songwriters: Lainey Wilson, Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson, Andy Albert, Harold Arlen & Yip Harburg
Publishers: Concord Sounds; Dtown Boogie Music; Emi Feist Catalog Inc; Songs Of Riser House; Songs Of Wild Cat Well Music; Sony/ATV Countryside; Story Farmer; Tacklebox Music Publishing

SINGLE OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]
“6 Months Later” – Megan Moroney
Producers: Kristian Bush
Record Company-Label: Sony Music Nashville / Columbia Records

“Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley
Producers: Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert, Ben West
Record Company-Label: SAWGOD / Columbia Records

“I Never Lie” – Zach Top
Producers: Carson Chamberlain
Record Company-Label: Leo33

“Somewhere Over Laredo” – Lainey Wilson
Producers: Jay Joyce
Record Company-Label: BBR Music Group / BMG Nashville / Broken Bow Records

“The Fall” – Cody Johnson
Producers: Trent Willmon
Record Company-Label: CoJo Music / Warner Records Nashville

MUSIC EVENT OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]
“A Song To Sing” – Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton
Producers: Dave Cobb
Record Company-Label: Republic Records

“Amen” – Shaboozey & Jelly Roll
Producers: Danny Majic, Nevin Sastry, Sean Cook
Record Company-Label: Empire

“Don’t Mind If I Do” – Riley Green feat. Ella Langley
Producers: Dann Huff, Michael Knox
Record Company-Label: Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment

“Trailblazer” – Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson
Producers: Tony Brown, Reba McEntire
Record Company-Label: MCA

“You Had To Be There” – Megan Moroney & Kenny Chesney
Producers: Kristian Bush
Record Company-Label: Sony Music Nashville / Columbia Records

VISUAL MEDIA OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)]
“6 Months Later” – Megan Moroney
Producers: Christen Pinkston & Wesley Stebbins-Perry
Director: CeCe Dawson, Megan Moroney

“A Song To Sing” – Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton
Producers: James Stratakis
Director: Alexa King Stone, Stephen Kinigopoulos

“Cuckoo” -Stephen Wilson, Jr.
Producers: Tim Cofield
Director: Tim Cofield

“Somewhere Over Laredo” – Lainey Wilson
Producers: Katie Babbage
Director: TK McKamy

“The Fall” – Cody Johnson
Producers: Christen Pinkston & Wesley Stebbins-Perry
Director: Dustin Haney

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Jessie Jo Dillon
Ashley Gorley
Charlie Handsome
Chase McGill
Blake Pendergrass

ARTIST-SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Luke Combs
Riley Green
Ella Langley
Megan Moroney
Morgan Wallen