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Miami native 'Cuban Cowboy' Orlando Mendez returns home for Country Bay Musical Festival
Read full article: Miami native 'Cuban Cowboy' Orlando Mendez returns home for Country Bay Musical FestivalCountry Bay Music Festival is returning to Miami for its second year, with organizers hoping the event can earn a permanent spot in the city's music scene alongside events like Ultra and Rolling Loud.
Carrie Underwood will return to 'American Idol' as its newest judge
Read full article: Carrie Underwood will return to 'American Idol' as its newest judgeCarrie Underwood will be the next singer to sit behind the judgesā table on āAmerican Idol,ā filling Katy Perryās spot after her departure from the show in May.
'Please regulate AI:' Artists push for U.S. copyright reforms but tech industry says not so fast
Read full article: 'Please regulate AI:' Artists push for U.S. copyright reforms but tech industry says not so fastCountry singers, romance novelists, video game artists and voice actors are appealing to the U.S. government for immediate relief from the threat that artificial intelligence poses to their livelihoods.
Lainey Wilson wins 5 CMA Awards, including entertainer of the year and album of the year
Read full article: Lainey Wilson wins 5 CMA Awards, including entertainer of the year and album of the yearLainey Wilson took home five trophies including entertainer of the year at the Country Music Association Awards.
Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott and Chaka Khan make the crowd go wild at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Read full article: Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott and Chaka Khan make the crowd go wild at Rock & Roll Hall of FameSheryl Crow and Olivia Rodrigo kicked off the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony Friday night and Missy Elliott closed the show more than four hours later with a roof-shaking set, as the hall celebrated a strong representation of women and Black artists.
āHome is like jailā: Afghan soldier who helped the US weathers injuries, uncertainty in asylum bid
Read full article: āHome is like jailā: Afghan soldier who helped the US weathers injuries, uncertainty in asylum bidA former Afghan intelligence officer who fled the Taliban after sharing information with American soldiers is now in Texas, where his future remains uncertain.
Lainey Wilson leads CMA Awards nominations in her 1st year
Read full article: Lainey Wilson leads CMA Awards nominations in her 1st yearLouisiana-native Lainey Wilson is having a breakout year as she tops the Country Music Association nominations in her first year as a nominee, earning nods in six categories.
Morgan Wallen wins at ACM Awards; Lambert wins top prize
Read full article: Morgan Wallen wins at ACM Awards; Lambert wins top prizeMorgan Wallen won album of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards for āDangerous: The Double Album,ā a year after he was removed from the ACMs ballot after he was caught on camera using a racial slur.
New this week: Plenty of Dolly Parton and 'Lucy and Desi'
Read full article: New this week: Plenty of Dolly Parton and 'Lucy and Desi'This weekās new entertainment releases include an album and companion book by Dolly Parton, the comedy-thriller āFreshā starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Roger Allam playing a French crime-buster in āMurder in Provence.ā.
Parton, Gabby Barrett, Jimmie Allen to perform at ACM Awards
Read full article: Parton, Gabby Barrett, Jimmie Allen to perform at ACM AwardsDolly Parton, Jimmie Allen and Gabby Barrett will be pulling double duty with special performances on top of their hosting duties at this yearās Academy of Country Music Awards.
Macy's Thanksgiving parade returns, with all the trimmings
Read full article: Macy's Thanksgiving parade returns, with all the trimmingsGiant balloons once again wafted through miles of Manhattan, high school and college marching bands from around the country were back, and so were the crowds at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Hitmakers BTS stamp their authority on American Music Awards
Read full article: Hitmakers BTS stamp their authority on American Music AwardsSouth Korean superstars BTS were crowned artist of the year at the American Music Awards on Sunday, brushing aside challenges from Taylor Swift, Drake and The Weeknd as they took home a total of three awards.
Macyās Thanksgiving Day Parade returns to pre-pandemic shape
Read full article: Macyās Thanksgiving Day Parade returns to pre-pandemic shapeThe Macyās Thanksgiving Day Parade will return to its pre-pandemic form this year, with its route restored through Manhattan, high-flying helium balloons once again pulled by handlers and crowds welcomed back to cheer them on.
Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Luke Combs to play CMA stage
Read full article: Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Luke Combs to play CMA stageThe CMA Awards will be a night of all-star collaborations between Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean, Kane Brown and Chris Young, and Mickey Guyton with Brittney Spencer and Madeline Edwards.
CMT to honor Black country music pioneer Linda Martell
Read full article: CMT to honor Black country music pioneer Linda MartellLinda Martell, one of the pioneers for Black acts in country music and the first Black woman to perform solo at the Grand Ole Opry, will be honored at the 2021 CMT Music Awards.
Preds beat Canes 4-3 in double OT again to tie series at 2-2
Read full article: Preds beat Canes 4-3 in double OT again to tie series at 2-2Luke Kunin scored his second goal at 16:10 of the second overtime,and the Nashville Predators beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 Sunday to tie the first-round series 2-2.
Resorts World Las Vegas gets regulatory OK to open June 24
Read full article: Resorts World Las Vegas gets regulatory OK to open June 24The Malaysia-based owner of Resorts World Las Vegas now has regulatory approval to deal cards, roll dice and welcome gamblers when it opens June 24 on the Las Vegas Strip.
Carrie Underwood's faith shines through on church hymns
Read full article: Carrie Underwood's faith shines through on church hymnsFILE - Carrie Underwood attends the 42nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors in Washington on Dec. 8, 2019. Underwood released her first album of gospel music called My Savior, on Friday, March 26. Now she's releasing her first album of gospel music called āMy Savior" on Friday, just in time for Easter. Itās about the smaller thing, the thing thatās inside of me." Gospel icon CeCe Winans joins Underwood on "Great Is Thy Faithfulnessā with vocal runs that soar to the heavens.
Underwood, Anitta, Martin actuarƔn en los Latin AMAs
Read full article: Underwood, Anitta, Martin actuarƔn en los Latin AMAsCopyright 2021 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved. Carrie Underwood performs onstage during the 2015 American Music Awards. If you need help with the Public File, call (954) 364-2526.
New this Week: 'Tina,' 'Runaway Bunny' & 'City on a Hill'
Read full article: New this Week: 'Tina,' 'Runaway Bunny' & 'City on a Hill'This combination of photos shows key art for "The Runaway Bunny," premiering March 25 on HBO Max, left, "Tina," a documentary about Tina Turner premiering March 27 on HBO Max, center, and "City on a Hill," a new series premiering March 28 on Showtime. He has grasped, at least for a proud man like Anthony, how oneās ego keeps fighting a battle it doesnāt know is already lost.āAdā In Dan Lindsay and T.J. Martin's revealing documentary āTina,ā Tina Turner surveys her tumultuous and extraordinary life. The film, which debuts Saturday on HBO and HBO Max, includes intimate interviews with the 81-year-old āQueen of Rock ānā Roll," along with previously unseen footage, audio tapes and personal photos. The piercing Romanian documentary āCollectiveā was nominated for both best documentary and best international film ā something only one previous film ( "Honeyland," in 2020) ā has ever managed to do. Adā AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSICā Carrie Underwoodās upcoming album features gospel hymns important to the "American Idol" winner.
New this week: 'Justice League,' 'Country Comfort' & scandal
Read full article: New this week: 'Justice League,' 'Country Comfort' & scandalThis combination of photos shows promotional art for the Netflix series Country Comfort, debuting on Friday, left, "Zack Snyders Justice League," premiering March 18, center, and Operation Varsity Blues, a documentary about the college admissions scandal, premiering March 17 on Netflix. (Netflix/HBO Max/Netflix via AP)Hereās a collection curated by The Associated Pressā entertainment journalists of whatās arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIESā Four years after āJustice Leagueā underwhelmed both critics and audiences, filmmaker Zack Snyder has come back to finish what he started. ā Loretta Lynnās new album is a celebration of women in country music and it features collaborations with Tanya Tucker, Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire and Margo Price. ā Katherine McPhee, of TVās āAmerican Idolā and āSmash,ā plays an aspiring country singer, Bailey, whoās suffered career and personal setbacks in the Netflix series āCountry Comfort,ā debuting Friday.
Maren Morris, Chris Stapleton lead ACM Awards nominations
Read full article: Maren Morris, Chris Stapleton lead ACM Awards nominationsMorris and Stapleton lead the nominations for this year's Academy of Country Music Awards. The academy announced on Friday that Morris and Stapleton both had six nominations ahead of the April 18 awards show, which will air on CBS from Nashville, Tennessee. (AP Photo)NASHVILLE, Tenn. ā Maren Morris and Chris Stapleton are the leading nominees for the Academy of Country Music Awards, but only Stapleton joined the all-male ballot for the top prize of entertainer of the year. The academy announced on Friday that Morris and Stapleton both had six nominations ahead of the April 18 awards show, which will air on CBS from Nashville, Tennessee. AdMiranda Lambert, who is already the most nominated artist in ACM history, stretched her streak with five nominations.
ACM Awards show returns to Nashville venues in April
Read full article: ACM Awards show returns to Nashville venues in AprilFILE - This April 7, 2019 file photo shows host Reba McEntire on stage at the 54th annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. The Academy of Country Music Awards is coming back to Nashville in April for a second time to hold its awards show at three different venues. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)NASHVILLE, Tenn. ā The Academy of Country Music Awards is coming back to Nashville for a second time to hold its awards show at three different venues. The awards show, which is normally held in Las Vegas in April, used the same Nashville locations when the coronavirus pandemic delayed their show to last September. The show was held in Nashville for the first time last year without a live audience.
A record 39 holiday songs dominate Billboard Hot 100 chart
Read full article: A record 39 holiday songs dominate Billboard Hot 100 chart(Apple TV+ via AP)NEW YORK ā Tis the season to be jolly: A record 39 holiday songs have dominated this week's Billboard Hot 100 chart, including nine holiday tunes in the Top 10. Other holiday songs in the Top 10 include Dean Martin's āLet It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snowā at No. Some acts have multiple holiday songs on the chart, including Bing Crosby, Kelly Clarkson, Michael BublĆ©, Perry Como and Carrie Underwood. Here's a full list of the 39 holiday songs on this week's Billboard Hot 100 chart:ā No. 8, Dean Martin, āLet It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snowāā No.
Holiday movies, music specials arrive to light a bleak year
Read full article: Holiday movies, music specials arrive to light a bleak year(NBC/Apple/HBO Max/Netflix/Disney + via AP)LOS ANGELES ā Bring on the sentimental holiday rom-coms, the chorus of Christmas music specials and the nostalgia of last centuryās animated charmers. HOLIDAY HARMONYā āMy Gift: A Christmas Special From Carrie Underwood,ā now streaming on HBO Max. ā āMariah Careyās Magical Christmas Special,ā Dec. 4, Apple TV+. Music, dancing, animation and surprise guest stars help create what the streaming service promises to be a heartwarming journey with the pop star. Dolly Parton sings hymns, holiday pop classics and tunes from her new album, and shares personal and faith-based Christmas memories.
New this week: Selena series, 'Shameless' and Shawn Mendes
Read full article: New this week: Selena series, 'Shameless' and Shawn MendesBecause live shows arenāt really a thing in 2020, sheās launching a holiday TV special on Apple TV+ on Friday. āMariah Careyās Magical Christmas Specialā will includes a mix of musical performances and dancing with amination. ā Shawn Mendes released his debut album in 2015 and heās dropping his fourth effort Friday. Along with the album is the Netflix documentary called āShawn Mendes: In Wonder,ā which is available for streaming and follows Mendesā rise and journey over the last few years. ā Christmas came early when Carrie Underwood released her first holiday album in September, and on Thursday sheāll debut a musical TV special to accompany the album.
Carrie Underwood adds to CMT Music Awards haul
Read full article: Carrie Underwood adds to CMT Music Awards haulIn this video image provided by CMT, Carrie Underwood accepts the female of the year award for Drinking Alone during the Country Music Television awards airing on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. (CMT via AP)
Carrie Underwood named top artist at CMT Music Awards
Read full article: Carrie Underwood named top artist at CMT Music AwardsIn this video image provided by CMT, Carrie Underwood accepts the female of the year award for Drinking Alone during the Country Music Television awards airing on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. (CMT via AP)NASHVILLE, Tenn. ā Carrie Underwood already had the most CMT Music Awards of any artist, but she'll need to make more room on her shelf. The superstar picked up two more trophies for video of the year and female video of the year in a remotely shot awards show. "I am so proud to be a part of this legacy of women in country music with you. Singer Granger Smith won for his on-the-nose music video called āDon't Cough On Me!"
Reba McEntire, Darius Rucker take over as CMA Awards hosts
Read full article: Reba McEntire, Darius Rucker take over as CMA Awards hostsNASHVILLE, Tenn. ā Country stars Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker are promising laughs and good music when they co-host this year's CMA Awards in November. McEntire, a Country Music Hall of Famer and veteran host of country music awards shows, returns after hosting last year with Carrie Underwood and Dolly Parton. Pride was the first Black country artist to co-host the awards show, in 1975 with Glen Campbell. And to be here 14 years later hosting with Reba freaking McEntire? Although the pandemic may change some behind-the-scenes production, McEntire promised she would keep up her awards show tradition of multiple outfit changes throughout the broadcast.
Shania Twain reflects on breakout album that changed country
Read full article: Shania Twain reflects on breakout album that changed countryFILE - Shania Twain appears during a portrait session in New York on June 14, 2019. (Photo by Christopher Smith/Invision/AP, File)NASHVILLE, Tenn. ā The record that turned Shania Twain from a struggling singer-songwriter from Canada into a global superstar also changed country music for years to come. But her life changed after āThe Woman in Me,ā her Grammy-winning second album released in February 1995, which was the best-selling release by a woman in country music at the time. But she was also taking a risk as a country artist to be so forward with her sexuality and her classic supermodel looks. Despite taking a long break from recording between 2002ās āUp!ā and 2017ās āNow,ā Twain is still the best-selling female country artist, according to the Recording Industry of America.
Thomas Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs top CMT noms
Read full article: Thomas Rhett, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs top CMT nomsNASHVILLE, Tenn. ā Ashley McBryde, Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Sam Hunt and Thomas Rhett top the 2020 CMT Music Awards nominations with three each. In nominations announced Wednesday for the pandemic-delayed show, 14 videos are vying for the top prize of video of the year. The fan-voted show will air on CMT and other networks on Oct. 21 with outdoor performances. The Highwomen, a group made up of Maren Morris, Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby and Amanda Shires, also got their first nomination for group video. Electronic producer and DJ Marshmello also earned a nomination in collaborative video for the crossover hit āOne Thing Right" with Kane Brown.
5 Things to Know for Today
Read full article: 5 Things to Know for TodayFILE - In this Aug. 19, 2020, photo Attorney General William Barr participates in a roll call with police officers from the Kansas City Police Department in Kansas City, Mo. In a private conference call this week with his U.S. attorneys nationwide, Attorney General William Barr said he wanted prosecutors to be aggressive in charging demonstrators who cause violence. (AP Photo/Mike Balsamo, File)Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:1. QUESTIONS RISE OVER INDIAāS DEATH TOLL Experts say its death toll of only 83,000 in a country of 1.3 billion people is likely an undercount, raising questions about the way it counts fatalities from COVID-19. ACM AWARDS TAKE SURPRISING TWIST Carrie Underwood and Thomas Rhett tie for entertainer of the year, the first time the top prize has been split between two artists.
Country's night to party sobers up amid pandemic
Read full article: Country's night to party sobers up amid pandemicCarrie Underwood accepts the entertainer of the year award in a tie with Thomas Rhett during the 55th annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Country's night to party sobers up amid pandemic
Read full article: Country's night to party sobers up amid pandemicThis combination photo shows, from left, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett and Carrie Underwood, nominees for entertainer of the year at the 55th ACM Awards. (AP Photo)NASHVILLE, Tenn. ā In a pre-pandemic world, the Academy of Country Music Awards advertised itself as country musicās night to party with gambling, after-parties and a Las Vegas-style attitude. This year the red carpet, crowds and gambling are all r eplaced with COVID-19 tests, temperature checks and face masks. Swift, who makes her first return to the ACM stage in seven years, was the last female artist to win ACM entertainer of the year in 2011. āI certainly believe that sheās been an entertainer of all entertainers and brought so much grace and class and elegance to country music,ā said Bryan.
New this week: Alicia Keys, 'Filthy Rich' and the Emmys
Read full article: New this week: Alicia Keys, 'Filthy Rich' and the EmmysThis cover image released by RCA Records shows "Alicia" the latest release by Alicia Keys. The album, out Friday, features several guest stars, including Jill Scott, Miguel, Khalid, Snoh Aalegra, Sampha, Diamond Platnumz and Ed Sheeran, who co-wrote the single Underdog. (RCA Records via AP)
New this week: Alicia Keys, 'Filthy Rich' and the Emmys
Read full article: New this week: Alicia Keys, 'Filthy Rich' and the EmmysThis cover image released by RCA Records shows "Alicia" the latest release by Alicia Keys. The album, out Friday, features several guest stars, including Jill Scott, Miguel, Khalid, Snoh Aalegra, Sampha, Diamond Platnumz and Ed Sheeran, who co-wrote the single Underdog. (RCA Records via AP)Hereās a collection curated by The Associated Pressā entertainment journalists of whatās arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. It lands on HBO and HBO Max on Saturday at 8 p.m.ā AP Film Writer Jake CoyleMUSICā Piano-playing pop star Alicia Keys is putting out her seventh album on Friday. ā Kim Cattrall is at the center of Foxās āFilthy Rich,ā a prime-time soap opera loaded with money and betrayal that debuts 9 p.m. EDT Monday, Sept. 21.
Taylor Swift returns to ACM Awards for "Folklore" premiere
Read full article: Taylor Swift returns to ACM Awards for "Folklore" premiereNASHVILLE, Tenn. ā Country-turned-pop star Taylor Swift is coming back to her roots with a performance at this yearās Academy of Country Music Awards. The nine-time ACM award winner will perform from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee, where the awards show will be broadcast Wednesday on CBS. Swift will perform ābettyā from her new album āFolklore,ā which has held the top spot on for six weeks on the Billboard 200 Albums chart. 6 on Billboard's Hot Country song chart. This marks the first time in seven years that the two-time ACM entertainer of the year has performed at this awards show and will be her world premiere performance for any song from her āFolkloreā album.
Miranda Lambert leads CMA noms, Luke Combs' streak continues
Read full article: Miranda Lambert leads CMA noms, Luke Combs' streak continuesThis combination photo shows, from left, Carrie Underwood, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert, who were nominated for Entertainer of the Year for the 54th Annual CMA Awards on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020.
Garth Brooks doesn't want to win CMA entertainer award again
Read full article: Garth Brooks doesn't want to win CMA entertainer award againFILE - Garth Brooks accepts the award for entertainer of the year at the 53rd annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn. on Nov. 13, 2019. Brooks says he is pulling himself out of nominations for the Country Music Association's entertainer of the year award, saying it's time for someone else to win the top prize. Brooks, who won the top prize last November, said during an online press conference on Wednesday that he doesn't want to be nominated in any upcoming years as well. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Demi Lovato to sing national anthem at Super Bowl LIV
Read full article: Demi Lovato to sing national anthem at Super Bowl LIVMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. ā Demi Lovato will sing the national anthem at Super Bowl LIV. The NFL announced Thursday that the Grammy Award-nominated singer will take part in the nationally televised pregame festivities Feb. 2 at Hard Rock Stadium. Lovato, 27, follows in the footsteps of other performers like Carrie Underwood, Billy Joel and Cher to sing the national anthem at a South Florida Super Bowl. Jennifer Lopez and Shakira have already been tapped for the Super Bowl LIV halftime show. List of other performers to have sung national anthem at Super Bowls in South Florida
Carrie Underwood fans not happy with CMAs
Read full article: Carrie Underwood fans not happy with CMAs(L-R) Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood and Dolly Parton speak onstage during the 53rd annual CMA Awards at the Music City Center on Nov. 13, 2019, in Nashville. Garth Brooks took home the prestigious Entertainer of the Year award that more than a few wanted to see go to Carrie Underwood. Underwood, who co-hosted with fellow superstars Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire, has had a banner year with her "Cry Pretty" album and tour. "Not only to Carrie, but to the women of country music in general," the tweet went on to say. Last month, Miranda Lambert posted a lengthy explanation on Instagram about why Underwood deserved the award.
Carrie Underwood announces new health and fitness book
Read full article: Carrie Underwood announces new health and fitness bookCarrie Underwood is sharing her years of health and fitness tips with her fans in a new book she announced called "FIND YOUR PATH: Honor Your Body, Fuel Your Soul, and Get Strong with the Fit52 Life." The "Before He Cheats" singer announced the big news Wednesday and said the book will hit shelves in 2020. Fitness and healthy living have been a passion of mine for years, Underwood said in a statement to PEOPLE. Not only will Underwood have a fitness book at bookstores, she also has her own activewear line of clothing called CALIA by Carrie Underwood. If you want fitness and health tips from Underwood, you can pre-order the book by clicking or tapping here.
CMA Awards 2019 nominations announced
Read full article: CMA Awards 2019 nominations announced(CNN) - The Country Music Association announced the nominees for "The 53rd Annual CMA Awards" on Wednesday, with Maren Morris topping the list with six. Those nods add to her previous 10 nominations and one win in years past. The following is a list of the nominees:ENTERTAINER OF THE YEARGarth BrooksEric ChurchChris StapletonCarrie UnderwoodKeith UrbanSINGLE OF THE YEAR*Award goes to Artist(s), Producer(s), and Mix Engineer- "Burning Man" -- Dierks Bentley Feat. Brothers Osborne)Producers: Maren Morris, busbee- "Brand New Man" -- Brooks & Dunn (with Luke Combs)Producer: Dann Huff- "Dive Bar" -- Garth Brooks & Blake SheltonProducer: Garth Brooks- "Old Town Road (Remix)" -- Lil Nas X feat. The-CNN-Wire & 2019 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company.
CMA's replace host Brad Paisley with Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire
Read full article: CMA's replace host Brad Paisley with Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire(CNN) - The CMA awards are switching things up this year, replacing host Brad Paisley with Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire. The change comes after 11 years of Paisley hosting, along with Carrie Underwood, who will return this year as part of the combination of hosts. Paisley said he is excited to watch the show with Parton and McEntire on stage. "As a fan of all 3 of these amazing women, I can't wait to watch," wrote Paisley, who retweeted the CMAs' announcement Monday. Last year, the Country Music Awards took a ratings dive, so ABC was up for some show changes.