Lainey Wilson leads the 2023 Country Music Award nominations for the second year in a row
1 year, 4 months ago

Lainey Wilson leads the 2023 Country Music Award nominations for the second year in a row

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy It's another landmark year for breakout country superstar Lainey Wilson, who tops the CMA Awards nominations for the second year in a row. This year, Wilson is up to nine, for album, song, music video, entertainer and female vocalist of the year, as well as two separate nominations in both the single of the year category and the musical event of the year category She now ties Merle Haggard and Miranda Lambert for scoring nine nominations in one year — just behind Alan Jackson, who set the record at 10 nods in 2002. In addition to nominations in the entertainer and male vocalist of the year categories, Combs is the performer and a producer on his smash-hit cover of Tracy Chapman's “Fast Car,” which is nominated in the single of the year category. As for the other major categories: Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood, and Morgan Wallen round out the entertainer of the year nominees; Megan Moroney's “Tennessee Orange” and Jordan Davis' “Next Thing You Know” complete the song of the year category.

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Lainey Wilson wins big at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards, including the top honor
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Lainey Wilson wins big at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards, including the top honor

Associated Press  

It was Lainey Wilson ’s night, in many ways. Wilson also opened the 59th annual ACMs with a cover of Little Texas’ “God Blessed Texas,” flawlessly jumping into her new single, “Hang Tight Honey.” Afterward, Clay Walker and Randy Travis presented Jordan Davis with song of the year for his ubiquitous country radio hit “Next Thing You Know.” “First off, …

Luke Combs leads the 2024 ACM Awards nominations, followed by Morgan Wallen and Megan Moroney
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Luke Combs leads the 2024 ACM Awards nominations, followed by Morgan Wallen and Megan Moroney

Associated Press  

Luke Combs leads the nominees for the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards with eight nods to his name, it was announced Tuesday. Last year, Chapman’s 1988 song won song of the year at the Country Music Awards for Combs’ cover, making her the first Black songwriter to win in the category. At the 2024 ACM Awards, Megan Moroney and …

Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney, Cody Johnson lead CMT Music Awards noms
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney, Cody Johnson lead CMT Music Awards noms

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney, and Cody Johnson are the leading nominees for the 2024 CMT Music Awards, celebrating the best in country music videos. Also nominated in the category: Ashley McBryde, Brandy Clark featuring Brandi Carlile, Mickey Guyton featuring Kane Brown, Brothers Osbourne, Darius Rucker, HARDY, Jordan Davis, Kacey Musgraves, Parmalee, Tyler Childers, …

Grammys 2024: Yellowstone star Lainey Wilson is chic in a black suit with a big hat as she is up for Best Country Album and Best Country Duo
11 months ago

Grammys 2024: Yellowstone star Lainey Wilson is chic in a black suit with a big hat as she is up for Best Country Album and Best Country Duo

Daily Mail  

Lainey Wilson commanded attention as she hit the red carpet at the 2024 Grammy Awards in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday. The Louisiana native scooped up a Recording Academy nod for Best Country Album and Best Country Duo/Group Performance alongside Jelly Roll for their moving duet Save Me. Lainey Wilson commanded attention as she hit the red carpet at the …

Lainey Wilson wins 5 CMA Awards including entertainer of the year, album of the year
1 year, 1 month ago

Lainey Wilson wins 5 CMA Awards including entertainer of the year, album of the year

Hindustan Times  

Lainey Wilson took home five trophies including entertainer of the year Wednesday night at the Country Music Association Awards. REUTERS/Kevin Wurm The 31-year-old Louisiana singer was the undisputed star of the night at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, where she also was named female vocalist of the year, won album of the year for “Bell Bottom Country" and Wilson gave a fiery …

CMA Awards 2023 WINNERS: Lainey Wilson shines as she earns FIVE trophies including top honor Entertainer Of The Year
1 year, 1 month ago

CMA Awards 2023 WINNERS: Lainey Wilson shines as she earns FIVE trophies including top honor Entertainer Of The Year

Daily Mail  

Lainey Wilson won in five categories at the 57th annual CMA Awards at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, including Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year. The latest: Lainey Wilson, 31, won in five categories at the 57th annual CMA Awards at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, including Entertainer of the Year, Album …

CMA Awards set to honor country's superstars and emerging acts and pay tribute to Jimmy Buffett
1 year, 2 months ago

CMA Awards set to honor country's superstars and emerging acts and pay tribute to Jimmy Buffett

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The CMA Awards are back …

Lainey Wilson wins 5 CMA Awards, including entertainer of the year and album of the year
1 year, 2 months ago

Lainey Wilson wins 5 CMA Awards, including entertainer of the year and album of the year

Associated Press  

Lainey Wilson took home five trophies including entertainer of the year Wednesday night at the Country Music Association Awards. The 31-year-old Louisiana-born singer was the undisputed star of the night at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, where she also was named female vocalist of the year, won album of the year for “Bell Bottom Country” and gave a fiery rendition of her …

Lainey Wilson leads the 2023 Country Music Award nominations for the second year in a row
1 year, 4 months ago

Lainey Wilson leads the 2023 Country Music Award nominations for the second year in a row

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — It’s another landmark year for breakout country superstar Lainey Wilson, who tops the CMA Awards nominations for the second year in a row. This year, Wilson is up to nine, for album, song, music video, entertainer and female vocalist of the year, as well as two separate nominations in both the single of the year category and …

Lainey Wilson leads 2023 CMA Awards nominations (again) with near-record-breaking 9 nods
1 year, 4 months ago

Lainey Wilson leads 2023 CMA Awards nominations (again) with near-record-breaking 9 nods

LA Times  

Lainey Wilson made history as the first performer to top the CMAs nominations list in their first two appearances on the ballot. And the “Heart Like a Truck” singer made history as the first performer to top the CMAs nominations list in their first two appearances on the ballot. I can’t believe my eyes.” Her nominations include Entertainer of the …

Lainey Wilson triumphs at Academy of Country Music Awards; Chris Stapleton wins top honor
1 year, 7 months ago

Lainey Wilson triumphs at Academy of Country Music Awards; Chris Stapleton wins top honor

Associated Press  

FRISCO, Texas — Lainey Wilson was seemingly everywhere at the Academy of Country Music Awards, collecting four trophies on a night that saw Chris Stapleton win the entertainer of the year honor. “I can’t believe I just met Dolly Parton, first of all,” Wilson said. Because of people like Dolly Parton, paving the way.” “For the little girls watching this, …

Hardy and Lainey Wilson lead the 2023 Academy of Country Music Award nominations
1 year, 8 months ago

Hardy and Lainey Wilson lead the 2023 Academy of Country Music Award nominations

LA Times  

Hardy, left, Lainey Wilson and Luke Combs are among the top nominees at this year’s ACM Awards. Singer-songwriters Hardy and Lainey Wilson led the nominees Thursday for this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards. Together, the musicians share three nominations for their hit collab, “Wait in the Truck.” Nominated for the top prize, entertainer of the year, are Brown, Combs, …

Breakout country artist Lainey Wilson leads CMA Awards nominations in her 1st year
2 years, 4 months ago

Breakout country artist Lainey Wilson leads CMA Awards nominations in her 1st year

LA Times  

Louisiana native Lainey Wilson is having a breakout year as she tops the Country Music Assn. Awards nominations in her first year as a nominee, earning nods in six categories, including album of the year, female vocalist of the year and song of the year. Reigning CMA entertainer of the year Luke Combs is back in the top category, alongside …

2022 Grammy nominations: Absent a clear favorite (and secret committees), something for everyone
3 years, 1 month ago

2022 Grammy nominations: Absent a clear favorite (and secret committees), something for everyone

LA Times  

Seventy-seven years separate the oldest and the youngest artist nominated for the flagship prize at the 64th Grammy Awards, nominations for which were announced Tuesday morning by the Recording Academy. In album of the year, nominees beyond Rodrigo and the Bennett/Gaga pairing include Justin Bieber’s “Justice,” Doja Cat’s “Planet Her,” Billie Eilish’s “Happier Than Ever,” Lil Nas X’s “Montero” and …

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