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Country Stars Reveal Their Biggest Splurge

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If you had a bunch of extra money, what would your first splurge purchase be?  “Taste of Country” put together a great list of ten country stars and the “indulgent” purchases they made.

 

1.  Chayce Beckham bought a John Deere lawnmower.  He said, “I’ve wanted a ride-on lawn mower since I was a little kid and I was driving back to the house and it was in the back of the truck and I was like, ‘I did it.'”

 

2.  Dustin Lynch bought an airplane.  He said, “It doesn’t feel real still.  I don’t have any nice cars or anything, but then I remind myself, ‘Dude, you’ve got yourself a sweet little hot rod sitting in the hanger.'”

 

3.  Jackson Dean bought a camera.  He said, “I bought a little Fuji Film X-S10 and took it out to Stagecoach with me.  It has 16 different settings of different film emulators and oh my God, it was awesome.”

 

4.  Parker McCollum said he, quote, “hasn’t bought any ‘I made it’ purchases yet, [but] I always wanted a Corvette Z06 manual since I was a little bitty kid, so I bought one of those.”

 

5.  Lainey Wilson bought a bunch of land.  She said, “I did buy me some land on the outskirts of Nashville and I’m planning on doing some stuff to it.  Maybe building a barn, maybe buying a few horses . . . getting back to the things that made me, ME growing up.”

 

6.  And Luke Combs likes to spend money on watches, but doesn’t overdo it.  He said, “For the most part, I’m pretty reined in, ya know?  I’ll go on an Amazon shopping spree every once in a while, get a bunch of canned Gatorade, or something like that.”

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1924, “National Barn Dance” premiered on WLS radio in Chicago. Later, the famous program would be renamed “The National Barn Dance” and became the first country music jamboree on radio. (“The Grand Ole Opry” on WSM Radio began in 1925.) “National Barn Dance” continued for many years on the radio station that was owned by retailer, Sears Roebuck & Co. WLS, in fact, stood for “World’s Largest Store”. Though the “Barn Dance” gave way to rock music and eventually, talk radio. On the other hand, “The Grand Ole Opry” continues each weekend.
  • Today in 1969, Glen Campbell reached the top of the Billboard country singles chart wit the Jimmy Webb song “Galveston.”
  • Today in 1975, Emmylou Harris debuted on the charts with “Too Far Gone.”
  • Today in 1978, Willie Nelson released his album “Stardust.”
  • Today in 1980, for the first time ever, women held the top five positions on the “Billboard” country chart. The artists were Crystal Gayle, Dottie West, Debby Boone, Emmylou Harris and Tammy Wynette (with George Jones).
  • Today in 1988, the “Strait Country” album by George Strait was certified gold.
  • Today in 1990, Lorrie Morgan’s “Leave The Light On” album was certified gold.
  • Today in 1990, the “Lost In The Fifties” album by Ronnie Milsap was certified gold.
  • Today in 1991, Travis Tritt scored his first #1 hit, “Drift Off to Dream.”
  • Today in 1993, the “Slow Dancing With The Moon” album by Dolly Parton was certified gold.
  • Today in 1995, the Eagles played Starwood Amphitheatre in Nashville to a celebrity-filled audience including Clay Walker, Tim McGraw, Doug Supernaw, Brooks & Dunn, Steve Winwood, Reba McEntire, Lorrie Morgan, and Diamond Rio’s Brian Prout.
  • Today in 2000, Clay Davidson appeared on CNN’s “On The Shelf” segment.
  • Today in 2000, the British paper, “The Weekly News,” reported that Shania was responsible for helping a 14-year-old boy come out of a coma. In October 1999, the child was struck by a car and left in a coma. The boy’s mother said that doctors told her to expect the worst for her son. Then, a few weeks into the boy’s treatment, his family brought him a personal stereo and a copy of Shania’s “Come On Over” album. Reportedly, every time the hospital staff switched off the CD for any reason, there were immediate changes in his vital signs. Slowly, he started to come out of his coma and in late December, his mother heard the precious words, “I want my mum!” A few weeks later, the boy’s family was given the best news of all – that he could come home permanently. At last check, the family said that everything is improving and that “Come On Over” is still his favorite album.
  • Today in 2003, Brad Paisley’s “Celebrity” video premiered during CMT’s “Most Wanted Live,” with celebrity cameos by Jason Alexander, Jim Belushi, Little Jimmy Dickens, Trista Rehn, and William Shatner.
  • Today in 2005, Carrie Underwood sang “MacArthur Park” as one of the seven remaining contestants on “American Idol.”
  • Today in 2007, Keith Urban’s video “I Told You So” debuted on CMT.
  • Today in 2010, “The Foundation” album by Zac Brown Band went double-platinum.
  • Today in 2015, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, and Miranda Lambert were the big winners at the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards.
  • Today in 2016, the Brothers Osborne performed “Stay A Little Longer” as they made their Grand Ole Opry debut in Nashville.
  • Today in 2017, Little Big Town’s Kimberly Schlapman introduced a line of kitchen items, Love & Daisies, on the Home Shopping Network.
  • Today in 2017, Kid Rock visited President Donald Trump in the Oval Office along with Ted Nugent and Republican politician Sarah Palin.

SHANIA TWAIN TALKS TAYLOR SWIFT AND CAREER PARALLELS

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If anyone remotely knows what Taylor Swift‘s life is like right now, it’s Shania Twain. When Taylor was still in grade school, Shania was the queen of country pop, with diamond selling albums and numerous #1 hits to her credit. In a far-ranging interview with “Haute Living,” Shania talked about her life at the top of the country heap, and parallels she sees between her reign in the 1990s and early 2000s and what Taylor is going through now.

First, though, she expressed admiration for the young singer. “That girl is working her butt off. She is living an exhausting existence, but she’d dedicated and committed to herself, to her art, and her work,” she said of Swift. But seeing parallels between Taylor’s career and her own, Shania added, “It isn’t even about ambition, though I’m sure that most people would call her ambitious. She’s an extremely hard worker, and I’m sure she’s got giant goals. But it’s not all about ambition: it’s about passion and committing yourself to your passion,” traits that Shania says got her to her own career peak. She commented on how working with passion “reaps rewards” for artists. “So, I would say that I’m most proud of my perseverance, and that I didn’t waste my talents,” she added.

Source: People

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1939, Gene Autry recorded “Back In The Saddle Again.”
  • Today in 1948, Earl Scruggs married Louise Certain, and she became the manager of Flatt & Scruggs.
  • Today in 1981, Alabama reached the top of the Billboard country chart with “Old Flame.”
  • Today in 1988, the “Reba” album by Reba McEntire was released.
  • Today in 1990, the Judds’ “Great Video Hits” video was released.
  • Today in 1992, Aaron Tippin picks up his first #1 single in Billboard: “There Ain’t Nothin’ Wrong With The Radio.”
  • Today in 1996, the album, “Revelations,” by Wynonna Judd was certified gold and platinum simultaneously.
  • Today in 1997, Tim McGraw’s single, “It’s Your Love,” (featuring his wife Faith Hill) was released.
  • Today in 1998, Diamond Rio was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. The band opened their performance with their first #1 hit “Meet in the Middle.”
  • Today in 2000, the “D’lectrified” album by Clint Black was certified gold.
  • Today in 2000, George Strait’s “Latest Greatest Straitest Hits” collection was certified gold and platinum simultaneously.
  • Today in 2000, Eric Heatherly’s debut album, “Swimming in Champagne,” was released.
  • Today in 2002, it was revealed that the Tammy Wynette’s four daughters dropped their suit against Dr. Wallis Marsh, the Pennsylvania physician who had prescribed large quantities of painkillers for Tammy. Pittsburgh attorney, Wilbur McCoy Otto, who represented Dr. Marsh, said, quote, “Both parties are quite happy that it’s over and done with.” Both sides in the lawsuit have also agreed to keep the terms of their settlement quiet. Tammy’s daughters had asked for $50 million in damages from Dr. Marsh, whom they accused of mismanaging her medical problems.
  • Today in 2003, Dierks Bentley made his Grand Ole Opry debut.
  • Today in 2006, the Charlie Daniels Band performed at Camp Liberty in Baghdad, Iraq, the final stop on a Stars For Stripes tour in which the band played for U.S. soldiers in the Middle East.
  • Today in 2010, Lady Antebellum won in three categories – Top Vocal Group and Single Record and Song of the Year, for “Need You Now” – during the 45th Academy of Country Music Awards from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
  • Today in 2013, although it’s actually on April 29th, Willie Nelson’s 80th birthday was celebrated with a “CMT Crossroads” taping. On hand were Sheryl Crow, Jack White, Neil Young, Leon Russell, Norah Jones, Ashley Monroe and Jamey Johnson.
  • Today in 2014, Glen Campbell’s documentary “Glen Campbell…I’ll Be Me” about his battle with Alzheimer’s disease debuted during the Nashville Film Festival.
  • Today in 2015, Klaussner Home Furnishings unveiled the Trisha Yearwood Home Collection in High Point, North Carolina.
  • Today in 2015, Darius Rucker hit #1 on the Billboard country albums chart with “Southern Style.”
  • Today in 2016, Chris Stapleton’s single, “Parachute,” hit the airwaves.
  • Today in 2017, Jimmy Webb’s autobiography, “The Cake And The Rain,” was released.
  • Today in 2017, Rascal Flatts’ Jay DeMarcus and former NFL player Kevin Carter hosted the 16th Waiting For Wishes charity event at The Palm in Nashville, raising $125,000. Servers included John Rich, Hunter Hayes, Charles Esten, Cassadee Pope, Eric Paslay, Vince Neil and Kellie Pickler.

George Strait On Track To Break Personal Indoor Concert Attendance Record

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At this point in his career, there are very few achievements left to accomplish for George Strait, but he’s closing in on another this year. With just one Texas show on his tour schedule for 2024, demand for that show is so great that King George is all but assured to set a new personal record. Strait is on track to best his own all-time indoor attendance record of 104,793 set in 2014 at his final Cowboy Rides Away finale at AT&T Stadium. Announced March 19, his show at Kyle Field June 15 has already moved over 100-thousand tickets, so a new record is all but inevitable at this point.

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1961, at the GRAMMYs, Marty Robbins won Best Country & Western Performance for “El Paso.”
  • Today in 1972, Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium hosted the first Fan Fair.
  • Today in 1980, Christy Pride hit the top of the charts with her remake of “Honky Tonk Blues.”
  • Today in 1986, the Judds topped the singles charts with “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Ol’ Days).”
  • Today in 1989, Garth Brooks’ self-titled debut album was released.
  • Today in 1991, the single, “Down Home,” by Alabama was #1 on the charts.
  • Today in 1993, Tim McGraw released his self-titled debut album.
  • Today in 1994, the “Big Time” album by Little Texas was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1994, Dwight Yoakam’s “Hillbilly Deluxe” album was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1995, Alabama’s single, “Give Me One More Shot,” topped the country charts.
  • Today in 1996, Neal McCoy hit #1 with the single, “You Gotta Love That.”
  • Today in 1997, Travis Tritt married Theresa Nelson in Georgia. He sang “More Than You’ll Ever Know” to his bride.
  • Today in 1999, the “Greatest Hits” album by Diamond Rio was certified gold.
  • Today in 1999, Shania Twain became the only female artist in music history to sell at least 10-million units with back-to-back releases. Plus, her “Come On Over” album was given the first-ever Diamond Award.
  • Today in 2000, Bill Anderson and Jon Randall wrote “Whiskey Lullaby.”
  • Today in 2002, the annual gala, “An American Celebration At Ford’s Theater,” from Washington D.C. aired on ABC. SHeDAISY was among the list of folks entertaining President Bush, First Lady Laura Bush and a slew of other dignitaries.
  • Today in 2002, Brooks & Dunn’s “Neon Circus & Wild West Show” tour kicked off in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The show, which included Gary Allan, Chris Cagle, Trick Pony, Dwight Yoakam and Cledus T. Judd (as the emcee), wrapped in Holmdel, New Jersey on July 28th.
  • Today in 2010, as the Pultzer Prize winners were announced, Hank Williams was honored with a special citation for “craftsmanship as a songwriter.”
  • Today in 2014, Taylor Swift made a surprise cameo during Seth Rogen’s opening “Saturday Night Live” monologue, saying: “You’re getting really upset. And whenever a man shows emotion, I appear!”
  • Today in 2016, Merle Haggard covers abound as Keith Urban and Vince Gill co-host the All for the Hall benefit at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Gill offered up “The Fightin’ Side Of Me,” Sam Hunt sang “The Way I Am” and Emmylou Harris performed “Kern River.” Also appearing were: Florida Georgia Line, Luke Bryan, Jason Isbell and Maddie & Tae.
  • Today in 2019. Blake Shelton’s video for “God’s Country” premiered on CMT.
  • Today in 2020, “Willie Nelson: American Outlaw–An All-Star Concert Celebration” airs on A&E, with George Strait duetting on “Good Hearted Woman.” Also aboard were Jamey Johnson, Eric Church, Emmylou Harris, Ray Benson, Lyle Lovett and Chris Stapleton, who teamed with Nelson on “Always On My Mind.”

H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: BARNABY

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This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is “Barnaby” an adorable 3 year old kitty who is kind of a big boy, weighing in at around 13 lbs! Barnaby is a chill kitty who loves to hang out and cuddle and would make any cat-lover a great companion! Barnaby is fully vetted, vaccinated and ready to go to a loving home. And since Barnaby is the H&S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week, his adoption fee is only $30 this week!

If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Barnaby or any of the pets at Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter, visit https://www.stephenmemorial.org/ and fill out an adoption application.

Check out our visit about Barnaby with Shanna & Nicole from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:

Video Emerges of Morgan Wallen Challenging a Guy to a Headbutting Contest

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A 2019 video just emerged of Morgan Wallen challenging a guy to a headbutting contest while in a bar called, “Loser’s.”  And this might give us a glimpse of what it’s like to be around Morgan when he’s drunk.

The video is short but it shows a sleeveless Morgan pushing his head hard into another guy’s before it gets broken up by the bouncer.  The caption reads, “A throwback to 2019 when Morgan Wallen was challenging my friends to head-butting contests on the patio at Loser’s.”

In other news, a lot of tourists keep going to the rooftop at Chief’s and asking to see the infamous chair.  There’s not much to see up there, but there is one thing of note.  All of the tables have four chairs, except one table . . . which only has three.

And finally, another legal expert chimed in to say he doesn’t expect Morgan to get the full brunt of the law, but also doesn’t expect him to get off scot-free either.

The attorney said, “It’s very serious because the officers could have been severely hurt . . . I don’t see him going to jail for two years, but I don’t see him getting a completely probated sentence either.

“They may want to have some degree of incarceration . . . this is a really serious thing.  It’s the RISK that’s punishable, not what actually happened.”

This day in Country Music History

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  • Today in 1953, Hank Williams was on top of the charts with “Your Cheatin’ Heart.”
  • Today in 1978, the “Waylon & Willie” album by Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1980, Alabama signed their first record contract.
  • Today in 1981, “You’re The Reason God Made Oklahoma” by David Frizzell and Shelly West hit the top of the charts.
  • Today in 1988, Ricky Van Shelton earned a gold record for his debut album, “Wild-Eyed Dream.”
  • Today in 1992, Lee Greenwood married 1989’s Miss Tennessee, Kimberly Payne.
  • Today in 1992, Wynonna scored her first #1 single as a solo artist with “She Is His Only Need.”
  • Today in 1994, Tim McGraw’s first big hit, “Indian Outlaw,” was certified gold, despite controversy over the song’s lyrics. For example, one Cherokee chief called it “insulting to Indians.”
  • Today in 1996, Patty Loveless’ album, “When Fallen Angels Fly,” was certified platinum.
  • Today in 1997, Tracy Lawrence’s appearance at the Wal-Mart in North Richland Hills, Texas was billed by some as the “largest outdoor in-store appearance in the history of mankind.” The event drew an estimated 6,000 screaming fans, who showed up to hear him perform and see him autograph his album, “The Coast Is Clear.” Later, Tracy took the stage and performed five songs, including “Stars Over Texas,” “Time Marches On” and “Better Man Better Off.” The audience got so rowdy that they actually stormed the stage, bowling over security officers to get Tracy’s autograph.
  • Today in 2000, Clay Davidson’s debut album, “Unconditional,” was released.
  • Today in 2000, “Manilow Country” premiered on TNN. The two-hour celebration of pop star Barry Manilow’s 25-year career included artists like Deanna Carter, Lila McCann, Neal McCoy, Jo Dee Messina, Lorrie Morgan, Kevin Sharp and Trisha Yearwood covering some of Barry’s biggest hits, from “It’s a Miracle” to “Copacabana.” Barry called his duet of “Could It Be Magic” with Deana Carter his most romantic moment on stage, ever.
  • Today in 2000, Collin Raye was the keynote speaker at the 9th annual “Make a Difference Day Awards.”
  • Today in 2000, Faith Hill appeared on VH1’s “Divas 2000: A Tribute To Diana Ross,” with Mariah Carey and Donna Summer.
  • Today in 2001, Lonestar’s Richie McDonald and his wife, Lorie, welcomed daughter, Maisie Elizabeth McDonald, in Nashville. The girl is noted in the hit “My Front Porch Looking In,” as a “carrot top who can barely walk.”
  • Today in 2006, Toby Keith’s new label, Show Dog Nashville, released its first album, Keith’s “White Trash With Money.”
  • Today in 2013, Taylor Swift’s Diet Coke ad, featuring her song “22,” debuted during the FOX telecast of “American Idol.”
  • Today in 2016, Darius Rucker made a surprise appearance on the South Carolina Gamecocks’ college team, catching a touchdown at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia during the annual Garnet & Black Game. The black team won the contest, 14-13.
  • Today in 2017, Lee Brice headlined a black-tie benefit for cancer patients at the East Ivy Mansion in Nashville, joined by American Young, Paul McDonald and Louis Brice.
  • Today in 2017, Alabama guitarist Jeff Cook revealed in “The Tennessean” that he’s suffering from Parkinson’s disease, forcing him to cut back significantly on concert appearances
  • Today in 2017, the Grand Ole Opry got surprise visits from Blake Shelton, who sang “Honey Bee” and “Ol’ Red,” and from The Oak Ridge Boys, who performed “Elvira” with Home Free. The night’s scheduled guests included Rascal Flatts, Terri Clark and Keith Urban, marking five years since he was asked to join.

THE ACM NOMINATIONS ARE OUT

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The ACM nominations came out yesterday morning, and several country artists have a lot to be excited about. Among the top nominees: Luke Combs leads everyone with eight nominations, while Megan Moroney and Morgan Wallen have six each; Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton all earned five.

For the third straight year, the awards will exclusively be streamed live on Prime Video from from the Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas May 16 at 8 p.m. ET/5 PT. See the complete list of nominations below.

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

  • Kane Brown
  • Luke Combs
  • Jelly Roll
  • Cody Johnson
  • Chris Stapleton
  • Morgan Wallen
  • Lainey Wilson

FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

  • Kelsea Ballerini
  • Ashley McBryde
  • Megan Moroney
  • Kacey Musgraves
  • Lainey Wilson

MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

  • Luke Combs
  • Jelly Roll
  • Cody Johnson
  • Chris Stapleton
  • Morgan Wallen

DUO OF THE YEAR

  • Brooks & Dunn
  • Brothers Osborne
  • Dan + Shay
  • Maddie & Tae
  • The War And Treaty

GROUP OF THE YEAR

  • Flatland Cavalry
  • Lady A
  • Little Big Town
  • Old Dominion
  • Zac Brown Band

NEW FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

  • Kassi Ashton
  • Ashley Cooke
  • Hannah Ellis
  • Kylie Morgan
  • Megan Moroney

NEW MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

  • ERNEST
  • Kameron Marlowe
  • Dylan Scott
  • Conner Smith
  • Nate Smith

NEW DUO OR GROUP OF THE YEAR

  • Neon Union
  • Restless Road
  • Tigirlily Gold

ALBUM OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]

  • Gettin’ Old – Luke Combs

Producer: Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton, Luke Combs

Record Company-Label: River House Artists / Columbia Nashville

  • Higher – Chris Stapleton

Producer: Chris Stapleton, Dave Cobb, Morgane Stapleton

Record Company-Label: Mercury Nashville

  • Leather – Cody Johnson

Producers: Trent Willmon

Record Company-Label: CoJo Music LLC / Warner Music Nashville LLC

  • One Thing At A Time – Morgan Wallen

Producers: Joey Moi, Cameron Montgomery, Charlie Handsome, Jacob Durrett

Record Company-Label: Big Loud Records / Republic Records / Mercury Records

  • Rolling Up the Welcome Mat (For Good) – Kelsea Ballerini

Producers: Kelsea Ballerini, Alysa Vanderheym

Record Company-Label: Black River Entertainment

SINGLE OF THE YEAR[Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]

  • Burn It Down – Parker McCollum

Producer: Jon Randall

Record Company-Label: MCA Nashville

  • Fast Car – Luke Combs

Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton

Record Company-Label: River House Artists / Columbia Nashville

  • Last Night – Morgan Wallen

Producer: Joey Moi, Charlie Handsome

Record Company-Label: Big Loud Records / Republic Records / Mercury Records

  • Need A Favor – Jelly Roll

Producer: Austin Nivarel

Record Company-Label: Stoney Creek Records / BMG Nashville

  • Next Thing You Know – Jordan Davis

Producer: Paul DiGiovanni

Record Company-Label: MCA Nashville

SONG OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Songwriter(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s)]

  • Fast Car – Luke Combs

Songwriters: Tracy Chapman

Publishers: Purple Rabbit

  • Heart Like A Truck – Lainey Wilson

Songwriters: Dallas Wilson, Lainey Wilson, Trannie Anderson

Publishers: Sony / ATV Countryside; Songs of Riser House; Songs of Wild Cat Well Music

  • Next Thing You Know – Jordan Davis

Songwriters: Chase McGill, Greylan James, Jordan Davis, Josh Osborne

Publishers: Family Farm Songs; Hold On Can I Get A Number 1 Music; Songs of Universal Inc.

  • The Painter – Cody Johnson

Songwriters: Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins, Ryan Larkins

Publishers: Big Music Machine; BMG Platinum Songs US; Nashblonde Music; Pompano Run Music; Songs for Ellie May; Sony / ATV Tree Publishing; Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Group; Well That Was Awkward Music

  • Tennessee Orange – Megan Moroney

Songwriters: Ben Williams, David Fanning, Megan Moroney, Paul Jenkins

Publishers: 33 Creative; Bone Bone Creative; Sony / ATV Tree Publishing

MUSIC EVENT OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]

  • Can’t Break Up Now – Old Dominion, Megan Moroney

Producers: Brad Tursi, Geoff Sprung, Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen, Whit Sellers, Ross Copperman, Kristian Bush

Record Company-Label: Three Up Three Down, LLC / Columbia Nashville

  • Different ‘Round Here – Riley Green (Ft. Luke Combs)

Producer: Dann Huff

Record Company-Label: BMLG Records

  • I Remember Everything – Zach Bryan (feat. Kacey Musgraves)

Producer: Zach Bryan

Record Company-Label: Belting Bronco Records / Warner Records, Inc

  • Man Made A Bar – Morgan Wallen (feat. Eric Church)

Producer: Joey Moi

Record Company-Label: Big Loud Records / Mercury Records / Republic Records

  • Save Me – Jelly Roll (with Lainey Wilson)

Producers: Zach Crowell, David Ray Stevens

Record Company-Label: Stoney Creek Records / BMG Nashville

VISUAL MEDIA OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)]

  • Burn It Down – Parker McCollum

Producers: Christen Pinkston &Wesley Stebbins-Perry

Director: Dustin Haney

  • Human – Cody Johnson

Producer: Christen Pinkston &Wesley Stebbins-Perry

Director: Dustin Haney

  • In Your Love – Tyler Childers

Producer: Kacie Barton, Whitney Wolanin, Nicholas Robespierre, Ian Thorton, Silas House

Director: Bryan Schlam

  • Next Thing You Know – Jordan Davis

Producer: Jamie Stratakis

Director: Running Bear (Stephen Kinigopoulos, Alexa Stone)

  • Tennessee Orange – Megan Moroney

Producer: Lauren Starr, Saul Levitz, Laura Burhenn

Director: Jason Lester

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR

  • Jessie Jo Dillon
  • Ashley Gorley
  • Hillary Lindsey
  • Chase McGill
  • Josh Thompson

ARTIST-SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR

  • Zach Bryan
  • ERNEST
  • HARDY
  • Chris Stapleton
  • Morgan Wallen

Source: Variety

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