From nominations and notes to performers and presenters, here’s everything a country music fan needs to know about the 2020 Billboard Music Awards on Oct. 14. Date: Wednesday, Oct. 14 Time: 8 p.m. ET/PT Location: Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles TV Channel: NBC Online Stream: NBC.com/live Host: Kelly Clarkson Performers: Kelly Clarkson feat. Pentatonix and…… MORE
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Mickey Guyton released a new video for her single, “Heaven Down Here.” Directed by Sarah McColgan, the video features juxtaposing clips of the world through Mickey’s eyes as she sings her message of hope. The new single, which was co-penned by Mickey, Gordie Sampson, Josh Kear and Hillary Lindsey, is featured on Mickey’s six-song EP, Bridges,…… MORE
In honor of Jerry Lee Lewis’ 85th birthday this year, a number of artists and celebrities will take part in a live-stream tribute, Whole Lotta Celebratin’ Goin’ On: 85 Years of The Killer, on Oct. 27. Hosted by John Stamos, the tribute will feature President Bill Clinton, Billy Gibbons, Bonnie Raitt, Chris Janson, Elton John, Jacob Tolliver,…… MORE
Gabby Barrett’s “I Hope” is No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart (streaming, sales and airplay-based) for the 12th week, which is the second-longest run by a solo female artist in the history of the chart. Only Maren Morris’ “The Bones” enjoyed a longer reign with 19 weeks atop the chart. Penned by…… MORE
Reba McEntire honored John Lennon—on what would have been his 80th birthday on Oct. 9—by sharing her performance of “If I Fell” via YouTube. Reba’s performance was recorded in 2000 during the UK TV special, Stars Sing the Beatles, which also featured Engelbert Humperdinck, Sid Owen, Paul Marazzi and more. “If I Fell,” which was…… MORE
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Kane Brown will follow up his Top 5 hit, “Cool Again,” with the release of “Worship You.” Penned by Kane, Alexander Izquierdo and Ryan Vojtesak, “Worship You” will impact country radio on Oct. 26. The new tune is featured on Kane’s 2020 EP, Mixtape, Vol. 1. Kane says the sweet song makes him think of…… MORE
Lee Brice’s “One of Them Girls” is No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart for the third consecutive week. The tune is Lee’s eighth No. 1 single. “Truth is, I really have no words,” says Lee. “It’s just been such a long road with so many great teammates working so hard to make and…… MORE
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Luke Bryan will try to score his 26th No. 1 single with the release of “Down to One” on Oct. 12. Penned by Dallas Davidso, Justin Ebach and Kyle Fishman, “Down to One” is the fourth single from Luke’s seventh studio album, Born Here, Live Here, Die Here. The new tune follows the album’s previous No.…… MORE
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CMT announced the six finalists for Video of the Year at the 2020 CMT Music Awards on Oct. 21. Carrie Underwood – “Drinking Alone” Keith Urban – “Polaroid” Kelsea Ballerini – “homecoming queen?” Luke Combs – “Beer Never Broke My Heart” Miranda Lambert – “Bluebird” Tanya Tucker – “Bring My Flowers Now” Fans can vote…… MORE
Tim McGraw’s new single, “I Called Mama,” reached No. 1 on the Mediabase chart this week. Penned by Lance Miller, Marv Green and Jimmy Yeary, “I Called Mama” is about the special connection mothers share with their children, especially when times are tough. “On the one hand, this song is literally, ‘Hey, call your mom,’” says Tim.…… MORE
Miranda Lambert fans in Atlanta got more than they bargained for at her concert on Saturday night (Jan. 20), when the singer and her band burst into a high-energy cover of the Joe Walsh classic “Rocky Mountain Way.” Lambert struts the stage and does the heavy song justice with a high-octane vocal performance, but the…