Cody Johnson recently went public with the news that his son, Jaycee Daniel, was born on October 21. Johnson waited until he was on Country Countdown USA to speak about his baby boy, choosing to keep the news private for as long as possible. Johnson shares Jaycee with his wife, Brandi. The two are also parents to daughters Clara…
More performers have been added to the 2025 CMA Awards! Kenny Chesney, Patty Loveless, Kelsea Ballerini, Brandi Carlile, Riley Green, Miranda Lambert, Old Dominion, The Red Clay Strays, and Chris Stapleton will now perform. They join a previously announced list of performers, which includes BigXThaPlug, Luke Combs, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Shaboozey, Zach Top, Tucker Wetmore, Lainey Wilson, and Stephen…
Riley Green is nominated for a total of four CMA Awards. Green is nominated for Single of the Year, Song of the Year, and Video of the Year, all for his “You Look Like You Love Me” duet with Ella Langley. He is also nominated for Musical Event of the Year for his “Don’t Mind If I Do” collaboration,…
Lainey Wilson is, without question, one of the most successful country music artists of the last several years. Wilson has had platinum-selling albums, numerous hit singles, sold-out tours, and more. She will also make history when she hosts the upcoming CMA Awards, this time by herself, after hosting last year with Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning. So it may be surprising…
When Lainey Wilson was still just dreaming about a career in country music, it was Reba McEntire whom she looked up to and admired. Now, as one of the reigning superstars in country music, Wilson reveals it’s still McEntire who she looks to for advice and guidance, but this time as a friend and mentor. “Reba is full of…
Lainey Wilson is making history at the upcoming CMA Awards. Wilson, who hosted last year with Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning, will host the show solo this year, marking the first time a female has hosted the show by herself since Reba McEntire did 34 years ago, in 1991. “I looked it up too, and I was like, there’s no way….
Lainey Wilson is returning to host the CMA Awards, for the second year in a row. After hosting last year with Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning. Wilson will host by herself for the upcoming ceremony. Bryan has hosted every year since 2021, with Peyton Manning joining him in 2022. The three hosted the show together in 2024. “I grew up watching…
Lainey Wilson is not just excited about being nominated for Entertainer of the Year at the CMA Awards, but for her friends as well. A new video shows Wilson clapping as the other nominees — Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton and Morgan Wallen — are announced, before jumping up and down as she hears her name included in…
The nominees for the 2025 CMA Awards were just announced, with the list topped by Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson, who each have six nominations. As in previous years, several artists were also inexplicably omitted from this year’s nominees. Even more surprising, some of country music’s biggest stars have never walked away with a CMA Award. We uncover seven…
Cody Johnson is speaking out about his multiple nominations for the upcoming CMA Awards. Johnson is nominated for four awards, including Entertainer of the Year. “What a great honor it is to be recognized for simply loving country music so much,” Johnson says. “I’m grateful for the liberty I have in this business to create the music I want to make….
