More store power was added with Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett, Luke Bryan and Tim McGraw for his national television debut of his new single “Humble and Kind.”
ACM: Vocal Group Of The Year: This award is presented to an outstanding group featuring at least one vocalist in the country music industry during the prior calendar year of November 27, 2014 to November 25, 2015. The factors to be considered include, but are not limited to, success at radio, sales of pre- recorded music, success in digital media, live concert ticket sales and vocal performances.
Eli Young Band– 2011 ACM winners for Song Of The Year, Eli Young Band is nominated for Vocal Group of the Year. It is their 4th time being nominated for the honor. Mike Eli said
“We have some really cool new music coming, and this nomination is a great way to get started talking about what we have coming around the corner. We’re grateful for the nomination and can’t wait to share the new music with our fans. Vegas here we come!”
Their song “Turn It On” was the most added song to radio on march 9, 2015. They also released a duet with Andy Grammar “Honey, I’m Good.” The band has just finished recording their new album.
Little Big Town – It’s no Doubt, LBT is on fire, winning a GRAMMY for Best Country Duo/Group Performance “Girl Crush” which was released Dec 15, 2014 and went to number 1 in May 2015. They are the reigning Vocal Group of the Year and will definitely be hard to beat with all of their latest success.
Old Dominion– First time nominees, Old Dominion is nominated for both Vocal Group and New Vocal Group. Their album Meat and Candy released in November 2015 debuted at #3 on the US country chart. Their Single “Break Up With Him” reached #1 on US Country Airplay and #3 on US Country.
“As songwriters, we started playing together so our songs would be heard and people would hopefully want to cut them. So to know that as a band we have been honored by receiving this type of recognition has us all feeling incredibly grateful and truthfully, a little speechless.”
Rascal Flatts– Arguably one of the most talented and long standing acts in Country Music and one of the most snubbed. They were the ACM Top New Vocal Group in 2000. and Top Vocal Group 2002-2005. They won again 2007-2008 and haven’t won since. This is their 11th nomination for Vocal Group of the Year. If they win, this will be their eighth trophy in this category. They are the current record holders for most wins in the Vocal Group of the Year category. Their single “I Like The Sound Of That” was released in August 2015 and made it to #9 on the US Country Airplay Charts and #15 on The Us Country Charts.
Zac Brown Band– ACM 2009 Winner for Best New Vocal Duo/Group. They have won this category in 2012. They had two #1 songs in 2015 with “Homegrown” and “Loving You Easy.” Their 3rd single “Beautiful Drug” charted at #3.
Is it June yet? The question on everyone’s mind! CMA Fest will be here before we know it! If you’ve downloaded the CMA Fest app, which is free on the app store, you will have gotten a notification about night 1 of LP field.
The artists performing are:
Dierks Bentley
Jason Aldean
Miranda Lamert and
Rascal Flatts!
Stay tuned for the rest of the lineup reveal coming soon!
Update Kelsea Ballerini has been added to night 1 of LP Field!
In just a few weeks, these talented 10 Females of Country Music will be rocking ACM Party For A Cause. To get everyone prepared for the talent they will see, or to help those feel like they are there, we have created a playlist featuring all ten of the talented artists.
Carrie Underwood will be headlining Day 1 of ACM Party For A Cause. It will be a full day of music with the party beginning at 3pm and going til midnight!
Joining Underwood on the main stage is:
Cam
Kelsea Ballerini
Martina McBride
Kellie Pickler
Maddie & Tae
Party Stage Performers:
Lauren Alaina
Kelleigh Bannen
Brandy Clark
Jana Kramer
We caught up with Kelleigh Bannen who expressed her excitement about performing at ACM Party For A Cause and this is what she told Variety Beat:
“Being able to support and be involved with ACM Lifting Lives in any way is an amazing opportunity. And night one of ACM Party For A Cause is an incredible lineup. I’m honored to share the stage with so many ladies that I admire and love.”
Joining the star studded lineup of ACM Awards performs , Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, and Sam Hunt will also perform on the 51ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS!
Church has six ACM nominations while Ballerini, Hunt and Bentley all have two.
Previously announced performers include Cam, Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban and Florida Georgia Line.
The ceremony, co-hosted by Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley will be broadcast live from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV on Sunday, April 3rd at 8:00PM live ET/delayed PT on CBS.
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