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This year’s CMT Music Awards show promises to be one of the most genre-bending ceremonies ever! At least eight collaborative videos featuring pop artists, R&B legends, Americana favorites and more making the final nominees list.
Little Big Town are set to host the event live from Nashville on June 6 at 8 p.m. ET. Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line and Carrie Underwood lead the nominees with an impressive four nominations each.
This weekend marks the first Brothers Osborne headline tour. Kendell Marvel is travelling with them and will provide the support for their gigs!
A Special interview and catch up ahead of the Brothers Osborne hitting Irish soil this weekend as they take to the stage in the Academy in Dublin on Friday (4th May) and then head north to Belfast for a Limelight performance on Saturday (5th May).
A Special podcast ahead of the Brothers Osborne hitting Irish soil this weekend as they take to the stage in the Academy in Dublin on Friday (4th May) and then head north to Belfast for a Limelight performance on Saturday (5th May). We’re extremely excited by this and had the privilege of catching up with them before they left the states. Have a listen to Podcast 46 featuring some of their best music and a two part interview.
Back in February, just as they landed their album ‘Hallelaujah Nights’ at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Album Chart (The first band to do so in nearly ten years) we caught up with Jared Hampton from the band. We talk to Jared about their music, C2C and his collection of Whiskey!
As he was getting ready to head over to C2C London, we had the privilage of catching up with the exquisite Mo Pitney. The Illinois native talks to CMNI about his influences, what country music is, his faith, family and his love for Co. Antrim!
Brothers Osborne recorded much of their new album, Port Saint Joe, in a beach house in Florida, and one of the songs they tracked — “Shoot Me Straight” — was recorded live in front of a bunch of friends who came down to hang out.
Jenn Bostic hits Belfast this Saturday night wrapping up her UK tour. Its the only date on the tour that features after the release date of her latest album release. We take a closer look at the artist, the album and her pending Belfast appearance.
Confirmed just over an hour ago Ben Earle from The Shires was proud to announce the birth of his second son Tennessee! He revealed to the world that things went pretty quickly during labour and that both mother and child are doing well.
As a special treat to fans, Belfast City Council have refunded all ticket purchases to customers and have decided to run this concert as a free event. Anyone who is in possession of tickets, these will still be required to gain entry and anyone still wanting to obtain tickets, please see below.
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