Jelly Roll took to social media to share his pre-show warm-up routine for his Beautifully Broken Tour. He eats two bananas and then does a 15-20 minute boxing workout to get him ready to hit the stage. Jelly has also brought along a two-seater sauna and cold plunge. He says that it helps him stay healthy and loosen up before a show. Jelly's tour continues through October.
Brooks & Dunn will launch their Neon Moon Tour in March 2025. David Lee Murphy will be joining them as the opening act. The announced dates are just the first leg of the tour, which is expected to extend in the months ahead. Brooks & Dunn have just been nominated for Vocal Duo of the Year at the 2024 CMA Awards.
Tucker Wetmore let his fans know that he will be releasing his debut EP, Waves on a Sunset, on October 4th. The project features eight tracks. "In a lot of ways, this feels like my introduction to the world, so I wanted to share some sides of me y'all haven't seen yet. I'll be giving you eight songs with five brand news ones," Tucker said in a release.
Kelsea Ballerini is planning a show at Madison Square Garden to celebrate the release of her new album, Patterns. Since New York played a special role in the new project, she thought it would be the perfect tribute. The new album will be released October 25th and the concert will be held October 29th. Kelsea made the announcement with a video on social media that showed her and her dog Dibs landing in New York in a helicopter passing by the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty. The video is special for another reason....shortly after it was filmed, Dibs was diagnosed with heart cancer. Kelsea has said that his cancer is inoperable and that she hopes treatment will make sure he has "as many comfortable and happy days (weeks, months) left as possible."
The CMA has announced the nominees for the upcoming CMA Awards. Morgan Wallen has the most nominations with seven. Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton each have five and Post Malone and Lainey Wilson both earned four. The CMA Awards will broadcast live from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena November 20th on ABC. Here's a look at all of the nominees:
Entertainer of the Year:
Luke Combs
Jelly Roll
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Lainey Wilson
Female Vocalist of the Year:
Kelsea Ballerini
Ashley McBryde
Megan Moroney
Kacey Musgraves
Lainey Wilson
Male Vocalist of the Year:
Luke Combs
Jelly Roll
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Vocal Group of the Year:
Lady A
Little Big Town
Old Dominion
The Red Clay Straws
Zac Brown Band
Vocal Duo of the Year:
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Maddie & Tae
The War and Treaty
New Artist of the Year:
Megan Moroney
Shaboozey
Nate Smith
Mitchell Tenpenny
Zach Top
Bailey Zimmerman
Single of the Year:
Shaboozey - "A Bar Song (Tipsy)"
Cody Johnson - "Dirt Cheap"
Post Malone (ft. Morgan Wallen) - "I Had Some Help"
Lainey Wilson - "Watermelon Moonshine"
Chris Stapleton - "White Horse"
Album of the Year:
Kacey Musgraves - Deeper Well
Luke Combs - Fathers and Sons
Chris Stapleton - Higher
Cody Johnson - Leather
Jelly Roll - Whitsitt Chapel
Song of the Year:
Parker McCollum - "Burn It Down"
Cody Johnson - "Dirt Cheap"
Post Malone (ft. Morgan Wallen) - "I Had Some Help"
Cody Johnson - "The Painter"
Chris Stapleton - "White Horse"
Musical Event of the Year:
Kelsea Ballerini (with Noah Kahan) - "Cowboys Cry Too"
Post Malone (ft. Morgan Wallen) - "I Had Some Help"
Zach Bryan (ft. Kacey Musgraves) - "I Remember Everything"
Morgan Wallen (ft. Eric Church) - "Man Made a Bar"
Ella Langley (ft. Riley Green) - "You Look Like You Love Me"
Music Video of the Year:
Cody Johnson - "Dirt Cheap"
Post Malone (ft. Morgan Wallen) - "I Had Some Help"
Megan Moroney - "I'm Not Pretty"
Cody Johnson - "The Painter"
Lainey Wilson - "Wild Flowers and Wild Horses"
Kane Brown will be presented with the Country Champion Award during the 2024 People's Choice Country Awards. He was chosen as a result of his dedication to serving his community and the many contributions he's made to the country music industry throughout his career. "Since the beginning of his career, Kane Brown has ensured that his legacy will extend beyond music," said Jen Neal, Executive Vice President, Live Events and Specials, NBCUniversal Entertainment. "His dedication of empowering and supporting younger generations is nothing short of inspiring, and we're thrilled to honour him with the Country Champion Award." Hosted by Shania Twain, the 2024 People's Choice Country Awards will air live on September 26th on NBC at 8pm.
Nicole Kidman's mother, Janelle, has died. People reported that Nicole left the Venice Film Festival early after she received the news of her mother's death on Saturday. Nicole was there to accept a Best Actress award for her role in her latest movie, Babygirl. She left the festival before her acceptance speech, and the film's director, Halina Reijn, read a statement that Nicole wrote, saying that she arrived in Venice, then found out "shortly after that my beautiful, brave mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, has just passed." A representative for the actress confirmed the news and said, "The family is heartbroken and asks for privacy at this time."
Blake Shelton is taking his Friends & Heroes Tour on the road again in 2025. The new dates will kick off in late February. The lineup will feature a blend of country legends and newcomers. Trace Adkins will return, along with Deana Carter, Craig Morgan and Emily Ann Roberts from The Voice. "The Friends & Heroes Tour is one of my favourites because as a fan, I can't think of a cooler concert to see," Blake says in a statement. "I get spoiled every night seeing these icons come out and do four or five of the biggest hits of their careers."