We round up the last weeks news from the world of country music, including news that you might have missed from this year’s 2020 CMA Awards , news from Tim McGraw and more. The news is also available as a segment on our podcast available on Spotify and iTunes.
1. The CMA Awards Announce Their 2020 Winners
Hosted by Darius Rucker and Reba McEntire, the 54th Annual CMA Awards, took place this week, with Maren Morris winning big – including Single, Song of the Year and Female Vocalist – Luke Combs taking home Male Vocalist and Album of the Year and Eric Church winning the biggest prize of the night for ‘Entertainer of the Year.’
For a full list of the 2020 CMA Awards Winners, click here.
2. Tim McGraw Announces New Radio Show – Beyond The Influence Radio – on Apple Music Country
Tim McGraw has announced that he will be hosting a new bi-weekly radio show on Apple Music Country named – Beyond the Influence. On the show, McGraw will aim to deepen the understanding of how people, music, or moments have influenced us on a human level. With each new episode, McGraw explores this idea through his own journey as well as with some of Country’s most influential stars. And while themes or guests will vary per episode, the celebration and gratitude shared in these personal moments is what connects them all together. Of the show McGraw says, “For years, I’ve been the one answering all the questions. Every time I’m talking to someone they always ask, “ What was the influence behind that song?” Or ” What influenced you to take on that role?” While I do love that question, it always makes me feel like there’s so much more beyond that. When I decided to do this show for Apple Music Country, I knew that I wanted to take those simple answers and dive deeper, go beyond the influence and see what we can uncover on the other side.”
3. Tim McGraw announces Greatest Hits album
Tim McGraw continues to celebrate his momentous year and an iconic career spanning over four decades with MCGRAW MACHINE HITS: 2013-2019, to be released on November 20 via Big Machine Records and Spirit Music Group, available for pre-order now. The forthcoming release delivers a look back at McGraw’s legacy with some of his most sentimental smash-hits such as PLATINUM “Shotgun Rider,” 2X PLATINUM “Highway Don’t Care” featuring Taylor Swift and Keith Urban and 3X PLATINUM “Humble & Kind.”
The 14-track collection also highlights 2X PLATINUM “May We All” with Florida Georgia Line and a never-before heard cover of the Bellamy Brothers hit “Redneck Girl” featuring Midland – available now.
“Every now and then you want to go back and hear a collection of songs exactly like you remember them,” shared McGraw. “Even to go re-record doesn’t feel right because there’s something magical about what happened there when it happened.”
4. Morgan Wallen Announces New ‘Dangerous’ Album
Release Radar
Chris Stapleton – Starting Over – Perhaps, Stapleton’s greatest record to date? Flawless display of vocals and songwriting.
Emma & Jolie – Cry For You – Incredibly emotional and raw new single from the new duo who have stormed the UK country scene, co-written by Lena Stone the track showcases the duo’s signature harmonies.
Thomas Rhett – What’s Your Country Song – Simply TR’s greatest single for years, what a tune.
