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They perform — you vote! Plug in the amps and dust off your best boots: The 2023 CMT Music Award nominations are here, and the list is jam-packed with the best names in country music today.

An emotional performance. American Idol contestant Trey Louis brought the house down during his audition for the judges — and he’s going to Hollywood.

Houston Rodeo is comin’ to town.From Tuesday, Feb. 28 through Sunday, March 19, the annual event is returning to Houston’s NRG Stadium for 20 days of carnivals, fun and huge concerts featuring some of the biggest names in country music.Just a few of the huge acts set to swing into the Bayou City include Zac Brown Band, Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley and Chris Stapleton.It’s not all country though — New Kids On The Block, Machine Gun Kelly, The Chainsmokers, Bun B and La Fiera de Ojinaga are all set to perform at NRG Stadium too.Most importantly, last-minute tickets can be scooped up for reasonable prices.In fact, at the time of publication, we found some tickets going for $2 before fees on Vivid Seats.That’s cheaper than nearly everything on Killen’s BBQ’s extensive menu.If you know, you know.And if all you want is a Daily Grounds Pass, now is the time to pounce.We found some passes going for as low as $25 before fees.So, if you want to go to the Houston Rodeo this year, we’ve got everything you need to know and more.All prices listed above were found at the time of publication and are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar of NRG Stadium’s upcoming Houston Rodeo concert dates, start times, performers and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.A complete calendar including all daily grounds passes can be found here.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Willie Nelson was born in 1933 in Abbott, TX.90 years later, the Red Headed Stranger is winning Grammy Awards and touring all over the U.S.From Feb. 24 through April 30, Nelson will bring his signature brand of outlaw country he helped pioneer in the late 1960s to concert venues and festivals far and wide.The 12-concert run will come to a close on April 29-30 at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl where Willie will celebrate his 90th birthday with the help of Neil Young, Chris Stapleton, Snoop Dogg, Kacey Musgraves, The Chicks and many more.Best of all, tickets to see the oldest musician still on the road — sure, 91-year-old William Shatner may be doing shows but, to the best of our knowledge, he isn’t singing — are still available.In fact, some of them are fairly inexpensive considering you’ll get to see a living legend that’s released 73 (!) studio albums.At the time of publication, we found some tickets going for as low as $33 before fees on Vivid Seats.Not a bad price to see one of the most influential country artists of all time.So, if you want to catch Nelson on what may be his final tour, here’s everything you need to know.All prices are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available for each show can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Thania Garcia Harry Styles took home the major tour of the year award for the second year in a row at the 2023 Pollstar Awards, a peer-voted annual ceremony celebrating the achievements of the touring and live events industry. The evening honored executives, artists, festivals, venues and more, and included speeches that touched on hot topics from ticket scalpers to venue relief programs. Styles’ “Love on Tour” also took home the residency of the year award, with one of his team members joking that he couldn’t be there because he was on his seventh year of the lengthy “Love on Tour.” He and Everytown for Gun Safety were also honored with the brand partnership/live campaign of the year award.

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Universal Music Group Nashville announces the signing of country music superstar Brad Paisley to its imprint EMI Records Nashville. The singer-guitarist — who has won three Grammys, two American Music Awards, 15 Academy of Country Music Awards, and 14 Country Music Association Awards over a 20-plus year career — had been with Sony Music’s Arista Nashville division since the beginning of his career.  Paisley is finishing his next studio album, the first for UMG Nashville, expected later this year. On Friday he will release a new song from the album- “Same Here,” written by Paisley, Lee Thomas Miller and Taylor Goldsmith, and produced by Luke Wooten. He will join fellow UMGN artists Alan Jackson, Brothers Osborne, Carrie Underwood, Caylee Hammack, Chris Stapleton, Darius Rucker, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, George Strait, Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Mickey Guyton, Reba McEntire, Sam Hunt, Vince Gill, Little Big Town, and more.

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Just hours after Pink dropped her ninth studio album, “Trustfall,” the singer has announced a brace of fall arena dates that will launch just a week after her summer stadium tour. Produced by Live Nation, the 14-city tour kicks off on October 12, making stops at arenas across North America, including a date at Madison Square Garden in New York. The previously announced 2023 “Summer Carnival Stadium Tour” features special guests Brandi Carlile and 2022 Hall of Fame inductees Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo on select dates, along with Grouplove and KidCutUp on all tour dates. “Trustfall” features collaborations with Chris Stapleton, the Lumineers, and First Aid Kit, as well as songwriters and producers Max Martin, Shellback, Greg Kurstin, Fred Again, Billy Mann and others. Pink will be appearing on NBC’s “Today,” CBS’ “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” and a a show takeover special on “The Drew Barrymore Show.”

T-Pain has revealed that his upcoming covers album will include his take on songs by Black Sabbath and Journey, among others. On Top Of The Covers is set to be released on March 17, and will serve as T-Pain’s follow-up to the 2019 album ‘1UP’. Alongside Black Sabbath and Journey – whose respective tracks ‘War Pigs’ and ‘Don’t Stop Believin’ will be covered – the album will include renditions of Sam Cooke’s ‘A Change Is Gonna Come’, Dr.

T-Pain has announced the upcoming release of his new covers album, “Under the Covers”, in which the rapper takes on classic hits from artists ranging from Frank Sinatra to Black Sabbath.

widely praised performance of the national anthem before Super Bowl 2023 brought Eagles coach Nick Sirianni to tears. The moment went viral before the opening kickoff.The 44-year-old country star might never watch the powerful scene, however.“I don’t know if I can watch it, man,” Stapleton told Entertainment Tonight.

On the same page? Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez aren’t stressing over the Argo actor’s Grammys faces being made into memes, a source exclusively reveals in the latest issue of Us Weekly.

Babyface serenaded the crowd inside the State Farm Stadium and viewers around the world with «America the Beautiful» ahead of kickoff at Sunday's Super Bowl. The musician sang a stripped-down version of the song while accompanying himself on a guitar, which was emblazoned with the American flag. «I'm glad I'm done,» he later told ET's Kevin Frazier.

performances from Rihanna and Sheryl Lee Ralph, country singer Chris Stapleton brought Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni to tears as he performed a soulful rendition of the National Anthem at the Super Bowl LVII on Sunday. The 44-year-old «Starting Over» crooner belted out the «Star Spangled Banner» while playing the guitar for the crowd at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. «Man, it felt great. It really did,» Stapleton told ET's Kevin Frazier after his touching performance.

Chris Stapleton hit the stage at the opening of Sunday's Super Bowl LVII to sing the national anthem. Stapleton was joined by Academy Award-winning "CODA" actor Troy Kotsur, who performed the national anthem in American Sign Language. The country music star strummed a black electric guitar as he sang a country-style rendition of the anthem.

Oscar-winning “CODA” actor Troy Kotsur, who was the second deaf actor to win an Academy Award, signed the national anthem as well.The “Tennessee Whiskey” crooner joined the ranks of Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and the Chicks to make national anthem history.The performances at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, will preface the match between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles – with a halftime show by Rihanna.Stapleton, an eight-time Grammy winner, will jet off on a stadium tour in May, which will begin in Texas and make stops in Oklahoma, California, Washington and more. ‘I’m just trying to be the best version of that that I can be.’The 44-year-old country singer was named the Country Music Association’s male vocalist of the year in 2022, adding to his impressive sheet of music accords, such as the American Country Music Awards’ 2021 album of the year and 2020’s artist-songwriter of the decade.In 2022, he swept the country competition at the Grammys, winning Best Country Solo Performance, Best Country Song and Best Country Album.

Super Bowl 2023.After country breakout Mickey Guyton sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” in 2022, this year’s Super Bowl LVII honors went to 14-time CMA Award winner Chris Stapleton, who was fresh off of jamming with Stevie Wonder at the Grammys last week. Before the Philadelphia Eagles faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, the 44-year-old troubadour — who also has eight Grammys to his name — stripped it down to a bluesy outlaw version with his acoustic guitar and plenty of grizzled grit that no doubt had country traditionalists stomping their feet at the end. Stapleton managed to accomplish what Eric Church couldn’t do two years ago when he was mis-paired with R&B diva Jazmine Sullivan on the biggest stage in the game.

Chris Stapleton took the stage of Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona to perform the U.S. National Anthem. The singer-songwriter’s rendition of the “Star-Spangled Banner” was emotional and inspiring.

Singing in style! Country crooner Chris Stapleton kicked off Super Bowl LVII with a rousing rendition of the national anthem.

A touching rendition! R&B legend Babyface wowed the crowd with his rendition of “America the Beautiful” at Super Bowl LVII.

The joy of his life. Chris Stapleton continues to prioritize his family even while he’s on the road.

The 65th annual Grammy Awards are set for Sunday, February 5 from 8-11:30 p.m. ET/5-8:30 p.m. PT at Crypto Arena in Los Angeles. CBS will air the show live, and it will also stream live and on-demand on Paramount+. Trevor Noah returns to host for a third year.

Eight-time Grammy winner Chris Stapleton will sing the national anthem at this year’s Super Bowl LVII, the NFL announced today as the organization released the pregame entertainment line-up.

Lookin’ good! Luke Bryan, Dustin Lynch, Brian Kelley and more country crooners showcased their killer style at the 2022 Country Music Association Awards.

It’s time to party! The 2022 CMA Awards are almost underway — and our favorite stars will be arriving in style.

Something to sing about! Country music’s biggest stars will celebrate their career achievements at the 2022 CMA Awards on Wednesday, November 9.

One last gift. Shortly before his death, Leslie Jordan shared a video of himself singing a classic hymn about the afterlife.

Dust off your cowboy boots! The 2022 CMA Awards are around the corner — and the ceremony is set to honor the best and brightest names in country music.

countdown to CMT Artists of the Year is on — and this year's performers have just been unveiled. When fans tune in to the annual event on Friday, viewers will get to see a lineup of country music's brightest stars grace the stage at Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Included in the 2022 roster of performers are honorees Alan Jackson, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Kane Brown and Lainey Wilson.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Country singer Lainey Wilson’s very good year is getting just a little bit better, on top of her having the leading number of nominations for the CMA Awards and coming onto “Yellowstone” as a new cast member this season. CMT announced Wednesday that Wilson will be celebrated as Breakout Artist of the Year on the network’s “CMT Artists of the Year” special airing next week. “This past year has been a wild ride,” Wilson said in a statement. “To be considered for this award reinforces that the years of hard work my team and I have put in was all worth it. The team at CMT feels like family, and the way they genuinely support artists on their platform is so special and important for dreamers like me.”

New Music Friday! It's every audiophile's favorite day of the week, and some of our favorite artists from all different genres have blessed us with new tunes.Sam Smith released their TikTok-viral track, «Unholy,» with Kim Petras, Lil Nas X dropped «STAR WALKIN',» his new track in collaboration with League of Legends, and Giveon shared «Time,» his track from the upcoming David O.