Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks to Co-Host the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards on May 11 – The Academy of Country Music, Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions have confirmed that country icons Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks will co-host the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards. The ceremony will air live on Thursday, May 11 at 8 p.m. EDT/7 p.m. CDT/5 p.m. PDT and will stream exclusively for a global audience across more than 240 territories on Prime Video from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. The Emmy-nominated production promises a star-packed evening celebrating the biggest names and rising talents in country music, with memorable performances, unique collaborations, and show-stopping moments designed to engage fans worldwide. A full rebroadcast of the ceremony and performances will be available the following day for free on Amazon Freevee. – Amazon Studios Press
2023 CMT Music Awards Adds Alanis Morissette, Gwen Stefani and Shania Twain to Star-Studded Lineup – The 2023 CMT Music Awards will broadcast live from Austin’s Moody Center on April 2, and the event has added legendary female performers Alanis Morissette, Gwen Stefani and Shania Twain to an already packed lineup. Alanis Morissette will join forces with emerging artists including Ingrid Andress, Lainey Wilson, Madeline Edwards and Morgan Wade to mark the 10-year anniversary of the CMT Next Women of Country initiative. Gwen Stefani is set to appear with Carly Pearce for a world-premiere collaboration, and Shania Twain will be honored with the 2023 CMT Equal Play Award. The show aims to spotlight female voices in country music while blending established stars with contemporary talent for powerful performances. – Via CBS Press
Big Machine Label CEO Scott Borchetta in Stable Condition Following Racecar Crash – Scott Borchetta, CEO of Big Machine Label Group, is reported to be in stable condition after a crash during the Trans AM2 Series race in Georgia. According to motorsport coverage, his No. 48 car went off course on the 24th lap during a high-speed turn and sustained significant impact. Commentators noted that Borchetta was conscious and communicating with his team before being transported to a hospital for evaluation and care. The music executive’s status is being monitored as he receives medical attention. – Read more at People
Seven Former American Idol Finalists Return to Mentor Season 21 Contestants – For Season 21’s Hollywood Week, American Idol brings back seven past finalists to mentor this year’s competitors through one of the show’s most demanding rounds. Justin Guarini (season 1), Clay Aiken (season 2), Jordin Sparks (season 6), David Archuleta (season 7), Phillip Phillips (season 11), Catie Turner (season 16) and Noah Thompson (season 20) were invited by executive producer and showrunner Megan Michaels Wolflick to coach contestants in three essential areas: confidence, songwriting and stage presence. Each returning finalist shares firsthand experience of the pressures and lessons learned on Idol, aiming to guide this season’s hopefuls through Hollywood Week’s intense challenges. – Read more at Billboard.com
Ryan Seacrest Hosts ‘Idol’ Cast Party; Katy Perry Observes Sobriety Pact – After a round of press appearances promoting the new season of American Idol, host Ryan Seacrest, judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie celebrated with the cast at Mister Paradise in the East Village. Seacrest reportedly took over bartending duties and mixed the venue’s signature “Miami Vice” cocktail for guests. Katy Perry, however, abstained from alcohol as part of a sobriety pact with her partner, Orlando Bloom. Perry has publicly said she’s undertaking a three-month commitment to stay sober, a decision she reinforced while enjoying the cast celebration sober and focused on personal goals. – Read more at Page Six and People
Kelly Clarkson Teases New Music and Blake Shelton’s Final Season on The Voice – Kelly Clarkson indicated she plans to debut new music on The Voice, hinting that viewers may hear fresh material during the current season. Speaking backstage at the show, Clarkson said she has been working on a new record and is now ready to release it, suggesting that The Voice could serve as a platform to introduce some of her upcoming songs. Fans of the series can anticipate new music from one of the show’s most recognized coaches as the season unfolds. – Read more at ETOnline
Scotty McCreery on Fatherhood and Prioritizing Family – Country singer Scotty McCreery, an American Idol alum, is reflecting on how fatherhood has reshaped his priorities and approach to his career. He says learning to say “no” more often has become essential to ensure quality time with his family while still maintaining a busy schedule. McCreery, who recently partnered with UScellular for a locally focused music campaign, plans practical changes for life on the road, including converting his tour bus into a family-friendly “baby” bus for his upcoming 35-city tour to better accommodate his role as a father. – Read more at UsMagazine