Chris Stapleton is Country Music's Big Winner at Grammys 2022!

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticThe top of the bill at the forthcoming Pilgrimage Festival in Tennessee looks a little like a reprise of the recent Grammy Awards telecast, with Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile and Grammy king Jon Batiste all set to perform this September.From there, the festival takes a more decided skew toward Americana than it has in past years, although it also leans into other genres. The Avett Brothers are also among the headliners, on a lineup that includes Lake Street Dive, Celisse, Elle King, Dawes, Adia Victoria, Marty Stuart, Molly Tuttle, Butch Walker and Trampled by Turtles.Pilgrimage takes place Sept.

2022 CMT Music Awards on Monday. This year's awards show saw some of music's brightest stars — including Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Mickey Guyton and more -- come together for one of country music's biggest nights.While last year's show was held in person, this year's event was also a celebration of a return to normality after last year's hybrid and socially distanced performances at venues across Nashville.Hosted by Anthony Mackie and Kelsea Ballerini, the show was forced to pivot at the last minute when Ballerini announced Monday that she tested positive for COVID-19.While Ballerini performed some of her duties from home, her co-host from 2021's show, Kane Brown, agreed to step in and host the show alongside Mackie.Despite the change in hosts, the night featured some hilarious moments, and a slew of incredible performances from the multitude of A-list entertainers including Brown, Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Carly Pearce, The Judds, Keith Urban and Ballerini herself.And CMT’s most decorated artist of all time, Carrie Underwood, delivered a very special all-new performance from the Resorts World Theatre, home of her Las Vegas residency.Here's a look at the most memorable and jaw-dropping musical moments from Monday's big show.A Grand OpeningThis one goes out to all of the wild hearts ❤️

Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift will go head to head as the only three nominees for Top Country Female Artist at the 2022 Billboard Awards.Exclusive: Ashley McBryde opens up about making history, Miranda Lambert and new musicThe annual ceremony will take place in Las Vegas on May 15, and this year's nominees include The Weeknd who is nominated for an incredible 17 awards including Top Artist, Top Male Artist and Top 100 Artist.WATCH: The Weeknd takes top prize at the 2021 Billboard Music AwardsDoja Cat is the leading female artist as a finalist in 14 categories, including Top Artist, Top Female Artist and Top 100 Artist. First-time nominee Olivia Rodrigo was named in 13 categories total — including Top New Artist, Top Female Artist and Top 100 Artist — and her album SOUR is a finalist for Top Billboard 200 album along with Adele's 30 and Morgan Wallen's Dangerous: The Double Album.Carrie is up for four including Top Christian Artist, and Miranda is also nomnated for Top Rock Song for her duet with Elle King.MORE: Where 10 of the most searched for millionaires live - from Taylor Swift to Kylie JennerMORE: Miranda Lambert makes huge career announcement as she reveals Las Vegas residencyDrake holds the record for most number of Billboard wins ever with 29, and he is nominated for 11 this year, but if he wins none and Taylor Swift wins five of the seven she is up for, she may take that record.Top Country Artist nominees this year are Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, Morgan, Walker Hayes and Taylor.

The 64th annual Grammy Awards brought together the buzziest talent in the music biz, including BTS, Doja Cat and Questlove, on Sunday for a star-studded live and in-person ceremony in Las Vegas. However, unlike other awards ceremonies that have seen ratings rebound this year, the Grammys matched 2021’s all-time lows.

Chris Stapleton swept up some impressive awards during Sunday night’s Grammys but in order to do so he had to make a sacrifice.

Ukraine’s invasion by Russia.During the pre-recorded message that aired on the show Sunday, he likened the invasion to a deadly silence threatening to extinguish the dreams and lives of the Ukrainian people, including children.“Our musicians wear body armor instead of tuxedos. They sing to the wounded in hospitals, even to those who can’t hear them,” he said in English.

Grammys Award show is quickly approaching and is scheduled to air live on 3 April. In order to join in on the biggest night in music, and to watch all of its star-studded performances, tune in at 8pm EDT (1am BST) on CBS. UK broadcast details are TBC.

Grammys have revealed the third slate of performers for its Las Vegas ceremony on 3 April. This year’s 64th annual show, hosted by Trevor Noah, has tapped Silk Sonic duo – Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak – to open the ceremony, followed by newly added artists including Carrie Underwood, John Legend, and J Balvin with Maria Becerra. Maverick City Music, Aymée Nuviola, and Billy Strings will perform in special segments “that showcase Las Vegas and spotlight genres not historically represented on the Grammy Awards telecast”.

Chris Stapleton missed out on his twins' birthdays to be at the Grammy Awards. The 43-year-old musician - who is married to songwriter Morgane Stapleton and has twins Macon and Samuel with her - picked up the coveted award for Best Country Album for his LP 'Starting Over' at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday (03. 04.

John Legend and Mika Newton wear all blue for their amazing performance at the 2022 Grammy Awards.

referencing the indefinite delay of the awards show due to the Omicron variant. “Better late than never.”Hosted in Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena Sunday night, Noah threw jokes at the “music royalty” in the room, including Justin Bieber.“The best thing to happen to peaches since that Timothee Chalamet movie,” joked Noah, who’s dating “Titans” actress Minka Kelly, before Olivia Rodrigo hit the stage to perform her chart-topping “Driver’s License.”Earlier this month, the comedian noted that the Grammys, albeit a time to celebrate everyone’s favorite artists, would also highlight political topics, like the crisis in Ukraine.“I think the show is going to find the right place and the right space to do something,” the Emmy-winner said weeks prior to his big moment on stage.

The 64th Annual Grammy Awards are here. The award show aired live from the MGM Grand Arena is Las Vegas.  Holding the highest number of nominations is Jon Batiste, with Justin Bieber and Doja Cat following.  Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber arrive at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.

Maren Morris rocks a cool snakeskin dress for the 2022 Grammy Awards on Sunday (April 3) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

LAS VEGAS -- A list of early winners Sunday in the top categories at the 64th annual Grammy Awards:— Best country song: “Cold,” Chris Stapleton— Best country solo performance: Chris Stapleton, “You Should Probably Leave”— Best country do/group performance: Brothers Osborne, “Younger Me”— Best American roots performance: “Cry,” Jon Batiste— Best American roots song: “Cry,” Jon Batiste— Best improvised jazz solo: “Humpty Dumpty (Set 2),” Chick Corea— Best Latin jazz album: “Mirror Mirror,” Eliane Elias with Chick Corea and Chucho Valdés— Best musical theater album: “The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical”— Best compilation soundtrack for visual media: “The United States vs.

The Recording Academy is handing out its 64th annual Grammy Awards today and tonight in Las Vegas, starting with the Premiere Ceremony preshow at 12:30 p.m. PT. The televised portion starts at 5 p.m. PT.

Wilson Chapman editorAfter a two-month delay, the Grammys are finally here.The 64th Grammy Awards ceremony, celebrating the greatest achievements in popular music over the past year, kicked off at 12:30 p.m. PT on Sunday with the pre-telecast. The live ceremony will be held at 5 p.m.

Grammys have revealed the third slate of performers for its Las Vegas ceremony on 3 April. This year’s 64th annual show, hosted by Trevor Noah, has tapped Silk Sonic duo – Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak – to open the ceremony, followed by newly added artists including Carrie Underwood, John Legend, and J Balvin with Maria Becerra. Maverick City Music, Aymée Nuviola, and Billy Strings will perform in special segments “that showcase Las Vegas and spotlight genres not historically represented on the Grammy Awards telecast”.

Grammys Award show is quickly approaching and is scheduled to air live on 3 April. In order to join in on the biggest night in music, and to watch all of its star-studded performances, tune in at 8pm EDT (1am BST) on CBS. UK broadcast details are TBC.

Grammy Awards have finally announced the names of its guest presenters. Joni Mitchell and Dua Lipa Grammys 2022This year’s award show, hosted by Trevor Noah, has invited a diverse roster of musicians, artists, and actors to present the awards, including Joni Mitchell, Megan Thee Stallion, and Questlove.

Thania Garcia The best in music are all headed to Sin City where the anticipation is higher than ever for the 64th Grammy Awards in Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena. With a lineup that includes Olivia Rodrigo, Lady Gaga, BTS, Billie Eilish, Silk Sonic, Brandi Carlile, Lil Nas X with Jack Harlow, Jon Batiste, John Legend, Carrie Underwood, J Balvin with Maria Becerra, H.E.R., Chris Stapleton and more, it’s going to be an exciting and wide-ranging night of music.With Music’s Greatest Night just around the corner, dozens of honorary events and parties are happening leading up to Sunday’s show.See Variety’s updated list of festivities below.APRIL 1MusiCares Person of the Year5 p.m.MusicCares will be honoring Joni Mitchell as Person of the Year.MGM Grand Conference Center DaBaby at Drai’sTIME TBD Drai’s Day/nightclub11th story rooftop of The Cromwell on the Las Vegas Strip EMPIRE & Paper Route Empire Present: Key Glock – Yellow Tape 2 Album Release7:00 p.m.