Kane Brown Leads CMT Awards Nominations, With Big Looks for Mickey Guyton, Kelsea Ballerini

A budding baker from Blackridge has been announced as the first recipient of an award recognising the work of local volunteers and has received a £100 gift card to spend at The Centre, Livingston to thank her for her hard work.

Lily Allen hit the red carpet at the Olivier Awards with her husband David Harbour in timeless style for a good night out on Sunday.The singer was nominated for best actress in her theatrical debut for 2:22 – A Ghost Story, a stint she began last August.Rocking up in a simple strapless black gown with a subtle textured print, the star stunned with her black hair in a classic updo, matching her statement earrings exactly to her dress.She kept the rest of her jewellery subtle and carried a small handbag.David dressed for the occasion too in a sharp charcoal grey suit, crisp white shirt, and matching tie. They joined stars including Kit Harrington, former Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse and Cabaret leads Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley.Fellow best actress nominee Emma Corrin also stole attention in their high camp balloon dress as they continued living up to their reputation for edgy red carpet looks.The big winners of the night included the new production of the classic 1966 Kander and Ebb musical, which scooped seven of the 11 awards it was nominated for, as well as Life Of Pi.After success at the WhatsOnStage theatre awards in February, unfortunately Lily missed out on the award in her category this time around, with Shelia Atim winning for her turn in Constellations.However, that didn’t seem to put a dampener on her evening at all, with the couple snapped leaving the ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall in good spirits.An animated conversation in their car had the 36-year-old chart-topper in stitches while her 47-year-old husband beamed broadly beside her.The Olivier Awards 2022: Oti Mabuse, Lily Allen and Kit Harington lead red carpet starsThe Marvel star, who proudly supported his wife throughout her

You, Me & The Big C presenter Deborah James was released from hospital after more than a month last weekend, but has struggled to adjust. The broadcaster, who was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2016, was discharged from the Royal Marsden Hospital on Saturday after spending over four weeks receiving treatment. Deborah, 40, revealed that it was a particularly challenging stay this time round and was having to adapt to being back home again. Alongside a photo of her smiling outside the hospital, the presenter wrote: ‘About last night! I’ve been discharged home!‘I’m aware I’ve been quiet on here recently but the last week especially has pushed me to use every ounce of energy to find the strength to get through each day and get home. I’ve been in hospital for a month and 2 days, and I cannot tell you how hard it’s been, both mentally and physically to get through this. ‘It’s pushed me to limits I didn’t think existed despite my previous stays.’ She continued: ‘Of course I’ll share with you why over the coming weeks.

OUR Yorkshire Farm fans have been begging Amanda Owen to reveal whether there will be another series of the popular show. It came as the TV personality took to social media to show a behind-the-scenes look at the latest lambing season at Ravenseat.

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz became Mr And Mrs Peltz Beckham after saying ‘I do’ at their lavish wedding in Miami’s Palm Beach over the weekend.The ceremony, estimated to have cost a cool $3million (£2.3m), took place in Nicola’s family home, a sprawling $103m (£78.9m) oceanfront mansion, where several large marquees were erected.And as more details emerge of the lavish event, it’s been said a very proud father of the groom David Beckham ‘shed a tear’ as he delivered a speech in honour of his 23-year-old son at the reception.According to reports, the football legend got ‘choked up’ with emotion as he remembered the day his eldest child was born in 1999, the same year he married Victoria Beckham.A source claimed: ‘David’s speech went on for about five minutes and he looked to shed a tear at one point.‘He was talking about when Brooklyn was born and how he wanted to protect him. He said he was sleeping on the hospital floor, holding the door shut because he didn’t want to let anyone get in.’They added to The Sun: ’David got a lump in his throat and had to stop and take a breather to regain his composure, but it was a very sweet speech.’He reportedly described his daughter-in-law, 27-year-old Nicola – who was styled by Leslie Fremar in Valentino, with her make-up by Kate Lee, and hair preened and perfected by Adil Abergel – as ‘incredible’, before paying tribute to the actress and adding: ‘We love you so much.

Ukraine to go on offensive after mass graves found with more than 1,200 bodiesRussian soldier arrested 'for raping baby' in UkraineRussians leave sinister sign warning Ukraine to 'expect a surprise' at ChernobylJulian was joined by the likes of Sir Elton John and Bruce Springsteen for the online rally and summit, which, according to the organisation raised $10.1billion (£7.3bn) in grants and loans for ‘humanitarian efforts being undertaken by Ukraine and other European countries, UN agencies and grassroots organisations to support all those impacted by the Russian invasion’.

Dolly Parton is notoriously private when it comes to her personal life but over the years has given insights into the secret behind her decades-long marriage.MORE: Dolly Parton and Kelsea Ballerini's fans all notice the same things from their ACM performanceThe country superstar has been married to Carl Dean since 1966 and recently put one of the many reasons it's a success down to their star signs."We are good friends, we respect each other. We like each other.

Party in Music City! Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean and more of country’s biggest stars will be honored at the 2022 CMT Music Awards.

2022 CMT Awards have been announced. The line-up is stacked with a roster of some of this year’s nominees.The CMT Awards is known for bringing some of the best world premiere performances and biggest collaborations and this year is no exception.  The first round of performers announced include Kelsea Ballerini, Kane Brown, Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Carley Pearce and Keith Urban.

Maren Morris has been supported by Jenna Dewan, Amanda Kloots and Mickey Guyton as she defended her Playboy shoot and encouraged women in the country music scene to "own their sexuality".Exclusive: Miranda Lambert's stylist shares the singer's wardrobe secretsMaren posted a picture from her 2019 Playboy shoot and shared how proud she was that "showed country female sexuality in its realist form here". "We are nuanced, we are messy and stretch-marked in the most beautiful way.

Proud of her mom bod! Two years after giving birth to son Hayes, Maren Morris has been proud of her body and her sexuality.

Kelsea Ballerini looked like a bit of springtime, as she stepped out in an adorable white mini dress for a concert in Miami Beach on Wednesday (March 16). The country music star, 28, was the center of attention at an Aerie benefit promoting positivity across social media, where she debuted a new song called “Keepin’ It Real,” written exclusively for the clothing company’s star-studded event, per their website.

Chris Willman Music WriterA cast of 18 Grammy-winning or -nominated performers has been announced for MusiCares’ person of the year salute to Joni Mitchell taking place on April 1 in Las Vegas, with Brandi Carlile and Jon Batiste leading the way as the night’s artistic directors as well as being among the featured musicians.Also appearing on the list of performers covering Mitchell’s material at the gala dinner: Sara Bareilles, Beck, Black Pumas, Leon Bridges, Lauren Daigle, Mickey Guyton, Herbie Hancock, Chaka Khan, Angélique Kidjo, Cyndi Lauper, Pentatonix, Billy Porter, Allison Russell, Stephen Stills and St. Vincent.

Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert have been nominated for two CMT Awards each, going head to head in the Video of the Year category.MORE: Carrie Underwood 'couldn't be more proud of sister' Miranda Lambert after 'long overdue' winThe show, the only fan-voted country music awards show, sees Carrie also nominated for Collaborative Video of the Year for her hit song 'If I Didn't Love You' with Jason Aldean, while Miranda is up for Female Video of the Year for 'If I Was A Cowboy.' WATCH: Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood perform together at 2014 CMT Music AwardsKane Brown leads the nominations this year with four, including Video of the Year, Male Video of the Year and CMT Performance of the Year.Kelsea Ballerini - who is hosting alongside Marvel star Anthony Mackie - has three nominations, along with Mickey Guyton, BRELAND and Cody Johnson; it is the first CMT nods for Cody and BRELAND.SEE: All the show-stopping looks from the 2022 ACM AwardsTwelve acts are nominated for Video of the Year - the big award - with the final nominees, from a second round of voting, announced on show day.A winner is picked via social media votes and announced as the final category during the live show. Kelsea will co-host with Anthony MackieJoining Miranda and Carrie in the category are Taylor Swift and Chris Stapleton, Mickey Guyton, Kane Brown, Maren Morris, Luke Combs, Kacey Musgraves, Cole Swindell and Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson, and Brandi Carlile."Expect the most unforgettable CMT Music Awards yet, jam-packed with the most star-power, world premiere performances and one-of-a-kind collaborations from in and around Music City," executive producers Margaret Comeaux, John Hamlin and Leslie Fram said in a statement.

The fans are in charge! The first round of nominations for the 2022 CMT Music Awards have been announced — and the list is full of chart-topping artists.

Country crooner Kane Brown leads the 2022 CMT Music Awards with four nominations - video of the year and male video of the year, as well as two nods for CMT performance of the year.The Falcon and the Winter Soldier action star Anthony Mackie and country songstress Kelsea Ballerini will co-host the 56th annual ceremony, which airs April 11 at 8pm on CBS and Paramount+.Country songstress Carly Pearce - who's set to perform her new song Diamondback during the live ceremony - suited up to announce the nominations Wednesday on CBS Mornings.Scroll down for full list of nominees... He's on top: Country crooner Kane Brown leads the 2022 CMT Music Awards with four nominations - video of the year and male video of the year, as well as two nods for CMT performance of the year ; seen in JuneMickey Guyton, BRELAND, Cody Johnson, and Ballerini follow Brown with three nominations each, respectively.American Idol #4 champ Carrie Underwood has won an eye-popping 23 CMT Music Awards, and she's up for the top prize again - video of the year.

co-hosted the show with Brown last year and will do the same this year with actor Anthony Mackie, is nominated for three awards including video of the year.Mickey Guyton, Breland and Cody Johnson are each triple nominees.Carrie Underwood, who has won a record 23 CMT awards, is nominated for video of the year and collaborative video of the year for her duet with Jason Aldean, “If I Didn’t Love You.”Other nominees for video of the year include Guyton, Johnson, Taylor Swift with Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Kacey Musgraves, Luke Combs, Maren Morris, Miranda Lambert, and Cole Swindell and Laney Wilson.Online fan voting for the CMT awards, which will also livestream on Paramount+, begins Thursday and runs through April 11.As usual, the show’s nominees are heavy with genre-blending collaborations.

“One Mississippi” singer Kane Brown scored a leading four nominations to lead the fan-voted field for the 2022 CMT Music Awards, which will be handed out next month. Kelsea Ballerini, Mickey Guyton and first-time nominees Breland and Cody Johnson are next with three noms apiece.

2022 CMT Music Awards are almost here — and it's going to be a star-studded night!On Wednesday, CMT announced the nominees for country music's only entirely fan-voted awards show — which will be hosted live from Music City by Anthony Mackie and Kelsea Ballerini on Monday, April 11 -- and the list includes some of the biggest names in music. Kane Brown leads the pack this year with four nominations, while Ballerini, Mickey Guyton, and first-time nominees Breland and Cody Johnson earned three nods apieceThe first round of nominations for the coveted Video of the Year award includes 12 acts, spotlighting artists like Brandi Carlile, Kacey Musgraves, Luke Combs, Maren Morris, Miranda Lambert and Taylor Swift feat.

Chris Willman Music WriterThe state of the art for emerging Black performers in country music will be the subject of a feature-length documentary that has been produced by Amazon Music, titled “For Love & Country,” which was announced Tuesday morning as having a premiere date set for the music streaming service and Prime Video on April 7.The arrival of the film will be preceded by Amazon Original recordings by some of the documentary’s featured artists, starting with a new acoustic rendering by Amythyst Kiah of her signature song, “Black Myself,” that’s out today.Although the announcement of the doc does not include “Americana,” the lineup of artists featured in interviews and performances in the film includes about equal measures of singer-songwriters who are up-and-coming in mainstream country and those are are generally considered part of the alternative-roots or Americana realm. Mickey Guyton, who recently performed the National Anthem at the Super Bowl, is featured, as is Jimmie Allen, who has become one of the leading men of country with three of his singles becoming No.

Dolly Parton left ripples in the music world when she took to social media with a heartfelt statement announcing she was bowing out of contention for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.MORE: Dolly Parton makes urgent plea to help Ukraine in post ACM Awards interviewThe singer was one of the many musicians nominated this year to be inducted into the gilded halls of musical legends but revealed she didn't feel she was worthy of the accomplishment.WATCH: Dolly Parton looks angelic in white dress as she reveals exciting news in rare videoIn a rare personal statement, Dolly wrote: "Dolly here! Even though I am extremely flattered and grateful to be nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, I don't feel that I have earned that right."I really do not want votes to be split because of me, so I must respectfully bow out," she continued.MORE: Dolly Parton and Kelsea Ballerini perform at the ACM Awards but fans all notice the same thingMORE: Exclusive: ACM Awards winner Carly Pearce pays heartfelt tribute to 'inspirational' Dolly PartonThe announcement took many of her fans by surprise, but they had nothing but love for the country star, including fellow musician Deborah Cox, who simply said: "Classy. Leader.