Sam Hunt

The Jury Is Still Out On Sam Hunt

... played college football (quarterback, of course), even got invited to an NFL training camp. Hunt picked up music after high school. It was viewed as nothing more than a hobby, a way of passing idle time while pursuing a professional football career. Roughly a decade later, his football career a distant memory, Hunt was a platinum-selling artist and one of the most popular acts in country music. So, yeah, Sam Hunt — who plays Rodeo Houston tonight — is unquestionably successful. But is he actually good. To answer that question, we must first clarify one thing. Hunt, contrary to popular opinion, is not a “bro country” type. Whereas artists like Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line and Cole Swindell have found success with tracks about tailgates, tanlines and Dixie cups, Hunt’s class of country doesn’t really fit into that particular sphere, mostly because the jury is still out whether he's even a ...

Sam Hunt Surprises Fiancé During Song At Acm Awards

... Osborne, Jon Pardi and Maren Morris are early winners at this year's Academy of Country Music Awards. USA TODAY. 12 of 19. 2017 ACM AWARDS: THE NIGHT'S BIGGEST MOMENTSACM Awards nominations announced | 0:56. Nominations for the 52 nd Academy of Country Music Awards have been announced. Here's a look at the nominees for Entertainer of the year. Juan Buitrago / Tennessean. 13 of 19. 2017 ACM AWARDS: THE NIGHT'S BIGGEST MOMENTSkeith urban busks on lower broadway in nashville | 0:00. Keith Urban recorded a short video in which he wore a wig and performed on Lower Broadway in Nashville. 14 of 19. 2017 ACM AWARDS: THE NIGHT'S BIGGEST MOMENTSJason Aldean performs a free show in downtown Nashville | 2:40. Promotion for Hell on Wheels TV show File / The Tennessean. 15 of 19. 2017 ACM AWARDS: THE NIGHT'S BIGGEST MOMENTSLuke Bryan talks about The Voice | 2:11. Luke Bryan talks about the competition between singers on The Voice. Cindy Watts, Larry Mc Cormack / The Tennessean. 16 of 19. 2017 ACM AWARDS: THE NIGHT'S BIGGEST MOMENTSVideo: Maren Morris wins first Grammy | 0:46. Maren ...

Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert, Sam Hunt, & More Have Arrived At The Acms

... Brian Littrell, Howie D, and Kevin Richardson of music group Backstreet Boys attend the 52 nd Academy Of Country Music Awards at Toshiba Plaza on April 2, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images). LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 02: Co-host Luke Bryan attends the 52 nd Academy Of Country Music Awards at Toshiba Plaza on April 2, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images). LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 02: Recording artist Sam Hunt attends the 52 nd Academy Of Country Music Awards at Toshiba Plaza on April 2, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images). LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 02: Actor Nicole Kidman (L) and recording artist Keith Urban attend the 52 nd Academy Of Country Music Awards at Toshiba Plaza on April 2, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images). LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 02: (L-R) Recording artists Jimi Westbrook, Karen Fairchild, ...

A Closer Look At 2017 Acm Awards Performers’ Favorite Concert Styles

... CMA Music Festival. REX Shutterstock. There’s a number of incredible country artists set to take the stage tonight at the ACM Awards (Academy of Country Music), airing live from Las Vegas at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. Miranda Lambert will perform an acoustic version of her song “Tin Man” off her album “The Weight of These Wings,” which is nominated for Album of the Year tonight. Lately, the star’s stage style has included head-to-toe black looks. At the CMA Awards back in November, Lambert donned a black top and black jeans for the occasion, where she performed her song “Vice.”. Carrie Underwood's Very Sheer Statement & More Best Dressed at 2017 ACM Awards. Miranda Lambert performing at the 2016 CMA Awards. REX Shutterstock. The blonde beauty sports another all-black get up Austin, Texas, where she took the stage at the i ...

Sam Hunt On Rodeohouston, Shattering Stereotypes And Loving Miranda Lambert

... Hunt wrote songs for some of the big names in country music before going solo. Photo: Steven Alan. Sam Hunt's 'Body Like a Back Road' has shattered streaming records for a country song. Photo: Steven Alan. Image 4 of 8. Sam Hunt performs at Club Nomadic Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017 in Houston. ( Michael Ciaglo / Houston Chronicle ). Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Staff. Image 5 of 8. Sam Hunt performs at Club Nomadic Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017 in Houston. ( Michael Ciaglo / Houston Chronicle ). Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Staff. Image 6 of 8. Sam Hunt performs at Club Nomadic Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017 in Houston. ( Michael Ciaglo / Houston Chronicle ). Photo: Michael Ciaglo, Staff. Image 7 of 8. Sam Hunt says winning over the audience is key to playing large venues like NRG Stadium. Photo: Rodeo Houston. Sam Hunt on Rodeo Houston, shattering stereotypes and loving Miranda Lambert. 1 / 8. Back to Gallery. Sam Hunt looks, and often sounds, like a pop star. But it's the country-music crowd who's embraced him as a superstar. Hunt's debut album, "Montevallo," sold ...

Sam Hunt To Headline Preakness Infieldfest 2017; Second Main-stage Act To Be Announced

... Drake, was a strong fit for Infield Fest because of his mass appeal, Hurwitz said. “A lot of the audience that goes to Preakness are country fans, but he’s not your typical country act,” he said. The Infield Fest will have local ties beyond Good Charlotte. Lo Cash, the Nashville group known for singles “I Love This Life” and “I Know Somebody,” features Towson native Chris Lucas. Look through photos of Preakness Day  festivities and the infield party scene. See more Sun Preakness galleries at Preakness __link__. Hurwitz said there’s no timeline for when the second main-stage act will be booked. “The deadline is when we find something else cool and exciting,” he said. “We’ve got a few ideas, and we’ll announce it when we find it.”. The concert, along with the 142 nd Preakness, will take place ...