Congrats to all BMLG artists nominated for Rare Country Awards!
Voting begins today at RareCountryAwards.com and winners will be announced December 15.
2016 RARE COUNTRY AWARDS BMLG NOMINEES:
Rare Country Female Artist of the Year
It was a year of new beginnings, new love and new music from these five ‘Rare’ artists:
- Carrie Underwood
- Kellie Pickler
- Kelly Clarkson
- Miranda Lambert
- Reba McEntire
Rare Country Male Artist of the Year
From sold out tours to new releases, these five standout artists have risen above the competition to vie for the title of “Male Artist of the Year:”
- Blake Shelton
- Tim McGraw
- George Strait
- Kid Rock
- Luke Bryan
Rare Country Duo/Group of the Year
It takes two (or more) to deliver signature harmonies and a distinctive sound, and these five acts are Rare Country’s picks for “Duo/Group of the Year:”
- Florida Georgia Line
- Joey + Rory
- Lady Antebellum
- Little Big Town
- Rascal Flatts
Rare Country Grand Ole Opry® Moment of the Year
Upon the most famous of country stages, five of country music’s biggest artists created unforgettable, heartwarming moments that will live on for years to come. These are Rare Country’s picks for “Grand Ole Opry® Moment of the Year:”
- Carrie Underwood performs “Heartbeat” with a brand new look
- Cole Swindell sings “You Should Be Here” as a tribute to his father
- RaeLynn sings “Love Triangle,” an ode to children of divorce
- Scotty McCreery sings “Five More Minutes” as a tribute to his grandfather
- Toby Keith performs a rousing medley of Merle Haggard’s greatest hits
Rare Country New Artist of the Year
These five artists broke out in a big way this year, representing the future of country music. These are the Rare Country nominees for “New Artist of the Year:”
- Cam
- Kane Brown
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Maren Morris
- Sam Hunt
Rare Country Tour of the Year **Opening acts will also be honored
Fans across the country rocked out with these five acts that hit the road night after night, delivering electrifying live sets on tours of massive scale. Here are Rare Country’s picks for “Tour of the Year:”
- Carrie Underwood – “The Storyteller Tour – Stories in the Round” – Special Guests: Easton Corbin, The Swon Brothers
- Garth Brooks – “The Garth Brooks World Tour with Trisha Yearwood” – Special Guest: Trisha Yearwood
- Jason Aldean – “Six String Circus” Tour – Special Guests: Thomas Rhett, A Thousand Horses
- Kenny Chesney – “Spread the Love 2016 Tour” – Special Guests: Miranda Lambert, Sam Hunt, Old Dominion
- Luke Bryan – “Kill the Lights” Tour – Special Guests: Little Big Town, Dustin Lynch
Rare Country Story of the Year
These are the stories, performances and moments that continue to resonate long after they’ve ended. These five moments of 2016 represent Rare Country’s top “Story of the Year:”
- The love story of Joey + Rory
- The hot GRAMMY® duet featuring Carrie Underwood and Sam Hunt
- CMA’s 50th Anniversary’s “Forever Country” video and song
- Blake Shelton’s post-divorce comeback song “Came Here to Forget”
- The irreplaceable loss of country music legend Merle Haggard
| Rare Country Fan Moment of the Year
These artists went above and beyond in making that special connection with their fans, a connection that left them both forever changed. Here are Rare Country’s picks for “Fan Moment of the Year:” |
- Garth Brooks sings Happy Birthday for a grieving mother (Ottawa, Canada)
- Keith Urban plays guitar onstage alongside one of his most talented fans (Gilford, NH)
- Miranda Lambert gets emotional over soldier’s sign (Hartford, CT)
- Rascal Flatts gives a young fan the chance of a lifetime (Dallas, TX)
- Kenny Chesney tracks down one special fan (Virginia Beach, VA)
Rare Country Humanitarian of the Year
This award is presented to an artist who has graciously given their time and support towards uplifting the human spirit.
- Recipient to be announced