Cody Johnson, Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini and Lainey Wilson Lead 2024 CMT Awards Nominations

Cody Johnson, Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini and Lainey Wilson.Photo:Jason Kempin/Getty; Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty; Taylor Hill/WireImage; Steve Granitz/FilmMagic Jason Kempin/Getty; Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty; Taylor Hill/WireImage; Steve Granitz/FilmMagic This year’sCMT Music Awardsnominations are here! First-time nominees includeAmber Riley, Ashley Cooke,Bret Michaels, Chayce Beckham, Hozier, Koe Wetzel, Stephen Wilson Jr., Tyler Childers, Warren Zeiders andZach Bryan. For the night’s most coveted category, video of the year, 16 acts will compete in the first round of voting.

Cody Johnson, Megan Moroney, Parker McCollum, Brittney Spencer and More Announced as 2024 CMT Awards Performers

Cody Johnson, Megan Moroney, Parker McCollum and Brittney Spencer.Photo:Jason Kempin/Getty; Mike Coppola/Getty; Kevin Mazur/Getty; Jason Kempin/GettyThe 2024CMT Music Awardsare shaping up to be a star-studded event!On Tuesday, a handful of A-listers and artists-to-watch incountrymusic were announced as additional performers at the upcoming awards show, set to air live from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas on April 7.Cody Johnson,Megan Moroney,Old Dominion,Parker McCollumandBrittney Spencerwill now take to the stage.The musicians join an impressive performance slate, which wasfirst announced last weekand also includesBailey Zimmerman,Jelly Roll,Jordan Davis,Keith Urban,Lainey Wilson,NEEDTOBREATHE,Sam HuntandTrisha Yearwood, as well asthis year’s host,Kelsea Ballerini.

Cody Ko and Wife Kelsey Kreppel Welcome First Baby Together, a Boy: 'We Love You, Otis'

Getty;Kesley Kreppel/Instagram Cody KoandKelsey Kreppelare parents! Alongside a sweet shot of Kreppel holding the newborn underneath a tree, Cody Ko (née Cody Kolodziejzyk) wrote, “Our little guy arrived last week and everyone is happy and healthy.” “We feel like the luckiest people in the world,” Kolodziejzyk, 33, added. “We love you, Otis 🩵.” Several of the couple’s YouTuber pals offered enthusiastic congratulations, including Kurtis Conner and Danny Gonzalez, who also recently welcomed his first child.

Cody Simpson Shares Sweet Throwback Video to Celebrate 28th Birthday: 'Hell of a Ride So Far Kid!'

Cody Simpson as a kid; Cody Simpson in December 2024.Photo:Cody Simpson/Instagram; Don Arnold/WireImage Cody Simpson/Instagram; Don Arnold/WireImage Cody Simpsonis celebrating another trip around the sun with some nostalgic footage. On Friday, Jan. 10, the Australian pop star shared a sweet throwback video on Instagram to celebrate his 28th birthday. In the clip, a younger Simpson can be seen rocking out on guitar to Keith Urban’s 2002 classic “Somebody Like You” alongside an older man in glasses playing the acoustic guitar.

Coffee Shop Owner Breaks Down in Video Over Store's Rent Increase. Joe Jonas Then Does Something Completely Unexpected

Buddies Coffee Shop/Joe Jonas.Photo:Mackenzie Schmidt; Joe Jonas/TikTok Mackenzie Schmidt; Joe Jonas/TikTok In a heartfeltTikTokvideo that has captured the attention of millions, Rachel Rose, the owner of Buddies Coffee in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, shared her fears about potentially losing her business due to rising rent costs and increasing competition.The video, which has amassed over 6.7 million views, brought to light the ongoing struggles of small businesses against gentrification in New York City.Rachel started Buddies Coffee four years ago with her boyfriend Taylor, using just a few thousand dollars.