CODY JOHNSON

Country singer Lainey Wilson is a fan favorite at this year's CMT Music Awards, where she is the leading nominee.

CMT will honor Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Kane Brown, Luke Combs and Walker Hayes as their 2022 Artists of the Year during a ceremony in October.

Louisiana-native Lainey Wilson is having a breakout year as she tops the Country Music Association nominations in her first year as a nominee, earning nods in six categories.

Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean were the big winners at the CMT music awards.

Hit country duo The Judds are reuniting to perform on the CMT Music Awards, their first major awards show performance together in more than two decades.

Kane Brown is the leading nominee for the 2022 CMT Music Awards, which celebrates the best in country music videos.

The State Fair of West Virginia will take place August 13-22, featuring concerts from musicians and groups like Jon Pardi, Cody Johnson, Chris Tomlin and Whiskey Myers. After the coronavirus put a hold on last year’s event, the State Fair of West Virginia is back for the 2021 season. The announcement comes after West Virginia Gov. Organizers said that COVID-19 restrictions will be in place and must be followed. The fair is set to start on Aug. 12 and go to Aug. 21.