From Wallen's Airplay Dominance To LOCASH's Snub, Radio Has ACM Awards Opinions Megan Moroney leads all nominees with nine nods at Sunday’s 61st ACM Awards, which returns to the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas for the first time since 2022. Shania Twain hosts the ceremony, where women dominate the nominations for the second consecutive year. Miranda Lambert follows Moroney with eight entries, while Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson each receive seven. Carter Faith’s debut album Cherry Valley becomes the first new release nominated for album of the year since Chris Stapleton’s Traveller. Four awards—new female artist (Avery Anna), new male artist (Tucker Wetmore), visual media (Stephen Wilson Jr.), and songwriter of the year (Jessie Jo Dillon)—have already been announced. Radio programmers and on-air hosts expressed varied opinions on who should win, with some favoring established stars and others advocating for underrepresented artists. Morgan Wallen’s airplay dominance remains a central topic, despite his absence from the ballot. Traci Lee, Program Director at New South Radio’s “US96” WUSJ and “The Legend” WHJT, argued that Wallen’s influence in the format should be recognized, though she predicted Zach Top would win album of the year. “There’s something ‘good dangerous’ about Zach Top in this format,” Lee said, noting Wallen’s historical lack of awards despite his massive radio presence. Cory Edmondson of NRG Media’s “Froggy 98” KFGE highlighted the disparity between Wallen’s airplay and his award count. “In 2025, the gap between the 10th-most-played artist and the second was a 70% increase in spins,” Edmondson explained. “Yet how many awards does he have?” He also praised Moroney’s potential to sweep major categories, crediting her mentors Kenny Chesney and Kristian Bush for her growth.#megan_moroney #miranda_lambert #ella_langley #lainey_wilson #shania_twain
Megan Moroney dazzles in a vibrant orange bikini during friend's Bahamas bachelorette celebration Megan Moroney is making a seamless transition from Nashville to the tropical paradise of the Bahamas, where she is helping her close friend, social media influencer Natalie King, celebrate her final days as a single woman. The country singer, known for her soulful songs about heartbreak and girlhood, is embracing the latter theme as she documents the festivities for her Instagram followers. The bachelorette getaway offers Moroney a chance to showcase her vacation wardrobe while enjoying the laid-back vibes of the island. Moroney appeared relaxed and sun-kissed in a candid photo shared from the event, revealing her vacation outfit. She wore a structured, bright orange bikini top with subtle gold hardware, paired with matching bottoms. To keep the look playful and coastal, she accessorized with a statement charm necklace featuring a visible shell and a hot pink starfish pendant. Her signature natural beach waves, along with simple bracelets and manicured nails, completed the effortlessly stylish ensemble. The celebration moved to the shoreline, where Moroney shared a candid moment of her island escape. She was seen walking barefoot into the turquoise tide, her back to the camera as she waded through the rolling waves. Staying true to her country roots, she donned a dark brown cowgirl hat paired with a daring black mesh cover-up. King, meanwhile, looked bridal-ready in a white lace crop top and a ruffled maxi skirt. The duo raised their arms in unison, drinks in hand, as they posed against a backdrop of palm trees and the Caribbean horizon. While soaking up the sun, Moroney is also celebrating a significant career milestone.#megan_moroney #hannah_monsta #natalie_king #bahamas #spotify_singles
Megan Moroney Covers 'Best of Both Worlds' for Hannah Montana Anniversary | Fox News Megan Moroney, the country singer known for her heartfelt ballads and nostalgic themes, is stepping into a new role as she prepares to celebrate her friend Natalie King’s final days as a single woman. The "Tennessee Orange" artist recently spent a weekend in the Bahamas, where she documented a bachelorette getaway for King, a social media influencer. The trip marks a shift for Moroney, who has been sharing glimpses of her vacation wardrobe and the festivities with her Instagram followers. Moroney, who gained fame for hits like "I'm Not Pretty," embraced a playful, coastal aesthetic for the occasion. She wore a structured, vibrant orange bikini top with subtle gold hardware, paired with matching bottoms. To complement the look, she accessorized with a statement charm necklace featuring a visible shell and a hot pink starfish pendant. Her signature beach waves, simple bracelets, and manicured nails completed the outfit, reflecting her laid-back yet stylish approach to the celebration. The event transitioned from the beach to the shoreline, where Moroney shared moments of the festivities with her followers. While the details of the celebration remain largely private, the trip serves as a stylish interlude for the singer, who has been balancing her music career with personal milestones. The bachelorette getaway also highlights Moroney’s role as a close friend and collaborator, showcasing her ability to blend personal connections with her public persona. As Moroney continues to navigate her career, the Bahamas trip underscores her versatility as an artist and her commitment to creating memorable experiences for those she cares about.#instagram #megan_moroney #natalie_king #bahamas #bachelorette_getaway
Megan Moroney Celebrates Friend’s Bachelorette Party with Glamorous Instagram Posts Megan Moroney, the 28-year-old country singer, shared a series of vibrant Instagram photos from her friend’s tropical bachelorette celebration, showcasing her own stylish presence at the event. In one image, she is seen wearing a bright orange bikini with a gold charm dangling from the fabric, paired with a shell necklace and crimped blonde hair. The photo, posted on March 22, shows her standing on the balcony of her hotel room, capturing the scenic view of the resort. Moroney, who served as the bride-to-be’s maid of honor, appeared in multiple photos from the trip, all of which highlight her relaxed yet glamorous vibe. In one shot, she is seen holding her friend’s hand in the air while posing with a drink, accompanied by a playful caption: “Take a shot every time we put our hands up in pics.” The post was part of an Instagram carousel, which also included other candid moments from the celebration. Bride-to-be Natalie King expressed her gratitude for Moroney’s role in the event, calling her “the best MOH EVER” and sharing a heartfelt message on her own Instagram. King added, “Singer by day, party planner by night,” a nod to Moroney’s efforts in organizing the bachelorette festivities. The celebration featured custom T-shirts with the groom’s face, cups with stickers of King’s dog labeled “My mom is getting married,” and a cabana decorated with balloons. Moroney’s involvement in the event came just weeks after wrapping her Cloud 9 tour, which saw her perform in nine cities over nine days.#megan_moroney #sse_arena #schottenstein_center #natalie_king #cloud_9_tour
Harris County Judge Alleges Threats, Removal From Houston Rodeo Concert Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo claimed she was physically threatened and forcibly removed from a concert at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Tuesday evening. In a letter shared Wednesday, Hidalgo described the incident, which she said occurred during a performance by singer Megan Moroney at NRG Stadium. She alleged that security personnel grabbed and shoved her, and threatened her with arrest, despite her status as an Ex-Officio Director of the event. Hidalgo stated she had attempted to bring another elected official, two children, and the parents of a recently deceased U.S. Air Force sergeant to the concert. In a since-deleted Facebook post, she wrote, “I was happy for them to try to have me arrested. I know now and knew then that I did not do anything wrong. But they took to physically grabbing and pushing the County Executive of the third largest county in the nation.” She emphasized that she felt disrespected and physically unsafe, and described the experience as leaving her “unempowered as a woman.” A spokesperson for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo responded by stating that Hidalgo and her group attempted to access the dirt area of the stadium, which is reserved for attendees with chute seat tickets. The spokesperson noted that the group was denied entry to the area and directed back to their ticketed seats. The spokesperson clarified that dirt access is limited to holders of the premium $425 tickets, and that Hidalgo’s group did not possess valid tickets for that section. In her letter, Hidalgo disputed the rodeo’s explanation, asserting that she had always been allowed on the dirt area due to the county’s relationship with the event.#houston_livestock_show_and_rodeo #nrg_stadium #megan_moroney #harris_county_judge #lina_hidalgo
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Alleges She Was Manhandled at Houston Rodeo Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo claimed she was physically shoved and forced to leave the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo after attempting to access the dirt floor without proper tickets. According to Hidalgo, staff members at the event escalated from yelling at her to pushing her out of the area. She described the incident as occurring Tuesday night while she and her guests tried to enter the restricted zone. Hidalgo told Eyewitness News that she and her five guests, including West University Place Mayor Susan Sample and Sample’s two children, were initially seated in the county suite, which is reserved for her as ex officio director of the rodeo. However, she and some guests decided to attempt floor access despite not having chute seat tickets. Hidalgo said two of her guests were allowed onto the dirt area, but she and the others were stopped. “I said, ‘Okay, I will pay for them,’” Hidalgo said, referring to her attempt to purchase tickets on the spot. Rodeo officials stated that Hidalgo’s team had previously been granted nearly $9,000 in floor access tickets for three previous nights but were denied entry Tuesday night because the Megan Moroney concert, which was held on the dirt floor, had sold out. A staff member reportedly told Hidalgo briefly that the area was full as she was leaving. The rodeo’s statement clarified that Hidalgo and her guests were directed back to their ticketed seating after being informed that only chute seat ticket holders could access the dirt area. Officials emphasized that the tickets are a premium option priced at $425 each.#houston_livestock_show_and_rodeo #harris_county_judge_lina_hidalgo #chris_boleman #nrg_stadium #megan_moroney
