Keith Urban and The War And Treaty are among the first round of performers at this year’s ACM Awards. Billed as “Country Music’s Party of the Year,” the three-hour special will also feature performances by Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Jo Dee Messina, Ashley McBryde, Dolly Parton, Jelly Roll, Cole Swindell, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman.

We can't wait to see @KeithUrban light up the stage at the #ACMawards

Don't miss Country Music's Party of the Year – May 11 on @PrimeVideo 🎸 pic.twitter.com/tIIvD15nhf

— ACM Awards (@ACMawards) April 27, 2023

The War And Treaty are also nominated for the first time in the Duo of the Year category.

We can hardly wait to perform at this year’s @ACMawards! Don’t miss it on May 11 on @PrimeVideo! pic.twitter.com/ICUCtL0I5C

— The War And Treaty (@warandtreaty) April 27, 2023

Additional performers for the 58th ACM Awards, along with presenter and ACM Awards week ancillary events will be announced in the coming weeks. For more information, visit ACMcountry.com.

The 58th Annual ACM Awards will be free to stream live for a global audience across 240+ countries and territories exclusively on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch, May 11th at 7pm ET/6pm CT/4pm PT from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. The full rebroadcast will stream the next day for free on Amazon Freevee.

The nominations for the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards have been announced. Chris Stapleton picks up four nods, including Entertainer of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for “You Should Probably Leave” as both artist and songwriter.

Jon Pardi picks up nominations for Album of the Year for Mr. Saturday Night as songwriter and producer.

This is awesome!!! Honored to be nominated for @ACMawards Album of the Year 🤠 #ACMawards pic.twitter.com/UOFbyNfRmL

— Jon Pardi (@JonPardi) April 13, 2023

Carrie Underwood is nominated for Entertainer of the Year, while Jordan Davis scores his first ACM nomination for Male Artist of the Year.

Little Big Town is up for Group of the Year, and the Duo of the Year category features Brothers Osborne, Maddie & Tae and The War And Treaty.

Always grateful to be nominated in this category, thank you @ACMawards. Tune in May 11th at 8/7c on @PrimeVideo. #ACMawards pic.twitter.com/vKFwA5DHQz

— Little Big Town (@littlebigtown) April 13, 2023

Always an honor… thank you, @ACMawards! Tune in May 11.#ACMawards pic.twitter.com/YlnvP55elD

— Brothers Osborne (@brothersosborne) April 13, 2023

It's a good day to have a good day!! Duo of the Year at the #ACMawards! Honored to be nominated once again next to so many talented people. Can't wait for the show! @ACMawards pic.twitter.com/iDQvGUR9O6

— Maddie & Tae (@MaddieandTae) April 13, 2023

Thank you @ACMawards, Team War and Treaty and all of you who support us. To our fellow nominees without your inspiration and dedication to the art that is country music you don’t get The War And Treaty! https://t.co/H6zKwyaGGR

— The War And Treaty (@warandtreaty) April 14, 2023

Of note, John Osborne from Brothers Osborne earns a second nod for Album of the Year (Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville) as Producer.

The Academy of Country Music Awards will air live from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas on May 11th on Amazon Prime.

Dierks Bentley‘s latest hit single, “Gold,” has been tapped for a new commercial for the Chevrolet Colorado. The ad was played during the March Madness playoff basketball games and is being seen (and heard) during baseball games on network television.

Luke Bryan has partnered with Smithfield Foods for their “The Good Goes On” platform, which is helping “people discover how to best nurture themselves and be inspired to share the goodness with those around them through mealtimes, social gatherings and special occasions.” Luke says, “I’m proud to kick off the Good Goes On program because there’s always room for more good in the world. I’m a believer in finding the good in every day, having fun and spreading joy. We have a few surprises up our sleeves this year, so be sure to follow us as we continue to find ways you can spread the good in 2023!”

The War and Treaty appeared on the Jennifer Hudson Show on Thursday (April 6th). The duo talked about the origin of their name, how Tanya got a role in Sister Act 2, what Michael did when he served in the Army and their new album, Lover’s Game.

The duo then performed “Have You A Heart,” the last track from Lover’s Game.

Little Big Town‘s Karen Fairchild co-wrote Ashley Ray’s new single, “Married,” with the singer-songwriter, who will also open for the Grammy-winning group beginning April 13th in Birmingham, Alabama.

Travis Denning will perform during the Saturday Night Concert April 22nd prior to the GEICO 500 race at the Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday (April 23rd).

I WANNA GO FAST. See y’all at Dega 🏁 https://t.co/nAdUQs66wP

— Travis Denning (@Travis_Denning) April 7, 2023

Priscilla Block will perform as part of BMI Nashville’s “Rooftop on the Row” on May 16th.

Carrie Underwood, Tyler Hubbard and The War and Treaty are among the artists lending their talents to honor the victims and the survivors of The Covenant School tragic shooting in Nashville last month with a benefit this Wednesday (April 12th). “A Night of Joy Celebrating The Covenant School” will take place at 7pm CT at The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Belmont University.

Thomas Rhett, Steven Curtis Chapman, Sixpence None The Richer, Lady A, The Warren Brothers and many more will also perform. All proceeds will go to benefit The Covenant School.

Due to the overwhelming demand and outpouring of support for A Night of Joy Celebrating The Covenant School, a simulcast overflow viewing will take place in the Massey Performing Arts Center at Belmont University. These $25 tickets are very limited, and all proceeds benefit The Covenant School.

For more information, go here: https://www.thefishercenter.com/2023/04/04/covenant-benefit/

Genre-bending duo” (Paste) known as The War And Treaty will make the television debut of their fiery new single “Ain’t No Harmin’ Me” tonight (March 27th) on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 10:35pm CT on ABC. Named as one of Vulture‘s “2023 Best Songs of the Year So Far,” the track co-written by Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter is the latest release from their new milestone album LOVER’S GAME (Mercury Nashville) and pulls back another layer of The War And Treaty’s maturing relationship. The 10-song collection produced by Dave Cobb has already been named one of the best albums of the year so far by No Depression as well as Holler and is available here.

On the heels of LOVER’S GAME release, the husband and wife duo made their mark at SXSW by “turning the outdoor stage into a barnstorming Southern rock and soul revue” (Rolling Stone) before launching their 35-city LOVERS GAME TOUR with special guest Kat & Alex. Known for their “exhilarating live shows” (NPR) last night’s capacity crowd at Los Angeles’ Troubadour experienced how the recent CMT Music Awards nominated duo bring “the devotional fervour of a revival meeting,” (The Guardian). Limited tickets are still available for select dates as a portion of ticket sales will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association and Vet Tix.

Founded in 2014 by the husband-and-wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, The War And Treaty have emerged as one of the most electrifying new acts in American music. With a lionhearted sonic blend – both roaring with passion and tender to the touch, they “are making soul moves that are captivating everyone who sees them,” (Hits Magazine). Earning respect, they’ve gone on to appear as top-flight collaborators, and have been recognized by the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Grand Ole Opry and the Americana Music Association as “2022 Duo/Group of the Year.” With more than 100 shows last year, the duo have dominated stages across the globe including North America, Europe, Italy, Australia, and Ireland, while headlining their own shows and opening for a diverse group of living legends; Al Green, Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, John Legend, Lauren Daigle and Van Morrison among them. As they have created vastly diverse tour opportunities across multiple genres, The War And Treaty will join Chris Stapleton on the All American Road Show Tour this summer. For more information visit www.thewarandtreaty.com.

Brothers Osborne had to cancel their appearance at Monday night’s (March 20th) Love Rising concert. In a message to fans on their socials John Osborne explained the reason behind the cancellation. John also posted on his own Instagram account that it’s “go time” while wearing a surgical mask and other hospital gear (see this post below).

An update on #LoveRising. pic.twitter.com/JXPsKTZOlm

— Brothers Osborne (@brothersosborne) March 20, 2023

The War and Treaty‘s Michael and Tanya Trotter will perform on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live March 27th. Check local listings for time.

Watch us on @JimmyKimmelLive – March 27th on ABC! #KIMMEL pic.twitter.com/NJC6dPY9kA

— The War And Treaty (@warandtreaty) March 21, 2023

Little Big Town will hit the road on their Friends of Mine Tour next month. Opening on the trek, which kicks off April 13th in Birmingham, Alabama, are Caitlyn Smith, Ashley Ray, Jonathan Hutcherson, Patty Griffin and Carter Faith. Tickets are now on sale.

We're thrilled to share the incredible artists that will be joining us on the Friends of Mine Tour this year. All dates on sale now ☀️ https://t.co/YgjulaHv5l pic.twitter.com/cw2uZz7mvq

— Little Big Town (@littlebigtown) March 16, 2023

Parker McCollum is set to perform a pre-race concert at the Nashville Superspeedway ahead of the Ally 400 on June 25th. “I’ve always been a big fan of NASCAR and am excited to bring my show to the track in June,” said Parker in a press release.

Welcome to the Church of Love with The War And Treaty! Covering a diverse range of music pallets with their “jaw-dropping harmonies” (American Songwriter), the trailblazing husband-and-wife duo expand on their sound that cuts through the whole of Southern music tradition with the release of their milestone album, LOVER’S GAME (Mercury Nashville), out Friday (March 10th). The 10-song collection produced by Dave Cobb proves why the “Nashville couple is as good as it gets” (Music Row) as they offer “stunning vocals and thought-provoking lyrics” (Nashville Lifestyles) that share a unique perspective on shifting cultural and musical tides while pulling back the layers of a maturing relationship.

Make sure y’all tune into the @TODAYshow tomorrow morning ❤️‍🔥 we can’t think of a better way to celebrate releasing #LoversGame 🙌🏼 pic.twitter.com/UO5hDKNJiW

— The War And Treaty (@warandtreaty) March 9, 2023

After receiving their first-ever CMT Music Awards nomination, Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter will showcase why “they are unlike any other act in music” (The Tennessean) when they perform the album’s title-track on the TODAY show Friday (March 10th). Additionally, The War And Treaty will sit-down with CMT Hot 20 Countdown this weekend (3/11 & 3/12 @ 8:00A CT on CMT) as they discuss the authenticity and truth behind LOVER’S GAME. Next week, they will bring their “massive, show-stopping vocals” (Vulture) to multiple performances at SXSW before launching the 35-city trek LOVER’S GAME TOUR on March 19th in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

As “the music world has definitely shown that it’s ready to love The War And Treaty,” (Billboard) LOVER’S GAME has been touted by critics ahead of its release as the duo “keeps soaring past expectations” (Associated Press).

“Every single song on LOVER’S GAME is alone worth the price of the album…a stunning collection of songs that explore the vulnerability and incandescent passion of love.” – No Depression

“Vital and fiery, The War And Treaty draft an authentic Southern revival feeling. They’ve fashioned an album fusing steamy Muscle Shoals with classic Hank Williams Country.” – HITS Magazine

“Offers an insightful perspective on a long-lasting relationship. It speaks of everlasting and ever-growing love between two people.” – Paste

“The War And Treaty bare their souls with scorched-earth vocals and heart-rending, confessional songwriting.” – Holler

“LOVER’S GAME is a fitting tribute to the force that brought Michael and Tanya together as they capture hearts with their riotously soulful sound.” – The Bluegrass Situation

Founded in 2014 by the husband-and-wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, The War And Treaty have emerged as one of the most electrifying new acts in American music. With a lionhearted sonic blend – both roaring with passion and tender to the touch, they “are making soul moves that are captivating everyone who sees them,” (HITS Magazine). Earning respect, they’ve gone on to appear as top-flight collaborators, and have been recognized by the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Grand Ole Opry, and the Americana Music Association as 2022 Duo/Group of the Year. With more than 100 shows last year, the duo has dominated stages across the globe including North America, Europe, Italy, Australia, and Ireland, while headlining their own shows and opening for a diverse group of living legends: Al Green, Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, John Legend, Lauren Daigle, and Van Morrison among them. As they have created vastly diverse tour opportunities across multiple genres, The War And Treaty will join Chris Stapleton on the All American Road Show Tour this summer. For more information visit www.thewarandtreaty.com.

Eric Church, Jon Pardi and Kip Moore are among the artists performing during the 2023 Frontier Nights during the Cheyenne Frontier Days. The week+-long event kicks off July 21st and will also feature performances by Old Dominion, Zach Bryan, Five Finger Death Punch, Tim McGraw, Carly Pearce and wrapping up with a show by Cody Johnson on July 29th. Tickets go on sale March 15th. Click here for more information and to buy tickets.

Brothers Osborne will perform at a benefit concert, “Love Rising,” to support Tennessee equal rights organizations on March 20th at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The show will also feature performances by Maren Morris, Jason Isbell, Sheryl Crow, Hayley Williams, Hozier, Amanda Shires, Joy Oladokun.

We're proud to be a part of Love Rising, a benefit concert for @tnequality, @InclusionTenne1, @outmemphis and @tnpridechamber in partnership w/ @LookingOutFndn. March 20, Bridgestone Arena. Tix on sale tomorrow at 10am! #LoveRising #Tennesseehttps://t.co/Nd9YqclS0p pic.twitter.com/Fgwk5LJADr

— Brothers Osborne (@brothersosborne) March 7, 2023

Brothers Osborne’s TJ Osborne is being honored by the Human Rights Campaign with the Visibility Award at their 2023 Nashville Dinner on Saturday (March 11th). The award recognizes LBGTQ+ individuals who are living open and honest lives at home, at work and in their community.

TJ is being honored by the #HumanRightsCampaign with the Visibility Award at the 2023 Nashville Dinner this Saturday! The @HRC Visibility Award recognizes LGBTQ+ individuals who are living open and honest lives at home, at work, and in their greater community. Congrats, TJ! pic.twitter.com/iulpuYTF5k

— Brothers Osborne (@brothersosborne) March 8, 2023

The War and Treaty, Luke Grimes and Boy Named Banjo have been tapped to perform at this year’s Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival, taking place September 23rd-24th in Franklin, Tennessee. Zach Bryan and The Lumineers will headline the two-day event, with additional performances by Ashley McBryde, Hailey Whitters, Yola, The Black Crowes, Charlie Worsham, James Bay, Madeline Edwards, Margo Price, Tigirlily Gold and more. Tickets go on sale Thursday (March 9th) at 10am CT. For more information on tickets, click here.

Jordan Davis performed his latest single, “Next Thing You Know,” on ABC’s Live With Kelly and Ryan last week.

As powerhouse vocal duo The War And Treaty launch their headlining LOVER’S GAME TOUR next month in Oklahoma City, OK (3/19), the duo is enlisting Kat & Alex and William Prince as direct support. The 35-city run named after their forthcoming LOVER’S GAME album, out Mar. 10, takes the husband-and-wife duo to major markets including Los Angeles, CA (3/26) and New York City (5/03) before closing out the leg in Nashville, TN (5/13). With a stint of sold-out shows before the run has started, limited tickets are still available at www.thewarandtreaty.com. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association and Vet Tix.

“Michael and I have been working hard to make this tour a special opportunity for fans to unite through the power of love with our new music,” Tanya Trotter said. “We are so excited to have Kat &  Alex and William Prince join us on the road and we are looking forward to creating some unforgettable moments together.”

Fans will see firsthand why “they are unlike any other act in music” (The Tennessean) as they offer “massive, show-stopping vocals” (Vulture) and deliver new music from LOVER’S GAME. The 10-song collection produced by Dave Cobb, marks their first major-label release under Mercury Nashville as it finds Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter offering a unique perspective on shifting cultural and musical tides while pulling back the layers of a maturing relationship.

Ahead of their headlining run, The War And Treaty sat down with Sunday TODAY yesterday (2/12) as they discussed the importance of black culture in Country music while sharing a look at their recording process. To watch the segment click here.

LOVER’S GAME TOUR DATES: 
3/19 Oklahoma City, OK *
3/21 Phoenix, AZ *
3/23 Solana Beach *
3/24 Santa Ana, CA *
3/25 Pioineertown, CA *
3/26 Los Angeles, CA *
3/28 San Francisco, CA *
3/30 Portland, OR *
3/31 Seattle, WA * SOLD-OUT
4/01 Vancouver, BC, Canada *
4/03 Bozeman, MT  SOLD-OUT
4/05 Salt Lake City, UT *
4/07 Denver, CO *
4/13 Louisville, KY –
4/14 St. Louis, MO  –
4/15 Davenport, IA  –
4/16 Minneapolis, MN –
4/19 Evanston, IL –
4/20 Grand Rapids, MI –
4/21 Detroit, MI –
4/22 Columbus, OH –
4/23 Cleveland, OH –
4/25 Buffalo, NY –
4/26 Toronto, ON, Canada
4/28 South Burlington, VT –
4/29 Brownfield, ME
4/30 Rockland, ME –
5/02 Hamden, CT –
5/03 New York, NY –
5/05 Ardmore, PA –
5/06 Washington, DC –
5/09 Charlotte, NC –
5/10 Durham, NC –
5/11 Knoxville, TN –
5/13 Nashville, TN –

* Kat & Alex Support
– William Prince Support

Trailblazing husband-and-wife duo The War And Treaty release their new single, “Ain’t No Harmin’ Me,” today from their forthcoming milestone album, LOVER’S GAME, out March 10th. The fiery track co-written by “the genre-bending duo” (Paste) and produced by Dave Cobb combines their fire-and-brimstone harmony with a prowess lyrical anthem that wards off any doubts. As hints of truth have always been present in their music, The War And Treaty continue to offer their unique perspective on shifting cultural and musical tides that encompass their first major-label release under Mercury Nashville. LOVER’S GAME is now available for pre-order HERE with instant access to “Ain’t No Harmin’ Me.”

Our digital pre-save starts today for our new record #LoversGame, we can’t wait for you to hear the full project. Here’s a sneak peak, one of our songs Ain’t No Harmin Me is out now, listen here: https://t.co/fCFe3wzxDl pic.twitter.com/TULCr3uRo9

— The War And Treaty (@warandtreaty) February 10, 2023

“Love is the foundation of our new record and ‘Ain’t No Harmin’ Me’ reminds us that no matter what troubles are waiting around the corner…the power of love will pull us through,” Michael Trotter Jr. said. “We wrote this together as a personal testament to ourselves…we aren’t afraid to face the hard times knowing we have the other by our side. It felt like an awakening for us, and I hope fans can feel that same energy when they hear it.”

Listen to “Ain’t No Harmin’ Me” HERE

“Aint No Harmin’ Me” pulls back another layer of The War And Treaty’s maturing relationship found throughout the 10-song collection, as Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter share a sonic landscape that builds off “their rootsy vocals and chameleonic arrangements,” (Billboard).  The War And Treaty dug deep into the lessons their love has laid bare, with more than 100 songs written over the last two years before completing LOVER’S GAME. The duo’s previously released BLANK PAGE EP offers an introduction to “their genre-crossing essence” (NPR).

On the heels of new music, The War And Treaty sit-down this weekend with Sunday TODAY (February 12th at 9a CT on NBC), where they take viewers inside the studio and highlight the importance of black culture in country music.

Founded in 2014 by the husband-and-wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, The War And Treaty have emerged as one of the most electrifying new acts in American music. With a lionhearted sonic blend – both roaring with passion and tender to the touch, they “are making soul moves that are captivating everyone who sees them,” (Hits Magazine). Earning respect, they’ve gone on to appear as top-flight collaborators, and have been recognized by the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Grand Ole Opry, and the Americana Music Association as “2022 Duo/Group of the Year.” With more than 100 shows last year, the duo has dominated stages across the globe including North America, Europe, Italy, Australia, and Ireland, while headlining their own shows and opening for a diverse group of living legends: Al Green, Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, John Legend, Lauren Daigle, and Van Morrison among them. “In context and talent, they are unlike any other act in music,” (The Tennessean) which has created vastly diverse tour opportunities across multiple genres. It was just announced that this summer, The War And Treaty will join Chris Stapleton on the All American Road Show Tour.  But first, they will bring “their rootsy vocals and chameleonic arrangements” (Billboard) to more than 35-cities this spring on their own LOVER’S GAME TOUR, kicking off Mar. 19 in Oklahoma City, OK. For more information visit www.thewarandtreaty.com.