Info From Music Row 09/07/2023

In case you missed it...

The Country Music Association has announced the nominees for this year's CMA Awards. Lainey Wilson leads the way with a whopping nine nominations, including Entertainer of the Year, and duet partner Jelly Roll follows with five. Luke Combs and Hardy also land four each. The CMA Awards broadcast live from Nashville on November 8th on ABC.

Entertainer of the Year

• Luke Combs
• Chris Stapleton
• Carrie Underwood
• Morgan Wallen
• Lainey Wilson

Chris Stapleton’s voice may be as sweet as “Tennessee Whiskey,” but he has no problem using it to sell us some merch. The singer has partnered with “heritage outfitter” Filson to launch a new collection of travel gear this fall. “Inspired by my needs on the road and the desire to revive archived Filson pieces, we’ve created products that I genuinely use,” wrote Stapleton on social media. Filson says its line is meant “for those with a passion for the outdoors.” The collab with Stapleton will launch in October.