NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 13 -- The Country Music Association issued the following news release: "The 53rd Annual CMA Awards" are just hours away, and in anticipation of the big show, winners in two categories have been revealed. "Old Town Road (Remix)" by Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus (Producers: YoungKio, Michael Trent Reznor, Atticus Matthew Ross) was announced as winner of CMA Musical Event of the Year, while "Rainbow" by Kacey Musgraves (Director: Hannah Lux Davis) takes home the trophy  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 13 -- The Country Music Association issued the following news release: "The 53rd Annual CMA Awards" are just hours away, and in anticipation of the big show, winners in two categories have been revealed. "Old Town Road (Remix)" by Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus (Producers: YoungKio, Michael Trent Reznor, Atticus Matthew Ross) was announced as winner of CMA Musical Event of the Year, while "Rainbow" by Kacey Musgraves (Director: Hannah Lux Davis) takes home the trophy  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 14 -- The Country Music Association issued the following news release: Featuring its 3-hour telecast of "The 53rd Annual CMA Awards," ABC dominated Wednesday night, ranking #1 all 6 half-hours of primetime with Total Viewers and Adults 18-49. ABC beat its nearest competition by 4.3 million viewers (11.3 million vs. 7.0 million - NBC) and by 82% in Adults 18-49 (2.0/9 vs. 1.1/5 - Fox). Hitting new season highs on the night, ABC drew its largest Wednesday audience in 2  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 13 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: Farmers looking to capitalize on sustainability for their cotton farms should make plans to attend the first ever Cotton U on Dec. 5 at the Amarillo Farm & Ranch Show in Amarillo, Texas, to learn about a new pilot program initiated by the National Cotton Council. The National Cotton Council is aiming to quantify sustainability data through its U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. Craig Brown, vice pr  more

WACO, Texas, Nov. 12 -- The American Football Coaches Association issued the following news: Former executive director of the College Football Association (CFA) and president of Neinas Sports Services, Chuck Neinas has been selected as the 2020 recipient of the AFCA's highest honor, the Tuss McLaughry Award. Neinas will receive the award during the 2020 AFCA Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. Early in his career, Neinas served as assistant executive director of the NCAA from 1961-1971. Throug  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 11 -- The Country Music Association issued the following news release: "The 53rd Annual CMA Awards," hosted by Carrie Underwood with special guest hosts Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton, airs live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville this Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 8/7c on ABC. Head to CMAawards.com/watch where you can enter your zip code to find out your local ABC affiliate in addition to various streaming services available that will carry the program live. Visit CMAawards.  more

DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 11 -- The American Water Works Association will host its North American Water Loss Conference and Exposition at the Renaissance Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee, Dec. 3-5: Agenda and speakers include: WATER LOSS CONTROL ON A GRAND SCALE NAWL-Points-Bulletin: The North American Water Loss Report A comprehensive report of the North American Water Loss industry - a look back as of 2018, and a look ahead to where it is headed, as presented to the IWA Water Loss Specialists Gro  more

FRANKLIN, Tennessee, Nov. 14 -- The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability issued the following news release: * * * - Hands and Feet Project Accredited by National Financial Accountability Organization * * * The ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) announced today the accreditation of Hands and Feet Project of Franklin, TN. ECFA accreditation is based on the ECFA Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship(TM), including financial accountability, transparency, so  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 13 -- The Lumina Foundation issued the following news release: * * * - Fourth state committed to fair educational outcomes receives Lumina's Talent, Innovation, Equity support * * * Virginia today joins Colorado, Oregon, and Tennessee in receiving a Lumina Foundation grant to increase educational attainment for students of color. Lumina awards grants to states to help eliminate educational disparities between the overall population and their Black, Latino, and Nat  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 15 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * - Music City's Vegan Dining Scene Deserves a Standing Ovation * * * The results are in for PETA's 2019 ranking of the top 10 vegan-friendly cities in the U.S.--and Nashville has won the number eight spot on the list for its array of animal-free fare available all over the city. "From delis to bars and everything in between, Nashville's varied vegan food scene is music to kin  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Nov. 15 -- The National Cotton Council issued the following news release: The National Cotton Council extended its thanks to the Administration after USDA announced details regarding the second tranche of Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments for the 2019 crop year. NCC Chairman Mike Tate, an Alabama cotton producer, said this assistance is timely as U.S. cotton's economic health has deteriorated significantly during 2019. He noted that lost market share to China and a  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Nov. 15 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation issued the following news release: * * * - Grants will be awarded to projects that achieve on-the-ground conservation outcomes benefitting wildlife, fish and water quality * * * The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) recently announced 2020 funding through the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley Restoration Fund (Fund). The 2020 Requests for Proposals (RFP) for grants is currently open with approximately $4 mill  more

BRENTWOOD, Tennessee, Nov. 14 -- Neuropsychopharmacology, a scientific journal from the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology that says it focuses on clinical and basic science that advance understanding of the brain and behaviour, published 15 research articles on the following topics in its December 2019December 2019 edition: * Accelerated cortical thinning within structural brain networks is associated with irritability in youth * Chronic non-discriminatory social defeat is an effecti  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 13 -- The College and University Professional Association for Human Resources issued the following news release: A recent research report from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR), provides a snapshot of psychology faculty in higher education. The report, Focus on Psychology Faculty: Salary, Pay Equity, Minority Representation, and the Growth of Non-Tenure-Track Faculty, compares psychology faculty salaries to other discipl  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Nov. 13 -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital issued the following news release: * * * - Research co-led by a St. Jude investigator and researchers from Columbia University and the New York State Psychiatric Institute reveals the mechanics of how some transporter proteins function with stunning specificity. * * * Like a boat helping passengers cross a river, transporters move substances across cell membranes. This process is fundamental to the healthy functioning of ce  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 13 -- Tennessee Citizen Action issued the following news release: Tennessee Citizen Action is proud to be a part of the Stop the Debt Trap Coalition -- a group of organizations from across the country fighting for consumer fairness against the power of payday predators. Yesterday, legislation to cap interest rates on payday and car title loans at 36% was introduced in Congress. Here's more from a press release on what that means: The Stop the Debt Trap coalition toda  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 15 -- TESOL International Association issued the following news release: TESOL International Association is pleased to share the results of its 2020 Board election. Newly elected members will be installed at the TESOL Annual Business Meeting during the TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo in Denver, Colorado, USA. Congratulations to the following elected leaders: President-Elect, 2020-2021 Gabriela Kleckova, University of West Bohemia, Plzen, Czec  more

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Nov. 14 -- The Conservation Fund issued the following news release: Volkswagen of America and The Conservation Fund announced an initiative to help protect and restore forestland in the United States, starting with a project located in eastern Tennessee's Cherokee National Forest. Volkswagen plans to provide a $1.25 million donation to The Conservation Fund, who will use a portion of the funds to buy, protect and donate hundreds of acres of land to the U.S. Forest Servic  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 14 -- The Country Music Association issued the following news release: It was a night that celebrated the best in Country Music through riveting performances, heartfelt speeches and poignant tributes at "The 53rd Annual CMA Awards." Luke Combs and Kacey Musgraves were the nights big winners, each receiving two wins. Last year's CMA New Artist of the Year winner Combs took home the CMA Male Vocalist of the Year as well as CMA Song of the Year for "Beautiful Crazy," al  more