Gallery: Jordan Davis’ Country Music Ascension
Jordan Davis is a first-time Male Artist of the Year nominee at tonight’s (5/11) ACM Awards, which will air live on Amazon Prime at 7 pm ET and will be…
Jordan Davis is a first-time Male Artist of the Year nominee at tonight's (5/11) ACM Awards, which will air live on Amazon Prime at 7 pm ET and will be hosted by Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks.
Jordan told us recently about getting a ACM nomination in the Male Artist category. Hearing his name read as ACM nominations came out, he said, "I'll be honest with you, I haven't been that shocked in a long time. Definitely the most shocked I've been since I started doing music."
Davis added, "I knew I made it through to the last round, but you all see the other nominees in there, some heavy hitters. It was pure shock. In 2019, I was up for New Artist, so I think it goes to show that I've got a great team and great fans, and we made some great music that is connecting with people. The awards are amazing, but to be nominated with those guys is a huge win for me."
Jordan admitted that he has had a little more pep in his step since the nomination. He said, "I think you always want to make sure that you're doing something that's special. I've always been confident in my music, but it feels good to see that it's connecting. I think that's the main thing. We all do this because we love it, and it is a lot easier to do something you love when you see that people are reacting to it."
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As Davis crosses his fingers to hear his name read when the winner of the Male Artist Award is announced, we look at him over the past few years. He's come a long way.
Parker McCollum 'Never Enough' Album Release Party
Richard Rodriguez/Getty ImagesJordan Davis and Parker McCollum at the Parker McCollum 'Never Enough' Album Release Party at Dee Lincoln Prime hosted by Lucchese on May 09, 2023 in Frisco, Texas.
Kane Brown Blessed & Free Tour - Brooklyn, NY
Arturo Holmes/Getty ImagesJordan Davis performs during the Kane Brown Blessed & Free Tour at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on November 05, 2021 in New York City.
57th Academy Of Country Music Awards - Red Carpet
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesJordan Davis attends the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards at Allegiant Stadium on March 07, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Country Outdoors Writers Round Featuring Jacob Davis, Lindsay Ell, Jordan Davis & Laine Hardy
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesJordan Davis performs during Country Outdoors Writers Round at The Listening Room Cafe on October 06, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee.
2022 Stagecoach Festival - Day 1
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesJordan Davis performs onstage during Day 1 of the 2022 Stagecoach Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 29, 2022 in Indio, California.
Vera Bradley x Blessings In A Backpack With Jordan Davis
Michael Hickey/Getty ImagesJordan Davis participates in Blessings in a Backpack with Vera Bradley at Promise Road Elementary School on September 14, 2019 in Noblesville, Indiana.
Country Outdoors Writers Round Featuring Jacob Davis, Lindsay Ell, Jordan Davis & Laine Hardy
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesJordan Davis performs during Country Outdoors Writers Round at The Listening Room Cafe on October 06, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee.
57th Academy Of Country Music Awards - Show
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesIn this image released on March 06, 2022, Luke Bryan and Jordan Davis perform onstage during the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards, airing on March 07,2022, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The 56th Annual CMA Awards - Press Room
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesSong of the Year winner Jordan Davis poses in the press room during The 56th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 09, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.
15th Annual Academy Of Country Music Honors - Show
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesJordan Davis performs onstage during the 15th Annual Academy Of Country Music Honors at Ryman Auditorium on August 24, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.
The 52nd Annual CMA Awards - Arrivals
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesJordan Davis and Kristen O'Connor attend the 52nd annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 14, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee.
