This weekend in Las Vegas, Parker McCollum hopes to play a little blackjack, hit the greens for some golf, and walk away with the ACM Award for 'Album of the Year.' McCollum recently checked in with Katie Neal to talk about the nomination, new music, and an upcoming addition to his family.
Parker has a lot on the horizon as well beyond the ACMs, as the “What Kinda Man” singer is also expecting his second child in a few months. He and his wife, Hallie Ray, are still debating names for the new baby, which he says leads to "pretty funny heated arguments" because he feels passionately about his sons having "strong names.”
"These are my boys, they're gonna take over, everything that I build in this life,” he says. “I'll leave it to them, so their name's gotta be good."
Just as strong is his chances at this weekend’s ACM Awards, where Parker’s self-titled album is up for 'Album of the Year.' The nomination is the "greatest honor of my career so far," according to Parker, and "mind blowing" given the amount of talent in the category.
“It's my favorite record I've ever made. I've never been more proud of a collection of songs, than I am [of] this record that came out last year,” he admits. “To be mentioned, and among so much freaking talent, so many crazy records, and all the records that could have been nominated, for this album to receive a nomination is mind blowing."
For more from Parker McCollum on his ACM plans and his latest single, “Killin' Me,” check out the full conversation above.
