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After Online Uproar, Sammy Kershaw and His Wife Will Walk CMA Awards Red Carpet
After the Nineties hitmaker and his wife were denied access to the red carpet, a slew of artists rallied around him
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The 2026 CMA Awards' Biggest Fan Debate Isn't Necessarily Who Wins
The real story of the 2026 CMA Awards isn't who took home a trophy, but the heated debate over which artists get to walk the red carpet.
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CMA responds after Sammy Kershaw, Rodney Atkins reveal red carpet denials
CMA apologizes after veteran stars Sammy Kershaw and Rodney Atkins said they were denied access to the awards red carpet.
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USA Today
CMA Awards 2026 includes no nominations for people of color | Exclusive
Not one CMA Awards nominee this year is a person of color. Artists say the issue starts way before the awards show. But there is hope.
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Build a Beginner's 2026 CMA Awards Nominee Cheat Sheet
Your quick and easy guide to the major nominees for the 2026 CMA Awards, including who to watch in the biggest categories on country music's biggest night.
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What the 2026 CMA Awards' Musician Eligibility Rules Say About Session Work
A look at the CMA Awards' eligibility rules for Musician of the Year and what they mean for the session players who define the sound of modern country.
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How the 2026 CMA Song of the Year Nominees Highlight Songwriting Beyond Radio Hits
An analysis of the 2026 CMA Song of the Year nominations suggests a shift in values, prioritizing lyrical substance over sheer radio airplay.
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CMA's Response to Sammy Kershaw Red Carpet Controversy Criticized as Inadequate
CMA's Response to Sammy Kershaw Red Carpet Controversy Criticized as Inadequate
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CMA Addresses Red Carpet Controversy After Sammy Kershaw's Exclusion Sparks Outrage
CMA Addresses Red Carpet Controversy After Sammy Kershaw's Exclusion Sparks Outrage
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Thirteen First-Time Nominees: The 2026 CMA Awards' New Industry Pipeline
This year's CMA Awards feature 13 first-time nominees, signaling a major shift in how artists achieve success in Nashville.
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CMA Awards Face Backlash Over Red Carpet Exclusions of Veteran Country Artists
CMA Awards Face Backlash Over Red Carpet Exclusions of Veteran Country Artists
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Rolling Stone
Mumford & Sons, Halestorm, Chris Stapleton Set to Perform at 2026 CMA Awards
The British trio, the hard-rock band, and the country troubadour will join an already announced lineup including Kacey Musgraves, Ella Langley, and Tim McGraw
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