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A Former Country Star Said the CMA Wouldn’t Let Him on the Red Carpet. All Hell Broke Loose

A Former Country Star Said the CMA Wouldn’t Let Him on the Red Carpet. All Hell Broke Loose

Sammy Kershaw, a Nineties country singer, caused an uproar ahead of the CMA Awards and elicited a response from the org, but is this really what we're getting so worked up over?
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CMA responds after Sammy Kershaw, Rodney Atkins reveal red carpet denials

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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CMA Awards Face Backlash Over Red Carpet Exclusions of Veteran Country Artists

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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CMA Faces Backlash Over Red Carpet Access Denials for Country Legends

CMA Faces Backlash Over Red Carpet Access Denials for Country Legends

CMA Faces Backlash Over Red Carpet Access Denials for Country Legends
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CMA Awards 2026 includes no nominations for people of color | Exclusive

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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Six Nominations Put Lainey Wilson at the Center of the 2022 CMAs

Six Nominations Put Lainey Wilson at the Center of the 2022 CMAs

The 56th Annual Country Music Association Awards, held on November 9, 2022, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, marked a pivotal mome...
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Five Country Singers Who Showcase Different Styles in 2026

Five Country Singers Who Showcase Different Styles in 2026

A look at the five nominees for the 2026 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year and the diverse sounds they represent in modern country music.
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Why Peyton Manning Joined Luke Bryan to Host Country Music's Big Night

Why Peyton Manning Joined Luke Bryan to Host Country Music's Big Night

The 56th Annual Country Music Association Awards, a significant event in the country music calendar, took place on November 9, 2022. The Bridgeston...
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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

CMA Addresses Red Carpet Controversy After Sammy Kershaw's Exclusion Sparks Outrage
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Sammy Kershaw's Manager Hints at Developments Following CMA Red Carpet Denial

Sammy Kershaw's Manager Hints at Developments Following CMA Red Carpet Denial

Sammy Kershaw's Manager Hints at Developments Following CMA Red Carpet Denial
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Rodney Atkins Denied Red Carpet Access to 2026 CMA Awards, Opts Not to Attend

Rodney Atkins Denied Red Carpet Access to 2026 CMA Awards, Opts Not to Attend

Rodney Atkins Denied Red Carpet Access to 2026 CMA Awards, Opts Not to Attend
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How Storytelling Shapes the 2026 CMA Music Video of the Year Race

How Storytelling Shapes the 2026 CMA Music Video of the Year Race

The nominees for the 2026 CMA Music Video of the Year reveal a creative clash between cinematic storytelling and charismatic performance.