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How Barbara Mandrell Won Entertainer of the Year While Hosting
The 1980 Country Music Association Awards marked the 14th ceremony of this prestigious event, celebrating the best in country music. Held on Octobe...
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How Barbara Mandrell and Alabama Dominated the 1981 CMA Awards
The 15th annual Country Music Association Awards ceremony took place on October 12, 1981, at the iconic Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennesse...
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How Mandrell and Jones Defined the 1980 CMA Awards
The 1980 Country Music Association Awards, held on October 13 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee, showcased a year of exceptional ...
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Why Wesley Rose and Connie B. Gay Helped Shape the Early CMA
The Country Music Association (CMA) stands as a pivotal organization dedicated to the global promotion and development of country music. Establishe...
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Why Greatest Hits Albums Can't Win CMA Album of the Year
The Country Music Association (CMA) Award for Album of the Year has a rich history, recognizing outstanding achievements in country music albums si...
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Why the First CMA Awards Were Never Shown on Television
The Country Music Association Awards, often simply called the CMA Awards, represent one of the most prestigious honors in country music. Since thei...
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Nashville Tennessean
Riley Green, Peyton Manning release football song 'Alabama vs. Tennessee'
With the big Knoxville college football game coming up, true fans are already talking smack, including a country music star and NFL legend.
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How Dolly Parton and Two Legends Made CMA History in 1988
The Country Music Association Awards, a significant event in country music, has a long-standing tradition of recognizing excellence. Among its vari...
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Vols Wire
2026 Tennessee football: Updated record projection after Week 6
Tennessee's strength of schedule and record projection after Arkansas win in Week 6.
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The Commercial Appeal
Scientists warn permanent daylight saving time could bring problems
While the Sunshine Protection Act remains stalled in the Senate, experts are warning that permanent daylight saving time could harm health.
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Rolling Stone
Carter Faith Wants to Make You a Little Uncomfortable
The country music songwriter is putting her own spin on the genre with an unapologetic demeanor, lyrics about going crazy, and maybe some murder fantasies
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AP News
A freed man faces life back in prison after a Supreme Court ruling on the First Step Act
Patrick Dewayne Smith is rebuilding his life after serving 13 years in prison on drug charges
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