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On This Day in 2019, Garth Brooks Won the CMA's Top Honor
The 53rd Annual Country Music Association Awards, held on November 13, 2019, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, was a night filled w...
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ABC's Two-Decade CMA Connection Gives the 2026 CMA Awards a Broadcast Backstory
As the 2026 CMA Awards air, we explore the two-decade partnership between the show and ABC, a TV marriage that changed country music's trajectory.
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4 Ways to Evaluate the 2026 CMA Awards Entertainer of the Year Race
Who really deserves to win the 2026 CMA Entertainer of the Year? Here’s a scorecard with the key criteria to help you judge the nominees.
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How the 2026 CMA Awards Define a New Artist Without Relying on Age
The CMA New Artist of the Year award isn't about age. We break down the real criteria, from chart success to media recognition, that define a breakout star.
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Don't Mistake the 2026 CMA Awards' Three Ballots for a Fan Vote
Confused about how CMA Awards winners are chosen? We break down the exclusive three-ballot system and explain why it's an industry award, not a fan vote.
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What the 2026 CMA Awards' July-to-June Eligibility Window Means for Artists
Explaining the CMA Awards' shift to a new July-to-June eligibility window and what it means for artists, album releases, and the future of the awards.
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Luke Combs vs. Chris Stapleton: What to Listen for Before the 2026 CMA Awards
Ahead of the 2026 CMA Awards, we break down the epic musical showdown between Entertainer of the Year nominees Luke Combs and Chris Stapleton.
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On This Day in 2019, the CMA Awards Celebrated Women in Country Music
The 53rd Annual Country Music Association Awards, held on November 13, 2019, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, marked a significant...
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Chris Stapleton Announces Two CMA Awards Collaborations and Brooks Dunn Tribute Lineup
Chris Stapleton Announces Two CMA Awards Collaborations and Brooks Dunn Tribute Lineup
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Morgan Wallen announces 2027 stadium tour – See dates, supporting acts
Country superstar Morgan Wallen will wrap his Last Time I Checked Tour back in his home state of Tennessee.
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CMA Announces Additional Performers for 60th Annual Awards Ceremony
CMA Announces Additional Performers for 60th Annual Awards Ceremony
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Taylor Swift to Perform at CMAs for the First Time in 13 Years
Taylor Swift will perform on the CMA Awards Wednesday for the first time in 13 years, ABC and the Country Music Association announced Friday morning. Swift had already publicly declared, upon getting a CMA nomination this year, that she would attend the show, but there was no indication until now on how or whether she […]
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