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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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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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Kacey Musgraves Has Five 2026 CMA Awards Nominations Across Different Categories
With five nominations at the 2026 CMA Awards, Kacey Musgraves solidifies her unique role as both a Nashville insider and a beloved outlier.
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Can Stephen Wilson Jr. Redefine the New Artist Conversation at the 2026 CMA Awards?
With four nominations at the 2026 CMA Awards, Stephen Wilson Jr.'s grunge-infused 'Death Cab for Country' sound is challenging Nashville's status quo.
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How 2026 CMA Awards Fans Can Read the First Performer Lineup Without Overreacting
The first list of 2026 CMA Awards performers is here. Here’s a guide to understanding what the initial announcement really means for country's biggest night.
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Why Camera Rehearsals Matter as Much as Stage Rehearsals at the 2026 CMA Awards
Discover the unseen work behind the 2026 CMA Awards and learn why camera rehearsals are just as crucial as the artists' on-stage run-throughs.
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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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On This Day in 2008, Kenny Chesney Won CMA Entertainer of the Year
The 2008 Country Music Association Awards, the 42nd annual celebration of country music, saw several artists recognized for their outstanding contr...
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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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Your 2026 CMA Awards Listening Plan: Start With These Nominees, Not Predictions
Get ready for the 2026 CMA Awards with our curated listening guide to the year's most essential nominated songs and artists.
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From First-Time Nominee to Industry Fixture: The 2026 CMA Awards Career Ladder
The CMA Awards are more than a trophy night; they map out the career trajectory of Nashville's biggest stars. Here's how the journey unfolds.
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Why Stephen Wilson Jr.'s Four Nominations Complicate the 2026 CMA Awards 'New Artist' Label
With four major CMA nominations, Stephen Wilson Jr. is a breakout star, but his long career highlights a growing debate about what 'new' really means.
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