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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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Classic 1961 Country Songs Endure in Public Spaces, Highlighting Lasting Cultural Impact

Classic 1961 Country Songs Endure in Public Spaces, Highlighting Lasting Cultural Impact

Classic 1961 Country Songs Endure in Public Spaces, Highlighting Lasting Cultural Impact
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Alex Warren to Host 2026 Kids' Choice Awards in Los Angeles

Alex Warren to Host 2026 Kids' Choice Awards in Los Angeles

Alex Warren to Host 2026 Kids' Choice Awards in Los Angeles
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From Canada to the UK: Shania Twain's Greatest Hits Went Global

From Canada to the UK: Shania Twain's Greatest Hits Went Global

Shania Twain's "Greatest Hits" album, released on November 8, 2004, by Mercury Nashville, quickly established itself as a significant commercial su...
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Jelly Roll Recognized in Country Music Hall of Fame's 'American Currents: State of the Music' Exhibit

Jelly Roll Recognized in Country Music Hall of Fame's 'American Currents: State of the Music' Exhibit

Jelly Roll Recognized in Country Music Hall of Fame's 'American Currents: State of the Music' Exhibit
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1990s Country Music Defined by Traditional Sounds and Chart-Topping Artists

1990s Country Music Defined by Traditional Sounds and Chart-Topping Artists

1990s Country Music Defined by Traditional Sounds and Chart-Topping Artists
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Ahead of the 2026 CMA Awards, Does Your Favorite Country Artist Need a Trophy?

Ahead of the 2026 CMA Awards, Does Your Favorite Country Artist Need a Trophy?

The CMA Awards celebrate country music's biggest stars, but the debate over snubs and surprises asks a bigger question about how we measure success.
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How Audio Engineers Preserve Each Performer's Sound at the 2026 CMA Awards

How Audio Engineers Preserve Each Performer's Sound at the 2026 CMA Awards

An inside look at the immense technical and artistic challenges of mixing live audio for a multi-act broadcast like the CMA Awards.
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Grand Ole Opry Overlooked or Banned Several Iconic Country Music Stars

Grand Ole Opry Overlooked or Banned Several Iconic Country Music Stars

Grand Ole Opry Overlooked or Banned Several Iconic Country Music Stars
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Lauren Alaina to Perform at Jackson College's Potter Center in November 2026

Lauren Alaina to Perform at Jackson College's Potter Center in November 2026

Lauren Alaina to Perform at Jackson College's Potter Center in November 2026
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Country Music History Marked by CMA Awards, Grand Ole Opry Milestones, and Industry Losses on November 7

Country Music History Marked by CMA Awards, Grand Ole Opry Milestones, and Industry Losses on November 7

Country Music History Marked by CMA Awards, Grand Ole Opry Milestones, and Industry Losses on November 7
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Garth Brooks Announces 2027 Irish Tour Following Extensive Career Accolades

Garth Brooks Announces 2027 Irish Tour Following Extensive Career Accolades

Garth Brooks Announces 2027 Irish Tour Following Extensive Career Accolades