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Taylor Swift to perform at CMA Awards for first time in 13 years

Taylor Swift to perform at CMA Awards for first time in 13 years

Taylor Swift's return was announced on "Good Morning America" on Friday the 13th, five days before country music's biggest night.
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The Red Clay Strays Bring a Band-First Identity to the 2026 CMA Awards Stage

The Red Clay Strays Bring a Band-First Identity to the 2026 CMA Awards Stage

On a night for country music's biggest stars, The Red Clay Strays are set to bring their soulful, band-first ethos to the 2026 CMA Awards.
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Chris Stapleton Led the 2018 CMA Awards With Three Wins

Chris Stapleton Led the 2018 CMA Awards With Three Wins

The 52nd Annual Country Music Association Awards, a significant event in country music, unfolded on November 14, 2018. Held at the Bridgestone Aren...
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Why Camera Rehearsals Matter as Much as Stage Rehearsals at the 2026 CMA Awards

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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On This Day in 2019, Garth Brooks Won the CMA's Top Honor

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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Inside the 2026 CMA Awards Battle Between Artistic Songwriting and Commercial Singles

Inside the 2026 CMA Awards Battle Between Artistic Songwriting and Commercial Singles

The 2026 CMA Awards highlighted Nashville's classic dilemma: do you reward the song that owned the charts or the one that redefined the craft?
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Sammy Kershaw Thanks Fans and Artists for Support Following CMA Red Carpet Controversy

Sammy Kershaw Thanks Fans and Artists for Support Following CMA Red Carpet Controversy

Sammy Kershaw Thanks Fans and Artists for Support Following CMA Red Carpet Controversy
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Taylor Swift to Perform at CMAs for the First Time in 13 Years

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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Taylor Swift Sets First CMA Awards Performance in 13 Years

Taylor Swift Sets First CMA Awards Performance in 13 Years

The singer-songwriter's Toy Story 5 soundtrack song “I Knew It, I Knew You" is nominated for Single of the Year
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The 2026 CMA Awards Songs to Hear Before You Pick a Favorite

The 2026 CMA Awards Songs to Hear Before You Pick a Favorite

A listener's guide to the can't-miss tracks nominated for Single and Song of the Year at the 2026 CMA Awards, from Ella Langley to Taylor Swift.
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Morgan Wallen announces 2027 stadium tour – See dates, supporting acts

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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On This Day in 2019, the CMA Awards Celebrated Women in Country Music

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...