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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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Why Peyton Manning Joined Luke Bryan to Host Country Music's Big Night
The 56th Annual Country Music Association Awards, a significant event in the country music calendar, took place on November 9, 2022. The Bridgeston...
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Six Nominations Put Lainey Wilson at the Center of the 2022 CMAs
The 56th Annual Country Music Association Awards, held on November 9, 2022, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, marked a pivotal mome...
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Why Taylor Swift's Only CMA Win That Night Was a Historic One
The 2011 Country Music Association Awards marked the 45th annual ceremony celebrating achievements in country music. Held on November 9, 2011, the ...
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Five Country Singers Who Showcase Different Styles in 2026
A look at the five nominees for the 2026 CMA Female Vocalist of the Year and the diverse sounds they represent in modern country music.
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What the 2026 CMA Awards' Musician Eligibility Rules Say About Session Work
A look at the CMA Awards' eligibility rules for Musician of the Year and what they mean for the session players who define the sound of modern country.
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From Album Release to Awards Contender: Parker McCollum at the 2026 CMA Awards
Tracing Parker McCollum's journey from his acclaimed self-titled album to his major nomination for Album of the Year at the 2026 CMA Awards.
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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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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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CMA Awards Face Backlash Over Red Carpet Exclusions of Veteran Country Artists
CMA Awards Face Backlash Over Red Carpet Exclusions of Veteran Country Artists
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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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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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