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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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