It may have been the golden anniversary of the CMA Awards Show on Nov. 2, but the number of viewers tuning in (12.5 million) was the lowest total since 2010 (11.7 million). Not even an all-star lineup of performances from George Strait, Alan Jackson, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Beyoncé, the Dixie Chicks and more could…… MORE
“The CMA Entertainer of the Year is . . . Garth Brooks.” Those were the words heard around the country-loving world during the 50th annual CMA Awards held last week (Nov. 2) at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. For the fifth time—the first in 18 years—Garth heard his name called when Taylor Swift opened the envelope…… MORE
“It’s an honor just to be nominated.” That could be Keith Urban’s mantra after going 0 for 7 in major award nominations in 2016. While Keith crushed it on the charts and is in the midst of a monster headlining tour, it did not translate into any hardware at the Big Three—Grammys, ACMs, CMAs—unless you…… MORE
More than 30 years after renegades Willie Nelson and Ray Charles teamed up to sing “Seven Spanish Angels” on Willie’s compilation album of duets, Half Nelson, two of country music’s current outlaws, Dwight Yoakam and Chris Stapelton, tackled the tune at the 50th annual CMA Awards on Nov. 2. Chris, along with wife Morgane, kicked…… MORE
Over the course of his almost-30-year career, Travis Tritt has never been afraid to stir the pot and cause a little T-R-O-U-B-L-E. His unapologetic approach to country music has both endeared him to fans and riled them up. Along the way, he’s earned two Grammys, three CMAs and a legion of fans. Travis may not…… MORE
Last night’s golden anniversary celebration may have been the biggest CMA Awards Show of all-time, but one of country music’s biggest stars was noticeably absent: Blake Shelton. Sure, he wasn’t nominated in any categories this year, but that didn’t stop artists like Jason Aldean, Jennifer Nettles and Martina McBride from attending and performing. Our best…… MORE
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Before he copped the CMA Entertainer of the Year Award last night (Nov. 2), Garth Brooks performed a medley of noteworthy duets with wife Trisha Yearwood, including “Jackson,” ‘Chug-a-Lug,” “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue,” “Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man,” “(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden,” “Don’t Close Your Eyes” and “Golden Ring.” On…… MORE
The other morning I was SUPER stressed out trying to get to Radio Row for the the 50th Annual CMA Awards(where all the stars come to one place and talk to everyone about the show or whatever else). The necklace I wanted to wear was in a HUGE knot, and I couldn’t get it…… MORE
It was a star-studded opening to the CMA Awards Show last night as more than a dozen stars kicked off the telecast with a medley of some of country music’s biggest hits, including: Vince Gill with Ben Haggard on “Mama Tried”; Roy Clark and Brad Paisley on “I’ve Got a Tiger by the Tail”; Carrie…… MORE
The stars came out tonight (Nov. 2) for the 50th Annual CMA Awards held at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. In celebration of the golden anniversary, legends and today’s hottest artists walked the expansive red carpet before entering the tribute filled show. From Charlie Daniels, The Oak Ridge Boys and Charley Pride to Garth and Trisha,…… MORE