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Dolly Parton to Receive the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at Upcoming CMA Awards

Dolly Parton to Receive the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at Upcoming CMA Awards

Dolly Parton is certainly one of popular music’s most colorful characters—a gifted singer and songwriter, a savvy entrepreneur and a multi-media entertainer. On Nov. 2, Dolly will be the 2016 recipient of the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, which will be presented during the 50th annual CMA Awards. The announcement was made last night (Oct.…

Forever Country Celebration Continues With Artists Covering Award-Winning Songs

Forever Country Celebration Continues With Artists Covering Award-Winning Songs

In celebration of the CMA Awards 50th Anniversary this year, country music stars are continuing to show their support for the Golden Anniversary. Last month, 30 CMA Award-winning artists got together to record a new song and video, “Forever Country,”—comprised of three country classics, John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” Wilie Nelson’s “On The…

See the Bizarre 1975 CMA Entertainer of the Year Presentation to John Denver

See the Bizarre 1975 CMA Entertainer of the Year Presentation to John Denver

    In 1975, Charlie Rich was so upset that John Denver won the CMA Entertainer of the Yea,r that he took out a lighter and lit the winning envelope on fire.  Check out a few other oddities, such as host Glen Campbell smoking during the show and Charlie Rich’ s demeanor.  

Vote Now: Biggest CMA Snub of 2016

Vote Now: Biggest CMA Snub of 2016

The nominations for the 50th annual CMA Awards were announced on Aug. 31, but there were more than a few notable names left off the ballots, including Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Sturgill Simpson, Brandy Clark, Sam Hunt and more. Here’s your chance to right the CMA wrong by voting for who you think is most…

CMA Award Nominations Announced: Eric Church, Chris Stapleton & Maren Morris Lead the Pack With 5 Nods—Aldean and Shelton Shutout

CMA Award Nominations Announced: Eric Church, Chris Stapleton & Maren Morris Lead the Pack With 5 Nods—Aldean and Shelton Shutout

The CMA Awards were announced Wednesday morning (Aug. 31) on ABC’s Good Morning America with help from Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley and Cam, who read the list of nominees live from the Grand Ole Opry house in Nashville. Newcomer Maren Morris, Chris Stapleton and Eric Church lead the pack with five nominations each. Carrie Underwood, Dierks…

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