The 59th annual Country Music Association Awards lit up Nashville on November 19 with a blend of hometown glitz, genre‑heavy talent and meaningful firsts. Hosted solo by Lainey Wilson, it marked the first time since 1991 that a woman had taken the main stage without a co‑host. Wilson entered the night already commanding respect—and left it holding multiple trophies. Wilson […]
The 59th annual CMA Awards are shaping up to be a major moment for country music. Set to broadcast live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on November 19, 2025, the night promises star‑studded performances, strong female representation, and a tribute to country music’s deeply rooted legacy. At the top of the nomination list are Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Lainey Wilson — […]
Twenty years after that pivotal show, Miranda Lambert has firmly established herself as a cornerstone of modern country music. What began as a striking performance at the CMA Awards transformed into a sustained trajectory of artistic growth, critical acclaim and cultural impact. In her breakthrough appearance, Lambert seized attention with a performance that announced “this […]
The upcoming 59thannual CMA Awards are shaping up as a high‑profile celebration of country music’s present and future. The show will air live on ABC on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, and will stream the following day on Hulu. Leading the performance lineup is Kelsea Ballerini, who will debut her new song “I Sit in Parks”. She joins country‑music veterans and rising […]
Morgan Wade is taking a meaningful pause in her career. After performing more than 500 shows over roughly three and a half years, she has announced she will be stepping back from touring and heavy‑duty music commitments for the foreseeable future. The pace of life on the road, she explained, simply became unsustainable: constant shows, […]
The stage is officially set for the 2026 GRAMMY Awards, with the Recording Academy unveiling its full list of nominees and ushering in another vibrant chapter of music history. Scheduled for Sunday, February 1, the ceremony will unfold live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+, promising a dazzling […]
Dolly Parton recently marked a full‑circle moment in her storied career by performing a live tribute to Porter Wagoner at the Grand Ole Opry in honor of the venue’s centenary. The late‑1960s to early‑1970s partnership between Parton and Wagoner set the stage for Dolly’s solo rise and became a defining chapter in country music history. Now, decades later, Parton […]
Carrie Underwood’s rise in country music has been both steady and spectacular. Since winning American Idol in 2005, she has translated that early momentum into a career defined by hits, staying power and commercial dominance. With more than 95 million certified units sold in the United States—22.5 million albums and 72.5 million singles—she now stands as the highest‑certified […]
Morgan Wallen is turning up the spotlight again, announcing his 2026 stadium tour with a high‑profile launch in Minneapolis. The country star will open his upcoming “Still the Problem Tour” with two nights at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on April 10 and 11, 2026. By choosing a stadium that features a roof, Wallen and his team […]
After five decades in the spotlight, Reba McEntire is showing no signs of slowing down—though she’s the first to admit she’s thinking about it. At 70 years old, the country music legend has declared that retirement is nowhere on her radar. Instead, she’s embracing the rhythm of a slightly slower pace without missing a beat. […]