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LB Cantrell2026-05-18 10:50:012026-05-18 10:50:01Ella Langley, Cody Johnson Lead New Era At 61st ACM Awards [Recap]
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Madison Hahnen2026-05-17 19:21:212026-05-17 21:17:11BREAKING: 2026 ACM Awards Winners [FULL LIST]
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Lauryn Sink2026-05-16 12:59:032026-05-16 13:39:26Ella Langley Named ACM Artist-Songwriter Of The Year
Weblinks: Early Lady A Numbers
/by Sarah SkatesAll for the Hall LA • Gibson to meet with Feds • Mog offers free streaming
Bobby Karl Works The Room
/by Bobby KarlThe party circuit is on warp speed this week. Follow Bobby Karl as he celebrates City National Bank’s grand opening, the Ten Out of Tenn tour, and Connie Smith’s final residency show at the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Cumulus – Citadel Transaction Closing Tomorrow
/by FreemanDeal affects Nashville’s country outlets WSM-FM (Cumulus) and WKDF (Citadel), and several MR CountryBreakout reporting stations.
Wade Mainer Dies At Age 104
/by Robert K OermannAmerica’s oldest country star has died at age 104.
Morris, Oswald Add Team Member
/by Sarah SkatesDale Morris and Marc Oswald of Morris Artist Management have added longtime industry exec Bob Mitchell as a management partner.
The Dirt Drifters Celebrate Album Release
/by FreemanWarner Music Nashville’s The Dirt Drifters celebrated the release this week of their full-length debut This Is My Blood, with a full-band showcase Tuesday (9/13) at 3rd & Lindsley.
CCMA Wins With Canadian Hospitality And Talent
/by adminThe Canadian Country Music Association presented its 34th annual week of events, culminating in its nationally televised awards show on Mon., Sept. 12. This year’s location was Hamilton Ontario, about a one hour drive south from Toronto.
Strait To The Top
/by Sarah SkatesKing George does it again with Here For A Good Time. Plus other news from this week’s Nielsen Soundscan report.
Music Biz Buzzes Over “Honey Bee”
/by Sarah SkatesMusic Row came together to toast the team behind Blake Shelton’s four-week No. 1 hit “Honey Bee.”
Photo Spread: Connie Smith, Alan Jackson, Pink Trash Ball
/by Sarah SkatesConnie Smith celebrates new release • Alan Jackson commemorates 9/11 • Women Rock For The Cure’s Pink Trash Ball
CMA EDU Expands To MTSU, Lipscomb
/by Sarah SkatesThe educational program adds two universities and kicks off its second year at Belmont.
McBride Partners With Amtrak For Album Promotion
/by FreemanMartina McBride and Amtrak are partnering for “Eleven Across America Powered by Amtrak,” a four-day train ride to promote her Republic Nashville album Eleven due out October 11. The tour will begin in Los Angeles in October and culminate in New York City, hitting eleven cities in all. On the itinerary in addition to LA […]
Soundland Prepares To Make A Big Noise
/by FreemanSoundland, presented by Next Big Nashville hits town next week on Wednesday, September 21, offering four days of diverse musical performances, educational field trips, and VIP events.