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Country Music Association

In a year of blockbuster crossovers, the CMAs double down on country continuity

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November 22, 2024

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The three-hour show was an ode to the robustness and stability of country music. But the genre dominated charts and discourse this year thanks to pop superstars Beyoncé, Post Malone and Shaboozey.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: Awards, Beyonce, CMA, CMAs, country music, Country Music Association, music

CMA Fest got its start with fan club parties, but what does that look like for a new generation?

jewly hight

June 4, 2024

From custom trucker hats to branded cocktails and selfie photos with singers, here’s what fans can expect from one up-and-coming duo.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WNXP, WPLN News Tagged With: CMA, CMA Music Festival, country music, Country Music Association, music

Pride flags are in and Confederate flags out as CMA Fest returns to Nashville after 2 year hiatus

Blaise Gainey

June 9, 2022

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Nashville’s long-running country music festival is back after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The Country Music Association extravaganza kicked off Thursday and lasts until Sunday.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, Race & Equity, WPLN News Tagged With: CMA, CMA Music Festival, Country Music Association, lgbtq

New CMA ‘Summer Jam’ Will Also Air As Primetime TV Special

Paige Pfleger

July 12, 2021

Fans at CMA Fest

A newly announced two-night concert at the end of July will feature big name acts in Nashville, including Luke Bryan, Mickey Guyton, Gwen Stefani, Carrie Underwood and others.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: CMA, CMA Music Festival, Country Music Association, COVID-19

Taylor Swift Honored By Stars She Opened For Just A Few Years Ago

Blake Farmer

November 6, 2013

Global superstar Taylor Swift was recognized by the Country Music Association with an award that’s only been handed out once before. The CMA award show was held Wednesday night at Bridgestone Arena.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: Alan Jackson, Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Country Music Association, garth brooks, George Straight, Miranda Lambert, Taylor Swift

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