Dolly Parton Never Upgraded Her Sears Wedding Ring Because It Meant More Than Money Ever Could
Dolly Parton never upgraded her small Sears wedding ring, proving that love means more than diamonds. Her simple love story with Carl Dean is the real country gold.
How on Earth Did Luke Combs Wear Elvis’ Birthday Watch From Johnny Cash at CMAs
Luke Combs turned heads at the 2025 CMA Awards not with an award, but with a priceless piece of music history on his wrist. A 1969 Omega watch gifted from Johnny Cash to Elvis Presley, now worn by country's reigning powerhouse.
Chris Stapleton and Miranda Lambert Bring Perfect Harmony to “A Song to Sing” at the CMA Awards With a Warm Retro Groove
Chris Stapleton and Miranda Lambert lit up the 2025 CMA Awards with their soulful duet "A Song to Sing," delivering retro flair, raw emotion, and undeniable country gold in a performance fans won't forget.
Chris Stapleton Publicly Apologizes to Wife Morgane at the CMAs and It Gets Emotional
Chris Stapleton publicly apologized to his wife, Morgane, at the 2024 CMA Awards after forgetting to thank her in his first speech, turning a big night into a heartfelt one.
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani Were Nowhere at the CMAs, and Divorce Rumors Heated Up
Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani skipped the 2025 CMA Awards, fueling divorce rumors amid their growing time apart and shifting priorities.
When Merle Haggard Scored His 38th and Final No. 1 With a Title Borrowed From a Lullaby
Merle Haggard scored his 38th and final No. 1 hit with "Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Star" in 1987, closing out his legendary chart-topping career with a heartfelt ballad that nodded to country's changing tides.
Elizabeth Hurley’s Son Defends Billy Ray Cyrus and Calls Him One of the Sweetest Men He’s Ever Met
A viral tabloid rumor is shut down when Elizabeth Hurley's son, Damian, calls Billy Ray Cyrus "one of the sweetest men" he's ever met and claps back at the internet's noise.
Red Clay Strays Won Their First Ever CMA Award Ending Old Dominion’s Seven-Year Reign
The Red Clay Strays ended Old Dominion's seven-year streak at the 2025 CMA Awards, winning Vocal Group of the Year with grit, heart, and a promise to make "actual" country music someday.
Jelly Roll Shows Off a Clean-Shaven Face for the First Time in 10 Years and the Change Is Wild
Jelly Roll debuts a clean-shaven face for the first time in 10 years after major weight loss, revealing a new chapter in his transformation journey.
Ernest Says Morgan Wallen “Doesn’t Give a F—” About CMAs While Backing Lainey Wilson
Ernest backs Lainey Wilson for CMA Entertainer of the Year while saying Morgan Wallen "doesn't give a f---" about awards and is too busy dominating the game.
Zach Top Accepts CMA New Artist of the Year With a Beer in Hand as the Crowd Eats It Up
Zach Top wins CMA New Artist of the Year with a beer in hand and zero apologies, marking a huge night for neotraditional country at the 2025 CMA Awards.
Stephen Wilson Jr. Just Stole the 2025 CMAs With a Haunting Performance of “Stand By Me”
Stephen Wilson Jr. stuns the 2025 CMA Awards with a chilling performance of "Stand By Me," honoring his late father and earning a standing ovation.
“you look like you love me” Closes Award Season With Seven Wins Across the ACM and CMA Awards
"you look like you love me" by Ella Langley and Riley Green ends award season with seven total wins across the CMA and ACM Awards after a surprise breakout year.
George Strait’s Rare CMA Appearance Honored Vince Gill as He Accepted the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award
George Strait made a rare CMA appearance to honor Vince Gill, who accepted the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award with heart, humor, and history.
The CMAs Lost Star Power as Morgan Wallen, Reba, Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, and Many More Skipped
Morgan Wallen, Reba, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, and more skipped the 2025 CMA Awards, raising questions about the show's fading star power.
Here’s Why Lainey Wilson Won 2025 CMA Entertainer of the Year and What Put Her Over the Top
Lainey Wilson wins 2025 CMA Entertainer of the Year after a record-breaking world tour, chart-topping album, and a history-making solo hosting moment.
Here Are the 2025 CMA Awards Winners With the Full List and Unforgettable Moments
2025 CMA Awards winners and full list with standout moments live from Nashville as Lainey Wilson hosts, with Ella Langley and Megan Moroney chasing top honors.
Morgan Wallen Becomes First Country Artist With Three Songs Over 1 Billion Spotify Streams
Morgan Wallen becomes the first country artist to have three Spotify Billions Club songs, with "Whiskey Glasses," "Last Night," and "I Had Some Help" each topping 1 billion streams.
Keith Urban Slammed After Performing “Pink Pony Club” at Mar-a-Lago With President Trump in Attendance
Keith Urban covers "Pink Pony Club" at a Mar-a-Lago party with President Trump present, backlash erupts online, while he steadily keeps focus on the music.
Alan Jackson’s 2001 CMA Debut of “Where Were You” Still Brings Back All the Emotions
The CMA Awards 2001 captured Alan Jackson unveiling "Where Were You," a 9/11 tribute that stunned Nashville with raw grace and turned a quiet room into healing.
Natalie Maines Refused to Return to the CMAs After the Blowback From Beyoncé’s 2016 Performance
Natalie Maines vowed never to return to the CMA Awards after the 2016 backlash over her performance with Beyoncé, but for many country fans, the pop duet never belonged on that stage in the first place.
Miranda Lambert and Ashley McBryde Reportedly Banned From Sitting Together at the CMAs
Miranda Lambert and Ashley McBryde reportedly are no longer allowed to sit together at the CMA Awards after stealing the show with their rowdy table antics, proving their friendship is as wild and real as country music gets.
Bobby Bones Returned His ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Trophy After Tom Bergeron’s Hurtful Insult
Bobby Bones returned his Dancing with the Stars trophy after years of criticism and a stinging comment from Tom Bergeron, proving he'd rather walk away with integrity than cling to a win that never got its due respect.
NFL Legend Brett Favre Wants a Patriot Like Jason Aldean to Perform at the Super Bowl
NFL legend Brett Favre slams the choice of Bad Bunny for the Super Bowl halftime show and instead calls for country patriots like Jason Aldean or George Strait to take the stage.
Dolly Parton Finally Gets an Oscar and Proves Once Again She’s in a League of Her Own
Dolly Parton finally takes home her first Oscar with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, delivering a heartfelt video message from Nashville that proves she is still in a league of her own.
The Album That Made Garth Brooks a Sales Monster and Took Down Pearl Jam’s Record
Garth Brooks shattered records in 1998 with Double Live, outselling Pearl Jam's Vs. and making history with the best-selling live album in U.S. history.
Remember When Faith Hill Yelled “WHAT!?” After Losing to Carrie Underwood at the 2006 CMAs
Faith Hill's infamous "WHAT?!" reaction after losing to Carrie Underwood at the 2006 CMA Awards sparked major controversy, but was it all just a misunderstood joke? Here's the wild story behind one of country music's most talked-about award show moments.
Morgan Wallen Shares the Wild Truth About His First Kiss and It’s Pure Small-Town Chaos
Morgan Wallen shares the wild story of his first kiss proving once again that small-town chaos makes the best country tales.
Morgan Wallen Receives CMA’s International Artist Award Before the Big Night Even Starts
Morgan Wallen scores the CMA's International Artist Achievement Award before the 2025 ceremony even begins, proving his global influence and reign over country music continues to grow.
Toby Keith’s Daughter Took the NFL Stage to Honor Him at the Steelers vs. Bengals Game
Krystal Keith honored her late father, Toby Keith, with a powerful tribute at the Steelers vs. Bengals game, performing his iconic songs during the NFL's Salute to Service event.