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SPECIAL AWARDS: International Trailblazer Award: Steve Earle Trailblazer Award: Christine McVie Lifetime Achievement Award: Elvis Costello International Lifetime Achievement Award: Mavis Staples Bob Harris Emerging Artist Award: Demi Marriner & Robbie Cavanagh Grassroots Award: Music Venue Trust  – Mark Davyd and Beverley Whitrick Songwriters Legacy Award: John Prine   NOMINATIONS: Instrumentalist Of The Year: Anna Corcoran, Lukas Drinkwater, Martin Harley, Michele Stodart UK Artist Of The Year: Emily Barker, Laura Marling, Robert Vincent, […]

NASHVILLE—In a year like no other, “The 54th Annual CMA Awards” brought the Country Music community together, live, for the first time in months to celebrate the very best in the genre. In a night filled with riveting performances, heartfelt speeches and emotional tributes, Country Music’s Biggest Night™ proved, once again, that even in the toughest of times, the heart of Country remains true. Eric Church, performing "Hell of a […]

HOSTS REBA McENTIRE & DARIUS RUCKER,  ALONG WITH GABBY BARRETT, ERIC CHURCH, LUKE COMBS, FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE, LADY A, MIRANDA LAMBERT, ASHLEY McBRYDE, MAREN MORRIS, CHARLIE PUTH, RASCAL FLATTS, THOMAS RHETT, HILLARY SCOTT AND CHRIS TOMLIN TO PERFORM AT “THE 54TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS” All-Star Evening Will Bring Country Music’s Biggest Stars Together Safely, In One Room, For The First Time This Year   “The 54th Annual CMA Awards,” Country Music’s Biggest Night™,   Will Broadcast From Nashville’s Music City Center   NASHVILLE— […]

Shaver’s songs are better known than he was. The author of such acclaimed country tunes as “Old Five and Dimers Like Me,” “I’ve Been to Georgia on a Fast Train” and “Ride Me Down Easy,” Shaver had his songs covered by the likes of Johnny Cash, the Allman Brothers, and Elvis Presley. He was honored with the first Americana Music Award for Lifetime Achievement in Songwriting in 2002, and was […]

NASHVILLE—The Country Music Association has revealed its 2020 Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award recipient—trailblazing Country Music star Charley Pride. Pride will accept the honor during “The 54th Annual CMA Awards,” broadcasting live from Nashville’s Music City Center Wednesday, Nov. 11 on ABC. Further details will be revealed in the coming weeks. “Charley Pride is the epitome of a trailblazer,” says Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “Few other artists have grown Country Music’s rich heritage and led to […]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Ryman Auditorium unveiled the latest addition to its Icon Walk this morning with a statue honoring American music icon Loretta Lynn. The detailed bronze likeness was added to the permanent outdoor exhibition on the historic venue’s grounds ensuring the profound musical innovator and country music trailblazer will forever remain part of the Soul of Nashville. A groundbreaking singer, songwriter and performer, Loretta Lynn is an archetype of American music, a singular artist […]