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Country Music Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Inductees

2026-04-02 · By Nicci Gibson

The Country Music Hall of Fame has announced its class of 2026 inductees, honoring three artists whose contributions span several decades of country music history. The inductees are Toby Keith, posthumously, in the Modern Era category, Brooks and Dunn in the M...

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Miranda Lambert Breaks Record for Most CMA Nominations

2025-10-01 · By Pearl Roth

Miranda Lambert has set a new record for the most Career CMA Award nominations in the history of the Country Music Association, surpassing the previous mark held by George Strait. With her latest round of nominations, Lambert now has a total of 68 career CMA n...

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ACM Honors Reba McEntire With Lifetime Achievement Award

2025-08-28 · By Pearl Roth

The Academy of Country Music has awarded its Lifetime Achievement Award to Reba McEntire, honoring a career that spans more than four decades and includes 35 number one singles, 28 studio albums, and more than 85 million records sold worldwide. The award was p...

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Garth Brooks Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame

2025-06-14 · By Pearl Roth

Garth Brooks was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at a ceremony held in New York City, recognizing a career that reshaped the landscape of country music. The Oklahoma native, who has sold more than 170 million albums worldwide, was honored for his co...

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Martina McBride Delivers Powerful Grammy Awards Performance

2025-05-20 · By Nicci Gibson

Martina McBride delivered one of the most talked-about performances at the Grammy Awards, bringing the audience to its feet with a rendition of her classic anthem Independence Day followed by a medley of her career-spanning hits. The performance, which closed ...

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