CMA Awards

Sammy Kershaw performing onstage with his band in Norway, Michigan.

Sammy Kershaw Gets CMA Awards Red Carpet Invite After Backlash

Sammy Kershaw and his wife have been invited to the CMA Awards red carpet after his exclusion sparked a debate over respect for country music veterans.

November 12, 2026

by Jennifer Hicks

Ella Langley performs live as Choosin Texas breaks Billboard Hot 100 all-time record

One Song. 23 Weeks. Ella Langley Just Broke Billboard’s Greatest Record

Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' spent its 23rd week at No. 1 on Tuesday, becoming the longest-running No. 1 single in Billboard Hot 100 history, surpassing Mariah Carey. Country music's grip on the mainstream pop chart in 2026 has never been

September 23, 2026

by Olivia Taylor