Gretchen Wilson – Country Universe

CMA Flashback: Single of the Year (2021 Edition)

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Here’s a look back at the previous winners for CMA Single of the Year, along with a look at this year’s nominees.

CMA Flashback: Album of the Year (2021 Edition)

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Here are all of the nominees and winners for CMA Album of the Year, starting with a look at this year’s contenders and stretching back to the first ceremony in 1967.

CMA Flashback: Female Vocalist of the Year (2021 Edition)

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Our CMA Flashback series continues with a look at Female Vocalist of the Year.

CMA Flashback: Horizon Award and New Artist (2020 Edition)

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The complete history of the CMA award for Horizon/New Artist, including a look at this year’s nominees.

A Country Music Conversation: Sirius Top 1000 Country Songs of All Time, #850-#841

September 5, 2019 Kevin John Coyne 5

One of these songs resulted in a huge sales increase for a particular brand of tequila.

100 Greatest Women, #18: Tanya Tucker

September 6, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 5

Tanya Tucker hit the scene as a teenager, and went on to have hits over the course of three decades.

100 Greatest Women, #54: Matraca Berg

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Matraca Berg is one of the most prominent and successful female country songwriters in country music history.

100 Greatest Women, #98: Gretchen Wilson

March 6, 2018 Kevin John Coyne 9

Gretchen Wilson became a major star with her debut album, on the strength of her signature hit, “Redneck Woman.”

Terri Clark’s Podcast is Pretty Much the Greatest Thing Ever

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Terri Clark launched a podcast earlier this year of unedited interviews recorded for her Country Gold radio show.

2017 Grammy Winners

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Here are the winners of this year’s Grammy Awards, which included Vince Gill, Sarah Jarosz, Joey + Rory, Lori McKenna, Maren Morris, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, and Sturgill Simpson.